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10 Aug 2023 Entertainment

Are You Gonna Eat That? by Jimmy Craig

The latest work from humor writer and artist Jimmy Craig, Are You Gonna Eat That? is a compilation of Craig’s iconic animal comics giving insight into the minds of our animal friends. Chances are, you’ve seen bits of Craig’s work on Instagram, where the super-relatable comics make the rounds of the cat and dog lover communities. This book, however, offers more than one hundred of these comical snippets, proving to be a smile-inducing page turner right from the start.

24 Jul 2023 Entertainment

The Cuba Saga by Chanel Cleeton

Cleeton has crafted a robust and thought provoking book series, The Cuba Saga, which largely follows the fictional wealthy Cuban Perez family. Looking both backwards and forward in the Perez family timeline, this book series touches on a number of major Cuban historical events, and discusses the nuances of the social consequences of revolution, regime change, and relocation to the United States.

A Court of Thorns and Roses book series by Sarah J. Maas CP

28 Jun 2023 Entertainment

ACOTAR: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

I had seen A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas all over TikTok for some time. So, when I came across it at a local bookstore, I decided to give it a shot. And wow…I can see why it’s so popular! Here, I’ll be sharing some information on the series’ characters and general plot, some thoughts I had on each book in the ACOTAR series, and, finally, some reader FAQ on Sarah J. Maas’ books!

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01 Jun 2023 Entertainment

Everything I Read This Month: May 2023

This was a big month for me, reading wise, both in terms of pages read (thanks ACOTAR series) and DNFs logged. That is, there were two novels that I started by did not finish this month. It’s a first for this year, so I wasn’t sure how best to handle them. Besides those two, though, I have some great recommendations for you below, including one of my favorite books I’ve read this year: Morgan is my Name by Sophie Keetch!

08 May 2023 Entertainment

A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand

A daring introductory novel in The Middlemist Trilogy, A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand sets the stage for a magical world on the brink of ruin by a dark, mystical force. The novel focuses on a lively-yet-chronically-ill protagonist, Lady Gemma Ashbourne, the oft neglected daughter of an important magical family. When Gemma meets Talan d’Astier, a handsome stranger with a dark past, the novel kicks off and pulls the reader along for a wild ride. Read on to learn more about Claire Legrand’s newest novel!

Chanel Cleeton, Kate Quinn, and Sarah J. Maas

01 May 2023 Entertainment

Everything I Read This Month: April 2023

This month was a bit of a mix when it came to book genres for me. Lots of twentieth century historical fiction, headed by Chanel Cleeton’s Cuba Saga series, and rounded out with Kate Quinn’s The Alice Network. Besides that, I’ve been favoring fantasy novels lately, kicking off the month with an ARC of A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand and closing it out with Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses. All in all, eight interesting novels from six inspiring female authors!

11 Apr 2023 Entertainment

The Egyptian Royals Collection by Michelle Moran

In the Egyptian Royals Collection, Michelle Moran channels her archaeological experience and passion for history into moving historical fiction novels about Egyptian royal women. Moran is a prolific historical fiction writer, and her works span the continents and visit many fascinating periods in history. This particular series, though, focuses on Nefertiti, Nefertari, and Cleopatra Selene. If you’re anything like me, these may be names you have heard but figures you know little about. Through this fast-paced series, Michelle Moran brings these women, and the central figures around them, into clear focus, bringing the reader along for a fascinating tour of Egyptian history.

03 Apr 2023 Entertainment

Everything I Read This Month: March 2023

March has been a busy month, both for just daily life and my reading list. This month, I’ve taken on a few historical fiction authors who are totally new to me, including Stephanie Thornton and Michelle Moran. Lucky for us readers, both authors have a number of great novels available, covering some of the most fascinating time periods and individuals in history! Read on for everything I read in March this year!

28 Mar 2023 Entertainment

The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Set in 1518 Strasbourg, The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave revolves around the dancing plague that took over the city for a time. The novel focuses on the protagonist, Lisbet, and her immediate family and friends, with the dancing plague and religious fervor as a compelling backdrop. Well researched and emotive, The Dance Tree is a wonderful piece of historical fiction. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this mysterious plague, and a page-turner for general historical fiction lovers.

07 Mar 2023 Entertainment

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

Fellow readers, if you’re in the market for a gripping and spooky new read, you’re going to want to pre-order Sarah Penner’s forthcoming novel, The London Séance Society. In The London Séance Society, Penner creates both complex characters and a dynamic plot that keeps the reader guessing till the end. Historical details fill the novel, making it extra interesting to this historical fiction lover!