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10 Classic Books I Think are Worth Reading
My list of classic novels that I think are actually worth the time to read. (This is my opinion, please do not come for me or my choices :))
Apr 25, 20244 min read
 
 
 


The Help - Review
A review of The Help by Kathryn Stockett where I talk about my dislikes of this book. 
Apr 18, 20244 min read
 
 
 


10 Books I Consider Modern Classics
Literature is ever growing. Here is my list of 10 books I think are modern classics. 
Apr 11, 20247 min read
 
 
 


Treasure Island - Book Review
A review of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson touching on characterization and dubious morals. 
Apr 4, 20244 min read
 
 
 


Books & Mortar - Grand Rapids, MI
A review of Books & Mortar bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 
Mar 20, 20244 min read
 
 
 


The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep - Review
A review of The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry. Covering two main themes and my feelings on them. 
Mar 13, 20245 min read
 
 
 


The Lives and Deaths of Sherlock Holmes and his Many Iterations
A small rundown of some iterations of the very famous Sherlock Holmes! Adaptations via book, movie, and TV.
Mar 6, 20245 min read
 
 
 


Assistant to the Villain - Review
A review of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Discussing subverting genre expectations and fantasy vibes.
Feb 28, 20245 min read
 
 
 


Trope Treatises: Second Chance Romance
Breaking down the second chance romance trope and giving you some book recommendations to try!
Feb 21, 20244 min read
 
 
 


Seven Days in June - Review
A review of Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. Discusses story structure and major themes. 
Feb 14, 20246 min read
 
 
 


When is romance, Romance?
Breaking down the romance genre. What makes a novel a romance? What about the genre do people get wrong? Is there a romance for you?
Feb 7, 20244 min read
 
 
 


The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - Review
A deep dive review of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Including talk of evil, manipulation, and manic-pixie-dream-girls.
Jan 31, 20249 min read
 
 
 


Schuler Books - Michigan, USA
This is the first in my newly minted Book Shop Series where I visit independent book stores in various places and do a lil review of the...
Jan 24, 20246 min read
 
 
 


The Cat Who Saved Books - Review
A not-quite review of "The Cat Who Saved Books" by Sosuke Natsukawa. I dive into the questions brought on by the different labyrinths. 
Jan 17, 20246 min read
 
 
 


Speculating on Speculative Fiction
A look into the umbrella category of Speculative fiction and what genres/novels fall underneath it.
Jan 10, 20244 min read
 
 
 


A Million Junes - Emily Henry
A relatively spoiler free review of Emily Henry's YA novel "A Million Junes". 
Jan 3, 20246 min read
 
 
 


A Romance for Writers
Title: The Roughest Draft Author(s): Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka Publisher: Berkley Books Length: 317 Pages Rating: ★★★★★...
Mar 6, 20234 min read
 
 
 


Myths in Mystery
I am not here to persuade or dissuade you from reading this book. The Hound of Baskerville by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is (arguably) one...
Jan 25, 20233 min read
 
 
 


Genuine(ly) Confusing
Title: Genuine Fraud Author: E. Lockhart Publisher: Ember Length: 262 Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Imogen lives...
Jan 14, 20234 min read
 
 
 


D is for DNF
Something you should know about me as a reader is that I am a completionist at heart. A series I lose interest in by book three, I’ll...
Sep 1, 20225 min read
 
 
 
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