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Yep, you guys. I went to the library again! Whee! That one on the top left? It's by Mariko Tamaki, who has also written a number of wonderful graphic novels for kids and teens.Top right: the final (I think) book in the Dream Thieves series, which is... Read the rest of this post

Greetings, Book People of Earth! I kind of enjoyed doing that previous post on my TBR pile, so here's another one with a few more recent acquisitions. Comments, opinions, and ancillary recommendations are welcome!Clockwise from Upper Left: Out on... Read the rest of this post

October is one of my favorite months. If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know how much I love scary and spooky things.

In previous posts, I’ve shared some of my favorites from ghost stories to creepy YA books.

So to celebrate the scary season, I thought I would share some of my recent reads and also include books I’ve put on my To-Be-Read (TBR) list.

Some recent spooky books I’ve read:

Servants of the Storm by Delilah S. Dawson
Please Remain Calm by Courtney Summers
The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
In the After by Demitria Lunetta
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

Right now, I’m reading The Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer.

Definitely creepy and glad that all three books are all out. I’m currently reading Authority, which is the second book in the trilogy.

I also have put these books on my ever TBR leaning tower. Most of these are YA but there are some adult titles as well:

Ghost Summer: Stories by Tananarive Due
Bleeding Earth by Kaitlin Ward
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
Asylum by Madeleine Roux
The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco
Slasher Girls & Monster Boys edited by April Genevieve Tucholke

Do you love scary stuff? Have you read anything that kept you up at night? Given you nightmares? Or highly disturbed you? Let me know about it. Haha.

This past weekend, I got the chance to attend the Decatur Book Festival.

At first I was going to take copious notes of the author panels so I could give a summary of the total goodness that happened but then I just got caught up and just couldn’t keep up with all the fabulous that I was hearing and seeing.

So instead I will share with you the books from the authors I met and who were featured at this year’s festival. So much book love! These authors were so gracious. I didn’t get all my books signed but hopefully my paths will cross with them in the future.

You may find some good book recommendations to include in your To-Be-Read (TBR) list.

The Turner House by Angela Flournoy
The Star Side of Bird Hill by Naomi Jackson
Balm by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay

The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
Simon vs. The Home Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaiporta and Dhonielle Clayton
More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

The Living by Matt De La Pena
Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older

I’m so glad that Spring is here and the sun is shining. I’m revising and figuring out possible solutions to the mess I created in the middle of my current novel project. Can I just share with you how much I LOATHE middles? Such a pain.

I’m so happy about all the lovely Spring books that are coming out. I can’t wait to get my hands on to read them. Here are just of few that I have added to my To-Be-Read (TBR) list:



None of the Above by I. W. Gregorio
All The Rage by Courtney Summers
Denton Little’s Deathdate by Lance Rubin
Endangered by Lamar Giles
The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough
Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headle
The Messengers by Edward Hogan
The Last Good Day of the Year by Jessica Warman
Kissing in America by Margo Rabb
Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton
Delicate Monsters by Stephanie Kuehn
Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older

How about you? What have you read lately? What do you plan to read in the warmth of the sun?

Since I didn't yet manage to finish the book I wanted to review today, I've instead decided to devote this space to a booklist, since I don't do very many of those. And today's booklist theme is What's in Sarah's TBR Pile Right Now? Call it a random... Read the rest of this post

Wait a minute, didn't I say I never do the WAITING ON WEDNESDAY meme? Well, here I am again anyway, because J'ADORE GENE LUEN YANG. Seriously. Will read anything the man draws/writes, which means I'm doubly excited about his historical foray into... Read the rest of this post

This year I haven’t read as many books as usual due to time constraints, but I still try to get as much reading in as I can. The following is what I have on my To-Be-Read (TBR) list for the Fall.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. I’ve been a fan of this writer since I read Lip Touch: Three Times, so I’m really looking forward to reading this book. I love how this author world-builds and I can’t wait to see how this novel’s world unfolds.

A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan. My Book Twin, Anna Staniszewski reminded me that this book has been released and I’m compelled by the premise and since it’s gotten her approval, I’m sure that I’ll like it too.

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins. This is my only contemporary novel on my list, but I loved the author’s first novel, Anna and The French Kiss, so I definitely want to read this one as well.

Tankborn by Karen Sandler. This novel also has an interesting premise of Genetically Engineered Non-humans (GENs) and true-borns born naturally of a mother. A futuristic tale I’m eager to read.

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. This is one of the “hyped” books I’ve heard about. The premise of a girl who can kill with just her touch. I’m interested in reading this novel just to see how the debut author spins the tale.

Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick. Some of you may not know this, but I have this compulsive fascination with zombies. This is one of the reasons this book is on my list. I’m actually reading this book now and it’s very riveting. I know it’s part of a trilogy and a rumor of a cliff-hanger ending, but so far, it’s been a great read.

What about you writer friends? What’s on your reading lists this Fall? Do you have any suggestions? Any books you read that you’ve loved recently?