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The Mirror Crack'd (1980) Review
When a small English village is used for a big American movie to be shot, Miss Marple is delighted this is happening near her. However when famous actresses Marina Rudd and Lola Brewster starring together was always going to be a disaster as they hate each other!
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Episode 293
Comic Reviews:
Flash 768 by Jeremy Adams, David Lafuente, Marco Santucci, Arif Prianto
RWBY/Justice League by Marguerite Bennett, Aneke
Legends of the Dark Knight by Darick Robertson
Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing by Steve Orlando, Minkyu Jung, Francesco Mobili, Guru eFX
Beta Ray Bill 1 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer
King in Black: Ghost Rider by Ed Brisson, Juan Frigeri, Jason Keith
Marvel Action: Captain Marvel by Sam Maggs, Isabel Escalante
Silk 1 by Maurene Goo, Takeshi Miyazawa, Ian Herring
Shadecraft 1 by Joe Henderson, Lee Garbett, Antonio Fabela
Power Rangers Unlimited Heir To The Darkness 1 by L.L. McKinney, Simone Ragazzoni, Igor Monti
Dragon Age: Dark Fortress 1 by Nunzio DeFillipis, Christina Weir, Fernando Heinz Furukawa, Mike Atiyeh
Cult of Dracula 1 by Rich Davis, Henry Martinez
Secrets of Camp Whatever OGN by Chris Grine
Spaced Out by Lou Mougin, Brian Dunphy, James Couts
Life Under Kaiju 1 by Johnny Craft, Edgardo Granel-Ruiz, DC Hopkins
When Baked Things Attack by Elisa Sargent, Laurissa Hughes
99 Cent Theatre
7 Galaxseas 1 by Udeh Brothers
Black Mariah 1 by Vesper Aeon, Halfrice
Astro 1 by Vassilis Gogtzilas, Onrie Kompan
Nostos 1 by Elana Pisani
File 2231 by Shlepzig
Stonewall Prep 1 by Mike Ciriaco, Terry Blas, Gabiel Fischer
Deadliest Bouquet by Erica Schultz, Carola Borelli, Gab Contreras
Additional Reviews: Falcon & Winter Soldier ep3, Godzilla vs. Kong, Last Cruise
News: Russell Crowe cast in Thor: Love and Thunder, Ghost-Maker series in development at CW, ThunderCats movie in development w/ Adam Wingard, second book in Radiant Black universe, AfterShock gets into YA business, Impulse cast on The Flash, Romita Jr returns to Marvel, DC tournament nonsense, New Gods film falls apart, Simpsons update, Predator delayed five months, bonus annual for Spider-Man: Life Story, The Batman set on Earth 2, DC Asian Superhero Anthology
Glenn Asks a Question
Brandon Asks a Question: what is the first comic that comes to mind that takes you back to a specific time and place?
Trailers: Loki, Mare of Easttown, Space Jam 2, surprise trailer, Picard season 2
Comics Countdown:
X-Men 19 by Jonathan Hickman, Mahmud Asrar, Sunny Gho
Department of Truth 7 by James Tynion IV, Tyler Boss, Roman Titov
Strange Adventures 9 by Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Evan Shaner
Crossover 4 by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe
Secrets of Camp Whatever OGN by Chris Grine
Redneck 30 by Donny Cates, Lisandro Estherren, Dee Cunniffe
Batman/Catwoman 4 by Tom King, Clay Mann, Tomeu Morey
Beta Ray Bill 1 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer
Decorum 7 by Jonathan Hickman, Mike Huddleston
Firefly 27 by Greg Pak, Ethan Young
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31 Days of quietYA: YA Romances
Sometimes we just need a good romance - preferably a romantic comedy. And in recent years, they’ve become more and more inclusive. Here are just some YA romances to check out! As a warning, some of these get kind of heavy, but they all have happy endings.
Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali
A Match Made in Mehendi by Nandini Bajpai
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett
Symptoms of a Heartbreak by Sona Charaipotra
Our Wayward Fate by Gloria Chao
All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney
When the Stars Lead to You by Ronni Davis
I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston
Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things by Jacqueline Firkins
I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest
Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins
Technically You Started It by Lana Wood Johnson
If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan
The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg
I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn
There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon
Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno
Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
Truly Madly Royally by Debbie Rigaud
The Bookworm Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts
Birthday by Meredith Russo
Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi
If I’m Being Honest by Austin Siegemund-Broka and Emily Wibberley
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith
How the Light Gets In by Katy Upperman
Stealing Home by Becky Wallace
Fame, Fate, and the First Kiss by Kasie West
Maybe This Time by Kasie West
Going Off Script by Jen Wilde
Frankly in Love by David Yoon
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2018 sounds like an amazing year for books so let’s see what we have (note: dates are subject to change, especially the ones scheduled for later in the year)
bolded = sequels/continuation of a series; ** = most anticipated
january:
the cruel prince by holly black → jan. 2**
meet cute: some people are destined to meet edited by jennifer l. armentrout → jan. 2
someone to love by melissa de la cruz → jan. 2
batman: nightwalker (d.c. icons #2) by marie lu → jan. 2**
busted by gina ciocca → jan. 2
unearthed by amie kaufman and meagan spooner → jan. 9
nice try, jane sinner by lianne oelke → jan. 9
iron gold (red rising #4) by pierce brown → jan. 16**
love, hate, and other filters by samira ahmed → jan. 16**
reign of the fallen by sarah glenn marsh → jan. 23
february:
immortal reign (falling kingdoms #6) by morgan rhodes → feb. 6**
shadowsong (wintersong #2) by s. jae-jones → feb. 6
the belles by dhonielle clayton → feb. 6
the queen’s rising by rebecca ross → feb. 6
american panda by gloria chao → feb. 6**
#prettyboy must die by kimberly reid → feb. 13
blood of a thousand stars (empress of a thousand skies #2) by rhoda belleza → feb. 20
heart of iron by ashley poston → feb. 27
a girl like that by tamar bhathena → feb. 27
tess of the road (seraphina #3) by rachel hartman → feb. 27**
march:
children of blood and bone by tomi adeyemi → mar. 6**
blood water paint by joy mccullough → mar. 6
barbed wire heart by tess sharpe → mar. 6
a kiss in the dark by gina ciocca → mar. 6
to kill a kingdom by alexandra christo → mar. 6
the midnights by sarah nicole smetana → mar. 6
obsidio (illuminae files #3) by amie kaufman and jay kristoff → mar. 13**
the heart forger (the bone witch #2) by rin chupeco → mar. 20**
tyler johnson was here by jay coles → mar. 20
the astonishing color of after by emily x.r. pan → mar. 20**
aru shah and the end of time by roshani chokshi → mar. 27**
emergency contact by mary h.k. choi → mar. 27**
the queens of innis lear by tessa gratton → mar. 27**
not if i save you first by ally carter → mar. 27**
april:
amelia westlake by erin gough → apr. 1
starry eyes by jenn bennett → apr. 3
leah on the offbeat (simon vs. #2) by becky albertalli → apr. 24**
love songs & other lies by jessica pennington → apr. 24
trouble never sleeps (trouble #3) by stephanie tromly**
may:
the burning maze (the trials of apollo #3) by rick riordan → may 1**
royals by rachel hawkins → may 1**
9 days and 9 nights (99 days #2) by katie cotugno → may 1
undead girl gang by lily anderson → may 8**
puddin’ (dumplin’ #2) by julie murphy → may 8
amal unbound by aisha saeed → may 8
the way you make me feel by maurene goo → may 8**
my so-called bollywood life by nisha sharma → may 15**
the brightsiders by jen wilde → may 22
furyborn by claire legrand → may 22
listen to your heart by kasie west → may 29
june:
the last summer of the garrett girls by jessica spotswood → jun. 1
the kiss quotient by helen hoang → jun. 5**
summer of salt by katrina leno → jun. 5**
save the date by morgan matson → jun. 5**
