So many books, so little time…
The Bastard Of Istanbul Author: Elif Şafak Source: Purchased Rating: 5 out of 5 This book had been sitting on my bookshelf for quite some time. I remember buying it for it's beautiful cover and the Istanbul setting. It took me at least 60 pages to really get into the book but once I was... Continue Reading →
The Night Circus Author: Erin Morgenstern Source: Audible Audiobook Narrator: Jim Dale Duration: 13 hours 43 minutes 3 out of 5 Another book which was very popular in the Book Community and another one I didn't love as much. But I get the hype of this one. The premise is unusual, a night circus that tours... Continue Reading →
Red Queen Author: Victoria Aveyard Genre: YA Dystopian Source: ARC 383 pages Published February 10th 2015 by Orion 1 out of 5 stars I don't like giving negative harsh reviews. But sometimes it has to be done. Besides considering the popularity of this book, a few negative reviews wont make much difference. I picked this book... Continue Reading →
*SPOILERS* Oh I know, it's a very old book and what not. I read the first 2 books before the movies and then I decided to wait for the third movie to come out to read the third book, if that makes any sense. And I was not going to put my thoughts here but... Continue Reading →
I read Dragon Keep by Janet Lee Carey some time back and loved it. Today I'm very happy to host her as a guest blogger. Hope you all enjoy reading the post and the book as well. -------------------------------------------- About the Book: Beware the dark moon time when love and murder intertwine All Uma wants is... Continue Reading →
Title: Guy Erma and the son of Empire Author: Sally Ann Melia Source: Review copy Genre: Young Adult science fiction My thoughts: Guy Erma and the son of empire is about 2 teenage boys with different statuses and upbringing and how their paths converge. When Teodor, the Prince of Freyne, is kidnapped, it sets the... Continue Reading →
I have a guest post up on Book Bloggers International for February Firsts. Just thought I would let you know if you haven't read it already. I just came back from Mt. Bromo and Ijen in Indonesia. We had a wonderful time. I hope everyone enjoyed their Chinese New Year festivities and vacation as well. I haven't read... Continue Reading →
Title: My Life Next Door Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Rating: 2 out of 5 Thoughts: Samantha has a very neat and orderly life. Contrary to the Garett's who stay next door and have a huge, loud and messy family. Samantha has grown up watching the Garett family from her rooftop until one day... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore Author: Robin Sloan Genre: Adult Fiction Rating: 4 out of 5 Thoughts: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan is an unusual book. It's about Clay Jannon, a Graphic Designer, who looses his job because of recession and ends up working the night shift at Mr. Penumbra's Bookstore. But he soon... Continue Reading →
This week I've been reading more than I expected. Freelancing definitely has its perks. I have free time to read during the week and weekends free to do other stuff. I also have this major itch to buy books. I'm trying to control it though by going to the library and bringing home stacks of... Continue Reading →
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