55 literary quotes from my favorite books

“One must be careful of books, and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.” – Cassandra Clare, The Infernal Devices The average novel contains thousands of words. Strewn together, they give us ideas, construct new worlds and connect us to the characters. And every once in awhile, you stumble upon a sentence or two that makes you stop. This line can leave a mark, whether we…

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Eagerly Waiting: May 2024

The summer months are almost here, which means it’s time to build those TBR piles. If you’re trying to prepare your reading list for vacations, lazy weekends, or afternoons inside trying to beat the heat, I recommend starting with our most anticipated books coming this May! Release Date May 7, 2024 Pre-Ordered Release Date May 10, 2024 Pre-Ordered Release Date May 14,…

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Read This Book

Welcome to Read This Book, a weekly post where I recommend one book that I think you absolutely must read. The books will vary across genre and age categories to include new releases, backlist titles, and classics. If you’re ready to explode your TBR, buckle up! Today’s pick is a book that you’ve probably seen around because it’s a big TikTok buzz title, but I’m recommending it anyway because 1)…

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Buying Books on a Budget

Something we are ALWAYS struggling with is our need to constantly be buying books—whether they’re new, old, special editions, hardcovers… ANYTHING. The urge is strong. But it’s not always easy when there are other things to spend money on… like mortgage and food. And there are few things a book nerd avoids more than math. But in this case, it’s necessary. Have you ever had that moment in a book…

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5 Reasons Why A Book Can Be Your Best Friend

When I was a child, my dad used to tell me that “a book can be your best friend”. I’ve always loved reading, but I never fully understood what he was telling me, me until I grew older. Reading has always been a sort of escape from reality, the moment in which I can reach inner peace and well being. Today I want to share with you what I understood about books and why they can truly be our best…

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Let's Play A Game Of Retelling Bingo!

It’s no secret that retellings are one of the best things to come out. These remixes of the classics we grew up with give us *life* and make our bookshelves look oh so pretty. I know there are a lot of them, so in honor of Huntress of Sherwood by by KC Kingmaker (releasing on April 9), a gender-bent retelling of Robin Hood, where Robin is a fiery heroine, and the Merry Men are her obsessed,…

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Daughter of Sherwood

Book 1 of 3: Robin Hood and Her Merciless Men ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. An interesting twist on an old tale. Where to Buy Amazon In a Nutshell Steamy Thrilling Gutsy For Readers Looking For Strong-willed female Reverse Harem Found Family Read the Book Synopsis Here Darkness lies in Sherwood Forest, and it’s calling to me…It’s not a good time to be a woman in Nottingham. I have to…

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Happy Publication Day!

Time to make space on your bookshelf. Happy Tuesday, book fiends and happy release day to these authors! Their latest story is officially out in the world! Draw Down the Moon by P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast A mystical school. A mysterious death. A magickal romance.Wren Nightingale isn’t supposed to have any elemental powers. Born of magickal parents but not under one of the four fated astrological…

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Reading Challenge Update – First Quarter Check-In

I’m trying hard to keep track of my reading challenges this year, something I don’t usually do. But I figured a quarterly check-in was the best way to track my progress and hold myself accountable, so here we are taking a look at the first quarter of 2024 — I am still reeling that we are already 3 months into the year! And surprisingly, I’m doing pretty good! Here’s a recap of the challenges I’ve…

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March 2024 Wrap-Up

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Eagerly Waiting: April 2024

It’s time to put that linty sweater in the back of the closet for next winter and grab your umbrella — Spring has arrived, and this April is raining in some new releases that I just can’t stop talking about.  April showers are the perfect time to settle in with an unforgettable new story, and the month has so many spectacular options!  Release Date April 1, 2024 Release Date April 2,…

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Eagerly Waiting: February 2024

20 February Releases I’m Excited About My TBR shelf may be spilling over, but I keep finding new books I want to pile on. From thrilling historical fiction to haunting fantasies to thrilling series finales, February’s most anticipated list is filled with must-reads! Here are 14 upcoming releases across a mix of genres. Be sure to add anything that catches your eye to your Want to Read shelf,…

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If He Had Been with Me

A love story spanning the history of two teenagers’ lives and all the moments when if one little thing had been different, their futures would have been together instead of apart. Overview If he had been with me, everything would have been different… Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed. Or they changed. Now, they do their best to ignore each other. Autumn has…

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What Have You Used as a Bookmark?

The world’s most irritating dilemma: not having a bookmark to mark your place while reading. Okay, maybe it’s not the most irritating dilemma in the world but it’s definitely up there, probably a step or two above chicken pox. In any case, if you do find yourself between a book and an impending engagement here’s a list of some completely acceptable alternatives. The tissue in your…

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maboroshi | Film Review

an animated film about love and life in an illusory world maboroshi Original title: Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Kôjô 2024 | Maturity Rating:TV-14 | 1h 51m | Anime This is the story of those armed with an unstoppable urge to fall in love who struggle for a future in a world where change is forbidden. The urge to fall in love will destroy the world. Fourteen-year-old Masamune lives in a town…

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Why Do People Like Anime?

For the exact same reasons you love your favorite shows. There are so many misconceptions about anime. Some people believe anime is meant for children. Some people think anime is pornographic. Some people think every anime is exactly like Pokemon. And none of that is the truth. Anime is for all ages and can fall under the category of comedy, drama, adventure, or action. There is something for…

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7 Books to Read Before The Movie & TV Adaptations Premiere in 2024

When it comes to adapting books into movies and tv series, there’s often a bit of controversy leading up to the film/series, during its run, and afterward. It’s not as good as the book. It changed too much. It can’t compete because there’s too much to explore. Inner dialogue and narration are not synonymous, and the effect is different. The casting doesn’t fit the novel’s character descriptions.…

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