I read children's books for the same reason I read anything else: the title or cover grabs my attention or I hear about it somewhere and it piques my interest. Here are two I recently discovered. Very Good Hats came to my attention in a Very Bad Way. The author, Emma Straub, was set to … Continue reading Grandpas and Hats
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Talia Hibbert is a Modern Romance Queen
"Sexy, Diverse Romance" to be exact I've read two of Talia Hibbert's books so far this year: Act Your Age, Eve Brown is the third in a series about the Brown sisters (I read the first two last year) and The Princess Trap is a standout standalone. Hands down, I recommend Hibbert as a smart … Continue reading Talia Hibbert is a Modern Romance Queen
vintage books
I think there are two kinds of people in this world: those who stop in their tracks at the words 'vintage books' and those who barely notice them. If you love physical books, especially those with some mileage on them, you may want to check out my Etsy shop! I'm adding more titles all the … Continue reading vintage books
Novel Interiors
Want to live in an 'enchanted room inspired by literature?' If there was ever a book for a book lover to get lost in, this is it. With gorgeous photos and bookish quotes, author Lisa Borgnes Giramonti delivers a uniquely literary interior design guide. I love this book! Giramonti uses over 60 literary classics to … Continue reading Novel Interiors
running list of books to read*
Every time I hear of a book that piques my interest I write it down. Some are new, some are old, some are completely random. Some I read and some I don't. There's always another one to try because one book leads to another! Check back as I will update this throughout the year. p.s. … Continue reading running list of books to read*
A Place Called Home: A Memoir
I was listening to NPR's 1A when I heard part of an interview with A Place Called Home author David Ambroz. The show that day was about adults who grew up in the foster system and as Ambroz told his story I stopped what I was doing to listen. He said that once when he … Continue reading A Place Called Home: A Memoir
2023 book roundup
All the books I read this year. Joy Enough: A Memoir by Sarah McColl https://bookthrasher.com/2023/01/21/joy-enough-a-memoir/ The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert - A spicy hot romance. A Place Called Home by David Ambroz Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert Novel Interiors by Lisa Borgnes Giramonti Very Good … Continue reading 2023 book roundup