I visited an Amazon Books location and this is what it’s like

As a bookworm, I’ve always loved exploring bookstores. I do my fair share of ordering books online, of course, but there’s something special about wandering through a bookstore and being able to physically hold (and, okay, smell) the books. I recently became a member of my local indie bookstore to help support the store (andContinue reading “I visited an Amazon Books location and this is what it’s like”

10 books to read for Women’s History Month

March is already here, and that means it’s Women’s History Month! I love learning about all the important women in history who have been overlooked, and this happens in spades in March. Plus, this March brings us Captain Marvel, and I am here for all the women superheroes! If you’re looking for more pop culture that featuresContinue reading “10 books to read for Women’s History Month”

Romanov by Nadine Brandes: book review + free wallpaper!

Synopsis and book cover from GoodReads: The history books say I died. They don’t know the half of it. Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov was given a single mission: to smuggle an ancient spell into her suitcase on her way to exile in Siberia. It might be her family’s only salvation. But the leader of the BolshevikContinue reading “Romanov by Nadine Brandes: book review + free wallpaper!”

10 books to read to celebrate Black History Month

Even though I feel like I’m still recovering from 2018, a month of 2019 has already gone by! That means that, here in the U.S., it’s Black History Month. While, of course, our TBR piles should feature diverse authors and characters all year long, this month gives extra motivation to celebrate books by and aboutContinue reading “10 books to read to celebrate Black History Month”

2019 Reading Challenge

Hello all! I’m back after taking a break over Christmas week, and I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. 2019 is already here, and for many bookworms that means it’s time to make reading goals for the year. I don’t like to set a number of books I want to read, because it doesn’t reallyContinue reading “2019 Reading Challenge”

My Top Books of 2018

Even though it feels like just yesterday that we were saying goodbye to 2017, somehow 2018 is already drawing to a close. Which means it’s time for end-of-year wrap-ups! I started bullet journaling in October of 2017, and pretty much the only “collection” I keep up with is my book log. I list every bookContinue reading “My Top Books of 2018”

Guest Post: Five ways to be a better reader

Hi everyone! This week I’m excited to share a guest post from fellow writer and blogger, Grace Maples. She shares how being a better reader can make you a better writer. If you want to read the guest post I wrote for her on learning to rest, click here. Enjoy! I was an avid reader beforeContinue reading “Guest Post: Five ways to be a better reader”

10 picture books every adult should read

Even when you’re “grown up,” you still have a lot to learn. A surprising source of wisdom? Picture books. They may be meant for kids, but they’re chock full of fun, heartfelt lessons that are still applicable even after you don’t use the children’s section of the library anymore. I’ve rounded up ten of myContinue reading “10 picture books every adult should read”