Books

Book shopping adventures, plus book reviews of kid lit, literary fiction, and more.

Why you should always check out your local Friends of the Library book sale

I simply adore libraries. They’re such wonderful third spaces for free community events, workshops, and resources. And of course, there…

2 months ago

Modesto’s Mad Monk Vintage: A CD and DVD collector’s slice of paradise

As the rain hammered down this past gray February weekend, I made my quarterly pilgrimage to Modesto for a much-needed…

3 months ago

Setting up a reading journal

No, I don't have a reading journal for school — I'm just a grown woman who really likes to document…

6 months ago

Going on used book shopping adventures

Hands down, one of my favorite things about living in the Central Valley is the Great Valley Bookfest. I came…

7 months ago

Reading favorites: The Fiancée Farce, The Longing for Less, and more

It's been a while since I've done book reviews here, but I'm proud to say that I've been keeping up…

11 months ago

Review: “Daisy Jones and The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I loved loved LOVED Daisy Jones and The Six. I’d always see copies of it floating around at the library…

2 years ago

Review: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner and “Fragments of Horror” by Junji Ito

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Crying in H Mart might just be one of my favorite reads from…

2 years ago

Review: Bolu Babalola’s “Honey & Spice”

It’s been a minute since I’ve picked up a romance novel that’s swept me off my feet. While perusing the…

2 years ago

Review: Carmen Maria Machado’s “Her Bodies and Other Parties” and Linda Holmes’ “Flying Solo”

Do you ever think about the patriarchy and get your fists balled up a little? My past two reads, Carmen…

2 years ago

Review: Christopher Griffin’s You Grow, Gurl!: Plant Kween’s Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden

Plant Kween, AKA Christopher Griffin, is easily one of my favorite plant personalities. They’re so joyful and warm and playful;…

2 years ago

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