Welcome to the Books I "Read" In School reading challenge! I don't know about you, but I can honestly say that I did not finish a single assigned book in high school. As a result, I have a stack of classics in my want-to-read pile, because reading classic literature is the adult-y thing to do.
Read MoreWith a sensational series inevitably comes hours of voracious reading, neglected errands, and days of isolation from the real world. I am a serious sucker for a good Young Adult series, but lack the time necessary to rip through these collections in an efficient manner. As a result, I have not completed many series (though this may be a result of the fact that I insist on re-reading Harry Potter regularly instead of branching out). Regardless, I am delighted to share some of my most binge-worthy YA series to date!
Read MoreThese days, buying new books can be a pricey habit. Trade paperbacks are usually around $15-$18, while hardcovers can be upwards of $30! Of course hardcover books are the sturdiest option, but $100 for only three books?! No, thank you. So how can you combat this dilemma when you're short on cash?
Read More"In an all-too-realistic near future, the government has placed a limitation on the speech of women and girls - one hundred words a day. The price for exceeding one's daily quota is a painful electric shock administered via the counter adorning each female wrist…. If you had only one hundred words a day, what would you do to be heard?”
Read MoreIn April, a coworker told me they are trying to read 52 books in 52 weeks during 2018. As a (wannabe) avid reader, I decided to jump on this train, even though the year was already four months up and I had only finished four books. Admittedly, I should have thought this through a little more before I made my inward commitment - reading during every minute of spare time was just not plausible when my wedding was the following month.
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