from twinkle, with love by sandhya menon → jun.5**
mariam sharma hits the road by sheba karim → jun. 5
final draft by riley redgate → jun. 12**
a reaper at the gates (an ember in the ashes #3) by sabaa tahir → jun. 12**
not the girls you’re looking for by aminah mae safi → jun. 19
a thousand beginnings and endings edited by ellen oh → jun. 26
july:
heroine’s journey (heroine complex #3) by sarah kuhn → jul. 3**
the storm keeper’s island by catherine doyle → jul. 12**
lovely, dark, and deep by justina chen → jul. 31**
august:
dance of thieves by mary e. pearson → aug. 7
toil & trouble: 16 tales of women & witchcraft edited by tess sharpe → aug. 28
september:
untitled (three dark crowns #3) by kendare blake → sep. 4**
dark age (red rising #5) by pierce brown → sep. 11**
for a muse of fire by heidi heilig → sep. 25**
october:
the lady’s guide to petticoats and piracy (a gentleman’s guide to vice and virtue) by mackenzi lee → oct. 2
what if it’s us by becky albertalli and adam silvera → oct. 9**
blanca & roja by anna-marie mclemore → oct. 9**
december:
queen of air and darkness (the dark artifices #3) by cassandra clare → dec. 4**
city of ghosts by victoria schwab → dec. 31
unknown:
the girl king by mimi yu → october
kingdom of the blazing phoenix (rise of the empress #2) by julie c. dao → october**
fire and heist by sarah beth durst → 2018
untitled by marie rutkoski → 2018
the gilded wolves by roshani chokshi → 2018
summer bird blue by akemi dawn bowman → 2018
dear miss sweetie by stacey lee → 2018**
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Instead of doing one mega summer reading recommendations post, I wanted to spread the summer reading love around and do recommendations in stages. While last week I shared summer reading recs based on what I read in 2019, today I’ll be talking about all the YA books that are perfect summertime reads.
When I think of YA summer reads, my mind instantly goes to Huntley Fitzpatrick’s My Life Next Door. My Life Next Door was THE hot book of 2014/2015, especially on BookTube. In honor of this post, I actually reread My Life Next Door during my beach and pool days this week! It wasn’t as amazing as I remembered it to be – it definitely moved down from a 5 star to a 4 star read because it really didn’t provide solutions to the book’s conflicts – it still is a really great atmospheric summer read, as it takes place in a Connecticut beach town. I never read the companion novel, The Boy Most Likely To, so I actually might give it a read this summer!
Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon – Althought it doesn’t come out until July 28th, you better adjust your summer reading plans now to include Rachel Lynn Solomon’s upcoming novel, Today Tonight Tomorrow. Taking place on the last day of senior year, enemies Rowan and Neil must pair together to win their senior class game. This book’s swoony romance and adventure provides for a fun way to fulfill some wanderlust this summer.
Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett – I am a firm believer that all of Jenn Bennett’s YA contemporaries make for perfect summer reads, but Starry Eyes especially does so! The book follows best friends turned enemies Zorie and Lennon’s group camping trip gone wrong.
Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll – One book that I always wish got more love is Jen Doll’s Unclaimed Baggage – how can its adorable cover NOT grab your attention! I actually read Unclaimed Baggage on vacation two summers ago. It is such a unique summer contemporary, following three teens and unlikely friends working at a lost luggage store for the summer.
ALL of Morgan Matson’s books:
Second Chance Summer, Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour, Save the Date, Since You’ve Been Gone, and The Unexpected Everything
Morgan Matson’s YA contemporaries are the quintessential summer reads (hence why I had to include all of them!). I’m forever highly anticipating Morgan Matson to announce her next book.
If you’re looking for a lakeside read with plenty of emotion (tw: parent with a terminal illness), look no further than Second Chance Summer. If you wish you were going on a road trip this summer, live through Amy & Roger in Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour.
If you’re looking for a book with plenty of friendship, Since You’ve Been Gone is perfect. If you’re looking for a contemporary comedy with a focus on family, Save the Date is the one for you. And lastly, if you love small town vibes and DOGS, I highly The Unexpected Everything.
The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy (The Summer I Turned, It’s Not Summer Without You, & We’ll Always Have Summer) by Jenny Han
I’ve been in a big rereading mood over the past few months, so it wouldn’t surprise me if I reread Jenny Han’s first trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty, soon. This trilogy is pretty much everything you can expect in YA summer contemporary, beach houses and a love triangle included.
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch – Love & Gelato is such a go-to summer contemporary … and it deserves all the hype it gets. I definitely recommend checking out the first two books in this companion series, Love & Gelato and Love & Luck, before the third book, Love & Olives, comes out this November.
The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo – Maurene Goo’s The Way You Make Me Feel is one of my favorite YA contemporaries that have come out over the past five years. The book follows Clare’s summer working for her dad’s food truck, so there is plenty of family focus and food truck love (and plain ol’ romance) to go around.
Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky- Mammoth is another wonderful read that is so under the radar. This is another unique read with a few elements that I wish we saw more of in YA. The book follows a plus-size teen fashion blogger & budding paleontologist working on a summer dig.
Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian – I think I’ll almost always find a way to get Stay Sweet on to a contemporary recommendations list. A book about an all-female ice cream shop just screams summer.
Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett – Okay, so of course I had to include another Jenn Bennett book! Alex, Approximately is California summer meets You’ve Got Mail in the best way. I actually recommend not reading its official blurb because it’s slightly spoilery.
Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley – Words in Deep Blue received a ton of love when it first came out in 2017, me included!! The combination of a bookshop, summer, and a whole ton of feels makes this such a great read.
Burn for Burn by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian – There always has to be at least one book that you read in the summer & have to dispend your belief a little, which leads me to Burn for Burn. I suggest trying out book #1 before deciding if you want to continue on with books #2 and #3, Fire With Fire and Ashes to Ashes. This trilogy is such a throwback to early 2010 YA books, making for cheesily delicious binge-reads this summer.
What are some of your summer reading recs? Have you read any of the books I mentioned? Share in the comments!
Summer Reading Recommendations: The YA Edition Instead of doing one mega summer reading recommendations post, I wanted to spread the summer reading love around and do recommendations in stages.
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Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2019: Here Comes Hell review
Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2019: Here Comes Hell review
A group of friends come together for a dinner party hosted by Victor (Charlie Robb) in a dilapidated old mansion. Following the dinner, the group is told the history of the house and they are coerced into taking part in a séance led by medium Madame Bellrose (Mauren Bennett). Soon the group is thrown into the midst of chaos after accidentally opening the gates of hell and unleashing havoc.
