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Continue reading →: Those in NeedThis is a little out of pocket (and normal scheduling for posting) for what I normally write/share, but when reading a very much unrelated book yesterday (Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert), I came across a quote that hit home in light of everything going on in the world right now.…
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Continue reading →: Armchair MusingsThis post is going to be a bit different than most so far. But there was a time not long ago that TikTok was full of videos talking about how far behind students are in the classroom, and the reasons for this. And let me start off by saying, like…
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Continue reading →: Deliciously Bad WordsGenre: nonfiction TW/CW: language Recommend: with caveats I was fortunate to get to read this as an ARC (through NetGalley). I will begin my short review by noting that the copies we get as ARC readers are often not in final format, and some of my issues with reading this…
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Continue reading →: A Soul of Ash and Blood (Mini-Review)Genre: fantasy romance Tropes: enemies to lovers Spice Level: moderate TW/CW: death, coma-like situation, stabby with a knife, cult-like activities, assault and harassment Recommend: not really… See, I don’t love and recommend EVERY book that I read (or post). Honestly, with this series as a whole, I am in it…
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Continue reading →: Burn the StarsThese Burning Stars is a mix of space opera, political scheming, and mentor-student relationships (where the student quickly surpasses their mentor). Information is gleaned between barbed words and honeyed threats. The grip of an empire is maintained by tight control of information and resources (or is it?). Rebellion is licking…
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Continue reading →: Lay them to RestLay Them to Rest was a fascinating, in-depth look at how investigators, researchers, doctors, and scientists use various methods of discovery to identify unknown remains. Jane and John Does that have met their end without a name. Laurah Norton and her associates take on some of these cases, seeking to…
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Continue reading →: Book Quotes I LoveA new round-up of (somewhat) recent favorite book quotes. Honestly, as much as I wanted to throw A Soul of Ash and Blood against a wall (for many reasons), this quote stood out: “We’ll cross that bridge when we’re ready to set it on fire.” I mean, this could be…
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Continue reading →: Sharing is CaringNot only do I love to read and find new books to enjoy, I also like sharing those books with others. Hence this blog, and my Instagram. And just generally talking books to friends and giving them a whole list of ideas (and getting new book ideas in return). What…
Hello,
I’m Jess
Scientist and educator by day. Bookworm and wannabe writer by night (and weekend). Forever a fan of fluffy blankets, mugs of coffee, candles, and living a cozy life.
