This month we decided to follow the publishing trend by immersing ourselves in Fairytale Retellings! Unfortunately, because this is such a popular choice right now among publishers and readers, there are a LOT of retellings to choose from, but you lovely ladies didn’t disappoint with your choices. Speaking of choices, let’s get into the nominees! (If… Read More Calendar Girls Wrap-Up (July 2017)
I had a very strange experience just a few minutes ago. Last night and this morning, while laying in bed, I was thinking of how I hadn’t looked at the Top Ten Tuesday prompt for this week yet, and that I really should. I was also thinking that I really wish Top Ten Tuesday would… Read More Top Ten Tuesday (#28): Top Ten Books I’ve Read In 2017 So Far
We kicked it a little old school this month with some picks from the master himself: Shakespeare! And quite a few ladies shared their favorite plays, which Melanie and I are so grateful to each and every one of you for. Without you, there is no Calendar Girls! So, thank you so much for participating this month… Read More Calendar Girls Wrap-Up (June 2017)
And I’m back! I’m sorry to have missed last week’s Top Ten Tuesday! I just don’t really pay attention to the dads in the books that I read…and therefore was unable to think of ten books to list for that prompt. I will have to go and check out the choices of those who did… Read More Top Ten Tuesday (#27): Top Ten Series I’ve Been Meaning To Start But Haven’t
Calendar Girls Books is getting a makeover! Continue reading to find out more!
I tend to be unable to keep up with writing these posts on time. I blame it on the Mondays. Yes, the Mondays are too blame, haha. But seriously, with working two jobs, it’s very difficult to find time on Mondays (especially) to write up a post from scratch! Maybe if the questions were posted… Read More Musing Mondays (#19): The Breaking Light by Heather Hansen & Books + Music
It’s Tuesday again! And that means it’s time for Top Ten Tuesday! This is one of my favourite memes, seriously, and judging from the responses to my past Top Ten Tuesday posts, you guys seems to prefer these weekly posts too! This week’s prompt is: Movie Freebie – top ten all time favorite movies, top… Read More Top Ten Tuesday (#7): The Top Ten Books That I Wish Were Movies
Title: The Diabolic Author: S.J. Kincaid Type: Fiction Genre: Science Fiction, YA Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Date published: November 1, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 403 Source: Publisher A physical copy of the book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Red Queen meets The Hunger Games… Read More The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid (ARC Review)
Title: The Swan Riders Author: Erin Bow Type: Fiction Genre: Sci-Fi, YA Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books / Simon & Schuster Date published: September 20, 2016 Format: Paperback Page Count: 376 Source: Publisher A physical ARC of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: (Note from Flavia: Please, do not… Read More The Swan Riders by Erin Bow [ARC Review]
Title: Cinder Author: Marissa Meyer Type: Fiction Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi Publisher: Square Fish Date published: January 3, 2012 Format: Paperback Page Count: 387 Source: Personal purchase. Summary: Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows… Read More Cinder by Marissa Meyer [Review]