Category Archives: Books

Should Adults Read Young Adult Fiction?

I’ve been pondering this question for a while now, watching as each year passes and I’m pushed further and further out of the suggested age range. Every time I read a young adult book that makes me cringe too much or reminds me that I’m getting too old to relate, it comes back to me as I struggle to rate it. Is there a point in passing judgement on a book that was not written for me? Should adults be reading young adult fiction, anyway?

Books on My TBR I’m Looking Forward to Reading

Occasionally I start getting a little bit too into buying new books instead of reading something from the endless to-be-read pile on my shelf. When that happens, it’s a great time for me to go through my books and remind myself of why I bought them in the first place. So, here are 8 books on my TBR that I’m looking forward to reading.

Things to Consider Before Lending Out your Books

Have you ever been asked to lend out one of your books and been unsure about how to respond? Me too, but I’ve learned that as a reader, it’s best to be prepared for this question if it comes your way.

Many Book lovers, for good reason, refuse to lend out their books. This is usually due to either bad past experiences or personal preferences, and there is nothing wrong with making this choice. Even friends can disrespect your belongings, so it’s no surprise that most book lovers advise against trusting anyone with your precious books. Even if you think you’re okay with other people temporarily possessing your books, chances are you may still be shocked by the result.

8 Unhinged Books You Need to Read

In a vast sea of literature, amongst every possible genre, some books stand out for embracing the weird and wonderful, for delving into topics often left untouched. When you stumble across books like these that leave a lasting impression thanks to their bizarre content, it’s hard to avoid discussing them, and that’s what I intend to do here.

3 Reasons to Lend Books to Friends (and 3 Reason Not to)

Picture this: you’ve just finished a life-changing book, given it a 5-star rating and rush to sing its praises to your friends without spoiling it because they just have to read it. One of your friends seems really into your glowing review, so much so that you can see what’s coming before it happens. When everyone else has moved on, they’re still wondering about that book, questioning you about it… Then they ask to borrow it.

Why I’m Banning Myself from Buying Books

Adding books to my TBR feels good, but it doesn’t feel as good when they’re still there two years later wondering if I’ve lost interest. What always shocks me is that it’s the books I want to read the most that I end up putting off for the longest. Why? I’m not too sure, but I think it comes down to the fact that the more I want to like something, the more afraid I am of being left disappointed.

Are Special Edition Books a Waste of Money?

Reading is a multi-faceted experience. It can be simple, lightweight, and free… or it can be shallow, expensive, and nothing more than an intellectual flex. In an age where the rich and famous are hiring people to stack their shelves with curated novels for a faux-cultured façade and an app dominated by the middle class is single-handedly keeping authors relevant, the socio-economic aspect of reading has never been more apparent.

Monthly Wrap-up – January 2023: New Year, Same Me

Despite having high hopes for the number of books I want to get around to reading this year, I’ve already created a lot of work for future me. Ideally, I would have read four books this month, but I’ve only managed to read three (well, two novels and a play). While the quality was incredibly high, and one of them had over 500 pages, I’m still a little bit annoyed with myself. However, it’s only the first month of the year and I have plenty of time to catch up.