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I’m a lover of books, film, and television who loves to blog about her passions. I read obsessively, and never reach the end go my TBR pile, because I can’t seem to stop buying books.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Single-Word Titles

Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Single-Word Titles #TopTenTuesday #TTT

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and has moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

How it works:

I assign each Tuesday a topic and then post my top ten list that fits that topic. You’re more than welcome to join me and create your own top ten (or…

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: "February" (FEBRUARY 23rd – FEBRUARY 29th)

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: “February” (FEBRUARY 23rd – FEBRUARY 29th)

I decided that I would do a weekly recap, and link up with The Sunday Post, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

This week flew by once I finished my report cards. Mainly because I was able to take time to…

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Book Review: Altered Carbon (Takeshi Kovacs #1) by Richard K. Morgan

Book Review: Altered Carbon (Takeshi Kovacs #1) by Richard K. Morgan

Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan is a science fiction mystery set in the 25th century. The story follows Takeshi Kovacs who awakens to discover that his consciousness has been placed in a new body, and that he’s been hired to solve the mysterious suicide of a prominent businessman. On a planet not his own, in a foreign body, Kovacs must solve the mystery before he finds himself facing “true…

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Top Ten Tuesday: The Last Ten Books That Gave Me a Book Hangover

Top Ten Tuesday: The Last Ten Books That Gave Me a Book Hangover #TopTenTuesday #TTT

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and has moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

How it works:

I assign each Tuesday a topic and then post my top ten list that fits that topic. You’re more than welcome to join me and create your own top ten (or 2,…

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: "Cheers" (FEBRUARY 16TH – FEBRUARY 22nd)

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: “Cheers” (FEBRUARY 16TH – FEBRUARY 22nd)

I decided that I would do a weekly recap, and link up with The Sunday Post, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

This week was another busy one. It’s basically a blur. The report card window is open, so I began…

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Book Blitz: Creeping Beautiful by JA Huss

Book Blitz: Creeping Beautiful by JA Huss #XpressoBookTours #BookBlitz

Creeping Beautiful J.A. Huss Publication date: February 19th 2020 Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense

McKAY I wasn’t the one who broke her but I played my part. She came to us when she was ten. I raised her. I loved her. I taught her how to survive in a world of evil men. But it wasn’t enough.

ADAM I wasn’t the one who saved her but I did my best. She needed me as much as I needed her. Bought and…

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Audio Review: We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union

Audio Review: We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union #Memoir #MochaGirlsRead #BookClub @itsgabrielleu

February’s book of the month for Mocha Girls Read was Gabrielle Union’s memoir, “We’re Going to Need More Wine.” This collection of essays takes readers from Gabrielle’s upbringing in a white suburban neighborhood to becoming an activist and actress in Hollywood. She talks about her relationships, being black in America, fame, and her sexual assault. Each essay is crafted with Union’s intellect…

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: "May I Have the Definition, Please?"(FEBRUARY 9th – FEBRUARY 15TH)

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: “May I Have the Definition, Please?”(FEBRUARY 9th – FEBRUARY 15TH)

I decided that I would do a weekly recap, and link up with The Sunday Post, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

This week was pretty nice. Our school had its 3rd annual spelling bee, and three of my students…

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: "Decaf? Oops!" (FEBRUARY 2nd - February 8th)

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: “Decaf? Oops!” (FEBRUARY 2nd – February 8th)

I decided that I would do a weekly recap, and link up with The Sunday Post, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

This week was a bit of a blur. Mostly because I spend half of it unknowingly drinking decaf…

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Book Review: Serafina and the Splintered Heart (Serafina #3) by Robert Beatty

Book Review: Serafina and the Splintered Heart (Serafina #3) by Robert Beatty #BookReview #Serafina #RobertBeatty

I bought my first Serafina novel at one of the schools I worked at during the book fair. It sounded interesting, I wanted to support the school, and I knew my students would enjoy reading it once I was done. The book more than lived up to my expectations, and I’ve been a fan of the series ever since. Serafina and the Splintered Heart picks right up after the events of the previous novel, or does…

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Book Review: Sula by Toni Morrison

Book Review: Sula by Toni Morrison

January’s book club selection was Sula by Toni Morrison. I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with Morrison’s work. It’s always beautifully written, but often dense material to read. Instead of reading for pleasure, you end up having to wade through the material like an academic. However, Sula was a novel I immediately got into. This story about two women who forge a friendship as children,…

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: "What Happened to Monday?" (JANUARY 26TH – February 1st)

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: “What Happened to Monday?” (JANUARY 26TH – February 1st)

I decided that I would do a weekly recap, and link up with The Sunday Post, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

On Sunday, my friends and  I celebrated Danielle’s birthday with a brunch. It was really great, but…

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Cover Reveal: Fury of the Gods (Areios Brothers #3) by Amy Braun

Cover Reveal: Fury of the Gods (Areios Brothers #3) by Amy Braun #coverreveal #FuryoftheGoda #AreiosBrothers #XpressoBookTours

Fury of the Gods Amy Braun (Areios Brothers #3) Genres: Adult, Urban Fantasy

Fate brings consequence.

Separated from his brother by curses and lies, Derek Areios is forced into hiding. With rogue goddesses on his side, he begins his search for the Mind of Cronus. But his plans come to a screeching halt when the Olympians send nightmarish warriors to hunt him. Creatures even the gods themselves…

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: "Adulting" (JANUARY 19TH – JANUARY 25TH)

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: “Adulting” (JANUARY 19TH – JANUARY 25TH)

I decided that I would do a weekly recap, and link up with The Sunday Post, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. 

This week was easier for me than last week. Gone were the migraines that plagued me daily, and I…

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Book Review: Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi

Book Review: Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha #2) by Tomi Adeyemi #Bookreview

Children of Virtue and Vengeance is the second novel in Tomi Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orishaseries. The story picks up soon after the events of the first novel with Zelie, Amari, and Tzain trying to figure out what to do now that they’ve brought magic back to Orisha. The monarchy and nobles are now empowered, and the three have no idea how they’ll end the war between the monarchy and the maji. This…

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW: "Headbanger" (JANUARY 12TH – JANUARY 18TH)

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: “Headbanger” (JANUARY 12TH – JANUARY 18TH)

I decided that I would do a weekly recap, and link up with The Sunday Post, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. 

This has been a hard week back to work. Getting up early after three weeks off was difficult…

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Cover Reveal: Capo (Russo Saga #6) by Nicolina Martin

Cover Reveal: Capo (Russo Saga #6) by Nicolina Martin

Lock and Capo Nicolina Martin (Russo Saga, #6) Published by: Blushing Books Publications Publication date: January 28th 2020 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

You’ll die if you talk.

The warning haunts her every waking hour.

After a rough start, Chloe finally has financial stability, a place to call home, and friends she’d die for. It never occurred to her that the sentiment would be put to…

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