Long time no see! It's been about a month since my last writing update. Even though I haven't actually accomplished a whole lot of writing in that time, there's still plenty for me to be excited about 🙂 From the depths of the query trenches... My big goal over the last month was to begin … Continue reading Writing Update: Continued Journeys through the Query Trenches
4 out of 5 Stars For my birthday, I went on a bit of a book binge. Daughter of Smoke and Bone was one of the books I grabbed. I've heard a lot of good things about it, so I figured I'd add it to the stack 🙂 The Blurb Around the world, black hand … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
5 out of 5 Stars! Although I read a lot of fantasy and sci fi, every once in a while I like to branch out with some more contemporary literature. A friend recommended this one, so I figured I'd pick it up and dive in. The Blurb PAT CONROY has created a huge, brash thunderstorm … Continue reading Book Review: The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
My awesome husband decided it would be a good idea to take me out for coffee and to a bookstore for my birthday. Figured I'd post my most excellent book haul 🙂 Happy Reading!
4 out of 5 Stars! I've always been a fan of Sherlock Holmes--from the original stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (click here to see a book review) to the movies and multiple TV adaptations. My husband and I even made sure to visit Baker Street on our trip to London just so we could … Continue reading Book Review: Death Cloud (Young Sherlock Holmes) by Andy Lane
I can't visit a city without posting examples of amazing street art. Here's a few new favorites from our latest trip to Chicago 🙂 Happy Travels!
4 out of 5 Stars This novel looked excellently creepy, so I figured it was a good pick for a gloomy spring day. Plus, it takes place in a Spanish coastal village--a unique setting I haven't read about often. The Blurb A mysterious house harbors an unimaginable secret. . . . It’s wartime, and the … Continue reading Book Review: The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
C2E2 wouldn't be complete if I didn't manage to find a ton of amazing books to drag home with me 🙂 Check out this awesome book haul from our meanderings at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo! Happy Reading!
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