Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys

Hi Everybody! Grab your raven and get your psychic readings because returning guest Amanda Garrison from the Fictional Hangover podcast and I talk about how we would adapt The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater and “The Raven Cycle” as a whole on the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast! Check it out at this link!Continue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys”

Falling Through the Night Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. It’s funny how in six months, I’ve read two books about queer, Jewish women. One was the memoir Late Bloomer: Finding Authentic Myself at Midlife by Melissa Giberson. Today’s subject, the fictional FallingContinue reading “Falling Through the Night Book Review”

The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by SparkPoint Studio and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Lately, there has been an influx of fictional celebrity-based stories within the last 10 years. They usually tell the story of the subject in question through an interview. The most well-knownContinue reading “The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers Book Review”

The Only Way Through is Out Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife by Melissa Giberson, I have been curious to read more LGBTQ+ related stories. What I didn’t realize is that there areContinue reading “The Only Way Through is Out Book Review”

Lily’s Wondrous World: A Day in the Park Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. This year has another first. A type of book that I haven’t reviewed on this website is the picture book. I read a lot of them when I was a Children’s Librarian, but IContinue reading “Lily’s Wondrous World: A Day in the Park Book Review”

Lie Down in Darkness Book Review

Content warning: this review discusses mental health and racism. I’ve reviewed a handful of books that many readers would consider to be archaic. They can be considered timeless like A Farewell to Arms and Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Others can be dated to some extent. I’ve talked about both on this website before, yet I’ve neverContinue reading “Lie Down in Darkness Book Review”

Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from Coriolis Company in exchange for an honest review. Ever since I read White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, I have been seeking out resources and stories regarding racism and the marginalized experience. I’ve alwaysContinue reading “Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies Book Review”

Death in a Gilded Frame Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from Stress Free Book Marketing in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read a handful of mysteries, but there is one type that I haven’t covered yet: the historical mystery. These are ones that are set in the past, and historical context plays some roleContinue reading “Death in a Gilded Frame Book Review”

The Kingdom of Sweets Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book by Dutton and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Christmas is around the corner, and that means more adaptations of timeless stories like The Nutcracker. Like many others, I grew up watching many versions and hearing its luscious score in television shows and filmsContinue reading “The Kingdom of Sweets Book Review”

The War That Saved My Life Book Review

Every year, whenever the winner of the Newbery Medal is announced, there will always be a handful of readers who say, “This title should have won.” Readers are entitled to their opinions, but since 2016, some have mentioned that The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley should’ve been rewarded with the NewberyContinue reading “The War That Saved My Life Book Review”