Happy 2019! It's time for another year of reading! Last year I read nearly 100 books, so when I was debating my GoodReads challenge for 2019, a friend suggested, "Do 100! Go big or go home!" And, since peer pressure works, I agreed. We all know quality over quantity, but I would be intrigued to... Continue Reading →
The 10 “Most” Book List of 2018
Although I've been radio silent on social media since September last year, I've continued to read through my book stacks to accomplish my 2018 Goodreads Reading Challenge: 92 books out of my original goal of 85. Cue confetti cannons! Overall, I've had a great reading year and I'm pretty pleased with my progress. But you... Continue Reading →
My Dog Died – A September Reading Wrap-up
I was having a pretty productive reading month in September until it all came to a screeching halt when my dog of 11 years died from cancer. I figuratively took my anticipated reading list for Hispanic Heritage Month, tore it into tiny little pieces, set those pieces on fire and then sat alone in a... Continue Reading →
Tacky Books – An August Reading Wrap-up
My reading month in August was filled with a healthy mix of fiction, non-fiction and a graphic re-telling of Romeo and Juliet. Tacky Goblin by Steele T. Sean My rating: 2 of 5 stars "Tacky Goblins" is a slim little novella that follows an unnamed narrator who decides to move to Los Angeles with his... Continue Reading →
Stranded and in Love – A July Reading Wrap-Up
Wow, this is late! Well, you know what the say: who cares! I read seven books in July; three illustrated, one nonfiction and the rest were fiction. In order of lowest to highest rated, here's my wrap-up for July: In the Garden of the Fugitives by Ceridwen Dovey My rating: 2 of 5 stars I... Continue Reading →