Are you ready for the sequel?
Jul
9
Category: Articles
Jul
8
Book/Movie adaption coming!!!
This book has been on my TBR list for a little while now. From reading today, it sounds like production halted when COVID-19 quarantine started….There is no release date. So you have time to pick up this book. Happy reading, Book Nerds!
Jul
8
Celebrities who read (Oprah and Tom Hanks
Jul
1
Movie/Book announcement
“The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett is coming to HBO for a limited series. So pick up your copy today before the 6 month wait on Overdrive/Libby! Happy reading, Book Nerds!
Jul
1
Reese Witherspoon July Book Selection…
So with Reese selecting two books last month, this month will look different. She is not selecting a book this month. So you have an extra month to read her two books! Happy reading, Book Nerds! I am going to attach her checklist here:
Jun
28
Third and final book in the “Dumplin'” universe
There is something to look forward to in YA! Julie Murphy announced that there will be a 3rd book in the Dumplin’ universe! The title will be “Pumpkin” and will be released in the summer of 2021! The book will center around prom. This will be the last book in the series. It will introduce […]
Jun
27
Nicolas Sparks’ New novel
Sparks’ new novel will be coming out soon. Here is a look at the cover. For anyone on Goodreads, it is in a giveaway right now! We will see if the controversy surrounding him last year will put a damper on the sales of the book. As many people know, I am not a huge […]
Jun
26
Movie Adaptions of a Book:
Jun
25
Not my cup of tea….
I read these two books, but they were not “my cup of tea.” I really feel as though I should not review them as it was not a typical genre that I read. I am not a Stephen King fan like many other people are. There is nothing wrong with being a fan of his […]
Jun
22
Movie/Book Discussions
When I was in college, we would discuss the novel, then discuss the movie. We would not only compare them, but also discuss the movie’s dipcitions of characters if similar to what we read in the book to the subtle changes and why the script writer opted to add or remove elements of the book. […]
Jun
13
Book Nerd Alert: “Practical Magic” sequel in the works
Alice Hoffman famous for her novels “Practical Magic” (which is also a movie) and “The Rules of Magic” is back with the prequel. This novel is set in Salem Massachusetts in the 1600s when the Owens’ family saga began! It is due to hit stores in October. I did see the ARC on Netgalley for […]
Jun
9
Pride month!
I love LGBTQ+ books! And for Pride month, I am sharing some novels. The ones that are bold, I have personally read while the other are TBR (to be read)! There are so many to choose from and so many that I still need to read! These are not ranked in any order. Graphic Novel […]
Jun
1
15 reasons why I read…
Why do I love to read so much? Let me tell you a few things about reading! The community of people: You meet so many people at libraries, online groups that discuss books, etc. The book community is so large too. So no matter what social media that I have, I can always find someone […]
Jun
1
Short story that ties books together
If you read Katherine Center’s books “The Things You Saved In the Fire” and “How To Walk Away,” check this short story on her website! http://katherinecenter.com/the-girl-in-the-plane/ I also did not know that the brother in “Happiness for Beginners” is the leading man in her new book (yet to be released) “What You Wish For.” Duncan […]
May
14
Movie/TV book club Alert
Percy Jackson series to come to Disney +!
May
13
Mental illness fiction book list
Here is a list of fiction books about mental illness. The ones that have a bullet are ones that I have read. • The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini • All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven Winter Girls by Laurie Halse Anderson Challenger Deep by […]
May
8
Happy Mother’s Day!
Here is a list of great books about motherhood! Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple Patsy by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn Paula by Isabel Allende Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Carmelo by Sandra Cisneros Little Bee by Chris Cleave Room by Emma Donoghue The Scarlet Letter […]
May
5
Percy Jackson Book List
Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief The Sea of Monsters The Titan’s Curse The Battle of the Labyrinth The Last Olympian The Heroes of Olympus (Sequel Series and continues the stories) The Lost Hero The Son of Neptune The Mark of Athena The House of Hades The Blood of Olympus The Kane Chronicles […]
May
4
Twilight Fans……
“Midnight Sun” by Stephanie Meyer announced a release date.
Apr
30
Office Setting Novels
I got a new office job today! So in honor of me getting a new job, I am going to do a list of office setting novels. Below are some of the ones that I have either read or found over the years. “The Devil Wears Prada” by Lauren Wiesberger “Attachments” by Rainbow Rowell “Personal […]
Apr
28
Streaming (Netflix/Hulu) Book Clubs
I am going to start announcing on here when a new TV show or movie is being adapted or ready to stream. I have been wanting to do a book club from the streaming services so badly! Basically, any TV show or movie on a streaming service can be read and compared during the meeting. […]
Apr
23
DNF books
We all have books that you DNF (did not finish). I hate not finishing a book once I start. I especially hate it when it is a popular book that everyone else loves. This last book that I DNF is very popular. I waited a long time for the book on Overdrive too. The book […]
Apr
20
Six Month Anniversary!
So I started this blog thinking that no one would read it. I also thought that I would lose interest fast. But 6 months ago, I had no clue that I would be at 127 posts and over 40 reviews! I want to take a minute just to thank everyone to stopping by my blog! […]
Apr
20
Dog Fiction books
I decided to do a few blog posts about animal books for adults and YA to read. There are so many fiction novels about dogs! Here are a few…. The Call of the Wild by Jack London A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Where […]
Apr
20
Horse themed novels
I have owned horses my entire life! So needless to say, I am a sucker sometimes for a good fiction horse book. Here are some of my favorites! These are only adult and YA picks. I did not do smaller children novels. “Black Beauty” by Anna Sewell “Misty of Chincoteague” by Marguerite Henry “Smokey the […]
Apr
20
Virgin River Book List
It is nice to have all the Virgin River series in order. There are links that go directly to Robyn Carr’s website for more information on each of her books! Enjoy! Virgin River series Book # 1: Virgin River Book # 2: Shelter Mountain Book # 3: Whispering Rock Book # 4: A Virgin River Christmas Book # 5: Second […]
Apr
19
80s and 90s Young Adult books
I started to think about books that I read when I was little. I am 37 years old. I was raised in the 80s and 90s. I read so many books back then. Young adult books were not what they are today. In my world, you read, got points for Book It, and got Pizza […]
Apr
10
How to guide: Send books from Netgalley directly to your Kindle
In a nutshell: Add your @kindle.com to Netgalley’s website Add Netgalley to allowed 3rd party books to send to your Kindle Below is the way to complete both of these steps! To locate your @kindle.com address: Locate this in the “My account” section of your kindle. This is NOT the same as your Amazon email […]
Mar
30
Quarantine tips for readers
Missing your book club or lonely? Try Zoom or Skype to chat about your books with your book club members. Also, I chat on Facebook a lot with my friends. I pick a daily or weekly set amount of pages or chapters and discuss books with them. Go online to book forums like Bookish.com or […]
Mar
27
A short list of Short Story Collections!
I just love to read short stories. I read a lot of the great ones in college! But thought that I would share some classics as well as some newer short story collections for your enjoyment! The ones with the stars beside them, I have no read yet. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur […]