Discussion: When YA Readers Read Adult Books

Hi all! I'm going to talk about a topic that's been sitting in my drafts for a while now, and something I'm finally ready to post. The topic is when people who predominately read YA books consume adult books and unfairly criticise it. I would love people to discuss this in the comments with me, …

My Unpopular Harry Potter Opinions

Hi all! I recently finished my reread of the Harry Potter books, the first time I read the books as an adult. And it's safe to say that the books definitely hold up! The only book that I didn't like as much as I used to as a child and teenager was The Order of the Phoenix as I …

Discussion: Why You Should Get Rid Of Your Books

WAIT, STOP! DON'T YELL AT ME JUST YET! I promise this post doesn't mean I'm suggesting you have to throw out all the books in your house, I just love a click-bait title. 😅 This post is something I've been thinking about for a while, probably since Marie Kondo's TV show on Netflix, Tidying Up, where …

Third Check-in: Gone with the Wind Readalong

Oh, boy! We're 75% of the way through Gone with the Wind! I almost didn't think we'd get to this point -- I know for myself there were many times I wanted to give up, but somehow the book drew me back in. But good news: we have less than 200 pages left! How is everyone else …

Second Check-in: Gone with the Wind Readalong

The second week of the Gone with the Wind readalong has come and gone and we're now officially halfway through the book! Its been 2 weeks and 413 pages, with 412 to go! Remember, if you still want to join, you totally can! Here’s the book reading schedule:  Start: March 1 Stop 1:  March 8 at …

First Check-in: Gone with the Wind Readalong

So the first week of the Gone with the Wind readalong is over and 200 pages have been read of this beast of a book and I have some thoughts™. Before we get into that, if anyone still wants to join the Gone with the Wind readalong, you totally can! Here's the book reading schedule:  Start: March 1 Stop …

Discussion: Enemies to lovers is the best romance trope, and you’ll never convince me otherwise + some recs

If you've been following my blog for any amount of time, I'm sure you realise that I adore the enemies to lovers romance trope. There's just something about two people who hate each other -- really despise one another -- who spend time together and slowly -- so slowly -- begin to develop romantic feelings. It's …

An Open Letter to Netgalley and Goodreads

Dear Netgalley and Goodreads,  Today I discovered that your sites will no longer be providing services (or limiting services) to international readers and I am absolutely devastated. Contrary to popular belief, America is not the only country in the world. For those who are unaware of what is happening, Goodreads will, from January 2018, prevent …

Racism in Young Adult Fiction: Analysing The Continent Controversy, and more

This essay was originally an evaluation of a controversy that I had to write for my publishing class at university. Because it is important and a big issue within the YA community at the moment, I thought I would post my essay on my blog. This was only a 2000 word essay for class, but …

Hating on YA: Adults reading Young Adult Fiction

When someone asks me what my favourite book is, I bite my tongue and lie. “The Grapes of Wrath,” I say, or, “Animal Farm.” I watch as they nod their head knowledgeably and remark, “Oh, such fascinating symbolism, do you remember when …” and then I put on a strained smile, all the while pretending …