Everyone in this Room Will Someday be Dead by Emily Austin

This was one of those books where I stubbled on it by chance. I found a sales table and took advantage. I was also drawn to it by the summary on the back of it: “Gilda can’t stop thinking about death.” Death is a topic that is both taboo and something people wonder about. “It’s

Billy Summers by Stephen King

My mom (a bookworm herself) was nice enough to suggest this book to me. I was really excited because I am a big fan of Stephen King; I have read quite a few of his books over the years. My mom did warn me, however, “This is not like the usual Stephen King book”. Hearing

The Complete Harry Potter Series (Years 1-7) by J.K. Rowling

Hi everyone! If there is anyone out there who has been wondering where I’ve been, I have been a little busy. My last post was in April and that was around the time the school year was starting to wind down. If you are a teacher you know, the end of the school year is

Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff

I found this book randomly while I was checking out the titles in the YA section at the store. I have not been closely associated with anyone who has had a drug or alcohol problem (knocks on my wooden coffee table), so the struggles that a person and a family goes through is pretty foreign

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

Another YA masterpiece! I really really REALLY enjoyed this book! I believe that this book has the power to change the mindsets of the teenagers that read it: writing and literature can change your life and to take a close look at the people you associate yourself with. As someone who has had a history

They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman

Just looking at the cover of this book, I was interested. Reading the back of the book, I certainly knew I was going to love this book. After I read it, it was definitely as dark as I thought it was going to be! I come from a family that lived comfortably; if my brother

The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa

Naturally, when I saw the title of this book, I was instantly drawn to it. It consists of literally my two favorite things in life: cats and books. When I read the book jacket, I was pretty pumped to find out that the cat would be talking as well and even more pleased when I

Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon

When I came across this book, I had to read it! Not because I am a sucker for a cliché love stories, but I read The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon and I loved that book! Instructions for Dancing also did not disappoint. It has all of the elements of your favorite

The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

When I was about halfway through this book, I was not feeling it. I actually almost put it down and moved on to the roughly dozen other books on my bookshelf that I have not read yet. I am so glad I stuck with it! As you probably already know, (and sorry if I am

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

I am personally not a fan of historical fiction, so when this novel started to show characteristics of one, I was a little hesitant to continue. I am, however, a sucker for a good love story, so I decided to stick with it. Gosh! I am so happy I did! Telegraph Club showed me a