I have been counting down the days until I could get my hands on Julia Whelan's sophomore novel. My Oxford Year is one of my favourite books and I couldn't wait to see what Whelan was going to come out with next. When I read the synopsis and saw that it was a book about … Continue reading Book Review: Thank You For Listening
The past few months have been a little rough around here, so I've been looking for books that will make me smile. I'd heard The Guncle by Steven Rowley mentioned a few times in conversation, and the premise sounded fun, so I thought I'd give it a shot. The synopsis read a bit like a … Continue reading Book Review: The Guncle
Though I have only ever read one other of her novels, Sophie Gonzales has become one of those writers that I purposely follow to see if they have anything new coming out. I find her voice so refreshing and humourous—and she brings a different point of view to the typical young adult romance experience. When … Continue reading Book Review: Never Ever Getting Back Together
The Modest Reader 