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Falling For Books Read-a-Thon

Falling For Books Read-a-Thon

My friend Nicole at The Reader’s Antidote is hosting are reading challenge that could not have come at a better time for me. The Falling For Books Read-a-Thon will take place over Thanksgiving break from the 27th (starting at midnight) to the 30th (ending at midnight) 

Teaser Trailer: Insurgent

Teaser Trailer: Insurgent

The teaser trailer for Insurgent came out last week. Since this is just a teaser, we don’t really get to see much. And is it just me do the effects look kind of cheesy? Maybe my eyes are just being weird but some of the 

Manicure Monday (83): Beautiful Ruins

Manicure Monday (83): Beautiful Ruins

Hi and welcome to Manicure Monday, a feature that combines my love of reading and nail polish. Each week I’ll showcase one of my current reads along with a matching book manicure. Hello, dear readers. I hope that you are all having a fantastic Sunday. We 

Uncovered (134): Rook

Uncovered (134): Rook

Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover? While it’s not the only factor in picking up a book, a pretty cover doesn’t hurt. Uncovered is a weekly post where I show some cover love. Hope you enjoy! Happy Friday, all! It’s finally starting to 

Trailer: Chappie

Trailer: Chappie

I just saw the trailer to Chappie the other day when I went to see Interstellar. I admit that I did not know anything about this film except that Hugh Jackman was in it. The trailer definitely piqued my interest though.  The idea of what 

Review: The Slanted Door: Modern Vietnamese Food by Charles Phan

Review: The Slanted Door: Modern Vietnamese Food by Charles Phan

While I have not yet been to The Slanted Door restaurant, I have heard many sing its praises. Having grown up eating traditional Vietnamese food made by my mother, I am always a little wary of Vietnamese restaurants that claim to be “modern.” I think it’s just my inner prejudice that always wants to eat food that tastes like mom’s home cooking. However, I knew that this book as going to be different and I went into it with an open mind.

Stacked (129)

Stacked (129)

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and The Story Siren, Stacked is a weekly post where I share with you the books that I’ve bought, borrowed or received for the week. Hi, everyone. Sorry there’s no Manicure Monday this week. I wasn’t reading anything new so 

What Does the Bookworm Say?: Review Writing Process

What Does the Bookworm Say?: Review Writing Process

Hi and welcome to What Does the Bookworm Say?, a feature where I discuss bookish topics with my friends at The Reader’s Antidote, Books Unbound and The Windy Pages. Each week, we will discuss a new bookish topic. This week’s topic is favorite book series! Writing reviews is the hardest part of 

Uncovered (133): Miss Mayhem

Uncovered (133): Miss Mayhem

Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover? While it’s not the only factor in picking up a book, a pretty cover doesn’t hurt. Uncovered is a weekly post where I show some cover love. Hope you enjoy! Hello and happy Friday. Wow I can’t 

The Did Not Finish Pile (1)

The Did Not Finish Pile (1)

Inspired by my friend Crystal from Books Unbound, I decided to do a post about books I did not finish. You won’t be seeing too many of these posts because I tend to finish most of the books that I start, even if I don’t