“She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain”

  • May Releases

    May Releases

    Ah, it’s already May! The academic year is coming to an end and that means I’ll have a lot more time for books! Which is great, because there are some huge books coming out this month!

  • April Releases

    April Releases

    How is it already April, the fourth month of the year? There have been three entire months of book releases this year and I’m drowning in a TBR pile! That won’t stop me from picking up the new releases this month though.

  • The Thousandth Floor

    The Thousandth Floor

    After months of this beautiful book sitting on my shelf, gathering dust, I finally picked up The Thousandth Floor and boy, I was not disappointed.

  • March Releases

    March Releases

    Two months have already gone by, and it is time to start looking for new releases in March!   This book seems to be a little lighter on releases, especially compared to January and February, but there are still lots of good reasons to get to your local bookstore! This month, I’m really excited for…

  • Books about the Vietnam War

    Books about the Vietnam War

    These are some of the most famous and beloved books about the Vietnam War to check out if you’re looking to learn more about the most talked about war in recent history.

  • Black History Month Books

    Black History Month Books

    February is Black History Month and to celebrate, here are some books that celebrate black authors, black characters, and black history. Whether you’re looking for young adult fiction, books rooted deeply in a period, or something that still bites today, look no further! Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly  The phenomenal true story of the…

  • The Quiet American

    The Quiet American

    As an English major at a pretty reputable university, I end up reading a lot more classics in the classroom than most people do in their free time. In the course of my time at Yale, I’ve read (literally) every single work of Jane Austen, 32/37 of Shakespeare’s plays, and the entirety of Paradise Lost.…

  • February New Releases

    February New Releases

    This month is pretty action packed, with the third installment in The Red Queen Series hitting shelves, along with a new Neil Gaiman book and a new George Saunders novel!

  • The Magnolia Story

    The Magnolia Story

    I’m a sucker for a good book. My fascination with Home and Garden Television is unparalleled. Combining those two things makes me very happy. That’s why I was so happy to see that Chip and Joanna Gaines, of Fixer Upper fame, were writing a book.

  • Shop Spotlight: Authored Adornments

    Shop Spotlight: Authored Adornments

    Today, I’d like to take some time to spotlight a shop that you HAVE to check out if you love books! Authored Adornments is an etsy shop that specializes in bookish gear for the reader who LOVES The classics. I first discovered Authored Adornments when I received a “Curiouser and Curiouser” bookmark from them in…

  • Book of the Month Club

    Book of the Month Club

    Back in the fall,around the end of September, I received an email from a friend about something called ‘The Book of the Month Club’ and it included a coupon/discount code that made my first monthly $5. $5 for a book? Heck yes.

  • Bookish Mugs

    Bookish Mugs

    There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book and a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, so I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite “bookish” mugs, inspired by literature old and new and perfect for whatever you’re drinking. The Banned Book Mug  First Lines of Literature Mug Currently…

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