Title: The London House Author: Katherine Reay My Rating: ⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: This book was all over the place but not in a good way. It would be mid subject and then it would be like "but Jason says this". Jason who we have not yet met and actually have no idea... Continue Reading →
Title: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Author: Lisa See My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (.5) Why I gave this rating: This book definitely takes some time to get into. In fact, about 50 pages in I was ready to throw my phone on the train I was so mad about what I was reading. I hate saying... Continue Reading →
Title: The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland Author: Jim DeFede My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: I was very young when 9/11 happened so I don't really have a lot of memories other than what I've learned in school and what friends and family have talked about. However,... Continue Reading →
Title: November 9 Author: Colleen Hoover My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: (Mom and Grandma do not read. Lot's of spice). Ok I cracked and finally had to read another Colleen Hoover. I've read Verity and Confess but finally got my hands on November 9. I say finally cause it feels almost impossible to... Continue Reading →
Ok, let me start by saying this is going to look a little different then how I use to write reviews. I was getting to the point that I found writing almost a chore. I lost the enjoyment out of this blog and kept finding myself pushing posts off until the last minute. But why... Continue Reading →
Isabella Waverly is trying to find her place in the house servant world after losing both of her parents. While walking through London on her day off, she witnesses a horrific event, and is the only one to comfort a girl dying on the side walk in her final moments. Before the girl passes she... Continue Reading →
If you have been reading my book reviews for awhile, you will know that I don't give our 5 stars often. I'm a pretty harsh critic and hold books to a very high level in my head. I knew within probably the first 30 pages of this book that it would be 5 stars from... Continue Reading →
"The Butterfly Effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system" aka a small action can end up having a bigger spread out reaction over time. Yes, you read that right, that title does say Stephen King. If you ask any of my close friends and family, I would... Continue Reading →
PSA: This book covers some very sensitive, heart-wrenching topics that I would encourage anyone to tread lightly if they choose to read. So often in history, are there cases of good humankind that just get forgotten. We move on to the next headline or aren't even taught about these brave individuals. It isn't until you... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, one of my favorite things to learn about was Greek Mythology. I was enraptured by not only the main Gods/Goddesses but also all the sub characters and children of the Gods. Hercules was, and still is, one of my favorite Disney movies of all time. I was obsessed with the Percy... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 