Last month I shared with you my February reflections about my semester studying abroad in London, England. In March, my travel opportunities expanded and I was able to visit continental Europe for the first time in my life. This was an exciting adventure! If February was all about settling in, March was all about expanding … More Semester Abroad: March Reflections
Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur Buy the book here Page Count: 384 Genre: Romance, fiction, contemporary, LGBTQ+ fiction Alexandria Bellefleur’s take on the second-chance love story is a heartwarming look at how much joy can be found in rekindling youthful connections later in life. There are actually two other books in this series, … More Review: Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
9 lovely places to shop for your next read Ah, bookshops. There’s nothing quite like browsing shelves for an hour, reading the first few pages of a good book, and then deciding to take it home. COVID has changed the boom buying landscape. I know that I’ve become accustomed to buying books online right after … More 9 Must-Visit Bookshops in London
Setting up the maid of honor and the best man: is it a recipe for disaster or the beginning of a love story? Love at First Fight by Mary Jayne Baker Buy the book here Page Count: 384 Genre: Romance, comedy, contemporary, fiction In Love at First Fight by Mary Jayne Baker, Bridie has given … More Review: Love at First Fight by Mary Jayne Baker
This Is How I Disappear by Mirion Malle Buy the book here Page count: 208 Genre: Graphic novel, mental health, contemporary, fiction Content warning: discussions of self harm, suicide, depression, and sexual assault. I am not a frequent reader of graphic novels. While exploring Amsterdam with some friends, I ended up in the magnificent Lambiek … More Review: This Is How I Disappear by Mirion Malle
One of TikTok’s Favorite Enemies-to-lovers stories brings lots of laughs The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Buy the book here Page Count: 416 Genre: Romance, comedy, contemporary, fiction I’ve been on a romcom kick lately, mostly thanks to The Love Hypothesis and The Spanish Love Deception. The enemies-to-lovers trope has ben a longstanding favorite of … More Review: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Who wants to meet the family on the first (fake) date? The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas Buy the book here Page count: 480 Genre: Romance, comedy, contemporary, fiction The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas gives everything you might want in a romance novel: a lovable protagonist, classic tropes, and a fun setting. … More Review: The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
The TikTok viral book delivers on troupe filled twists and turns. The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Buy the book here Page count: 384 Genre: Romance, comedy, contemporary, fiction Content warning: Discussions of workplace harassment and assault Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis has earned the title of being a “BookTok book” through being heavily read … More Review: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Over the summer, I was shopping at a discount store when I spotted this: I texted the photo to my roommate with the caption “pov you’re in heaven” because that’s the honest truth. Were my eyes deceiving me or was Spirit Bound from the Vampire Academy series finally about to enter my possession? I first … More My Ridiculous Obsession with Vampire Academy
How far can the consequences of a stubborn lie reach? When I decide something’s not for me, it’s pretty hard to change my mind. I hate cooked onions. Worms creep see out. My biggest stance for a long time was that I found all museums to be boring. Take, for example, my family’s infamous trip … More Review: Atonement by Ian McEwan
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