Story Saturday: Limerick Love

I’ve been doing NaNoWriMo and I can’t believe I’m keeping up with this blog and writing a novel!  Miracles do happen.  Anyways. I’ve always had a strange obsession with writing Limericks and since they’re a little easier to write, I decided to share a few here this month.  And who am I kidding, I’ll probably write lots …

Review: Entwined

Entwined by Heather Dixon Publisher/Year: Greenwillow Books | March 29, 2011 Pages: 480 Series: Stand Alone Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Fairy Tale Format: Audiobook read by Mandy Williams Source: Overdrive Amazon | Goodreads Shannan’s Summary It’s a retelling of “the twelve dancing princess.”  Which is one of my favorite fairytales (vastly underrated in my opinion.)  The …

Review: Graduation Day

Graduation Day by Joelle Charbonneau |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram Publisher/Year: HMH Books for Young Readers | June 17, 2014 Pages: 304 Series: The Testing Series Book 3 of 3 Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Format: E-Book Source: Overdrive Media Amazon | Goodreads Summary (From Goodreads) In a scarred and brutal future, The United Commonwealth teeters …

Bookish Belongings: 10 Bookshelves I wish I had

This is a feature where I talk about bookish things (other than books) that I wish I owned. Today we’re talking about BOOKSHELVES!  Every bookish person needs them and they range from practical to just plain awesome.  Here’s my picks for best shelves.   1.  You may have seen the floating shelves, but did you …

Review: Girl Talk

Girl Talk by Christie Young Publisher/Year: Potter style | August 26, 2014 Pages: 176 Series: Stand Alone Genre: Humor, Essays Format: Hardback ARC Source: Blogging for Books (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  That did not sway my opinion in the least. Summary (From …

Review: The Paper Magician

The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg | Blog Publisher/Year: 47North | September 1, 2014 Pages: 224 Series: Book 1 in The Paper Magician Series Genre: YA Fantasy Format: ebook Source: ARC via Netgally (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads   I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  That did not …

Story Staturday: The Mouse and The Willow

  This is a feature where I share one of my own stories.  It may be a short story, poem, or a snippet of something I’m working on.  Hope you enjoy! The Mouse and the Willow Once upon a time there was a willow tree.  The Willow tree stood tall and beautiful in the middle …

Review: Girl on a Wire

Girl on a Wire by Gwenda Bond  |  Facebook  |  Twitter Publisher/Year: Skyscape | October 1, 2014 Pages: 372 Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Mystery Format: E-Book Source: ARC via NetGalley (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads     I recieved this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  That did not sway my …