Christmas wishlist!

Happy Friday, friends! And happy December! It's almost Christmas (and finals, but we're ignoring that), so today I thought I'd talk about some of the books on my Christmas wishlist. Before we get into it, I wanted to say that I'm very blessed and fortunate that I'm able to ask for and receive many books … Continue reading Christmas wishlist!

Book review: The Belles

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton From Goodreads Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orléans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orléans, the people are born gray, they are born damned, and only with the help of a Belle and her … Continue reading Book review: The Belles

Some queer book recommendations because even though pride might be over, reading queer books never is

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend! Today, I thought I would recommend some queer books, as well as talk about some queer books on my TBR. As you likely know, June was pride. But, I think it's important that we read queer books all the time, not just in a designated … Continue reading Some queer book recommendations because even though pride might be over, reading queer books never is

Series review: The Flappers

The Flappers by Jillian Larkin Synopsis for Vixen (from Goodreads) Every girl wants what she can’t have. Seventeen-year-old Gloria Carmody wants the flapper lifestyle—and the bobbed hair, cigarettes, and music-filled nights that go with it. Now that she’s engaged to Sebastian Grey, scion of one of Chicago’s most powerful families, Gloria’s party days are over … Continue reading Series review: The Flappers

Some musings on superiority in the online book community and the Goodreads Choice awards

Hello, pals and gals! Today I'm back with another ramble/discussion. Today, I'm talking about some feelings of superiority in the online book community and how it manifests in the community's reaction to the Goodreads Choice awards. Also, this is in no way to defend the Goodreads Choice awards. I think there are a ton of … Continue reading Some musings on superiority in the online book community and the Goodreads Choice awards