Sometimes you don't want to or you simply don't have the time to commit to a long book, or maybe you're participating in a readathon and you want to finish as many books as possible. Fortunately that's where short books and novellas come to the rescue. As much as I love immersing myself into a long and complex story, there's something special about a story you can devour in just a couple of hours. Without further ado, here are some recommendations. In this first part I want to talk about five books and novellas under 200 pages. All Systems Red by Martha Wells (144 pages) is the first novella in a four book series about a self-aware security robot. Narrated by the robot, who calls … [Read more...]
Addictive Book Series For Escaping Reality
Sometimes you just need to escape real life and lose yourself in a world far from what you know. I've only included series where I've read every single book, because that way I am not lying when I say I was addicted while reading them. These are series I've read back to back because they are simply impossible to put down. Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris This series is close to my heart because I started reading it right after watching the first season of True Blood in 2008. As you might know or have guessed, True Blood is based on the Sookie Stackhouse series. It's about vampires, romance and big personalities in rural Louisiana. It's deliciously addicting. Penryn and The End of … [Read more...]
Recommendations: Middle Grade
Middle grade fiction is not just for a younger audience, take me for example, I'm 23 years old and I love reading the genre. The thing I adore about the following three series is that it's filled with wonder and awe about the world the characters encounter on their adventures. Alcatraz vs The Evil Librarians series by Brandon Sanderson. From goodreads: Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians is the first adventure in a fantasy series for young readers by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. The fast-paced and funny series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions illustrated by Hayley Lazo. On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets a bag … [Read more...]
Books I Read in One Sitting
I'm very easily distracted. So, it takes a lot to capture my full attention long enough to finish a book in one sitting. These are the few that've managed to do just that in recent years. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Read in April 2017. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. The mystery of why Hannah Baker committed suicide kept me wanting to turn page after page. Read more of my thoughts in my review. The Dark Talent (Alcatraz #5) by Brandon Sanderson. Read in February 2017. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. The final installment in Brandon Sanderson's Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians series is just as silly and filled with adventure as the rest. One of the best middle grade series out … [Read more...]
