Today marks World Book Lovers Day and I thought it was fitting to share my reading progress and some of my favourite books I have enjoyed so far this year. Since 2023, I have tried to challenge myself to read more books each year. In 2023, my goal was to read 52 and I readContinue reading “2025 Reading Challenge: Thoughts So Far”
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Book Review: A Fire in Their Hearts
Here is my review for the novel, A Fire in Their Hearts by Philip Paris, publishing later next month: Historical fiction is my favourite genre, so I was captivated by the description. The prologue really drew me into this story, but unfortunately it is a slow read until the book catches up to where weContinue reading “Book Review: A Fire in Their Hearts”
Book Review: The Emperor of Gladness
I recently started looking out for potential ARCs (advanced reader copies) of books that I’m interested in to read and give my opinion. I’ve been able to read a few on NetGalley and I wanted to share my review of The Emperor of Gladness which came out earlier this month. I read this novel beforeContinue reading “Book Review: The Emperor of Gladness”
Book Brief #3
It’s been a while since I’ve done a book brief! I’m wanting to get these posts in the mixture again regularly because with how many books I read in a year (last year was 105), I’ve got plenty to share! Currently reading: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure – Part 4 Diamond is Unbreakable Vol 1 I firstContinue reading “Book Brief #3”
Book Brief #2
Last week, I made a trip to Russell Square to visit London’s largest second-hand bookstore, Skoob Books. As I walked down the stairs, into a basement filled with books, I felt right at home. Bookshelves were lined with all of the genres. From sci-fi to music, it was all there. I bought some books andContinue reading “Book Brief #2”
Book Brief #1
This morning, I woke up with a message from my mom asking if I wanted some books. She had picked up some from Half Price Books (one of my favourite stores in America). Of course I said yes. I thought it was funny. Little did she know I was planning on writing about books forContinue reading “Book Brief #1”
Idealistic Iowan 