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March Reading Recap

Another month, another round of books!! I think I read two less than the month previous, but who’s counting? March was a rather rough month for me (I went to the ER and a beloved family member passed away, so the books I wanted to read either hit a little too hard or I just couldn’t focus on them. So, some of these reviews aren’t as consistent as each other. Bear with me.

February Reading Wrap Up

I have been powering through books like nobody’s business lately, and in an effort to get back into consistent blog posts, I wanted to dive into some of the books I finish in February! (Yes, I know I am very very late). I have to say, I have never read this many books in a MONTH before. My secret: AUDIOBOOKS!! I got a library card in my new city, which I then used to sign into the Libby app, and then went to town!

Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden – Book Review

This is part two of four of the books I read during Pride month (or rather, for Pride—I am a rather slow reader, or even a mood reader sometimes). On my quest to find more queer literature to read, especially ones with happy endings, I came upon the lesbian classic Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden. Published in 1982, the novel follows Liza Winthrop and Annie Kenyon meeting, becoming close friends, and soon developing a romance.

Book Review–The Secret of Lillian Velvet

It’s no secret that Australian author Jaclyn Moriarty is one of my favorites. Her characters always feel so alive, and her stories are always keep me guessing until the last page.

Life is Strange: Steph’s Story by Rosiee Thor – Book Review

Over the summer, I came upon a new obsession—the Life is Strange Series. I had always been interested in playing it; the game mechanics, the choices you make throughout the game will impact the ending, were what really drew me in. I have plans to write a full review of the games themselves, so expect that soon!

Right now, we’re going to be reviewing one of the tie-in books for the Life is Strange universe—Life is Strange: Steph’s Story, by Rosiee Thor. As always, this review will contain spoilers, so proceed with caution!

The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth – Book Review

I had been looking for a copy of The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth for quite a while, and when I finally saw a copy at my local bookstore, I was so excited! I had been on the market for more positive LGBTQ+ stories with happy endings, and this one seemed to check all those boxes. However, when I started to read it, I realized I raised my expectations a little too high. As usual for my reviews, there will be spoilers, so if you want to read this book, tread carefully, for spoilers ahead!

Why I Collect Books but Never Read Them

In my senior year of college I took a class called Writing for Publication. It was such a fun class and I learned a lot about writing. This was one of the first pieces we wrote for the class, for the prompt “Why I.”