I've been waiting for quite a while to write this post, because I know its going to ruffle feathers. But at this point, I really don't care. I'm going to write this post and I'm going to say it - the Twitter book community is toxic. I know, I know, you don't think so. But honestly, it is. I get you (and you know who you are if you've every done this) might want to call out an author for "problematic" behavior. However, you need to understand ... Read the Post...
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
TW: Abuse, Racism, Mommy Issues, Daddy Issues (I'm sorry it's been a month since I listened to it, so if there are triggers I missed, I'm sorry.) Emergency Contact is the story of Penny and Sam. Neither of them is a particularly likable character. They are seriously messed up. But if I have to choose one over the other, I'll take Sam, thanks. For one, both have issues with their mothers, but for different reasons. To my idea, Sam has a ... Read the Post...
How to Get Books While in Quarantine
If you're anything like me, your local, state, or federal governments have issued shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders. While for some of us this seems to be a dream come true, it really stinks for some of us. A lot of people love to go out and do things, but right now, that's not an option. If you're a bookworm, now you have to figure out how to get new books to read. There are a few ways you can do this. Audiobooks If you're ... Read the Post...
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
If there is one thing I do like, it is a good mystery. This one was definitely one of the good ones. The first thing you learn in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is that Sal Singh killed Andie Bell. At least that's what everyone in town believes. Except Sal's family and one other person. That person is our main character, Pippa. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - The Main Characters Pippa is sort of an interesting character. She's every faculty ... Read the Post...