My TBR Meme is hosted by Michelle at Because Reading, this monthly meme’s purpose to help tackle one’s ever-growing tbr. On the first Saturday of each month participants post three books from their to-read list and allow others to vote on what they should read next. The following Saturday, the winning book is revealed with […]
Goodreads Progress The Woman in Cabin Ten starts with a burglary in Lo, the main character’s home. While the break-in did show the character’s state of mind– paranoia I didn’t feel that it belonged and wondered if there would have been a better way to show this. When everyone was gathered on board the ship […]
At the end of 2018, life got in the way of my exercise routine. I’ve participated in #FitReaders hosted by by Geeky Bloggers Book Blog and That’s What I’m Talking About off and on throughout the years but never with a true regularity. This year, I plan to hold myself accountable and keep my health and wellness goals. In the past, […]
My To Be Read List is a monthly meme hosted by Michelle at Because Reading. Each month I will make a post with three books from my TBR list. Readers will then vote on which book I should read next. The following Saturday the winning book will be announced. Then on the last Saturday […]
Marianne Marianne was a strong character who wanted to take charge not only of difficult situations but also the lives of everyone living in the castle. I went back and forth on my feelings on her but eventually settled on well-meaning bitch. This was mainly because she pretty much wrote people off if they did […]
Quick Thoughts & Quotes I cannot say enough good things about Cane River. I reread it about every ten years and each time I am blown away. The hardship these women go through is simply heartbreaking, it leaves you with all the feels and I always end up crying at least once. The novel is […]
Some may see it as inconceivable but I liked the film version of The Princess Bride more than the book. I felt that the book was too and short and the plot felt rushed. As I love the dialogue in the film, I found myself searching for favored scenes or quotes that are shown in […]
Reasons to Listen to Born a Crime This is a novel that is enhanced by its audiobook. Trevor Noah is an excellent storyteller and made this book highly listenable. His childhood is not all sunshine and roses, however, as should be expected Born a Crime is far from being a downer. I was laughing one […]
Review There are very few books that make me cry by Of Mice and Men is one of them. I remember the first time I read this book in 9th grade. I was so moved by it and then someone ruined it and told me the Lenny dies. I was devastated. Like Sirius Black, another […]
First Sentence Is it fair to call The Princess Bride a classic? The storybook story about pirates and princesses, giants and wizards, Cliffs of Insanity and Rodents of Unusual Size? Review A great book for fans who want a “behind the scenes look” at The Princess Bride. I listened to the audio version and thought […]