Month: June 2014

Sunday Funday: A Hawaiian Hiatus [5]

Posted June 29, 2014 in Sunday Funday, Uncategorized, Weekly Features/Memes / 0 Comments

Sunday Funday is a weekly(ish) post I’ve started to recap the bookish (and sometimes not-so-bookish) happenings in my life the past week! Feel free to participate, just link back! June 23-June 29, 2014 This week I wanted to let everyone know that I’m going to be gone until about next weekend to Hawaii! I’m lucky enough to have received this trip as a graduation present from my Aunt, and we are going to be staying at a couple of different resorts throughout the week, seeing the sights, and doing a lot of reading by the pool! I have a few […]

Stacking the Shelves [2]

Posted June 27, 2014 in Stacking the Shelves, Weekly Features/Memes / 6 Comments

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly feature hosted by Tynga’s Reviews where bloggers share the books that they’ve added to their shelves this week, whether borrowed, bought, virtual, physical, etc! So a bunch of books I had requested came in all at once at the local library (funny how they always seem to come in at once, huh?) I’ve really been anticipating Love Letters to the Dead due to a couple of factors: 1) The cover is absolutely gorgeous and 2) Stephen Chbosky, author of the Perks of Being a Wallflower, has spoken so highly about it. I’m about a […]

The Chapel Wars by Lindsey Leavitt- Review

Posted June 25, 2014 in Books, Reviews / 6 Comments

The Chapel Wars by Lindsey Leavitt My rating: 2/5 Stars Publisher: Bloomsbury USA (2014) Length: 304 pgs Format: Hardcover, checked out from my local library Goodreads Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Holly wants to remember her Grandpa forever, but she’d rather forget what he left her in his will: his wedding chapel on the Las Vegas strip. Whatever happened to gold watches, savings bonds, or some normal inheritance? And then there’s Grandpa’s letter. Not only is Holly running the business with her recently divorced parents, but she needs to make some serious money—fast. Grandpa also insists Holly reach out to Dax, the grandson […]

Top Ten Cover Trends I Like/Dislike

Posted June 23, 2014 in Top Ten Tuesday, Weekly Features/Memes / 15 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday is, as always, hosted by the fantastic blog the Broke and the Bookish. This week’s topic is top ten cover trends you like or dislike! Book Trends I Love 1) Black and White with one focus color Jennifer E. Smith’s novels usually are like this! 2) Interesting Typography I couldn’t stop looking at the cover of this book while I was reading it! I wish the symbols had been explained. 3) Covers featuring silhouettes The UK always seems to get these pretty silhouette covers! 4) Covers Featuring the Dusk/ Night Sky 5) Fairytale Inspired Covers 6) Inverted […]

Sunday Funday: Week in Review [4]

Posted June 22, 2014 in Sunday Funday, Weekly Features/Memes / 3 Comments

Sunday Funday is a weekly(ish) post I’ve started to recap the bookish (and sometimes not-so-bookish) happenings in my life the past week! Feel free to participate, just link back! June 16-June 22, 2014 I just ended the first two weeks of my summer job, which accounts for the slower pace of posts going up lately. Now that things have settled down and I’ve gotten back into the groove of working, I’ll be posting more regularly! I was also nominated this week for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, so thanks so much to Stefani from Caught Read Handed for nominating me! […]

Scholastic Warehouse Sale and Book Haul

Posted June 22, 2014 in Travel / 13 Comments

A few days ago I had the awesome opportunity to attend the Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse Sale, which takes place in the summer in certain major cities of the US. I was able to attend the sale thanks to my aunt who is a teacher, who was invited to attend (Remember those Scholastic Book Fair Book Orders you used to get in elementary schools? These warehouses are the fulfilling centers for them and for the rotating book fairs they set up in school libraries). Most of the books are anywhere from 20%-50% off and it goes without saying that I […]

The Very Inspiring Blogger Award!

Posted June 20, 2014 in Uncategorized / 6 Comments

Last week I was nominated for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award by Stefani over at Caught Read Handed! 🙂 Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Here are the rules for this blogger award: 1. Thank and link the amazing person who nominated you. 2. List the rules and display the award. 3. Share seven facts about yourself. 4. Nominate 15 other amazing blogs and comment on their posts to let them know they have been nominated. 5. Optional: Proudly display the award logo on your blog and follow the blogger who nominated you. Seven Facts About Me: My […]

Top Ten Books On My Summer TBR List Recommended by Other Bloggers

Posted June 16, 2014 in Top Ten Tuesday, Weekly Features/Memes / 25 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the fantastic blog, The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s post is “Top Ten Books On My Summer TBR List,” but I already listed my personal summer TBR picks a few weeks ago in my “Ten Books that WILL Be in My Beach Bag” post. This week I put my own spin on the topic, choosing to highlight the Top Ten Books on My Summer TBR List that have come from recommendations I’ve seen on other blogs so far this summer! 1) To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han- I can’t […]

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green- Review

Posted June 15, 2014 in Books, Reviews / 8 Comments

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green My rating: 3.5/5 Stars Publisher: Penguin (2012) Length: 313 pgs Format: Paperback, purchased from Target Goodreads Synopsis: Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. My Review: Ok, full disclosure: I didn’t cry. Not a drop. This book didn’t have me swimming in feels. But this does not mean that I […]

Discussion: New Adult Fiction

Posted June 13, 2014 in Discussions / 9 Comments

Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about the new(ish) genre “New Adult Fiction,” with many varying opinions regarding whether it’s a great new idea or just another way to compartmentalize younger readers out of the adult fiction section. It’s still somewhat debated as to whether “New Adult” is an actual genre or a marketing term, but the idea (from what I’ve read and researched) is that it’s a midway point between YA and Adult, focusing on the age range of 18-25 and covering issues such as college, first jobs, starting families, etc. My primary problem with the concept of “New […]