Book Review Lately, it's been hard for me to find books that I binge straight through from beginning to end. Camel from Kyzylkum by Lara Gelya was a rare find that I couldn't put down. Lara Gelya is from the Ukraine, and she has had such an incredible life. This book follows her story through… Continue reading Book Review – Camel from Kyzylkum by Lara Gelya
High School by Sara Quin and Tegan Quin is a wonderful biography all about the famous musicians' high school years. This was a book that really had me hooked despite being a genre I don't jump into too often. I couldn't believe how enchanting and engaging it was! The pictures, the events, the relatable nature…… Continue reading #BookReview High School by Tegan and Sara Quin
The Edge of Whiteness by Joe Montaperto is a smashing read all about Joe's school hijinks in the 1970s. If you're looking for a blast from the past, this book is for you! Joe Montaperto's school life is full of misfits, hijinks, Sicilian heritage, hilarious name calling, amazing references and lots of hilarity. This book… Continue reading #BookReview The Edge of Whiteness by Joe Montaperto
Breakfast at Bronzefield is one of the best books I've read this year. No jokes. No lies. It's one of those books that opens you up to a world you might have heard of, but never really truly knew about before. I've watched Orange is the New Black, and have heard all of the stories… Continue reading #BookReview Breakfast at Bronzefield by Sophie Campbell
Smile by Raina Telgemeier is a story that totally connected with me in ways other books couldn't. Raina's story echoes a lot of my own, and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to see a story like this get shared. Many kids will face dental issues and bullying, so a book like… Continue reading #BookReview Smile by Raina Telgemeier
The Fencers by Geza Tatrallyay is a beautifully woven, true tale of perseverance and fencing! Autobiographies and biographies are one of those 'genres' that I really fall in love with when I start diving into them. Reading about someone's life and peeking into their mind is a truly marvelous experience for me! Having the opportunity… Continue reading #BookReview The Fencers by Geza Tatrallyay
The Charming Predator is an addicting read for anyone who loves true crime. Lately I have been in a reading slump (probably from all of those school textbooks I'm devouring...) and most of the books I should love I haven't been able to connect with. Buuuuut, this book instantly hooked me during this time and… Continue reading #BookReview The Charming Predator by Lee MacKenzie
Edition photos via Goodreads. Book Review: Title: Ugly Author: Robert Hoge Date Read: September 28th - October 4th, 2016 Date Reviewed: October 6th, 2016 Introduction: I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. When I read the synopsis of this novel I was incredibly intrigued. A memoir of the life of a child… Continue reading Book Review: Ugly by Robert Hoge
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