I picked up a copy of The Hunger Games on a whim last summer. Less than one week later, I had plowed my way through all three books. It’s no secret that I love young adult books – Harry Potter and Twilight, anyone? – but this was the first series I had come across with […]
Book Reviews
Book Review: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
My book club’s inaugural read was Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. We had the chance to chat about it last week (right before my adorable nieces became triplets) and I’m excited to share my review with you today. I haven’t had a chance to see the ELAIC movie yet, but am […]
To Read In Twenty Twelve
You all know I’m a big fan of reading and writing, but so far my talk of books has been limited to reviews and random polls of what you’re currently reading. After a morning filled with Pinterest – a dangerously addictive site – I’ve decided it would be fun to create a “to-read” list for […]
Book Review: Atonement by Ian McEwan
There isn’t much of a pattern with the books I read. One minute I’ll be engrossed in young adult dystopia, the next I’ll be pinning every book by Emily Giffin. I am generally open to all genres, perspectives and subject matter. There are books that are perfect pick-me-ups, ones that I may not think twice […]
Book Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth
In order to fully convey my excitement over this book, I should first explain the story behind it. I came across Divergent while reading food blogs. I had seen people talk about it and how similar it was to The Hunger Games, another book series that I adore. Whenever I hear about a new book […]
You’re Up to Bat!
Since I last left you with my sensory ramblings, there are several things that have happened. First, I finished The Time Traveler’s Wife. All of you who gave me a good recommendation were spot on – it was fantastic! The intricacies of the writing and plot line kept me eagerly coming back for more, so […]
10K + 6.5 Years + 5 Months = Oh My!
Thanks again for the birthday wishes, everyone! This weekend was quite the trip – and I didn’t even go anywhere 😉 **cue groans and thrown tomatoes** It was a lot of disconnecting from all things electronic and more reconnecting with good friends and a fiance who is starting to wonder whether my computer has been […]
Giving + Getting…That Elusive “J” Word [Giveaway]
I’m glad you all enjoyed my review of TRU! It certainly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Speaking of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences… I GOT HIRED!! I am so elated to report that I have officially accepted a full-time position at the company I have been interning for this summer. Today has been absolutely surreal. I wasn’t expecting […]