Puddin’ By: Julie Murphy I have been sitting on a Puddin’ review for a month (which I have never waited so long on anything involving actual pudding ever) and despite multiple tries I’ve never felt like it was right. And I don’t know why because there is a lot to say about this sequel to … More Puddin’ Left Me Torn
Well the Aquarius sign holds a special place in my heart. It’s traits include: true bohemian, logic combined with creativeness, a concern for the underdog and human rights. They are also gifted communicators, team players and full of great humor. But full of contradictions (like most people.) So I tried to pick the recommendations that … More Zodiac Sign Recommendations: Aquarius
Dumplin’ Directed By: Anne Fletcher Grade: B+ Dumplin’ is based on the Julie Murphy book of the same name and is showing on Netflix. Which is generally having a good run of YA adaptations. It’s about Willowdean Dixon a plus size girl who as form of protest (and grief) joins her mother’s beloved beauty pageant … More Dumplin’, Friendship & Growing Up
Below are some ideas for a summer adventure, trip, activities or just a fun day out and if you don’t want to or can’t do any of them you can just check out the books that inspired them!
*It’s possible that I’ve learned some of the wrong lessons from books. Regardless books always help me feel better in a pinch. This is inspired by Top Ten Tuesdays hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. I am not all the big into Valentine’s Day or the most romantically inclined person overall but this is what came to … More 10 Love (and Life) Lessons I Took from Books
Dumplin’ Author: Julie Murphy Genre: YA Grade: B+ I have seen this one all over the place the last couple of weeks getting a lot of press and a lot of great reviews. So I was really excited to read it. In this kind of situation there is really only one question… Does it live … More Dumplin’
OwlCrate So I’m a huge sucker for the beauty boxes and I’ve gifted a couple of book boxes before but this was the first time I had some extra money and decided to subscribe for myself. OwlCrate turned out to be awesome timing as it was the fun, fearless women of YA month! It’s around … More Other Thoughts: OwlCrate Book Subscription First Timer!