This Top 5 Wednesday brings you the books I loved as a teen, but realize today are not the best writing. These are the books every, or almost every, teen girl carries in her backpack or reads with the flashlight on. But all good things must come to an end, and these ones definitely did. Let’s get started! 1. The Clique Series by Lisi Harrison I was obsessed with these books when they came out. I thought all the characters were so popular and cool and I wanted to be just like them with Massie’s all purple room and delicate charm bracelet. This series seemed to go on forever. 2. Pretty…
Top 10 Tuesday: Books I Want NOW
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 I’m going to be talking about the books I would buy this instant if someone handed me a fully loaded gift card. Let’s get started! 1. All the Barnes and Noble Classics Yes, this really does count as one book (in this imaginary world where someone hands me a gift card for no apparent reason). I’ve always wanted to read all the classics like Great Expectations and Guliver’s Travels but I’ve never wanted to spend too much money…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am currently reading “Not That Kind of Girl”. 2. 3. Check out how much of a grammar snob you are with this Buzzfeed quiz. I got “proud grammar snob,” which I have to agree with. 4. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” came out recently. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 5. I experienced more of the outdoors this weekend! I went to a nearby state park and walked paths and ventured into rivers. It was a great time. I’m so happy with all the adventures I’ve experienced this summer with amazing friends. What are your favorite summer memories? Happy reading, Kimberly
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest:A Review
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Author: Ken Kesey Genre: Fiction Quotation: “Never before did I realize that mental illness could have the aspect of power, power. Think of it: perhaps the more insane a man is, the more powerful he could become.” Would recommend to: anyone that loves a classic or is interested in mental health. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is an entrancing novel about the conditions of mental hospitals during the 1960s. Kesey’s novel incorporates complex themes that challenge traditional thinking about mental health, democracy and the treatment of the “insane”. The novel is narrated from Chief Bromden’s perspective. A patient who has been on the ward longer than anyone…
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest:A Review
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Author: Ken Kesey Genre: Fiction Quotation: “Never before did I realize that mental illness could have the aspect of power, power. Think of it: perhaps the more insane a man is, the more powerful he could become.” Would recommend to: anyone that loves a classic or is interested in mental health. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is an entrancing novel about the conditions of mental hospitals during the 1960s. Kesey’s novel incorporates complex themes that challenge traditional thinking about mental health, democracy and the treatment of the “insane”. The novel is narrated from Chief Bromden’s perspective. A patient who has been on the ward longer than anyone…
Top 5 Wednesday: Wishlist Additions
Since I’ve missed a couple weeks (try like two months worth of posts), I figured I would take it back to last weeks topic of books I’ve recently added to my wish list. Let’s get started! 1. Watership Down by Richard Adams One of my friends recently read this and said it was absolutely great. He recommended it to me, and now I can’t wait to get my hands on it. It’s about a group of bunnies who are trying to establish a new home after their original home is destroyed. Essentially, it’s an adventure, fantasy tale involving bunnies as the main characters. 2. Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes…
Top 10 Tuesday: Inspirations
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 what books have inspired you to do or learn more about, like climbing a mountain, trying a new recipe, or researching World War I. Let’s get started! 1. Leaving my comfort zone “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed is all about her journey hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and while I know I probably don’t have the heart for that, it really inspired me to push my boundaries and try new things.…
Treasure Tuesday
1. It’s been awhile friends! It’s been a wild summer, but I hope to get into the swing of things again! 2. I am currently reading “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey. 3. 4. Find out if you can pass this basic lit test from Buzzfeed. I only got 7 out of 12 right, what’s your score? 5. The art of reading more 6. So far this summer I have gone hiking, baked sweet treats, gone fruit picking, and read plenty of books. What do you want to accomplish before summer is over? Leave a comment down below. Happy reading, Kimberly
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am currently reading “To All the Boys I Loved Before” by Jenny Han. 2. 3. I just re-took my Myers-Briggs test and I am no longer and ISFJ but and ISTJ. I don’t know what this means for me, but I’ll be sure to keep you updated and my understanding of reality now. 4. Here are some underrated books from Buzzfeed. I’ve read #4, #42, and #49, but the rest are definitely going on my TBR list. 5. Check out this adorable video of a baby sloth my mom sent me! 6. Let me know what your favorite beach reads of this summer have been so far in…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I’M BACK! Again, I’m sorry for always going MIA. I started my internship awhile ago and between that and moving and I didn’t have much time to breathe let alone blog, but hopefully I’m back for good now! 2. I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. Please send prayers and thoughts their way. 3. I need this coffee mug in my life. 4. I’ve recently gotten into audiobooks since I’ve been commuting to my internship, and I just finished “The Power of Habit.” If you have some time to kill in the car, I definitely recommend audiobooks. They keep you focused and awake…
