A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne

I read a recent book by the author and found it hilarious in a dark way. I have seen the author being discussed on the blogosphere and have been curious about his works. This particular book was available on my library shelf, and I decided to give it a shot.One thing about the author is…

Inventing the Future by Albert Cory

I read this book a while ago, and in this duration, I have considered how to frame my review multiple times. This book represents life at Xerox, and by extension, Tech-based California in the late 1970s. I use the word 'represents' because the author chose to write the narrative by creating two characters who are…

Night Came with Many Stars

by Simon Van Booy I can honestly say that the contents of this book were unexpected. I listened to an audiobook and had requested a copy because it seemed to be a blend of historical fiction and family drama, two genres I was trying to get back into.It is not a book for the faint of…

Non-Bookish Sunday Post: Lost Ruins of Arnak

I decided to do something different today because I have been obsessed with board games for the past couple of years and with a few more recently, now that weather has gotten colder, and my husband and I are spending more time playing competitively against each other. Anyone who is a solo board gamer who…

In: A Graphic Novel by Will McPhail

I routinely choose to read graphic novels because I find them a unique experience (most of the time). They are quick and usually tackle a topic that a full-length work might incorporate.This was no exception. I assumed it might be a sequence of panels, but it was, in fact, one entire narrative. We have Nick…

#FlashBackFriday December 2020

My last month's post for this meme was: #FlashBackFriday November 2020. It is a monthly meme that is easy and fun and gives you an excuse to peek at your life, one year earlier. This is a recurring meme hosted by Kerry @Chat about Books. December 2020 was a very significant month, in the sense…

Chasing the Italian Dream by Jo Thomas

This was a one-sitting read for me. A book about a second-chance romance with family thrown in, and a dash of women empowerment as an added bonus.I started it thinking I would pause at some point, but apart from one meal, I kept reading till I (virtually) turned the last page. Our leading lady is…

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell

I am trying to review as many of my non advance reviewer copy books that I have read in the year before the end of the month/year. The book was very popular on the blogosphere when it was released. The Author has since developed quite a loyal fan base, and I was curious about the…