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
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
I am always on the quest for more fantasy YA, especially immersive fantasy YA. With A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown, I built up so much anticipation for a well written and exciting story. I am here to report that I was very much pleased with this book. The story follows … More Review: A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown
Ah, middle school. There was a point in time where I would beg my mom to drive me to the library every week and she would have to limit the amount of books I’d check out. I think my subconscious goal was to read everything in the “Teen/Young Adult” section of the library. I must … More Books I Read in Middle School
A Non-Binary Coming of Age & Romance I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver Buy the book here Page Count: 336 Genre: Young Adult, LGBTQ+ Fiction, Romance Content warnings: Homophobia, transphobia, misgendering, bad coming out, depression, emotional child abuse I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver is a Young Adult novel … More Review: I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
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