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! Since school has started/is starting (today’s my first last day of school ever), this week I’m going to be talking about my favorite books I read in school. This is going to range from elementary school all the way through college. Let’s get started! 1. The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Warner These were some of the first books I remember reading in my reading groups in first grade. I would check them out in batches of five…
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’m sorry for the brief hiatus I took — illness and finals got the better of me and while there is no excuse for ignoring my blog for a week, I am still deeply sorry. 2. I am currently reading “Rose Under Fire,” the companion novel to “Code Name Verity,” which I reviewed a while ago. 3. 4. I got great grades in my hardest two classes this semester, and I could not be more thrilled! 5. I have read 20 books already, and I am so excited to keep on reading and expanding my list of books I’ve consumed! 6. Cutest puppy ever award goes to… Happy reading,…
Top 5 Wednesday: Books of 2015
I can’t believe this year is almost over! It truly feels like 2015 flew by in the wink of an eye. But that just means I have a whole new year coming up with fun and exciting things to do! (And fun and exciting books to read!) This weeks Top 5 Wednesday is dedicated to the best books I read in 2015.(I did a Top 10 Tuesday a couple of weeks ago. Check it out! ) Here we go! 1. Yes Please by Amy Poehler By far one of the best books I’ve ever read. I recommend it to anyone that will listen to me and should probably read it again just…
The Book Thief: A Review
Title: The Book Thief Author: Markus Zusak Genre: Young Adult Fiction Quotation: “I have hated words and I have loved them, and I hope I have made them right.” Would recommend to: anyone. I know, I know. I finally read “The Book Thief.” And here’s what I think: 1. Death is compassionate. If you don’t already know, this book is told from the perspective of Death during World War II. It’s an interesting stance to take during a time when death was so prevalent. It made the war that much more heartbreaking. I loved this perspective because it’s something you can never truly know but can only imagine – and that’s what books are for.…
Top 5 Wednesday: Reading by the Fire
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That means curling up next to the fire (whether it be real or digital) with the best books and passing the time in the only acceptable way before the craziness of the holidays. This week is dedicated to those books that are perfect for reading on a cold, winter day. 1. The Favorite This is the most acceptable time to pick up that book people are always surprised you are re-reading. It’s your favorite. The one with the dog-eared pages, crinkled spine, and well-worn cover. You’ve read it so many times, you know it by heart. Yet you still love it and…
Treasure Tuesday
I am currently swamped in homework! But I am slowly making my way through “Identical”. I promise! 2. These adorable cats living in grocery stores from a Buzzfeed article are bound to instantly brighten your day! (My personal favorite is #10.) 3. 4. This is actually really old news, but it still makes me smile when a read it. Posted on Though Catalog, a mailman collects a crazy amount of books for a kid he caught reading junk mail. It’s such an uplifting story, and it reminds us all that we should be thankful for the opportunities we are afforded in life. 5. I am the editor-in-chief of my yearbook…
Potterheads Unite
Title: Harry Potter series (7 books) Author: J.K. Rowling Genre: Fantasy, Teen Quotation: “People find it far easier to forgive people for being wrong than being right.” -Dumbledore, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Would recommend to: anyone — kids, teenagers and adults can find something in these books to connect with and love If you haven’t heard of Harry Potter, you must be living under a rock. From best-selling books to award winning movies, Harry Potter is everywhere (he even has his own theme park). In my humble opinion, these books are one of the best series of my generation. They contain fantasy, mystery, knowledge, romance and glory. It’s…
