The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang was my first ever romance novel! I am usually good about reading different genres but I had never ventured into romance. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect since the closest thing to a romance that I had read was Twilight. Edward and Bella’s “romance” was nothing compared to this. Theirs was puppy love. This book is definitely for … [Read more...] about The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
*Warning this book and article contain scenes of and discussions of sexual assault.* It was the summer of 2015 when I first read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. I remember it vividly because it was my first summer in LA and Kevin and I were staying in a studio apartment. I wanted to stay up late reading a few times but he had to work early. The only other … [Read more...] about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
2019 Blog Recap and Goals for 2020: A Year of Firsts
It was about a year ago when Kevin suggested we start a book blog. I was hesitant at first because I am self-conscious about my writing. I have always been a bad speller and not very good at punctuation. After some convincing (he said it would be a fun hobby we could do together and he would always proofread my writing) I finally agreed. Here is my 2019 Blog Recap. At the … [Read more...] about 2019 Blog Recap and Goals for 2020: A Year of Firsts
Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine
Why Goosebumps A friend got me Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine for my birthday because I used to really like Goosebumps when I was in middle school. I have read a lot, but not all of them, and I had not read this one before. It was really nice to go back and read something that reminded me of my childhood. It was a quick and easy read which was a nice change from … [Read more...] about Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine
How to Pick Your Next Audiobook
Which Audiobook is Right for You? Audio entertainment is increasingly becoming popular. People love to multitask while listening to audiobooks. But there are so many great audiobooks out there, how do you know where to start or which to choose? Here's how to pick your next audiobook. First Time Listeners If this is your first time listening to audiobooks, think of it … [Read more...] about How to Pick Your Next Audiobook