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There’s still a month left of summer (only a month?!?) and I wanted to do one last entry in my Summer Book Series. There’s not much of a theme for this summer list, but I did try to not feature books that I’ve previously posted about on here before. Honestly, most of my favorites are in my first summer book post highlighting Sarah Dessen, Emery Lord, and Morgan Matson, but here are a few of my other favorites.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Series by Jenny Han
This Jenny Han’s series is everything you want in a summer romance. The books—The Summer I Turned Pretty, It’s Not Summer Without You, and We’ll Always Have Summer—follows two families who spend their summers at the beach. Our main character Belly juggles between her feelings between two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah as she grows older and becomes more independent. Going back and looking at this series really makes me have the urge to reread it.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
I may have talked about this book before, but that’s just because it’s one of my all-time favorites. Talk about a punch in the gut! This was one of those reading experiences where I got to the big twist, and full-on threw my book across the room. The Sinclairs own an Island near Martha’s Vineyard that they visit every summer. When our main character Cadence suffers an accident when she’s 15, she’s no longer allowed to go back to the island and see her cousins. She finally returns a few years later and as the summer carries on, she starts to remember what really happened during that accident.
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
This book is a quintessential summer romance. Boy with a crazy hectic family lives next door to a girl who’s family is the complete opposite. Sparks fly, and they fall in love. It’s fun and fluffy, but still holds a lot of heart. Fitzpatrick’s other book, What I Thought Was True, is another great summer read.
Fireworks by Katie Cotugno
Katie Cotugno writes great summer novels—I’ve covered both 99 Days and 9 Days and 9 Nights on this blog before—and Fireworks is no exception. Set in ’90s Orlando, we follow two best friends as they compete to become the new IT girl pop star. As a child of the 90’s, I loved the nostalgia feel. I also really loved the focus on the friendship, especially the competition and jealousy that can make or break a relationship.
Summer Days and Summer Nights by Stephanie Perkins
A short story collection filled with summer love stories ranging from fantasy to contemporary. Stories brought to you by: Leigh Bardugo, Francesca Lia Block, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Brandy Colbert, Tim Federle, Lev Grossman, Nina LaCour, Stephanie Perkins, Veronica Roth, Jon Skovron, and Jennifer E. Smith.
How to Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake
I continually talk about how great this book—and this author—is and I will never stop. This beautiful story about a girl with an unstable home life is pulled into an extremely emotionally charged relationship with a new girl in town. It’s beautiful and you will most likely cry.
Alex, Approximately by Jen Bennett
Internet dating? Film geeks? Hate-to-love trope a la You’ve Got Mail? I love it! Bailey moves to a California beach town that happens to be the same town where her internet crush lives. She starts working at a local tourist attraction, where she meets Porter—the security guard that drives her crazy. I think you know where this is going…
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
If you haven’t heard of this book then you’re obviously living under a rock. This is a really sweet book about a girl named Dimple attending a summer program for web programers. To her great surprise, her “future husband” is attending the same program and they both have very different opinions on this whole arranged marriage deal. They start to get to know each other as they are picked to be partners for a summer long project. This book is a wonderful rom-com that definitely lives up to the hype.
Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy
This is actually my favorite Julie Murphy book. I could not put it down, and yet I never wanted it to end. Ramona is a proud lesbian who is the glue of her family: handling a flighty mom, a well-intentioned father, and a pregnant sister. Everything gets more confusing when her childhood friend Freddie returns to town. As she starts to fall for her old best friend, Ramona begins to question the one thing she was sure of—her sexuality. This book is absolutely beautiful.
Other Fantastic Books:
Dress Codes for Small Towns by Courtney Stevens
Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
The Way You Make Me Feel – Maurene Goo
Stay Sweet – Sioban Vivian
Basically anything by Kasie West
While I know I should be focused on reading books on my TBR, making this list made me really nostalgic and now I just want to reread all of these books!
Summer Book Series Vol. 3 There's still a month left of summer (only a month?!?) and I wanted to do one last entry in my Summer Book Series.
#alex approximately#Books#fireworks#how to make a wish#literature#my life next door#ramona blue#reading#summer#summer days and summer nights#the summer i turned pretty#we were liars#when dimple met rishi#ya#young adult
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Hi everyone. Today’s Top Ten Tuesday is Top Ten Books On My Spring TBR. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the ladies at The Broke and The Bookish, they come up with new lists for the book community to participate in almost every week. You can read more about that here.
I decided to make a list of the books coming out this Spring rather than general books I want to read. You would be surprised how complicated this actually was and not because of the books. I was trying to figure out what months were considered Spring. The fact that it’s freezing outside and feels like it could snow any minute didn’t help any.
After talking to friends, I decided to stick with the standard Spring dates which is March 20th-June 20th. I picked fifteen books that I’m dying to have. I have quite a few of these as eARCs so I need to get to reading!
~March~
Dead Little Mean Girl by Eva Darrows
March 28th from Harlequin Teen
I love the idea of Dead Little Mean Girl because I believe it’s a deconstruction of the mean girl trope. It doesn’t hurt things that the character Quinn is a bit of a nod to Quinn on Daria.
~April~
What Girls Are Made Of by Elana K. Arnold
April 1st from Carolrhoda
I think when a person gets in a relationship, it can be easy to lose themselves inside it and forget who they are after. What Girls Are Made Of seems like it will be discussing what exactly this means and how you get back to it, I can’t wait to read.
Speak of Me As I Am by Sonia Belasco (eARC)
April 4th from Philomel Books
I like how Speak of Me As I Am is going to deal with grief and the way two teenagers grieve. The aspect of the main characters being in the play, Othello also attracts me to this book. Interestingly enough, like What Girls Are Made Of, Speak of Me As I Am will also show who people are when they are on their own. I think that’s important to know, especially when a relationship is possible.
Alex Approximately by Jenn Bennett (eARC)
April 4th from Simon Pulse
This sounds like such a cute, light-hearted version of You’ve Got Mail, which is one of my favorite movies. I read the first few pages and I was so into them.
Letters To The Lost by Brigid Kemmerer (eARC)
April 4th from Bloomsbury
This is a sadder You’ve Got Mail-esque book. I’ve heard that Brigid Kemmerer is a really good author so not only do I have high hopes because of the plot, but also because of what I’ve heard.
Alex and Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa de la Cruz
April 11th from G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Don’t act surprised, this book needs to explanation. I love Hamilton, I love Alex and Eliza’s relationship, I need this book. I will never be satisfied until I read it.
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli (eARC)
April 11th from Balzer + Bray
I have to admit I have still not finished Simon, but I still remember how much I loved reading what I did read of it. It was such a well-written Contemporary that I have nothing but the highest expectations for Upside. I’m really wanting to read it because it features a girl who is fat and Jewish and yes. Need.
~May~
How To Make A Wish by Ashley Herring Blake (eARC)
May 2nd from HMH Books for Young Readers
I read Ashley Blake’s Suffer Love and I adored it the entire time. When I read a debut I love, I have to read the author’s next book, of course. How To Make A Wish sounds amazing with it’s hopefully deeper look into poverty and family dynamics. I love books with dysfunctional and/or unconventional upbringings and seeing how characters deal with that.
