In today’s post, we’ll be going through the End of Year Book Tag, originally created by Ariel Bissett on YouTube, as well as my top 5 reads of the year. In my last post, I analyzed the statistics of my reading over the course of the year. In contrast, I thought it would be fun … Continue reading Top 5 Reads of 2024 + End of the Year Book Tag
2024 Reading Wrap-Up
As of writing this on December 23, 2024, I've read a total of 78 books this year. Some of these books were a highlight of my year, while others didn't quite meet the mark. I do plan to read a few more books before December ends, so those will not be factored into this post. … Continue reading 2024 Reading Wrap-Up
My FAVORITE Books of 2024 (so far!)
So far, 2024 has been an incredible year for both new releases and rereading old favorites. In this post, I've compiled my reviews for my top 5 books of the year, along with my reading statistics. Enjoy! TOP 5 READS OF 2024 (SO FAR): All of these books are 5-star reads for me, but the … Continue reading My FAVORITE Books of 2024 (so far!)
7 LGBTQ+ YA Book Recommendations (For Pride Month and Beyond!)
Have you ever read a book that made you feel utterly seen? As a young teen, for me, that feeling of understanding was extremely hard to find. Around age 14, I began to realize that my capacity for romantic love didn't exactly fit in the heteronormative society I grew up in. My feelings of attraction … Continue reading 7 LGBTQ+ YA Book Recommendations (For Pride Month and Beyond!)
Songs of the Summer (Taylor’s Version)
"The story starts when it was hot and it was summer, and ..." Taylor Swift gave us the perfect music to enjoy all season long! I've made a playlist including songs from each of Taylor's albums that give the strongest of summer vibes. In this post, we'll be going album by album and diving into … Continue reading Songs of the Summer (Taylor’s Version)
May the Fourth be with You! ✨
Picture this: It's New Year's Eve, 2006. Your dad just got the entire Prequel Trilogy on DVD for Christmas, and, per your family tradition, it's time for a movie marathon. Normally, at 7 years old, your parents don't let you watch action or fantasy movies with your older brothers, but on this one night every … Continue reading May the Fourth be with You! ✨
The Tortured Poets Department: Predictions Versus Reactions
If you told me as a little girl- the one obsessively listening to Fearless every single morning on my CD player- that my favorite little country singer would become the biggest pop star in the world, I would have been floored. Dear Little Me: Here we are in 2024, and this latest album has surpassed … Continue reading The Tortured Poets Department: Predictions Versus Reactions
Taylor Swift Album Timeline + Quiz!
If you're anything like me, Taylor Swift and books are two of your favorite things. As a library worker, I had the amazing opportunity to combine the two in our April display! Demo CDs: When she was only 14 years old, Taylor and her family moved to Hendersonville, Tennessee (near Nashville) to help her pursue … Continue reading Taylor Swift Album Timeline + Quiz!
Anticipated Book Releases- Spring & Summer 2024
Are you someone who buys new releases, or do you wait until after you've read a book to purchase a hard copy? Most of my reads are through my local library and using the Libby app, so I don't often order books ahead of their release, but I made a few exceptions this year. Preorders … Continue reading Anticipated Book Releases- Spring & Summer 2024
Things I’ve Been Loving Lately- Winter Favorites 2024
Do you ever find a product, book, or song you suddenly cannot live without? This happens to me all the time, so I thought I'd round up some of my winter favorites and share them here. Enjoy, and let me know your current obsessions in the comments! Skincare: itk Skincare What I Like About It: … Continue reading Things I’ve Been Loving Lately- Winter Favorites 2024
Life in my Book 