Cozy Fantasy, the subgenre that everyone seems to be talking about across bookish social media. But a question I've found myself and other readers discovering these books asking, is: What Is Cozy Fantasy? Long before the term was popularized I'd best describe these books as "Slice Of Life Fantasy," which to me, is still a … Continue reading What Is Cozy Fantasy?
What does a twitter user who goes by the name of Bigolas Dickolas and the Hugo award-winning novel 'This Is How You Lose The Time War' (2019) co-authored by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone have in common? Well ― on May 6, 2023 the Trigun fan account @/maskofbun tweeted to his (at the time) around … Continue reading The Power of Booktwt & Can It Still Sell Books? {Blog Discussion}
April flew by in a complete whirlwind, it was such a busy month with work, other bookish projects & trying to catch up on all the fantastic new releases that while I sadly haven't had time to read much ― I'm embracing taking my time to immerse myself in what I'm reading & slowly making … Continue reading A month of Cozy Reads, Blogging & Book Hauls │ Reading Diary pt. 6
The atmospheric season of Spring means flowers abloom, perhaps a bit of rain & lots of sun, finding the perfect sunhat and of course filling up those days with a good book while you sip on a refreshing drink! 💐✨ While spring is often kindred to new beginnings, the season would feel incomplete if you … Continue reading 15 YA Books To Read for Spring 🌷
Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell Publisher: Harper Teen (Epic Reads) Release Date: March 14, 2023 Pages: 352 Available through Bookshop Cover Illustrator: Yejin Park [Read a digital ARC via the publisher] Summary: Perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Tamora Pierce, this standalone YA debut is a stunning cottagecore fantasy romance about a girl with powerful … Continue reading Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell ARC Review
Keep My Heart In San Francisco by Amelia Diane Coombs Publisher: Simon Teen (Simon & Schuster) Release Date: July 14, 2020 Pages: 400 Available through Bookshop & The Book Depository Cover Illustrator: Tiana Iandiorio Summary: Sparks fly when two ex-best-friends team up to save a family business in this swoon-worthy and witty debut perfect for … Continue reading Keep My Heart In San Francisco by Amelia Diane Coombs Review
Netgalley Library is a new feature on the blog where I chat about the digital arcs or review copies I've acquired and share a little more about them, what inspired me to read them or add them to my TBR! I don't often post about arcs at all unless I'm sharing a Reading Diary or … Continue reading NetGalley Library // March 20
#Booktok tables are often a source of publicity (both good & bad) for bookstores like Barnes & Noble where readers see at a glance, what titles (mainly adult & YA) are seen / promoted most by those across the booktok community. Though rightfully, articles such as that from The Cut are critiquing the algorithm and … Continue reading 10+ YA Books I’d Curate for my #Booktok Table
The Moth Keeper by K. O'Neill Publisher: Random House Graphic Release Date: March 7, 2023 Pages: 272 Available through Bookshop & The Book Depository Summary: Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see … Continue reading The Moth Keeper by K. O’Neill ARC Review {Graphic Novel}
As soon as we hear the word "annotate" we associate it with academic papers, the like and research or literary analysis of some kind. Not always the most fun, but couple that with reading a book in a genre you love and I believe, it can leave you reflecting on even more as a reader. … Continue reading Annotate Your Books: Creating A More Thoughtful Reading Experience
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