Noteworthy by Riley Redgate (eARC)
May 2nd from Amulet Books
This book, I saw someone call it basically She’s The Man meets Pitch Perfect. I love She’s The Man and really any fiction that follows the girl main character who has to pretend to be a guy. I haven’t seen Pitch Perfect, but I’ve seen Glee so I think it’s kind of close? We’ll call it kind of close! So basically, girl dresses up as guy and joins a singing group, um, yes please. It sounds exactly as Glee now that I think of it.
Minus the dressing up as a guy thing.
Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy
May 9th from Balzer + Bray
Ramona Blue is Julie Murphy’s latest book. Following the success of Dumplin’, I knew I wanted to read this. I haven’t read either of Murphy’s previous books, though I do own them. I like how Ramona has a bigger responsibility than some teens and how she has to be the adult. That reminds me quite a bit of I’ll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios. I can’t wait to see how Murphy deals with the sexual orientation in this book.
The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord (eARC)
May 16th from Bloomsbury
I used to go to church camp and Youth Conferences in middle school and part of high school. I always looked forward to it. Well, mostly the youth conferences, to be honest. I love seeing books with characters dealing with faith and how the situations in their life affect that. Emery’s pretty much one to watch now as this is her fourth Contemporary. I am sad to say I have not read any of them yet, though I do own Open Road Summer, The Start of Me and You and yes, The Names They Gave Us.
The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich (eARC)
May 16th from Feiwel & Friends
This book totally deconstructs the love-triangle trope on its head and I am just here for it. Like, yes please. That’s really all I have to say because what else needs to be said?
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon (eARC)
May 30th from Simon Pulse
I am trying to figure out how to phrase what’s in my head. I think arranged marriages are interesting. My first ‘experience’ with actually seeing an arranged marriage plot in fiction was with Degrassi. The characters in Degrassi were also indian. While they didn’t get married, they did meet each other. I’m interested in seeing Dimple and Rishi interact throughout the book.
I Believe In A Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo
May 30th from Farrar, Straus, and Giroux (BYR)
I wish I could say I love Korean Dramas but to be honest, I’ve only ever watched one. It was Autumn In My Heart and it broke my heart, I was in pieces. It was disturbing how much I still hurt from that drama. I’ve been meaning to watch more dramas but I just haven’t gotten around to it. Part of the reason is because I have to read subtitles and I already find it hard enough to read actual books. You see my problem then, yeah? Anyway, I am in love with this idea of this character studying Korean dramas and wanting to re-create her own sort of romance with that.
~June~
Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios
June 13th from Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
I fell in love with Heather’s last Contemporary, I’ll Meet You There in 2015. I loved how she dealt with hard topics. Thus I have faith she’ll be able to do justice for this story involving a girl who gets in an abusive relationship.
Did any of these books make your Spring TBR? If not, what’s on your TBR? Have you read any of these books? Let me know in the comments!
All The Books On My Spring TBR Hi everyone. Today's Top Ten Tuesday is Top Ten Books On My Spring TBR. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the ladies at The Broke and The Bookish, they come up with new lists for the book community to participate in almost every week.
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books read in 2017
1. caraval - stephanie gerber
2. by your side - kasie west
3. the edge of everything - jeff giles
4. the handmaid’s tale - margaret atwood
5. mine till midnight - lisa kleypas
6. the bone season - samantha shannon
7. the mime order - samantha shannon
8. the duke and i - julia quinn
9. a gathering of shadows - v.e. schwab
10. a conjuring of light - v.e. schwab
11. the secret of a heart note - stacey lee
12. the song rising - samantha shannon
13. underwater - marisa reichardt
14. any boy but you - julie hammerle
15. the hating game - sally thorne
16. all the ugly and wonderful things - bryn greenwood
17. done dirt cheap - sarah nicole lemon
18. the deal - elle kennedy
19. a quiet kind of thunder - sara barnard
20. letters to the lost - brigid kemmerer
21. speak of me as i am - sonia belasco
22. alex approximately - jenn bennett
23. the names they gave us - emery lord
24. i believe in a thing called love - maurene goo
25. all quiet on the western front - erich maria remarque
26. a million junes - emily henry
27. what to say next - julie buxbaum
28. summer unscripted - jen klein
29. words in deep blue - cath crowley
30. hillbilly elegy - jd vance
31. a map for wrecked girls - jessica taylor
32. the color project - sierra abrams
33. the big f - maggie ann martin
34. howls moving castle - diana wynne jones
35. good me bad me - ali land
36. red rising - pierce brown
37. the only thing worse than me is you - lily anderson
38. kissing max holden - katy upperman
39. adorkable - cookie o’gorman
40. wild beauty - anna-marie mclemore
41. the impossible vastness of us - samantha young
42. golden son - pierce brown
43. the sky is everywhere - jandy nelson
44. speak easy, speak love - mckelle george
45. call me by your name - andre aciman
46. coming up for air - miranda kinneally
47. if theres no tomorrow - jennifer armentrout
48. now is everything - amy giles
49. foolish hearts - emma mills
50. morning star - pierce brown
51. to all the boys i’ve loved before - jenny han
52. ps i still love you - jenny han
53. always and forever, lara jean - jenny han
54. anne of green gables - l. m. montgomery
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best books i’ve read in 2017
it’s that time of the year!!! since goodreads allows you to “reread” books this year, i started shelving them differently so i only know that as of right now, i’ve read 206 total books (counting rereads)!!! like i know i said that last year was the year or rereads but....this year i honestly only reread most of the year so here’s the best of the new books i’ve read in 2017 (or 2015 or 2016)
** = released this year; ya unless indicated otherwise
★★★★★
the epic crush of genie lo by f.c. yee** (why you should read)
the cruel prince by holly black (2018 release)
i believe in a thing called love by maurene goo**
in other lands by sarah rees brennan**
the hate u give by angie thomas**
foolish hearts by emma mills**
forest of a thousand lanterns by julie c. dao** (why you should read)
little fires everywhere by celeste ng (adult fiction)**
always and forever, lara jean by jenny han**
american panda by gloria chao (2018 release)
★★★★.5
the secret of a heart note by stacey lee
before the devil breaks you by libba bray**
the hundred thousand kingdoms by n.k. jemisin (adult fantasy)
queens of geek by jen wilde** (why you should read)
when dimple met rishi by sandhya menon**
warcross by marie lu**
starfish by akemi dawn bowman**
wonder woman: warbringer by leigh bardugo**
one dark throne by kendare blake**
the bone witch by rin chupeco** (why you should read)
a conjuring of light by v.e. schwab (adult fantasy)**
lord of shadows by cassandra clare**
no strings attached by mina v. esguerra (new adult)
heroine complex and heroine worship** by sarah kuhn (adult fantasy)
noteworthy by riley redgate**
