Happy Father's Day!! In celebration of this lovely day, I decided to choose my favorite fictional father (alliteration is awesome!) just like I chose a motherly figure on Mother's Day (check it out here)! I feel like father figures are often overlooked in literature. It was hard for me to think of many prominent … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day!
First Impressions By: Debra White Smith Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Yuck (No cursing. Topics to consider: sexism, drinking, drugs, religion, implied sex, out-of-wedlock pregnancy, mention of abortion, brief kissing, and death.) 4 Stars I've never seen a modern Pride and Prejudice retelling that was about the production of a Pride and Prejudice play! This … Continue reading First Impressions ~Book Review~
Joey By: Jennifer Marshall Bleakley Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Very Clean (No cursing. Topics to consider: religion, animal abuse, abandonment, disease, mention of self-harm, extreme grief, and animal death.) 5 stars On the surface, Joey is a novel about a blind rescue horse that helps "emotionally wounded" children. Inside, it's so much more. This beautiful … Continue reading Joey ~Book Review~
I've been nominated for The Mystery Blogger Award a second time by the lovely María from Bookgraphy! Thank you! 😀 If you haven't seen my first award, check it out here: The Mystery Blogger Award. According to the creator, "the Mystery Blogger Award is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; … Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award #2
Quack-A-Nack: The Duck That Couldn't Quack By: Finis T. Jones Topics to consider: loss of child and mention of drowning. 2 stars This book was truly odd. If you don't wish to hear about formatting, skip this paragraph. Imagine a 30-page, 9"x 9" children's picture book. How much of each page would you expect to … Continue reading Quack-A-Nack ~Book Review~
Happier Thinking By: Lana Grace Riva Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Very Clean (Topic to consider: depression.) 4 stars "Happier thinking involves acting productively rather than thinking destructively." Happier Thinking is a really nice novella. It's super simplistic, yet something everyone needs to read. There is nothing revolutionary, but it is a wonderful reminder that … Continue reading Happier Thinking ~Book Review~
This is something a little different for my blog, but also something I've wanted to do for a while. I received a subscription box! I know it's not a bookish subscription box, but what is better with books than tea? Thank you to Bruu - The Gourmet Tea Club for giving me a discount on a … Continue reading Bruu Tea Subscription Box ~Unboxing~
Blood Ties By: A.L. Wright Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Yuck (2+ curse words. Other content to consider: multiple descriptive kissing scenes, implied sex, blood, dead animals, descriptive battle scene, magic, and death.) 3.5 Stars This book is definitely for hard-core fantasy lovers. It's a fairly stereotypical fantasy novella, but not in a bad way. … Continue reading Blood Ties ~Book Review~
I got nominated for another blog award! (Whoop whoop!) Thanks to Lotte from The Reading Hobbit for tagging me! According to the creator, "the Mystery Blogger Award is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there, and they deserve every … Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award
Hansel and Gretel By: Mike Klaassen Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Slightly Tainted (No cursing. Other content to consider: abandonment, abuse, witches, mention of cannibalism, descriptive vomiting, mention of flesh ripping, flesh cooking, and death.) 3 Stars This book was a little disappointing to me. First, I'd like to point out the title Hansel and … Continue reading Hansel and Gretel ~Book Review~
Happy Mother's Day to all you beautiful mommas out there, and especially to mine! She's always been there and supported me through so much (even this blog)! ❤ I decided, in celebration, to talk about one of my favorite motherly characters: Marilla Cuthbert from Anne of Green Gables! There were so many characters that I … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!
