To spread the book love, today I'm sharing 10 books that I loved in 2023. As a heads up, I drew from a small pool as I barely read anything this past year due to my dad's illness and then passing. So, there may (most definitely) be some wonderful books out there that I've yet to meet. I would love for you to share about some of your favorite reads from 2023 in the comments below! 👇🏼 Fantasy The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyAmina al-Sirafi #1 As one of the ... Read More about 10 Books I Loved in 2023
Update: And We’re Back!
Hi, friends! It's been some time since I last posted. My dad's health took a turn for the worse, and he passed away this summer. Reading and writing became a struggle for me. Now, I'm finally ready to start again. In addition to blogging about books here, I will be sharing more about my reading and writing adventures via Substack. I hope to keep in touch with you through these channels. Happy reading! Edit: In an earlier version of this post, I had declared a move to Wordpress.com ... Read More about Update: And We’re Back!
Playful Pigs from A to Z by Anita Lobel
Playing Pigs is a fun, creative way to invite children to learn (or review) the letters of the alphabet. The book immediately captivates the reader's imagination through the narrative of twenty-six playful pigs who wake up and go exploring, interact with letters of the alphabet, and then return to their pen at night. The pig's excitement over learning the alphabet reinforces the idea that learning can be fun. Between the bookends of the narrative, each page features a pig interacting with a ... Read More about Playful Pigs from A to Z by Anita Lobel
The Together Tree by Aisha Saeed
The Together Tree is a beautiful story that portrays how kids can extend kindness to others through presence. In the Author's Note, Aisha (the author) shares how her son was bullied because of his reserved nature and the color of his skin. The day after her son finally told her what was happening, Aisha visited his school during recess. She observed the bullying, but also how the other children looked on. Despite their concern they didn't know what to do. Unfortunately, this isn't an ... Read More about The Together Tree by Aisha Saeed
10 Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023
There are lots of beautiful new books coming out in 2023. Here are 10 of my most anticipated releases coming out in the first half of the new year! New in January & February The Stolen Heir by Holly Black (1/3) Eight years after the Battle of the Serpent. In the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel, where she plots her revenge. Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, bides her time in the mortal world by releasing mortals from foolish ... Read More about 10 Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023
12 Books I Loved in 2022
The past year has been a difficult year. My dad was diagnosed with cancer at the end of summer 2021. Since then, he's had various health complications, and it's been difficult to find the words to say—both to speak up about what's happening and to talk about the stories that I love. So, my initial hiatus beginning in July 2021 turned into a semi-permanent one. But I did read some amazing books that I want to share. First in a Series Daughter of the Moon Goddess (The Celestial Kingdom ... Read More about 12 Books I Loved in 2022
Fantasy Books on My Fall TBR
It's been a few weeks since the fall semester started—and I'm singing to myself, why do I do this to me? As in . . . why did I sign up for fifteen credits? I think (hope) I'll love myself for it later. But right now, I'm kicking myself for all the stress-induced frenzy of graduate life. Because of all the coursework, I won't be reading ten books for fun. I do plan on making the following four a priority. Four Fantasy Books on My Fall TBR Babel, or The Necessity of Violence: An ... Read More about Fantasy Books on My Fall TBR
Introducing The Storylander, a Bookish Newsletter!
Hi, friends! I'm starting a monthly newsletter called The Storylander. The first issue will come out in a week! The Blurb The Storylander is a monthly newsletter committed to sharing great books from diverse perspectives.When you subscribe, you can expect to receive: mini reviews of books centered on a particular theme or topic, links to related articles, what we're currently reading, and what's new on the blog. Plus, a bonus photo of the dog (Skylar) and updates on her latest ... Read More about Introducing The Storylander, a Bookish Newsletter!
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland: Review
Moon Fuentez is the ugly sister, destined to stay behind the camera for her beautiful twin, Star, who is a social-media sensation. But Moon really wants to escape her sister's shadow and create her own art. To save money for art school, she takes on a job as the merch girl on a tour bus full of beautiful influencers. When she builds an unexpected camaraderie with the hot, grumpy merch guy, Santiago Phillips, she begins to wonder if she too is worthy of love. As a disclaimer, this book isn't ... Read More about How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland: Review
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