mafiosa by catherine doyle**
words in deep blue by cath crowley**
the lines we cross by randa abdel-fattah**
tess of the road by rachel hartman (2018 release)
saints and misfits by s.k. ali**
wild beauty by anna-marie mclemore**
not now, not ever by lily anderson**
the language of thorns by leigh bardugo**
want by cindy pon**
the ends of the world by maggie hall**
the upside of unrequited by becky albertalli**
★★★★.25
everything i never told you by celeste ng
crazy rich asians, china rich girlfriend, and rich people problems** by kevin kwan
the gentleman’s guide to vice and virtue by mackenzi lee**
a girl like that by tanaz bhathena (2018 release)**
the ship beyond time by heidi heilig**
things i should have known by claire lazebnik**
why i loathe sterling lane by ingrid paulson** (why you should read)
dating you/hating you by christina lauren (adult romance)**
jane, unlimited by kristin cashore**
★★★★
dumplin’ by julie murphy
my heart and other black holes by jasmine warga
wintersong by s. jae-jones**
history is all you left me by adam silvera**
the becoming of noah shaw by michelle hodkin**
the only thing worse than me is you by lily anderson**
if i was your girl by meredith russo
lucy and linh by alice pung
the dark prophecy by rick riordan**
empress of a thousand skies by rhoda belleza**
an enchantment of ravens by margaret rogerson**
pretty face by lucy parker (adult romance)**
better at weddings than you by mina v. esguerra (adult romance)**
that kind of guy by mina v. esguerra (adult romance)
★★★.75
tiger lily by jodi lynn anderson
interim goddess of love by mina v. esguerra (new adult)
the serpent king by jeff zentner
i see london, i see france by sarah mlynowski**
song of our breakup by jae e. tria (new adult)
how to keep a boy from kissing you by tara eglington
prom queen perfect by clarisse david
the sun is also a star by nicola yoon
scandalized by tara frejas (adult romance)
alex, approximately by jenn bennett**
my not so perfect life by sophie kinsella (adult contemporary)**
juniper lemon’s happiness index by julie israel**
girl on the verge by pintip dunn**
frankie by shivaun plozza**
nice try, jane sinner by lianne oelke (2018 release)
heels over head by elyse springer (new adult)**
tied up in you by erin fletcher**
after the fall by kate hart**
★★★.5
alex and eliza by melissa de la cruz**
top ten by katie cotugno**
roomies by christina lauren (adult romance)**
twelve by jennifer lynn barnes**
here we are now by jasmine warga**
the girl at midnight by melissa grey
the possibility of now by kim culbertson
fireworks by katie cotugno**
girl out of water by laura silverman**
walk of shame by lauren layne (adult romance)**
ready to run by lauren layne (adult romance)**
links are to my reviews on my other blog
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there are so many great books i’m anticipating this year so i thought i’d make a post about it!! (also to have a reference post rip) i’ll put it under a read more bc it’ll probably be so long
books are listed by release date (although keep in mind things change) the books that come out later in the year are especially tentative (most of the ones past july)
bolded=sequels/continuation of a series
**=most anticipated
january:
wayfarer (passenger #2) by alexandra bracken → jan. 3**
under rose-tainted skies by louise gornell → jan. 3
mafiosa (blood for blood #3) by catherine doyle → jan. 5**
a quiet kind of thunder by sara barnard → jan. 12
city of saints & thieves by natalie c. anderson → jan. 24
dreadnought by april daniels → jan. 24
our own private universe by robin talley → jan. 31**
the dark days pact (lady helen #2) by alison goodman → jan. 31
caraval by stephanie garber → jan. 31
by your side by kasie west → jan. 31
february:
wintersong by s. jae-jones → feb. 7**
empress of a thousand skies by rhoda belleza → feb. 7
a season of daring greatly by ellen emerson white → feb. 14
we are okay by nina lacour → feb. 14
#famous by jilly gagnon → feb. 14
a conjuring of light (adsom #3) by v.e. schwab → feb. 14**
long may she reign by rhiannon thomas → feb. 21
the hate u give by angie thomas → feb. 28**
the ship beyond time (the girl from everywhere #2) by heidi heilig → feb. 28**
march:
you’re welcome, universe by whitney gardner → mar. 7**
done dirt cheap by sarah nicole lemon → mar. 7
seven days of you by cecilia vinesse → mar. 7
the bone witch by rin chupeco → mar. 7**
the heartbeats of wing jones by katherine webber → mar. 14**
hunted by meagan spooner → mar. 14
strange the dreamer by laini taylor → mar. 28**
april:
alex, approximately by jenn bennett → apr. 4**
get it together, delilah! by erin gough → apr. 4**
the upside of unrequited by becky albertalli → apr. 11**
given to the sea by mindy mcginnis → apr. 11
fireworks by katie cotugno → apr. 18
a crown of wishes (the star-touched queen #2) by roshani chokshi → apr. 18
the wonder of us by kim culbertson → apr. 25
may:
girl out of water by laura silverman → may 1
how to make a wish by ashley herring blake → may 2
always and forever, lara jean (tatbilb #3) by jenny han → may 2**
the dark prophecy (trials of apollo #2) by rick riorday → may 2**
noteworthy by riley redgate → may 2**
and we’re off by dana schwartz → may 2
the seafarer’s kiss by julia ember → may 4
that thing we call a heart by sheba karim → may 9
thick as thieves (queen’s thief #5) by megan whalen turner → may 16**
a million junes by emily henry → may 16
flame in the mist by renee ahdieh → may 16
the love interest by cale dietrich → may 16**
lord of shadows (tda #2) by cassandra clare → may 23**
i believe in a thing called love by maurene goo → may 30**
when dimple met rishi by sandhya menon → may 30**
june:
maybe in paris by rebecca christiansen → jun. 6
words in deep blue by cath crowley → jun. 6**
the evaporation of sofi snow by mary weber → jun. 6
our dark duet (monsters of verity #2) by victoria schwab → jun. 13**
now i rise (conqueror’s saga #2) by kiersten white → jun. 27**
if birds fly back by carlie sorosiak → jun. 27
girl in between/girl on the verge by pintip dunn → jun. 27
july:
lucky in love by kasie west → jul. 25**
the gallery of unfinished girls by lauren karcz → jul. 25
rip i guess i don’t have any books for august rn
september:
even the darkest stars by heather fawcett → sep. 5
invictus by ryan graudin → sep. 19**
jane, unlimited by kristin cashore → sep. 19**
october:
foolish hearts by emma mills → oct. 3**
27 hours by tristina wright → oct. 3
untitled (illuminae #3) by amie kaufman and jay kristoff → ???**
november:
the gatlon school for vigilantes by marissa meyer → nov. 7
december:
the belles by dhonielle clayton → ???
untitled (falling kingdoms #6) by morgan rhodes → ???**
unknown:
forest of a thousand lanterns by julie c. dao → ???**
untitled (the diviners #3) by libba bray → ???**
warcross by marie lu → ???**
not your villain (not your sidekick #2) by c.b. lee → ???**
fall boys & dizzy in paradise by jandy nelson → ???**
one dark throne (three dark crowns #2) by kendare blake → ???**
untitled by jessica day george → ???**
untitled (shaw confessions #1) by michelle hodkin → ???**
this promise i will keep by aisha saeed → ???
fire and heist by sarah beth durst → ???
starfish by akemi dawn bowman → fall 2017
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Back in January, I predicted what books that came out in 2019 would earn a five star rating from yours truly. I didn’t start doing five star predictions until this year (my backlist predictions results will be coming shortly), but I definitely foresee myself doing them more in the future. I’ve divided my results by my correct predictions (aka the books that received 5 stars) and my incorrect predictions, going from highest to lowest ratings.
