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Review of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
This is a story about the brutality of the publishing industry, about the beauty of finding your voice through the art of writing; a story about racism and white guilt, about sacrificing your soul for fame and fortune.


A (mostly) Spoiler-Free Review of The Fury by Alex Michaelides
In comparison, The Silent Patient is still far superior, but Alex Michaelides is still such an incredible writer that The Fury is still an excellent book.


Review of Emily Wilde's Encycolpaedia of Faeries
Cozy fantasy is a popular genre these days, and since I love cozy books it was only a matter of time before I ventured into the cozy...


Spoiler-free Book Review of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman is a story about a hostage situation that never happened. But ultimately, this is a story about people.


Susanna Clarke's Short Stories: two reviews in one post!
Susanna Clarke has easily become one of my favorite contemporary authors. Unfortunately, she has only written two novels. But I did read...


Some of My Favorite YA Books (that I read as an adult)
Recently, I have found myself wanting to catch-up on popular books I didn't read when they initially came out because I was too busy...


Simplicity Is Not Always the Answer: a review of A Sorceress Comes to Call
I have read books that tried too hard to do too much, but this was the first time a book tried too hard to NOT do too much. 2/5 stars.


Happy Spooky Valentines! a review of Rebecca
What better way to celebrate Valentines Day than reading the classic romantic thriller, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier? 4/5 stars.


A Cozy Adventure: a review of Watership Down
A wholesome story full of simple warmth. But you will also find that rabbits can be darker than you might have expected! 2/5 stars.


A Dark and Recent History: a review of Say Nothing
If you enjoy dark history, or just history in general, read this book. 5/5 stars.


My Year In Review: 2024 In Books
My year in review-- in books! Join me as I recap the books I read in 2024.


The Coziest Book I've Read All Year: a review of The Ghost Cat
If you love Scotland and cozy stories about cats, I highly recommend The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard. 4/5 stars.


Hauntingly Beautiful: a review of The Familiar
A hauntingly beautiful historical fantasy novel, that I highly recommend. 4/5 stars.


Gothic Love and Toxic Romance: reviews on Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights
Spoiler-free book reviews of both Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.


When the Prequel Surpasses the Original Novel: a review of The Daughters' War
It's not often a prequel is even better than the original novel, but The Daughters' War by Christopher Buehlman is! 5/5 stars.


Here's How I Kicked Off Spooky Season: a review of The Silent Patient
The pinnacle of the thriller genre. A spoiler-free review of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. 5/5 stars.


Everyone Should Read This Book: a review of Babel
A truly brilliant historical fantasy novel that will have you weeping yet wishing for more! A review of R.F. Kuang's Babel. 5/5 stars.


Summer is for Reading about Shipwreck: a review of The Wager
"A tale of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder." Spoiler-free book review of The Wager by David Grann. 3/5 stars.


Let's Go On An Adventure! A review of The Blacktongue Thief
Need a new fantasy adventure? I highly recommend The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. 4/5 stars.


The Year I Only Read Books Written By Women
What started out as an accident, turned out to be a fun experiment: the year I only read books written by women.


"Memoir" Monday! A review of Unbroken
A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, by Laura Hillenbrand. 5/5 stars.


A Cozy Little Murder: a review of Shady Hollow
Need a quick and cozy read, with a little bit of murder thrown in? Look no further than Juneau Black's Shady Hollow. 3/5 stars.


The Picture of Dorian Gray
The classic angsty novel about how far one will go to stay young. Book review of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. 4/5 stars.


Good Food, Good Story: a review of The Kamogawa Food Detectives
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai is a delightful story about how good food brings people together. 3/5 stars.


Eleven Books That Raised Me
Let me share the 11 books from my childhood that made me who I am today!


Escape Reality: a review of Anne of Green Gables
A review of one of the most magical, whimsical, and nostalgic stories: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. 4/5 stars.


Memoir Monday: a review of Love, Lucy
A snapshot of old hollywood glamour from America's most loved comedienne. Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball truly dazzles! 3/5 stars.


For Friends of English Magic: a review of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
An incredible historical fantasy adventure that is worth all 846 pages: Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. 5/5 stars.


Stay Gold: a review of The Outsiders
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton proves that your circumstances do not have to harden you to a cruel world. They can make you kind. 5/5 stars.


Memoir Monday: a review of I Am Malala
The truly incredible memoir of Malala Yousafzai: I Am Malala. 5/5 stars.


A Definitive Ranking of Jane Austen Novels
I have always been a huge Jane Austen fan, and now that I have officially read every Jane Austen novel, here is my ranking.


Northwest Arkansas Bookstore Crawl!
My husband and I venture on a bookstore crawl through our town and the neighboring cities!


Memoir "Monday": a review of My Life In France
Fall in love with France and with cooking as you read the humorous and touching memoir of Julia Child: My Life in France. 4/5 stars.


A Review of Claudia Gray's Austen-Inspired Murder Mysteries
Spoiler-free reviews of Claudia Gray's Jane Austen "fanfiction": The Murder of Mr. Wickham and The Late Mrs. Willoughby


A Good Idea Poorly Executed: a review of Under The Whispering Door
A good idea poorly executed. A spoiler-free review of Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune. 1/5 stars.


Memoir Monday: a review of Educated
Ad education will save your life.
Educated by Tara Westover. 4/5 stars.


Jane Austen Meets Murder Mystery: a review of Death Comes to Pemberley
Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James: a murder mystery written in the style of Jane Austen, and set in her world! 3/5 stars.


True Crime: a review of Killers of the Flower Moon
I haven't watched the movie, but I have a feeling the book is better. Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. 5/5 stars.


Is It Worth The Hype? Yes and No: a review of Twilight
A cultural phenomenon worth reading mostly because it is a cultural phenomenon. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. 2/5 stars.


Do You Trust Me? Then Read This Book: a review of Piranesi
Need your next book recommendation? I highly recommend Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. 5/5 stars.


How To Fall Back In Love With Reading
Ready to fall back in love with reading? Let me help you (and give you your next book recommendation!)


Welcome to My Reading Room!
Follow along with me as I review the books I read, create a home-library with my husband, and wax eloquent about all things literature.
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