I'm finally reading Paradise Lost by Milton! My main motivation (besides it sitting on my shelf for 8+ years because I couldn't understand it the first time) was that the character Jace reads it in The Mortal Instrument series. I figured if Jace can read it, then so can I. Cassandra Clare, who wrote The Mortal Instrument series, ... Read More »
Archives for April 2012
Book Review: Four Small Stones by Gary Taaffe
Four Small Stones was like The Jungle Book set in Aboriginal Australia. When I saw the subtitle, "Billy's Gotta Find Some Girls," I knew I had to read it. I was pulled in from the first page by how vivid and visual the writing was. I was immersed in an entirely new and fascinating culture ... Read More »
Waiting on Wednesday: Reached by Ally Condie
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. When the cover for Reached was revealed a few weeks ago, twitter went crazy! It's not only gorgeous and unique, but it does a great job of representing the story. You see the letter "E" that is ... Read More »
In My Mailbox ~27~
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where I show all the books I’ve gotten by various means throughout the week. The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova, For Review from the publisher, Sourcebooks, through NetGalley. The Vicious Deep t-shirt and swag from the author, Zoraida Cordova, for the blog tour this month. Everneath, Incarnate, and Hallowed, Won from The YA ... Read More »
April Events
Author Signings Rick Riordan What: The Provo Library is thrilled to announce that New York Times best-selling author RICK RIORDAN will be joining us in May to celebrate his newest novel, THE KANE CHRONICLES: THE SERPENT'S SHADOW! Where: Timpview High School Auditorium, See this link for more details. When: Wednesday, May 2 at 7 pm. Blog Tours Return to Exile What: My stop on this ... Read More »
My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.