“Read, read, read. Read everything -- trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window.”- William Faulkner My ambivalence … Continue reading Reading Log: Heir of Fire
Throne of Glass
Liebster Award
Danielle at Books, Vertigo & Tea recently nominated me for the Liebster Award! Danielle is a fantastic person who always has great reviews and thought provoking discussions about books and other bookish topics, so stop by her site and check it out! Thanks, Danielle! The Rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you, provide a link … Continue reading Liebster Award
Unpopular Opinions Tag
I've barely written anything for my blog over the past couple of weeks (thanks, work), so while I have a few moments, I figured I would fill out a tag that no one tagged me for. There are a lot of things that are aggravating me right now, so I'm going to take this time … Continue reading Unpopular Opinions Tag
Review: Crown of Midnight
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) by Sarah J. Maas 418 pages Published 2013 From Goodreads: "A line that should never be crossed is about to be breached. It puts this entire castle in jeopardy—and the life of your friend." From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and … Continue reading Review: Crown of Midnight
Book Review: Throne of Glass
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas YA Fantasy 404 pages Published 2012 From Goodreads: After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as … Continue reading Book Review: Throne of Glass
June Summary and July Preview
Is there anything more fun to do on a Friday night than spending forty-five minutes trying to figure out what has gone terribly wrong with your camera or editing software before figuring out that you merely changed a camera setting, and that's why things are wonky? So that was my Friday night. Part of it, … Continue reading June Summary and July Preview
Sunday Sum-Up
I can't complain about the weather this time. It's been absolutely gorgeous. No one is running their air conditioners, everyone's windows are open, and the neighborhood kids are spending their evenings outside. Fireflies are everywhere, and so too, it seems are playful dogs. In other words, it's practically paradise around here. I've been taking advantage … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up
Traveling in Books 