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…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I am currently reading “Feed” by M.T. Anderson. 2. This Wednesday is Greek Week at my school, and that means Greek Week Dance. This year I am a participant in the dance, and it’s been a rough time (I’m not a very good dancer), but I think I’ve finally got it. 3. 4. This week also marks Elonthon, our 24-hour dance marathon! I will be dancing for 12 hours to support Duke Children’s Hospital. I’m so excited to participate in this amazing event! 5. Do you live in London? Me either. But now I want to after looking at these cozy bookstores located there. 6.I hope this GIF can…
Top 10 Tuesday: Favorite Recent Reads
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 those books I’ve read recently that I just absolutely loved. I try not to “5 star” anything, because I know I’ll 5 star everything, so here are just some of my favorite recent reads. 1. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein I read this book for my YA literature class, and it was such a surprising, amazing read. It’s set in Nazi-occupied France and takes a surprising twist at the end…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I hope everyone had a great Easter (for those who celebrate it)! I made this adorable chocolate bark and the cutest cupcakes! 2. I am currently reading Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick. 3. I am actually currently traveling back to school after a relaxing week at home with my family. I took my grandmother book shopping and she picked up three new favorites! Always share the love of reading with those around you. 4. 5. I have read 14 books so far in 2016! I’m really hoping to reach my goal of reading 50 books in one year! Happy reading, Kimberly
Code Name Verity: A Review
Title: Code Name Verity Author: Elizabeth Wein Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction Quotation: “It’s like being in love, discovering your best friend.” Would recommend to: any history fan that loves a good twist. The title, much like the book, is allusive in nature but focuses on the book much more than readers will originally believe. Code Name Verity, written by Elizabeth Wein, is an intricate story about relationships between people that evolves around codes, names, and “Verity,” known by many names, but I shall call her Queenie. The title, much like the novel, is something readers won’t fully understand unless they give it a second read. All aspects of this novel are doubled-sided —…
Top 5 Wednesday: Books I Did Not Finish (Round 2)
This weeks Top 5 Wednesday is dedicated to the books I never finished, but I’ve decided to spice up this post (because I already did it in November). Instead of talking about the books I never finished, I’m going to let you know about the books I wish I had never finished. Let’s get started. 1. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare I absolutely loved The Mortal Instruments and I was so disappointed when Clockwork Angel didn’t measure up. I’ve head from many people that they loved it, so maybe I should give it another try, but I thought it was way too long and tried to make too many connections. It felt like she…
