So I recently finished the novella of The Turn of the Screw. My IRL book club chose Horror as our genre pick for this quarter. I enjoy horror from time to time but I have never actually sat down and read more than one or two horror books at a time. The idea of scaring... Continue Reading →
The Nintendo Book Tag
Video games and books, what could go wrong! 1) NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) - A classic you want to read.      Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.    I've never read the Holmes stories but I've always loved the different incarnations and reboots of them. My next classic purchase will be The Hound of... Continue Reading →
TBR Takedown Round 2!
The second round of #TBRTakedown Round 2.0 starts on Friday. I announced my TBR on Instagram and Twitter so here is the actual blog announcement! Woot! Alive by Scott Sigler is my most recent haul book. Clockwork Dagger by Beth Cato is the first in a series. Hollow City by Ransom Riggs is my unread... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Wednesday: 5 Most Anticipated Pre-Orders
This are most definitely not in any particular order. 5) Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff October 20th I know little to nothing about this one except that it has to do with aliens and I really like both authors behind it. I've seen video as well of the Arc copies and they are... Continue Reading →
#24in48 Readathon Wrap up
    I didn't do so hot, getting only about half of the goal for this. That being said it was a busy weekend! Much busier than I had anticipated. I was happy with what I got done.    I finished only one book Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour which was a delight and... Continue Reading →
This year’s Day Lilies
My front garden is predominantly day lilies. Thanks the region I live in and my mom and grandmother I have the perfect resources for these beauties. My mom's family has as far back as I know has grown day lilies and other bright blooms. Most of my own lilies are from my mom and grandmother,... Continue Reading →
Series Complete : Georgina Kincaid!
The Georgina Kincaid Books by Richelle Mead Overall Rating : 4.3 Â These were great! Here are a few quick thoughts I had overall for the whole series, nothing too in depth because I don't want to spoil anything. Georgina is a confident, strong woman. She has her flaws but her strong points. I just... Continue Reading →
#24in48 Readathon!
So the 24 in 48 Readathon hosted by Rachel Manwill (@rachelmanwill) on twitter. You can also check out the site for more info: http://24in48.com I'll most likely be sticking to most of what's listed in my July TBR but I think I'll add a few differently formatted books to spice it up!
July: What I’m reading
July is going to be a busy month for me. I've got to finish up the flower bed on the right side of my driveway, do Camp NaNoWriMo, and try to read some of the books I got for my birthday this year since I blew my unofficial book buying ban out of the water... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Wednesday: Things on your bookshelf that aren’t books
Let's be honest here. I have a ton of books. I have a whole room dedicated to the books. I probably need another room for books, it's really messy in there. But I have managed to squeeze some goodies on the shelves to spruce them up! 5. Dolls. I have a small collection of Monster... Continue Reading →