Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so why not talk about some of the best maternal figures in literatures history. 1. Molly Weasley from Harry Potter She’s undoubtedly the best mother figure and handles 7 children, as well as Harry, with ease. She’s got this mothering thing down. I wouldn’t mind a trip to the Burrow myself. 2. Mindy from Eleanor and Park She’s real, and I think that’s my favorite thing about her. She makes mistakes and apologizes for them and understands that she’s still learning. She treats Park and Eleanor well and the love between her and her husband is inspiring. 3. Natalie Prior from Divergent Natalie is one of…
Top 10 Tuesday: Bookworm Delights
Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It combines what I love most in this world into one—lists, books, and blogging. It couldn’t be any better suited for me! This week is all about the best things about being a bookworm — what are some of the perks of reading? Or your favorite thing about books? This should be fun! 1. Finding a used book with notes in the margins. One of my favorite things about getting old books from a store, from friends, or from the library is seeing all the notes someone has made in it. I love seeing an inscription saying…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am still currently reading Illuminae. 2. 3. Here are some new reading positions as presented by Buzzfeed to try out on your next book. 4. My school hosted Relay For Life last Friday. Unfortunately, I was sick and could not participate like I had wanted, but I raised $110 on my own and my school raised over $90,000 for the American Cancer Society! 5. My friends got a puppy, but all I have is this adorable GIF for you. Happy reading, Kimberly
Top 5 Wednesday: Intimidating Books
This weeks Top 5 Wednesday topic tackles the books I’m too intimidated to tackle in real life. I’ve put off reading these books for a variety of reasons ranging from the length to the terrifying things I’ve heard about them. Here we go… 1. Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams I’ve definitely talked about this before, but I made the huge mistake (or hidden blessing) of buying the compiled version, and it is mighty. It’s a daunting task to undertake, but one I shall tackle soon. 2. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad For some reason, I’ve wanted to read this book ever since it wasn’t assigned my senior year of high…
Top 10 Tuesday: Have a Laugh
Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It combines what I love most in this world into one—lists, books, and blogging. It couldn’t be any better suited for me! Today’s list is all about getting a laugh. Let’s jump right into the book that have made me chuckle in the past. 1. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris I read this recently and some of his mementos are absolutely hilarious. He recounts serious tales of speech therapy as well as hilarious moments of scooping a turd out of a toilet bowl. A great, light read that leaves you with a couple giggles. If…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am currently reading “Illuminae” by Amie Kaufman. 2. 3. Do you want to find out which two houses at Hogwarts you would belong in if you were to attend? Here’s the official quiz from Buzzfeed. (I’m a Ravendor!) 4. I hope these adorable monkeys brighten your day like they did mine! Happy reading, Kimberly
Top 5 Wednesday: The Tough Stuff
This Top 5 Wednesday is brought to you by the tough stuff. This week I’m going to highlight the books I’ve read that talk about tough topics such as sexual assault, sexuality, abuse, mental health, or truly anything else that isn’t super happy or healthy. It’s important that books cover these topics because they are present in life and readers should be aware of the tough stuff going on around them, especially when it isn’t happening to them. Let’s get started. 1. Luna by Julie Anne Peters Luna tackles the difficult topic of sexuality and chronicles the struggles of being transgender and understanding your identity in high school. I read this during…
Top 10 Tuesday: Books for College Students
Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It combines what I love most in this world into one—lists, books, and blogging. It couldn’t be any better suited for me! This week I’m making a syllabus for college students. Here’s a list of books you should keep on your shelf (and read) to prepare for (or escape) the real world. 1. 1984 by George Orwell I don’t have anything to say except this is a great book and everyone should read it. 2. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger I’ve been told this is a book you should read at multiple stages in life. Most…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am still currently reading “Feed.” 2. 3. I danced for 12 hours in my schools dance marathon from Friday night to Saturday morning. Together we raised $276,720.16 for Duke Children’s Hospital! 4. You may or may not know this, but I love minimalistic designs. Here are a few redone YA covers with the kind of artwork I personally love. 5. I registered for my first semester of my senior year today! Time really does fly. Cherish every moment. Happy reading, Kimberly
Top 5 Wednesday: Rainy Day Reads
What’s your favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Personally, I love curling up on the couch with a good book in hand and watching the hours go by with every page I turn. Here is my list of my favorite rainy day reads. 1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling This will always be one of my favorite reads. Whenever I’m sad, I pick up this book and I instantly feel better. The development of friendship and sense of adventure will always appeal to readers. It’s great for a rainy day because it’s an easy read, and if it makes you happy, it’s a great investment for an…