Out of the 11 books on my list, I only read 10- but I have a good excuse, I promise! Siobhan Vivian’s We Are the Wildcats was originally slated, according to Goodreads at least, to come in 2019 but was pushed back in March 2020- here’s a spoiler for one book that will be on my 2020 Release predictions. It also helped that I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of Emery Lord’s The Map From Here to There and read it this year, since the book comes out in early January 2020.
Correct Predictions
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks- In short, Pumpkinheads was nearly everything I wanted from a fall-themed graphic novel by my favorite author. And where it didn’t exactly meet my expectations, it replaced them for more autumnal goodness. For example, I thought the book would be more about best friends Deja and Josie working in an actual pumpkin patch (picture rows and rows of pumpkins), but instead they work at different types of food and activity booths at a pumpkin patch/fall festival.
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett- Serious Moonlight was my most anticipated contemporary release of 2019 and it is easily my favorite contemporary book of the year! This book delivered in every single element, from the character development to family to romance to the cravings-worthy pies from the Moonlight Diner.
Maybe This Time by Kasie West- Maybe This Time completely delivered on its synopsis, following a girl who works for her town’s floral shop and nine events over the year (hello Four Weddings and a Funeral vibes). The unique setting completely sold for me. I loved Sophie for her snarkiness and interests in design and fashion. This book is the perfect five-star bing-read because you won’t be able to part from it for too long.
Comics Will Break Your Heart by Faith Erin Hicks- I love books with nerdy romances, and Comics Will Break Your Heart completely delivered in this element and everything else. I loved the comic book community meets Romeo and Juliet focus. The character development of its two main protagonists, Mir and Weldon, was also so well done.
The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen- I don’t think it’s too much of a surprise that the queen of contemporary YA’s latest release, The Rest of the Story, met my star rating prediction. The Rest of the Story is one of my favorite Sarah Dessen books, having loved its cozy and atmospheric setting and family focus.
Not-So Correct Predictions
Queen of Ruin by Tracy Banghart | My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Since Tracy Banghart’s Grace and Fury was one of my favorite reads of 2018, I had been highly anticipating the sequel, Queen of Ruin. I really enjoyed the expansion of this fictional world, politics included. Both sisters, Serina and Nomi, grew so much as strong female warriors. What prevented me from giving the book a full five stars that many of the “big” plot moments felt anti-climatic and a tad predictable.
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo | My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Although it was a predicted 5 star read for me, I was really nervous going into Somewhere Only We Know because it received mixed reviews surrounding its release. However, I really enjoyed Somewhere Only We Know for its Roman Holiday meets K-pop twist and atmospheric setting in Hong Kong- all the delicious sounding food included. What prevented me from giving the book a full five stars was that I wasn’t the biggest fan of the female protagonist, Lucky, and the book was on the quicker side. Even though this book is the rare instance where I don’t mind the insta-love, I might’ve rated this book higher if it was more developed and didn’t fall into some tropes.
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden | My Rating: 4/5
The Winter of the Witch definitely earns five stars in the luscious and beautiful writing style category, much like The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower. However, I experienced major disconnect with the main protagonist, Vasya, and found myself confused by some of the politics and even action sequences.
The Map From Here to There by Emery Lord | My Rating: 4/5
Even though I read it back in July, I think I’m still trying to sort through my The Map From Here to There feels. I really enjoyed the book, but I didn’t LOVE it as much as I expected to. I think it was a mix between my high hopes for the sequel to The Start of Me & You and my fictional boyfriend love for Max. This was another case where I felt disconnected from the main character, Paige. In addition, I expected more from her relationship with Max.
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio | My Rating: 2/5
I’m still sad that Again, but Better was my most incorrect prediction because I really wanted to enjoy this book- your girl loves her a college YA story- and had such faith in the author’s writing style, but I was so disappointed. The book’s synopsis barely matched the plot (magical realism, what??) and I was not a fan at all of the main protagonist, Shane, and the writing style.
Have you read any of the above books? Were any five star reads for you? Share in the comments!
Five Star Predictions Results: 2019 Release Edition Back in January, I predicted what books that came out in 2019 would earn a five star rating from yours truly.
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While Top Five Wednesday has been on its summer hiatus, I’ve been revisiting some older topics. However, I decided to switch things up for today by creating my own topic! I’m in a little shock right now both IRL and from a bookish standpoint that it’s July! I can’t believe that there’s only about a month and half of summer left. Blogging wise, I can’t believe that it’s time to start working on my most anticipated books of Fall 2019 post.
Thinking about what books are left to come out this year and my own reading plans for this second half of the year, I decided that I wanted to talk about some of my favorite books of the year so far. Today I’ll be featuring and discussing my top five contemporary books of 2019. I’m sure it’s no surprise that it was super difficult for me to choose the five books below. I decided to limit myself by only talking about YA books released in 2019 so far, considering that three of my favorite contemporaries of the year are new adult (and yes Red, White and Royal Blue is of course one of them). I have a feeling my favorites of 2019 list later in December is going to be a bit lengthy.
If I’m Being Honest by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka – A slight change I’ve noticed this year in a few YA contemporaries are unlikeable protagonists! Cameron in If I’m Being Honest is definitely not the nice girl in her LA high school, but her personality- and let’s be honest, bitchiness- made her such a complex character.
There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon – Sandhya Menon always make for the cutest feels, but I particularly loved There’s Something About Sweetie. I think rom-com has been thrown around for a lot of YA contemporaries this year as well, and Sandhya Menon’s latest release sure fits the category! Following Ashish and Sweetie’s relationship, this book features a ton of relationship and character growth and plenty of LOL worthy moments.
Maybe This Time by Kasie West- One of the reasons why I started reading Kasie West’s books in 2019 was to prepare myself for Maybe This Time because I loved the synopsis so much! Our main character, Sophie, who works for her small town’s florist, also falls into the unlikeable protagonist category. Maybe This Time is a really unique book, told over nine events over one year.
The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen- I always need a new release from one of my favorite contemporary authors for the summer, and I was so happy it was Sarah Dessen this year. The Rest of the Story was a really nice blend of Sarah’s older work with her newer books. I really enjoyed the lakeside setting and while Sarah’s books do focus on romance and family, I’m glad that the latter was the focus in this book.
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett- I’ve mentioned Serious Moonlight in so many posts this year because how could I not talk about one of my all time favorite books all the time? Jenn Bennett’s 2019 contemporary release set in Seattle had the perfect combination of romance, family, personal growth and pie.
Honorable Mentions
Because choosing just five is hard, I also had to share some of my other favorites!
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo- YA books taking place over only a few days have become more of a trend, but I think Maurene Goo’s take is my favorite! This book gave me the best Roman Holiday vibes.
Night Music by Jenn Marie Thorne- Night Music reminded me so much of a Morgan Matson book, with Jenn Marie Thorne’s own musically-inspired flair of course.
Small Town Hearts by Lillie Vale- Such a cute debut set in a beach town with plenty of desserts!
Top 5 Wednesday is a collaborative group of book bloggers from various platforms who love sharing lists on Wednesdays. The T5W group can be found here on Goodreads.
What 2019 contemporaries have you read? Any of the above? Share in the comments!
Top Five Wednesday: 2019 Favorite YA Contemporaries While Top Five Wednesday has been on its summer hiatus, I’ve been revisiting some older topics. However, I decided to switch things up for today by creating my own topic!