I have been tagged by Bookgraphy to do the Book Bloggger Insider Tag! Thanks, lovely! Rules: Answer the questions below Credit the creator: A Little Slice of Jamie Tag at least 5 people Have fun! 1. Where do you typically write your blog posts? Where I'm sitting right now -- the couch! It's super comfy with … Continue reading Book Blogger Insider ~Book Tag~
Room By: Emma Donoghue Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Yuck (2+ curse words. Other content to consider: birth, stillbirth, abortion, breastfeeding, multiple mentions of private parts, mention of rape, implication of sex, kidnapping, and implied attempted suicide.) 4 Stars "To five-year-old Jack, Room is the world...." This is such a powerful story. It's pure fiction, … Continue reading Room ~Book Review~
Jameon's Closet By: Shauna Havlina and Leanne Richter Ages 10 and under 5 Stars This is not any everyday children's book. The purpose of Jameon's Closet (according to the second page and back cover) is "... a story written to help children acknowledge and respect their feelings... even the hard ones. It is meant as a … Continue reading Jameon’s Closet ~Book Review~
Today is May the 4th, A.K.A. STAR WARS DAY!!! I love the Star Wars franchise! It's something that I've grown up on and honestly can't imagine my life without. I found this tag on Wanders Between Pages, so go check out her answers! Let's begin! Darth Vader - A book that started out good, but … Continue reading Star Wars ~Book Tag~
While typing up this post, I realized how much fun it can be to go down memory lane. This is a list of my favorite children's books that I cherished as a kid (beware: nostalgia ahead). They are in order from my least favorite favorite to my most favorite favorite. 10. Alexander and the Terrible, … Continue reading Top Ten Children’s Books
Star Trek: The Next Generations Cats By: Jenny Parks Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Very Clean 4.5 stars Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats is an hilarious picture book for adults (or kids!) I think children would really love the pictures, but they definitely wouldn't understand the references. You really need to have watched Star Trek: … Continue reading Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats ~Book Review~
A Most Noble Heir By: Susan Anne Mason Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Slightly Tainted (No cursing. Content to consider: religion, kissing, servitude, mention of characters cursing [not specific], drinking, birth, multiple implications of sex, kidnapping, and death.) 4.5 Stars First of all, I absolutely love this cover! It is very nicely done, and gave … Continue reading A Most Noble Heir ~Book Review~
What?! After 4ish months of blogging, I have hit the milestone of 100 followers!! I am so excited!!! I appreciate all of you so much. This blogging experience has been amazing for me, and I love seeing all your comments on my posts! I was going to be super ambitious and tag every single one … Continue reading 100 Followers!!
I was tagged by Nomadic Worlds to do the Currently Reading Tag! Thanks so much for tagging me! These are always tons of fun! 1. How many books do you usually read at once? That really depends. I try to read only one at once, but if the book is really boring or slow, I will … Continue reading Currently Reading ~Book Tag~
New Boy By: Tracy Chevalier Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Disgusting (20+ curse words. Other content: racism, multiple mentions and descriptions of private parts, bullying, brief mention of cannibalism, and descriptive kissing.) 2 stars New Boy is an Othello retelling set in a 1970s elementary school. When I heard about the setting, I thought it would be … Continue reading New Boy ~Book Review~
Good Life, Good Death By: Derek Humphry Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Slightly Tainted (1+ curse words. Other content to consider: assisted suicide, divorce, war, drugs, drinking, murder, cancer, non-descriptive sex, religion, and death.) 4 stars I went into Good Life, Good Death expecting a book about the right to die movement. It is not … Continue reading Good Life, Good Death ~Book Review~
Some time ago, I posted Book Burning Photography. These are the photos where I put the fire out. I think they are almost as beautiful! The first impact of the water was interesting. It looks to me like there is just a glass vase sitting on it. Then it sprayed everywhere. Aftermath of phase one: … Continue reading Book Water Photography
One Stone Left Unturned By: Marianna Heusler Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Slightly Tainted (4+ Curse Words and/or Euphemisms. Other content: bullying, car accident, dementia, hemophilia, family trouble, mention of dead body, magic, lying, murder, and death.) 4.5 stars One Stone Left Unturned was a story of mystery, history, sadness, and magic. The chapters alternated … Continue reading One Stone Left Unturned ~Book Review~
Happy Easter to everybunny! (Hehe -- too corny?) I wasn't tagged by anyone, but I found this tag on Ally Writes Things. So, thanks for the (old) idea, Ally! 1. Rabbits -- a book you wish could multiply or have a sequel Definitely Twilight! You can never have enough of those sparkly vampires. 2. Egg -- … Continue reading Easter ~Book Tag~
