Brief Thoughts: Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore

29 December 2017 / brief reviews / 0 Comments
Brief Thoughts: Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore

For nearly a century, the Nomeolvides women have tended the grounds of La Pradera, the lush estate gardens that enchant guests from around the world. They’ve also hidden a tragic legacy: if they fall in love too deeply, their lovers […]

My Christmas Gifts 🎁

26 December 2017 / to be read / 2 Comments
My Christmas Gifts 🎁

I hope everyone who celebrates had a Merry Christmas! I am enjoying my time at home, surrounded by books and baking and (very cute) babies (my cousins’ kids :P). I will be heading back to my sofa and blanket by […]

All the Books I Purchased in 2017

24 December 2017 / to be read / 2 Comments
All the Books I Purchased in 2017

Relatively speaking (in book blogging terms), I don’t think I buy many books.  I’ve always been selective about which books deserve a place on my shelf. I used to only buy books I considered my absolute favourites. In the past […]

Diversity Spotlight Thursday #5

21 December 2017 / meme / 2 Comments
Diversity Spotlight Thursday #5

Read and Enjoyed: If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she’s determined […]

Review: Indigenous Writes is a Must Read for Every Canadian

19 December 2017 / review / 0 Comments
Review: Indigenous Writes is a Must Read for Every Canadian

Indigenous Writes by Chelsea Vowel Format/Source: Paperback/Own Published: September 2016 Publisher: Highwater Press Length: 290 pages Genre: Non-fiction ★★★★½     I followed Vowel on Twitter for some time before I picked up her book. If you’re new to learning about […]