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Just as I wanted it to be, June was filled with ALL the books and TV-watching. The summer weather has finally started, with the exception of a solid week filled with rain where I live which sent me inside with coffee and a blanket. I was able to consistently start reading in the pool- no worries, my books are safe on my reading raft and I’ve had a few beach days! This month, I also dove into some ARCs from Book Expo and lots of Netflix as per usual.
Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid | 4/5 Stars
Forever, Interrupted was an enjoyable binge-read that I mostly read on my last day of Book Expo train rides. As someone who has read most of TJR’s books now, you can tell that this was her debut, but she still packed an emotional punch.
There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon | 5/5
There’s a review coming very soon for There’s Something About Sweetie, but just know for now that this is one of my favorite 2019 reads.
As Kismet Would Have It by Sandhya Menon | 5/5
There’s Something About Sweetie left me craving more of Sandhya Menon’s writing, which led me to the semi-sequel/novella to When Dimple Met Rishi. It was such a cute and funny read that once again makes me want more of these characters and more Sandhya Menon books.
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer | 4/5
It took me about two hundred pages to really get into A Curse So Dark and Lonely, but I ultimately found that the hype was worth the read.
A Heart So Fierce and Broken (Cursebreakers #2) by Brigid Kemmerer (ARC) | 5/5
While I enjoyed A Curse So Dark and Lonely, I freaking loved the sequel, A Heart So Fierce and Broken.
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio | 2/5
Despite some negative reviews, I had high expectations for Again, but Better because its synopsis sounded so perfect for me. However, this book was unfortunately my most disappointing and lowest-rated read of 2019.
Grace and Fury by Tracy Banghart (reread) | 5/5
I reread Grace and Fury to get myself reacquainted with the story and plot so I could read and review Queen of Ruin this month.
Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum | 4/5
This was my first book written by Julie Buxbaum. It was a very educational read, but it was less summer camp and much more about 9/11 than I had realized before going in.
Queen of Ruin by Tracy Banghart (Grace and Fury #2) (ARC) | 4.5/5
Queen of Ruin nicely wrapped up the events of Grace and Fury. This duology is definitely among my favorite YA dystopians!
Past Perfect Life by Elizabeth Eulberg (ARC) | 4/5
Past Perfect Life was a really enjoyable read that reminded me of my early YA reading days.
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett (ARC) | 4.25/5
The Grace Year is one of the most important and chilling reads you’ll read in 2019.
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren (ARC) | 4.5/5
This is my first Christina Lauren book and I enjoyed it so much! Between this book and everyone’s rave reviews, I put The Unhoneymooners on hold from the library immediately after finishing!
The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen | 5/5
Once again, Sarah Dessen reaffirmed herself as the queen of summer contemporaries.
Famous in a Small Town by Emma Mills | 4.5/5
Much like Emma Mills’ books, Famous in a Small Town sucked me in for its focus on friendship and relationships.
The Other’s Gold by Elizabeth Ames (ARC) | 5/5
A 2019 favorite read about four college best friends that has left me craving more books with such addicting storytelling.
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo | 4.5/5
Somewhere Only We Know was such a cute and fast-paced read. I loved the Roman Holiday twist and this book is one of the rare instances where the insta-love worked for me!
Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)- Ali Wong is one of my favorite comedians, so I couldn’t wait to watch her Netflix rom-com. Her jokes in the film were so funny and reminded me so much of her specials. This is easily one of my favorite Netflix movies.
Chasing Happiness (Amazon Prime)- Before both the documentary and album Chasing Happiness, it didn’t feel like I needed to go see the Jonas Brothers in concert. Now, I am more than willing to maybe some money on books and get tickets to one of their shows ASAP.
Grace and Frankie (Netflix)- I’ve been craving shorter TV shows (20-30 minutes) lately, which led me to Grace and Frankie. I’m sort’ve mad at myself for not watching this show for so long for whatever reason, but binge-watching its five seasons has been the perfect way to relax.
Outdaughtered (TLC)- Outdaughtered is my favorite feel-good reality show, following a family with all-female quintuplets. It’s almost guaranteed that my best friends and I will be texting about this show every Tuesday night.
Girls Incarcerated S2 (Netflix)- I was hooked on Girls Incarcerated S1 back in May, so I was looking forward to a new season following a girls’ detention center in Indiana and have been enjoying it so far.
The Bold Type S3 (Freeform) – You might know from my last two monthly wrap-ups that I had mixed feelings about Season 3 of The Bold Type. In true Bold Type fashion, the last five minutes of the final episode will have me screaming until the new season in 2020.
Reviews
SUMMER IN SF: The Anatomical Shape of a Heart Review
TAKE ME TO ALASKA: The Simple Wild Review
NECESSARY NEW ADULT READS: Off-Campus Series Review
CONTEMPORARY HEARTS: May Mini Reviews
Bookish Fun
Top Five Wednesday: Recent Additions to My Book Wishlist
MEET THE BLOGGER: Where & How I Write
Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag: 2019 Edition
My Favorite Bookshelf Decorations
Book Expo Recaps
OH MY BOOKISH HEART: Book Expo 2019 Haul
FIRST DAY OF THE BEST WEEK: My Wednesday at Book Expo 2019
STRESSING OUT OVER BOOKS WITH FRIENDS: My Thursday at Book Expo 2019
BEST BOOKISH WEEK: My Friday at Book Expo 2019
Other than reading and blogging of course, I didn’t really do anything bookish IRL this month. However, so much amazing bookish news came out this month and while I’ve been fangirling on Twitter, it’s time to do some here:
Rainbow Rowell’s sequel to Carry On, Wayward Son, will have two special editions, one from Barnes and Noble and one from Indigo Sun.
The cover was revealed for Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka’s next book, Time of Our Lives. And no worries, the cover to this 2020 release is just as gorgeous as this author duo’s other books. Its current release date is April 21, 2020.
The cover and title was revealed for Jenn Bennett’s next YA contemporary book. Chasing Lucky is currently slated for April 7, 2020. I think this is the most I’ve ever anticipated a Jenn Bennett book!
Brigid Kemmerer announced that there will be a third book in the Cursebreakers series in winter 2021. Don’t mind me crying until then over A Curse So Dark and Lonely and A Heart So Fierce and Broken. She also announced another new fantasy series, with the first book, Defy the Night, out in spring 2021.
There’s going to be a prequel to The Hunger Games. I’ll be honest, I’m really not sure how necessary this story really is to the trilogy… UNLESS IT’S ABOUT MAGS THEN I AM TOTALLY ON BOARD TO PANEM.
Sandhya Menon is coming out with another book that takes place in the word of Dimple & Rishi and Ashish and Sweeite. 10 Things I Hate about Pinky will be out in summer 2020.
Some non-bookish fangirl things that also stole my heart in June:
The Jonas Brothers’ new album, Happiness Begins, is so much better than I could have imagined and I am determined to now get ridiculously overpriced concert tickets.
Taylor Swift’s seventh album, Lover, will be released on August 23. Out of the two songs released so far, “Me!” is my favorite. I’ve been recently relistening to Red this month and I would love some songs that feel like they could have been from that TSwift era.
What did you read and watch in June? What bookish news are you really excited about? Share in the comments!
SUMMER LOVING, READING & FANGIRLING: June 2019 Wrap Up Just as I wanted it to be, June was filled with ALL the books and TV-watching. The summer weather has finally started, with the exception of a solid week filled with rain where I live which sent me inside with coffee and a blanket.