The Orphan Band of Springdale (ARC) By: Anne Nesbet Expected Publication: April 10, 2018 Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Very Clean (Middle-grade fiction. Topics to consider: orphans, fugitives, bullying, war, injury, and lying.) 5 stars Who knew a book about World War II could be so extremely sweet and beautiful?! I loved this book so … Continue reading The Orphan Band of Springdale ~Book Review~
Woo hoo! I've been tagged in another award by the lovely Bookgraphy! Thanks so much! These awards are fun to do! Rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog. Answer the nominator’s 11 questions. Come up with your own set of 11 questions. Nominate up to 11 other bloggers. … Continue reading The Liebster Award
Thank you so much to Kat (The Art of Feels) for tagging me in this award! I really like being unique and I do hope my personality on this blog shows that! Rules Display the award! Thank the person who nominated you, and post a link to their blog on your blog. Answer the questions … Continue reading Unique Blogger Award
The Push By: Patrick Gray Ages 5+ Topic to consider: disability. 4.5 stars I didn't understand the name of this book until I looked at the cover. I might have "aww'd" a little! Haha. The pictures were very cute throughout, and I liked how some of the words overlapped the pictures while some had their … Continue reading The Push ~Book Review~
I was so happy to be tagged by Bookgraphy for the One Lovely Blog Award! Thank you! I sure hope my blog is lovely. Haha! Rules: Thank the person who nominated you for the award Display the banner/sticker/logo on your blog. Share 7 facts or things about yourself. Nominate up to 15 bloggers that you … Continue reading One Lovely Blog Award
When Grandpa Gets Going By: David Radman Ages 3+ Content to consider: burping and mention of monsters. 4.5 stars When Grandpa Gets Going is an adorable book that teaches kids about rhyming. It's a story about all the things Grandpa does with his grandchildren when they are over. Grandpa has lots of fun including: reading … Continue reading When Grandpa Gets Going ~Book Review~
Orope -- The White Snake (ARC) By: Guenevere Lee Expected Publication: June 5, 2018 Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Trash (10+ curse words, multiple descriptions of body parts, multiple descriptive and non-descriptive sex, ritual cutting, descriptive human sacrifices, animal sacrifices, nudity, blood, drinking, gods, sexualizing women, kissing, and death.) 3 stars I have never read … Continue reading Orope — The White Snake ~Book Review~
The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz By: Patrick Milne Ages 2+ Topics to consider: abandonment and house fire. 5 stars The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz is the first book of two in Lucy's adventures. I love the name of the protagonist pup Lucy Snigglefritz. I think it's a fun name to sound out with kids. Lucy … Continue reading The Adventures of Lucy Snigglefritz ~Book Review~
Welcome to my month of blogger awards! I've been tagged in a few and haven't done any yet, so now I am planning on posting an award every other week (at least) in the month of March! I'm so excited to have been nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award!!! Thank you so much to my … Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Awards
No Way Out By: T.E. Mark Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Trash (40+ curse words. Other content: burglary, murder, talk of sex, and death.) 3 stars This book had a very interesting world where "reality is programmable." At first I was thinking how it seemed to be similar to The Matrix. Then, as I read … Continue reading No Way Out ~Book Review~
Alright, before you freak out with "WHat?! How could she!!!" and "What a terrible person!!!", some books just need to be let go. I like to get rid of my books in unique ways, and I think it makes them even more beautiful! The first attempt of lighting the book didn't go well. This photo … Continue reading Book Burning Photography
Something About Ann By: J. Everett Prewitt Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Trash (40+ curse words. Other content: war, guns, descriptive deaths, blood, PTSD, adultery, abuse, descriptive sex, and drinking.) 2 stars This book had so, so much potential. It is a collection of short, interconnected stories revolving around soldiers that survived a war together. … Continue reading Something About Ann ~Book Review~
The Phantom Tree By: Nicola Cornick Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Disgusting (15+ curse words. 1 descriptive sexual scene, multiple semi-descriptive sexual scenes. Other content: murder, witchcraft, drinking, nakedness, lying, kissing, pregnancy, and death.) 4 stars This is the most well-done time travel book I've ever read. Actually, it is the best multiple-point-of-view books I've … Continue reading The Phantom Tree ~Book Review~
Happy Valentine's Day to all! Today is the day for cuddling, romantic dinners, chocolates, candles, kisses, etc. For some, though, it's a day of feeling sorry for yourself and drowning sorrows in steamy romance books. I may have some chocolates and a nice meal, but I am neither of those stereotypes. The number one reason … Continue reading Romance Books (And Why I Don’t Read Them)
