August 31, 2016

August 2016 + (Flights of Fantasy August Linky)

August 2016 + (Flights of Fantasy August Linky)
Honestly, I feel like I blinked and my birthday month was over! I'm a little sad that this month of celebration (and yes, I celebrate in many different ways all month) is coming to an end. But I'm really looking forward to autumn! It's possibly my favorite season (I can never choose be…

August 2016 End of the Month Recap

August 2016 End of the Month Recap
I managed to read a lot of review books in the second half of August! I was falling behind on reading September releases before they came out, but I managed to catch up a fair bit. Here's to hoping I somehow magically manage to read a ton of books during the upcoming long weekend so I catch up…

August 30, 2016

Magical, Mysterious Circumstances • Fear the Drowning Deep + The Gilded Cage

Magical, Mysterious Circumstances • Fear the Drowning Deep + The Gilded Cage
Fear the Drowning Deep by Sarah Glenn Marsh Publisher: Sky Pony Press Publication Date: October 4, 2016 Source: ARC received from the author (Thanks!) Fear the Drowning Deep centers around Bridey, a girl who has harbored a deep hatred of the sea since she saw her grandfather leap to his death and drown…

August 26, 2016

25 Bookish Facts About Me

25 Bookish Facts About Me
Early this year, Kristin of Super Space Chick  tagged me to share twenty-five bookish facts about me. It took me a while to come up with my answers, but I'm pretty pleased with the array of (random) facts that I'll be sharing with you all. Hope you enjoy getting to know me a little bit bett…

August 25, 2016

Tunes & Tales: Christina Aguilera

Tunes & Tales: Christina Aguilera
Today's featured album is a major  throwback for me. And when I say major, I mean that I was probably in the fifth or sixth grade when I first heard of Christina Aguilera and fell hard for her debut album. What in the world made me think of this album? Well, when  Rachel & I embarked on a ro…

August 24, 2016

Pokémon Go Book Tag

Pokémon Go Book Tag
Last month, Pokémon Go pretty much took over my entire life (and I know that's true for a great many people too). It was such a fun throwback to my childhood! The novelty of being able to catch Pokémon (I'm still so pleased I've caught a few Vulpix. Need to evolve them when I can.) is …

August 23, 2016

The Troubles of Teens • The Comeback Season + Fingerprints of You

The Troubles of Teens • The Comeback Season + Fingerprints of You
The Comeback Season  by Jennifer E. Smith Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 13, 2015 Source: Paperback purchased on Amazon On the fifth anniversary of her father’s death, Ryan Walsh knows there is no place in the world that she ought to be than at Wrigley…

August 22, 2016

I Am The Reader (+ Giveaway)

I Am The Reader (+ Giveaway)
I've been looking forward to checking out The Reader  since I first heard of it (and snagged it!) at ALA Midwinter in Boston. It sounds like a story that's right up my alley, and I am super excited to (hopefully) read it this week! I'm also really psyched that I've partnered with Pe…

Bout of Books 17

Bout of Books 17
Thanks to my friend Lauren , I discovered that Bout of Books 17 was happening this week! It's great timing for me, since I'm determined to read quite a few books this last full week of August. Here's the details if you want to join in (and you have until tomorrow to do so)! The Bout of …

August 19, 2016

BookTube Review • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

BookTube Review • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
I'm really excited to be sharing my first ever video review on my YouTube channel today! It seems rather fitting to be talking about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , since the Harry Potter series is such a definitive part of my reading life. Plus, it was really special to be able to collabor…

August 18, 2016

What Happens Next • The Angels' Share + After You

What Happens Next • The Angels' Share + After You
The Angels' Share  by J.R. Ward Series: The Bourbon Kings #2 Previous Book in Series: The Bourbon Kings Publisher: NAL Publication Date: July 26, 2016 Source: ARC downloaded from NetGalley I had my first serving of the Bradford family drama last year with J.R. Ward’s series starter, The Bourbon Kings .…

August 17, 2016

August 2016 Mid-Month Recap

August 2016 Mid-Month Recap
Hi folks! I thought it'd be cool to start sharing some of the videos I upload onto my YouTube channel on my blog, similar to the fashion that Tiffany & Kristin do on theirs. I figured it'd be a nice way for you guys to also get a chance to see what I'm babbling on about on my chann…

August 16, 2016

Alexa's Adventures #3

Alexa's Adventures #3
It's simply wonderful sometimes to take a moment to flick through the photos that have accumulated on my phone. It's been quite some time since I did the very first of these posts, and I thought it was right about time for me to do another! Here are a few snaps to let you guys in on what&#…

August 12, 2016

Friendship Festival: She's Just Like You

Friendship Festival: She's Just Like You
Being a part of this wonderful online book community has been a true blessing, particularly because it has introduced me to some of the best people I know. I'm so lucky to be able to call  Rachel  &  Kelly  two of my best friends, and I'm so thrilled we're teaming up again to bring you…

August 11, 2016

FOF Book Club: Kushiel's Dart

FOF Book Club: Kushiel's Dart
It's time for another Flights of Fantasy Book Club  review! In July , we invited you to read Kushiel's Dart  with us ; today, both Rachel & I are sharing our thoughts on this series starter, as well as answering the usual questions. If you've read the novel, we want you to answer the q…

August 10, 2016

The Lessons of Love and Loss • Results May Vary (+ Giveaway)

The Lessons of Love and Loss • Results May Vary (+ Giveaway)
I just finished reading Results May Vary  minutes ago (it's nearly one in the morning as I shape this review), and it might be accurate to say that I feel like I was completely transported into this story. Not only did I feel like I was invested in discovering the final outcome of the heartbrea…