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It’s no secret that Parks and Recreation is my all-time favorite TV show. I first watched Parks & Rec during summer 2015 on Netflix, quickly falling hard for a dysfunctional, but loveable group running their city’s Parks and Recreation department. In short, this show is insanely laugh-out-loud funny, has an incredible cast and guest stars (hello Michelle Obama!) and clever.
In honor of the upcoming Parks & Rec reunion at PaleyFest (I WILL find a way to watch),the following book recommendations are based on Parks & Rec characters’ personalities.
And yes, it makes me very sad that Leslie Knope does not like libraries. Then again, if Tammy was my local librarian…
Leslie Knope- The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson
I can picture Leslie Knope reading across many genres, but she would especially love this summer contemporary about a politician’s daughter. The Unexpected Everything is in my top three Morgan Matson books, following Andie’s change in summer plans after her dad’s political scandal. Did I mention she becomes a dog walker?
Ron Swanson- Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett
Okay, so I couldn’t see Ron Swanson reading contemporary romance, but what screams Ron Swanson more than a camping trip in the woods? Starry Eyes is one of my favorite contemporaries, following best friends turned enemies Lennon and Zorie’s misadventures when they’re left stranded in the Californian wilderness together.
Ben Wyatt- The Seven Torments of Craig and Amy by Don Zolidis
If Ben can’t have Cones of Dunshire, I’m sure he would be fine settling for Dungeons and Dragons. Aka, Craig’s Saturday night game of choice in The Seven Torments of Craig and Amy. This book is a quiet contemporary, following Craig and Amy’s tumultuous relationship over senior year. The setting is so unique, taking place in 1990s Wisconsin, and is so laugh out loud funny (much like Parks & Rec).
Ann Perkins- Unclaimed Baggage by Jen Doll
Ann is definitely someone who would do anything for her best friends, much like Doris and co. in Unclaimed Baggage. This under-the-radar book deserves so much more hype, following three friends working at an unclaimed baggage store during the summer. Ann and Leslie would definitely have fun raiding a store like this. Leslie would fill a binder recapping the whole experience.
April Ludgate – Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke
Jane Sinner from Nice Try, Jane Sinner would relate to April Ludgate on a spiritual, cynical level. If there’s anyone would also be able to get a bunch of college kids to film a reality TV show, it would be April. Nice Try, Jane Sinner is another laugh-out-loud, yet definitely dark read following Jane’s experience on her community college’s reality TV show, House of Orange.
Andy Dwyer- Love, Life and the List by Kasie West
Andy and Love, Life and the List’s main male character, Cooper, are similar in their own way. We all know that Andy can be oblivious at times. Much like Andy, Cooper can’t tell that his best friend has feelings for him. Love, Life and the List follows Cooper and Abby’s summers dealing with family, first experiences, and their feelings for another.
Tom Haverford- The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo
This The Way You Make Me Feel recommendation is obviously based on my love for this summer contemporary, but also for the food trucks, something Tom Haverford would be all over. This book is filled with family, friendship, and yes, all the delicious treats on the LA food scene. Do I sense a Treat Yo’ Self food truck run coming soon?
Donna Meagle- Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
I couldn’t picture any Parks & Rec character being able to relate to Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians more than Donna. She would have a tweet storm after reading every chapter. Like many readers, I could not get over the outrageousness and hilariousness that is Crazy Rich Asians, and I’m very much in love with the film adaptation.
I feel like I could be forgetting someone, but they’re probably not that important
I also have recommendations based on characters from:
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Throne of Glass
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Have you watched Parks & Recreation? Have you read any of the books above? Share in the comments!
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Seasonal anticipated book releases posts are among my favorite blog posts to read and write. I’m especially excited about all the amazing books coming out this March through May 2019. While I have some historical fiction and fantasy mixed among my anticipated reads, there are seriously some MANY contemporary releases I cannot wait to get my hands on.
Since I’ve covered most of the books below in my most anticipated 2019 releases posts (ALL THE BOOKS PLEASE: Most Anticipated 2019 Non-Contemporary Releases & CONTEMPORARY ME: 19 Most Anticipated 2019 Contemporary Releases), I’ll be shortly covering why I’m excited for said book. I’ve also dedicated a section to spring releases I will be reviewing here soon.
Anticipated Spring Releases
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith (March 5) – I am more than ready to have a new Jennifer E. Smith book in my life.
Cold Day in the Sun by Sara Biren (March 12) – I haven’t read a YA book featuring hockey since Sarah Ockler’s Bittersweet. I’m looking forward to reading this book featuring a hockey-playing female protagonist.
Night Music by Jenn Marie Thorne (March 19)– I’ve seen much love for Jenn Marie Thorne’s The Wrong Side of Right (it’s on my TBR), so I’m also excited to check out her new book.
Girls With Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young (March 19)– Another book that I’ve seen amazing early reviews for, another book cover I need in my life ASAP.
Dig by A.S. King (March 26)- I haven’t read an A.S. King book yet, but Dig sounds right up my alley.
You’d Be Mine by Erin Hanh (April 2)– Like everyone, I’ve been in a huge A Star is Born mood since October, and I’ve read so many great early reviews for You’d Be Mine.
In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton (April 9)– In the Neighborhood of True has received much early praise, especially for having a Jewish protagonist and story that doesn’t revolve around World War II.
All for One (Alex and Eliza #3) by Melissa de la Cruz (April 16) – I am absolute trash for this Hamilton-inspired series.
If I’m Being Honest by Emily Wibberly & Austin Siegemund-Broka (April 23)– Always Never Yours stole my and the YA community’s heart last year, so I cannot wait for a new book from this adorable writing duo.
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo (May 7)– Maurene Goo’s The Way You Make Me Feel was hands-down one of my favorite 2018 reads. This is my most anticipated May release!
Her Royal Highness (Royals #2) by Rachel Hawkins (May 7)– Royals/Prince Charming is still on my TBR, but I see myself binge-reading it and Her Royal Highness.
Again, but Better by Christine Riccio (May 7)– A college YA written by one of my favorite Booktubers? Yes please!
There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon (May 14)– Sandhya Menon’s book are just so much fun that I am more than ready to meet Sweetie and reunite with Ashish from When Dimple Met Rishi.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (May 14)– This political (and royal!) rom com sounds so freaking good!
Testimony from Your Perfect Girl by Kaui Hart Hemmins (May 14)– This reader loves family dramas.
I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn (May 28)– Fashion is one of my favorite things to read about in YA, let alone a book about a fashion-loving protagonist in Japan.
More Anticipated Releases Coming to a Fangirl Fury Near You:
Lovely War by Julie Berry (Release Date: March 5)
Within These Lines by Stephanie Morrill (March 5)
Small Town Hearts by Lillie Vale (March 19)
Never Contented Things by Sarah Porter (March 19)
The Dating Game by Kiley Roache (March 26)
The Girl He Used to Know by (April 2)
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett (April 16)
What spring releases are you most looking forward to? Share in the comments!
SPRING SHELVES: Spring 2019 Anticipated Releases Seasonal anticipated book releases posts are among my favorite blog posts to read and write. I’m especially excited about all the amazing books coming out this March through May 2019.
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