New Books in Bloom
The review highlights the novel "Mascot," which addresses the controversial issue of a school's racist mascot through the perspectives of middle school Honors English students. Praised for its sensitivity and compelling storytelling, the book emphasizes diverse viewpoints and meaningful friendships. The reviewer rates it five stars, noting its importance for young audiences.
I'm trying to work through my NetGalley review queue this week. The first book I've finished was All the Painted Stars by Emma Denny. This book was provided to me from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Summary When Lily Barden discovers her friend Jo's hand in marriage is being promised to the man… Continue reading Sweeping Sapphic Historical Fantasy
Hope everyone's November went well. I'm getting ready to try and focus on some holiday decorating and enjoying some of my favorite holiday drinks. What did your reading look like in November? I, as usual, finshed a lot of graphic novels. One of my favorites was Noodle and Bao, a food based adventure about community… Continue reading Discovering Community in ‘Noodle and Bao’
Hope everyone is having a good November so far. I wanted to get in this post before we all shift over to thinking about Christmas. I enjoy a good fall drink probably the most of all, even more so than a peppermint drink. So I wanted to feature some books that remind me of them.… Continue reading Top Fall Books to Enjoy with Your Favorite Drinks
Do you like updated retellings of classical stories? Are you a Jane Austen fan? Do you like all sorts of relationship drama and a lovely LGBTQIA+ cast of characters, if any of the above are true you should pick up Mismatched. Hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to share my thoughts on a graphic… Continue reading Mismatched: A Modern Twist on Jane Austen’s Emma
I'm eating up this manga like candy. Cat + Gamer is a great world to dip your toes into at the end of a long day. The art is crispy and cute and the story is homey. In this volume Musubi starts to grow into a bigger kitten and Riko begins to learn what it's… Continue reading Riko and Musubi: A Gamer’s Feline Journey
The post reflects on a calm Halloween and introduces the Day of the Dead, a Latinx celebration connecting life and death with traditions like ofrendas, sugar skulls, and marigolds. It highlights media related to the holiday, including books that explore its cultural significance and themes of love, loss, and remembrance.
To say that I love D&D would be an understatement. I've met some of my best friends through the hobby. I run three games a week and join in a few more as a player. So you think I would be tired of hear about it. Not true however, as I love anything that brings… Continue reading Exploring D&D’s Impact on Friendship and Identity
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Some of my favorite books deal with different mental health issues. This is a topic that is personal to me. I have many mental health issues. Primarily am schizophrenic, and have OCD. In the future I will showcase a whole post focused on each of my disabilities. However… Continue reading Essential Reads for Mental Health Awareness
Welcome to spooky season! If you are like me it has been spooky season since mid-August. However the weather is finally starting to feel like fall. I can't wait to get some pumpkin candles, a warm beverage and curl up reading. I don't know about you but I like to save my spooky books for… Continue reading Spooky Reading: Must-Read Books for Halloween 2024
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