Not being a big reader of non-fiction, one of my classmates in college recommended that I read I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley, and I was absolutely charmed by her. Though I couldn't totally relate to her, her writing was so humourous and down-to-earth that I felt like I knew her. I … Continue reading Book Review: Cult Classic
I don't know how we're already in October, but somehow the year is just flying by. I haven't even been reading all that much either—and not because what I'm reading isn't enjoyable, but just because I'm so darn tired. I definitely need things that are easy on the brain right now, and Built To Last … Continue reading Book Review: Built to Last
When books feature multigenerational storylines, I sometimes worry because, generally, it means that the plot is going to be like a sweeping epic with little humour and a lot of trauma. There's nothing wrong with those things, but it's not what I'm drawn to as a reader. When I read the synopsis for The Fortunes … Continue reading Book Review: The Fortunes of Jaded Women
I’m not going to lie, when I read this synopsis on NetGalley to see if I wanted to review Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings, I’m not sure I was fully paying attention, or maybe I got confused with another book because I don’t recall requesting it. As I started reading it, I kept … Continue reading Book Review: Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake
Emily Henry's books have been on my radar for years now. I know I would probably like it every time a new one comes out, but I always had other TBR priorities that pushed her novels down my list even further. When my online book club chose this as their pick for May (yes, I'm … Continue reading Book Review: Book Lovers
Anyone who reads my blog knows that I generally stick to lighter reads, usually romantic comedies or fantastic YA novels, and rarely delve into anything heavy or overly political, yet when my book club suggested we read Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez, I really wanted to get out of my comfort zone and give … Continue reading Book Review: Olga Dies Dreaming
When I'm thinking back to books that I enjoyed that take place at certain events over a long period of time, I immediately think of One Day by David Nicholls, which was really well done (and turned into a pretty good movie, too), so when I saw Ten Years by Pernille Hughes, I was definitely … Continue reading Book Review: Ten Years
From the archives of lost reviews of 2020—this is the last one!—comes When Katie Met Cassidy by Camille Perri. I was so excited to read a romance centred on two women that was popping up everywhere in mainstream book culture that wasn't written for young adults (finally!), and I was really hoping that this was … Continue reading Book Review: When Katie Met Cassidy
Looking back through the books I'd read already this year, I hadn't read anything science-fiction or fantasy yet, which is surprising for the girl who grew up mostly reading YA dystopian novels. That's why when I came across the ARC for The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill, I was so excited to be brought … Continue reading Book Review: The Stars Between Us
As a lover of books, no one would be surprised to learn that I'd love to open a bookstore (with a café) one day. It's one of those "if I were to win the lottery and were able to quit my day job" kind of dreams. I think that's why I was especially drawn to … Continue reading Book Review: Booked on a Feeling
The Modest Reader 