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I have reviewed many books over the years, and some reviews have been more interesting or fun to write than others. The below list were my favorites to write.
• Ada, or Ardor
• Choose Your Own Autobiography
• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• If Not, Winter
• Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
• The Kid Table
• Like Water for Chocolate
• Lolita
• The Monk
• The Night Circus
• Oathbringer
• Return of the Native
• Rhythm of War
• S
• Things Fall Apart
• The Unit
• The Woods Are Always WatchingCategories:
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Author Archives: Thistle
Lies My Girlfriend Told Me, by Julie Anne Peters
When Alix’s girlfriend suddenly dies, her world shatters. As she’s picking up the pieces, she discovers that Swanee didn’t just leave her behind – she left her in ignorance. Because Swanee wasn’t just dating Alix. She had another girlfriend, another … Continue reading
A Brand New Journey
Most of you know my health backstory already: After eleven years of illness that caused a myriad of symptoms, including gigantic weight fluctuations, I was finally healed and ready to embark on a weight loss journey to lose 100+ lbs. … Continue reading
Sunday Coffee – Readathon FAIL – Again
Um. Remember how I signed up for Bout of Books? Well, just like the last half-dozen readathons I’ve signed up for, it didn’t work out. Yeah… Here’s the thing. It used to be that when I signed up for a … Continue reading
KonMari, Part II: Books
Last week, I introduced The Great Tidy-My-Life Project, based on Marie Kondo’s KonMari method outlined in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The first step was to deal with my clothes. Step two involves book-culling, which I know is the most painful step … Continue reading
The Cage, by Megan Shepherd
Six teenagers wake up in an unfamiliar world full of semi-human environments. Each of them remember exactly what they were doing the moment before, but their memories don’t match up with the present. They’re dressed in different clothes, and nothing … Continue reading
Fairest, by Marissa Meyer
Prequel to the Lunar Chronicles, featuring Queen Levana’s backstory. I’ve enjoyed all the Lunar Chronicles thus far, and can’t wait for Winter to release later this year. I’ve read all the short stories, and now this novella. Funny thing: When … Continue reading
Since You’ve Been Gone, by Morgan Matson
It’s summer, and Emily and Sloane have plans. Except that Sloane and her family have disappeared, and Emily has no idea where to find her best friend. When she receives a to-do list of crazy things in the mail – … Continue reading
Sunday Coffee – Ipsy
Alright. Something entirely non-bookish today. I know my bookish posts – particularly reviews – have skyrocketed lately (more on that in a later post) and I wanted to take a break from that! Sooooo…remember back in April, when I decided … Continue reading
KonMari, Part I: Clothes
A few weeks ago, I devoured and adored The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I knew at once that this tidying method, dubbed the KonMari method, was one I would have to follow. As I said in the above-linked review, I … Continue reading
