Category: Books
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I should be sleeping…
But Don’t Worry, It Gets Worse by Alida Nugent is keeping me up. I wonder if my hysterical laughter is keeping my landlords up? #worthit
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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
I purchased this book because nearly two years ago a younger cousin of mine could do nothing but sing its praises. I was skeptical, and the photos of creepy children gave me pause (for real, creepy as hell), but it was on sale and I can’t help myself when it comes to purchasing books. And…
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A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett
For two reasons, I cannot believe that this is a memoir: It seems unimaginable, incredible, incomprehensible that this was her life for 460 days; that she suffered so much, that she was treated so horrendously, that she had the strength and mental capacity to constantly fight for herself both inwardly and outwardly. It is so…
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Mean Streak by Sandra Brown
Associated Press said: “Full of surprises and terrific characters, Mean Streak is one of Brown’s best novels.” I’d say the main twist was a bit far-fetched, and the ending a bit too neat, but she can definitely spin a yarn, I’ll give her that.
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Born Weird by Andrew Kaufman
Honestly, I’m not sure how he manages to do it—to weave magical realism so seamlessly with morality and truth—but he does it so convincingly that it takes a minute to understand what he’s writing about. He’s a genius. No. 7 on my challenge. I only just discovered Kaufman last year, but he’s quickly become one of…
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What do you guys think?
Should I purchase this book? It could be a fresh start for me. And it’s so affordable. My friend Adam doesn’t think it would really be a fresh start. He thinks it comes with a lot of baggage.
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The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt
It’s the sequel to The Day the Crayons Quit and it’s just as amazing. I mean, look. He changes his name to Esteban! The kidlets are getting this one, too.
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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
I don’t care how old you are, you’re going to love this. Honestly, one of the funniest children’s books I’ve ever read. It’s downright hilarious. And Oliver Jeffers’ illustrations make it just that much better. I can’t wait to give it to my niece and nephews.
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The Tiny Wife by Andrew Kaufman
I’m 100% convinced that everything Andrew Kaufman writes is pure gold. Absolutely genius. I don’t know how he’s able to say so much about love in such a short book, but he is incredibly successful in doing so. No. 14 on my challenge. Thank goodness—it would have been terrible for Nancy if she’d had to…
Being Tori 