My Name is Venus Black (ARC) By: Heather Lloyd Expected Publication: February 27, 2018 Cleanliness: Trash (50+ curse words. Other topics to consider: mental health, prison, hate, smoking, drugs, mention of sexual abuse, mention of suicide, and death.) 2 stars I have never rated a book as trash before. I was so terribly disappointed. Because of … Continue reading My Name is Venus Black ~Book Review~
Open to the Spirit (ARC) By: Scot McKnight Expected Publication: April 3, 2018 Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Very Clean (Topics to consider: religion and spirits.) 3 stars Frankly, I went into this book expecting a boring, information-packed study guide. I was pleasantly surprised. Don't get me wrong, it was an information-packed sort-of study guide … Continue reading Open to the Spirit ~Book Review~
Aftan Whispers By: Phil Williams Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Disgusting (20+ curse words [Esp. F-Bombs]. Other questionable topics: slavery, semi-descriptive murder, drinking, kissing, and death.) 3 stars The beginning of this book was great. It was interesting, fast-paced, and sort of reminded me of Aladdin for some reason. The characters had pretty good depth. … Continue reading Aftan Whispers ~Book Review~
Bookshelf organization varies from person to person. I've tried many different ways of organizing and finally found one that fits me. First, let's explore the pros and cons (in my opinion) of some of the most popular ways to organize. 1. Color Pros: Absolutely stunning, conversation starter. Cons: Extremely hard to accomplish. None of your series … Continue reading 8 Ways to Organize Your Books
The Christmas Gate By: T.A. Cline Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Very Clean (Topics to consider: religion, spirits, drinking, and brief kissing.) 4.5 stars This book was so extremely sweet and heart-warming! I really loved it! It's a story of heartbreak and forgiveness and is very well-written. I'd consider it a fiction book presented in … Continue reading The Christmas Gate ~Book Review~
Graciousness By: John Crotts Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Very Clean (Topics to consider: religion.) 4 stars "Gentleness doesn't mean compromising the truth. Rather, it means keeping the truth from being compromised by harshness and insensitivity." How many people need to take that quote to heart? This book discusses such an important topic for Christians … Continue reading Graciousness ~Book Review~
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners. To participate, you simply have to choose a random book from your TBR and show it off! I chose All Rights Reserved by: Gregory Katsoulis. It just looks so interesting and reminds me of another book I really liked: Ella Minnow Pea by: Mark Dunn. (I … Continue reading Goodreads TBR Monday
The Beloveds (ARC) By: Maureen Lindley Expected Publication: April 3, 2018 Cleanliness (See "About" for scale): Disgusting (15+ curse words. Other topics to consider: extreme hate, rage, disrespect to family, jealousy, cancer, mental health, mention of sex, divorce, drugs, drinking, smoking, stealing, and murder.) 3 stars [Side note:] This book I received is an ARC (advanced … Continue reading The Beloveds ~Book Review~
I wasn't tagged by anyone, but I want to do this anyway! If you didn't know, I love Harry Potter! I first saw this tag on Clemi's Bookish World. It was created by KimberlyFayeReads. (She also created the lovely graphics!) I am tagging a few of newfound blogger friends who have already made the start of … Continue reading Harry Potter Spells ~Book Tag~
Steal Away Home By: Billy Coffey Cleanliness: Yuck (10+ curse words. Other questionable content: mention of middle finger, mention of characters cursing, drinking, smoking, lying, non-descriptive kissing, and death.) 2 Stars If you like baseball a lot, you might like this book. It seemed like such a good idea: baseball, childhood love, religion, forgiveness, etc. … Continue reading Steal Away Home ~Book Review~
I love books, but I don't normally go straight for the most popular section of the bookstore (more like Goodwill haha). I like unique books that a lot of people may not have read. How else are you going to make a new book a popular book if someone doesn't pick it up for the … Continue reading My Top Ten Books
Wow! I can't believe it's 2018 already! Happy New Year! I am pretty proud of my reading this past year. I successfully read 55 books on my goal of 35. And according to Goodreads, I read around 13,000 pages (making my average per book around 250). I'd prefer that number to be slightly higher, so … Continue reading New Year, New Books
A Flash of Red By: Judith Blevins and Carroll Multz 3 Stars This is a very cute, but odd book. One major problem is it has many words and references that children would not quite understand, but it's too boring for older children. Basically, I don't believe it fits an age range. I also completely despise the … Continue reading A Flash of Red ~Book Review~
Hello and welcome to my new blog! My name is Audra Watts, and I love books. This site is for reviews, bookish fun, and just random babbling. See my "about" page for cleanliness rating scale and other info. Don't be afraid to contact me about reviewing books! See the guidelines here: Book Submission Guidelines. I … Continue reading Welcome!
Audra's Book Blabbing 