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January Wrap-up / February TBR

January Wrap-up / February TBR

Yay for a new year and new reading goals! I have started out 2022 super strong by completing 8 books so far and am currently in the middle of a ninth book. Without further ado, here are the books that I read in the month of January! Janaury Reading Stats Number of books read: 8 Number of pages read: 2900 (okay, it’s actually really cool that this is such a perfect number!) Average rating:…

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What Might Have Been // Book Review

What Might Have Been // Book Review

Wow! Get ready for some intense plot twists from beginning to end! When I initially decided to pick this up, I thought it was going to be a cute and light romantic read. This book was romantic, for sure, but also dealt with some pretty heavy themes. There was so much going on in the last 15% of the book that I had to sit down and binge-read the entire thing before work this morning. Special…

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October Wrap-up / November TBR

October Wrap-up / November TBR

Compared to September, I definitely had more of a reading slump this month. All of the books I read were pretty average, so it just perpetually made me not want to pick up some new and be disappointed. I honestly felt like I didn’t read much of anything, so I guess I’m pleasantly surprised that I managed to finish four books. Without further ado, here are the books I read in October. October…

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The Poet X // Book (Review) Rave

The Poet X // Book (Review) Rave

It has been such a long time since I’ve posted a book review so I am coming back with one of my favorites! I picked this book up on a whim and definitely didn’t regret it! If you’re looking for a short and compelling read, look no further – this book is for you. Goodreads Synopsis A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship…

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September Wrap-up / October TBR

September Wrap-up / October TBR

WOW! September has been my best reading month so far this year (both in terms of the number of books I read and the quality of the books)! I ended up finishing 9 books and am currently over 70% done with another! One of my other goals for the month was to try and read 50% of the books I had listed in my previous TBR post. And I’m proud to announce that I managed to read exactly 50% of my original…

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A Promised Land // Book (Review) Rave

A Promised Land // Book (Review) Rave

This has been one of my most anticipated reads for the year, and even though it was very VERY long, it was also very good. Regardless of whether you follow politics religiously or not, I think Obama does a really good job of providing a thorough account and feelings throughout his political career and the first four years in the Oval Office. I’m obviously biased, but I still believe it’s worth…

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White Sand (#1-3) // Book (Review) Rant

White Sand (#1-3) // Book (Review) Rant

Let me preface by saying that Brandon Sanderson is one of my favorite authors of all time and before reading this catastrophe, I have never given any of his works anything below 4 stars. Honestly, there’s no point to reading this – I mostly did it so I could complete the Cosmere collection, and I’m still conflicted whether it was worth it. Goodreads Synopsis (Volume #1) A brand new saga of…

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Don't You Forget About Me // Book Review

Don’t You Forget About Me // Book Review

This is my first Mhairi McFarlane novel and it certainly won’t be the last! I picked this up on a whim and the story was so entertaining that I ended up finishing it in two sittings. 🙂 Don’t You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane My Rating: 3.25 / 5 Stars Series: Standalone Genre: contemporary romance Pages: 433 Goodreads Synopsis If there’s one thing worse than being fired from the…

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August Wrap-up / September TBR

August Wrap-up / September TBR

Wrap-up posts are my favorite because they let me reflect on my reading progress for the month! Just for fun, I’ve also decided to hash out all of my reading stats for those who are just as interested in numbers as me! August Reading Stats Number of books read: 5 (I think this is my typical average, but also admit that 2 of the 5 are comics, which are significantly shorter) Number of pages…

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5 Tips to Read More

5 Tips to Read More

Have you ever looked at your ever-growing TBR pile and thought about how much you would love to read, but just don’t have the time or energy at the end of a long work/school day to finish some anticipated reads? According to the Pew Research Center, the average adult American reads 12 books a year but half reads less than 4 books or less. Being involved in the bookish community, I’ve met people…

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One True Loves // Book Review

One True Loves // Book Review

I have been so busy at work, but am coming at you with a late night review of yet another one of Taylor Jenkins Reid romantic dramas! If you want to read about a love triangle at much higher stakes, this book is for you. One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid My Rating: 3.75 / Stars Series: Standalone Genre: contemporary romance Pages: 352 Goodreads Synopsis In her twenties, Emma Blair…

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Concrete Rose // Book (Review) Rave

Concrete Rose // Book (Review) Rave

I didn’t know what I was expecting when I picked this up, but I’m speechless upon finishing it. Go read one of the best YA novels of 2021! Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas My Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars Series: The Hate U Give #0 Genre: contemporary, YA Pages: 362 TW: death of a loved one, death, drug use, gun violence, teen pregnancy, grief Goodreads Synopsis International phenomenon Angie Thomas…

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The Maidens // Book Review

The Maidens // Book Review

Beneath all of the Greek tragedies that was The Maidens by Alex Michaelides My Rating: 3 / 5 Stars Series: Standalone Genre: mystery/thriller Pages: 337 TW: violent deaths, depression, death of a loved one Goodreads Synopsis Edward Fosca is a murderer. Of this Mariana is certain. But Fosca is untouchable. A handsome and charismatic Greek Tragedy professor at Cambridge University, Fosca is…

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July Wrap-up / August TBR

July Wrap-up / August TBR

It’s the end of another month! And even though I have been busy traveling and moving this month, I’m proud that I was able to finish five books and one novella while DNFing another book. I’m hoping that once everything settles and the temperature begins to cool in August, I’m going to edge back into my normal reading routines. Without further ado, here are the books that I finished in the month…

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Maybe in Another Life

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Cue the ugly tears everyone because I read yet another one of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s heart wrenching novels. Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid My Rating: 4 / 5 Stars Series: standalone Genre: contemporary romance Pages: 342 Goodreads Synopsis From the acclaimed author of Forever, Interrupted and After I Do comes a breathtaking new novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on…

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Reading on a Budget

Reading on a Budget

I love to read! And if you’re viewing this blog, I’m assuming that you do too! But nowadays, reading has become a more expensive hobby, with the typical hardback book ranging from $20 – $35. I follow many influencers in this space and many BookTubers, BookToks, BookTwt, and bloggers have vast book collections that might not be economically sustainable for the average reader. I believe that…

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The Soulmate Equation // Book Review

The Soulmate Equation // Book Review

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Rating: 3 / 5 Stars Series: standalone Genre: contemporary romance Pages: 368 Goodreads Synopsis Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but no amount of number crunching can convince her to step back into the dating world. Raised by her grandparents–who now help raise her seven-year-old daughter, Juno–Jess has been left behind too…