YOU GUYS! The National Book Festival is back for their 18th year in a row. It’s happening over Labor Day Weekend, on Saturday, September 1st at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. It’s a free event and open to the public. An all day ordeal, with author presentations and book signings, from 9:30AM through 6:45PM….
Five BOTM Books I’m Pumped to Read
OK, so you know how a few months ago I rounded up all the books from all over my house? And swore I wouldn’t checkout anymore library books, buy anymore books, or read anymore books until I got through said pile? Yeah, me too. I’ve been an active member of BOTM (Book of the Month)…
A Quick and Creepy Scandinavian Read
I recently finished How to Be a Good Wife by Emma Chapman. I purchased the book for like $4 at a holiday market last year and unfortunately it sat in my ‘to read eventually‘ pile since December. I pulled it out on a whim two weeks ago, as it seemed quick and easy enough to get through…
How I Learned to Love My Natural Hair
I’ve never really been able to grow my hair out before, like having lengthy mermaid locks that actually looks healthy and vibrant. When my hair was at it’s absolute longest — some point in 2013 or so — it looked fried and the furthest thing to healthy. Between using a flat iron daily, a blow…
Two Excellent Books to Read This Summer
I recently finished The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah and Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult and my two-word takeaway for both: POWERFUL & MOVING. Let’s be real, anything Hannah and Picoult write will be powerful & moving, but these two novels are really something special. I highly encourage you to add them to your summer list.
What’s the Deal with Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King?
Earlier this month, I finished Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King. I listened to it via Audible and I personally loved every minute of the audiobook. The one and only narrator for all 25+ hours was Marin Ireland, and let me tell you, she is incredible! However, there are an overwhelming number of negative reviews,…