August 2016 + (Flights of Fantasy August Linky)

Honestly, I feel like I blinked and my birthday month was over! I'm a little sad that this month of celebration (and yes, I celebrate in many different ways all month) is coming to an end. But I'm really looking forward to autumn! It's possibly my favorite season (I can never choose be…

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August 2016 End of the Month Recap

I managed to read a lot of review books in the second half of August! I was falling behind on reading September releases before they came out, but I managed to catch up a fair bit. Here's to hoping I somehow magically manage to read a ton of books during the upcoming long weekend so I catch up…

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Magical, Mysterious Circumstances • Fear the Drowning Deep + The Gilded Cage

Fear the Drowning Deep by Sarah Glenn Marsh Publisher: Sky Pony Press Publication Date: October 4, 2016 Source: ARC received from the author (Thanks!) Fear the Drowning Deep centers around Bridey, a girl who has harbored a deep hatred of the sea since she saw her grandfather leap to his death and drown…

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25 Bookish Facts About Me

Early this year, Kristin of Super Space Chick  tagged me to share twenty-five bookish facts about me. It took me a while to come up with my answers, but I'm pretty pleased with the array of (random) facts that I'll be sharing with you all. Hope you enjoy getting to know me a little bit bett…

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Tunes & Tales: Christina Aguilera

Today's featured album is a major  throwback for me. And when I say major, I mean that I was probably in the fifth or sixth grade when I first heard of Christina Aguilera and fell hard for her debut album. What in the world made me think of this album? Well, when  Rachel & I embarked on a ro…

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Pokémon Go Book Tag

Last month, Pokémon Go pretty much took over my entire life (and I know that's true for a great many people too). It was such a fun throwback to my childhood! The novelty of being able to catch Pokémon (I'm still so pleased I've caught a few Vulpix. Need to evolve them when I can.) is …

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The Troubles of Teens • The Comeback Season + Fingerprints of You

The Comeback Season  by Jennifer E. Smith Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 13, 2015 Source: Paperback purchased on Amazon On the fifth anniversary of her father’s death, Ryan Walsh knows there is no place in the world that she ought to be than at Wrigley…

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I Am The Reader (+ Giveaway)

I've been looking forward to checking out The Reader  since I first heard of it (and snagged it!) at ALA Midwinter in Boston. It sounds like a story that's right up my alley, and I am super excited to (hopefully) read it this week! I'm also really psyched that I've partnered with Pe…

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Bout of Books 17

Thanks to my friend Lauren , I discovered that Bout of Books 17 was happening this week! It's great timing for me, since I'm determined to read quite a few books this last full week of August. Here's the details if you want to join in (and you have until tomorrow to do so)! The Bout of …

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BookTube Review • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

I'm really excited to be sharing my first ever video review on my YouTube channel today! It seems rather fitting to be talking about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , since the Harry Potter series is such a definitive part of my reading life. Plus, it was really special to be able to collabor…

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What Happens Next • The Angels' Share + After You

The Angels' Share  by J.R. Ward Series: The Bourbon Kings #2 Previous Book in Series: The Bourbon Kings Publisher: NAL Publication Date: July 26, 2016 Source: ARC downloaded from NetGalley I had my first serving of the Bradford family drama last year with J.R. Ward’s series starter, The Bourbon Kings .…

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August 2016 Mid-Month Recap

Hi folks! I thought it'd be cool to start sharing some of the videos I upload onto my YouTube channel on my blog, similar to the fashion that Tiffany & Kristin do on theirs. I figured it'd be a nice way for you guys to also get a chance to see what I'm babbling on about on my chann…

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Alexa's Adventures #3

It's simply wonderful sometimes to take a moment to flick through the photos that have accumulated on my phone. It's been quite some time since I did the very first of these posts, and I thought it was right about time for me to do another! Here are a few snaps to let you guys in on what&#…

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Friendship Festival: She's Just Like You

Being a part of this wonderful online book community has been a true blessing, particularly because it has introduced me to some of the best people I know. I'm so lucky to be able to call  Rachel  &  Kelly  two of my best friends, and I'm so thrilled we're teaming up again to bring you…

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FOF Book Club: Kushiel's Dart

It's time for another Flights of Fantasy Book Club  review! In July , we invited you to read Kushiel's Dart  with us ; today, both Rachel & I are sharing our thoughts on this series starter, as well as answering the usual questions. If you've read the novel, we want you to answer the q…

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The Lessons of Love and Loss • Results May Vary (+ Giveaway)

I just finished reading Results May Vary  minutes ago (it's nearly one in the morning as I shape this review), and it might be accurate to say that I feel like I was completely transported into this story. Not only did I feel like I was invested in discovering the final outcome of the heartbrea…

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