Random Friday: Spring 2014 Reads

Hosted by Awkwordly Emma I am so unbelievably excited for spring! Not only do the flowers bloom and the sun shines, but there are so many books to read! 1. The One by Kiera Cass Release Date: 5/6/14 I can't wait until May... 2. Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira Release Date: 4/1/14 …

Top Ten Tuesday: Trends I’d Like To See Less/More Of

Hosted by Broke and Bookish Top Ten Tuesday Rewind today, which means I can pick any topic from past topics I might have missed. I picked trends because there are so many I want to see more of and so many I want to see less of. I Want More: 1. Secret Identities Whether it's characters finding …

When Books Totally Psych You Out (A Reader Rant)

You know that book that you see at the library or on a friend's shelf or at the bookstore? And you think to yourself, "Wow, this looks amazing!" ? So you borrow or buy it and make some discreet excuses to get home and read it. You have this moment right before you start it: …

Pinterest Try: Piñata Cookies

One word: ADORABLE. But before we get to that, let me set the stage for you. Piñata Cookies are cookies that have mini M&M's in the belly of them. When you bite into them the M&M's pour out like in a piñata. On Tuesday my friend - Amazing DIY-er - and I got to work …

The Pandemonium of Having an Early Release From School (In Other Words, An Excuse To Use Awesome Gifs)

Sometime around 10 o'clock on Friday morning my German teacher - let's call her Frau Optimist - got a call. Normally this wouldn't be cause for alarm, since she gets calls from the office on the classroom phone regularly, but it was on her cell phone. Okay, not freaking out quite yet. Although her phone …

My Thoughts on the “Day of Love”

Well, it's almost Valentine's Day. There are generally two responses to this: "Ew."   or "Awwww!" My response? Well, you'll have to wait until the end for that. First, let's talk about the stereotypical response to Valentine's Day: "Awwww!" This half of the population are happy. Real happy. They are in relationships with the man/woman of …

Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Made Me Swoon

Hosted by Broke and Bookish I love swoon-worthy books. Whether it's what the guy does for his girl or simply the guy himself, swoony books always leave me in a trance. 1. The Selection by Kiera Cass Maxon...sigh! The things he does for America make me swoon every time. 2. Divergent by Veronica Roth If …

Ruby Red

Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier Synopsis: Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era! Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth …

Bookentines

Almost every book character has a love interest. There are the good couples, the bad break-ups, and the all around inspirational friendships. Since we're getting closer and closer to Valentine's Day, I thought I would list my favorite (and least favorite) book character relationships. I tried to list three for each category, but sometimes that …

Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Made Me Cry

Hosted by Broke and Bookish I love books that make me cry. And there are so many different ways I cry over books; full out bawling, barely letting out a few tears, and tears streaming down my face silently. You guys know what I mean. So I thought I would put a gif representing what kind …