What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Young Adult Gay Romance 437 pages Published October 2018 This was a super cute gay romance that I read for YA_Pride’s Twitter Book Club. The authors have separately written some pretty popular YA books; Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Albertalli) and They Both Die at the … Continue reading
Friday 56 – Grace and Fury
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice. The rules are simple – turn to page 56 in your current read (or 56% in your e-reader) and post a few non-spoilery sentences. Today’s quote is from Grace and Fury, about two sisters whose roles have been unexpectedly swapped. The narrow-faced guard handed out scratchy towels and … Continue reading
Book Review: Like Water
Like Water by Rebecca Podos YA LGBT Romance 312 pages Published 2017 I’m always interested in queer young adult books, and this one especially caught my eye with its mention of “performing mermaids.” Because y’all know I love my mermaid books! So Savannah isn’t a real mermaid, she just plays one at a water park. … Continue reading
Library Loot Wednesday
Five books this week! Camille Dungy’s Guidebook to Relative Strangers is Book Riot’s next Persist Book Club pick. Redshirts was on Book Riot’s recent Ravenclaw reading list, and while I’m not a Ravenclaw (HUFFLEPUFF FOREVER), it looked fun. Seafire and Darius the Great is Not Okay finally made their way to me, and An Unnecessary … Continue reading
Book Review: Many Love
Many Love: A Memoir of Polyamory and Finding Love(s) by Sophie Lucido Johnson Memoir 230 pages Published June 2018 I always pick up new polyamory books, and this one is excellent. Sophie simply tells the story of her love life, from falling in love with other boys while dating someone as a teen, to consciously … Continue reading
Book Review: Fear
Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward Current Events/Nonfiction/Investigative Reporting 357 pages Published September 2018 First we need to address this cover. It’s a great cover, but I hate it. I hate having it in my house, on my coffee table, glaring up at people in the room. It’s creepy. It’s perfect for … Continue reading