Monthly Archives: March 2015

‘We All Looked Up” by Tommy Wallach (An ARC Review)

  For the first time in my history of blogging, I have not only read an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy), but I have finished it before the official release date! Go me! Getting this book was a surprise. I remember … Continue reading

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“Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey” by Ed Sheeran and Phillip Butah

I can’t face my resume. I can’t bring myself to edit it, knowing that the last time I remade my resume it took me three hours. And so I will pretend that it doesn’t exist so that I can do … Continue reading

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Sing! Louder!

Last night I saw the best live show of my life. No, this is not an exaggeration. Yes this includes Bon Jovi. Never have I been so impressed by a performance. I have also never said “fuck off” and shaken my … Continue reading

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“The Lost Herondale” by Cassandra Clare and Robin Wasserman

Ahh, the second Simon Lewis story. First off I’ve gotta say that I wish Amazon would get their shit together. For both of the Shadowhunter Academy stories released so far, I’ve received an email from Amazon saying that the release date of … Continue reading

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“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde

So, the past few days have consisted of working, sleeping, gym-ing, and applying for absolutely every job under the sun. And all I have to show for any of it is a laundry basket full of sweaty clothes and towels, … Continue reading

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The Best Books To Read If You Want To Start Reading Classics But Are Too Intimidated

  So what if it’s not Tuesday, I’m posting anyway! I’ve just spent the past two and a half hours applying for jobs that I’ll never get because all employers see is the word “Subway” on my resume and think … Continue reading

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“Last Night at Chateau Marmont” by Lauren Weisberger

I have finally decided to get rid of that list thing I had going on. My TBR list at home was never actually forty-five books high. I just keep adding books to it. One step forward, two steps back. I … Continue reading

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#45 “Allegiant” by Veronica Roth

Divergent – Veronica Roth Insurgent – Veronica Roth Allegiant – Veronica Roth Still Alice – Lisa Genova Not For Glory, Not For Gold – Keith Miles The Mammoth Book of Angels and Demons Last Night at Chateau Marmont – Lauren Weisberger The Green Mile – Stephen King … Continue reading

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It started with a ticket…

I was stopped at a roundabout at around ten o’clock at night. “Oh!” He said, “I have a surprise for you. Close your eyes.” Remember, I’m stopped at a roundabout. In a car with the engine on. But I decided … Continue reading

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