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Book Review: The Spindlers

Read from June 21 to August 05, 2015 Hi, fellow readers! Do you remember around the time when you first started reading? Elementary? Middle School? Do you remember the first book you liked? I want you to picture yourself at that young age. Mine was in middle school. I was reading quite a few books … Continue reading Book Review: The Spindlers →

Book Review: Yes, Please

Read on August 3, 2015 I think this was a wonderful recreation of Amy Poehler’s career story. The only reason I gave this book a 4/5 and not a straight 5 was because there were many references to people and places I wasn’t familiar with. I am sad to say I don’t do good with … Continue reading Book Review: Yes, Please →

Book Review: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?

Read on July 25, 2015 I think this audiobook was a fantastic choice for me, as someone who is working toward her dreams. I can relate to a lot of what she says about friendships. I can relate to the struggle of climbing to the top. The author made a witty attempt to explain situations … Continue reading Book Review: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? →

Book Signing: Welcome, Brista Drake

My first book signing will be Sunday, July 19th, 2015 at 1 pm at the Bookloft in Columbus, Ohio. I chose this bookstore in particular because of it’s labyrinth-like appearance, featuring a total of 32 rooms that snake around each other. Go see for yourself! It’s definitely a place to stop by if you’re visiting the … Continue reading Book Signing: Welcome, Brista Drake →

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (#7)

Read from July 04 to 12, 2015 Without spoiling anyone, let me say that this conclusion to the series really pushed all my buttons: love, hate, sadness, worry, etc. I guess I can happily admit that this one did it best, though I admit it felt kind of forced in the first half. You know, … Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (#7) →

Book Review: The Enchanted

Read from June 20 to 21, 2015 FIRST: If you like adult literature, you might like this. If you like realism, even when there is not a lot of action in the story because the author really wants it to be realistic, then you’ll love this story. Also, it might be good to have some … Continue reading Book Review: The Enchanted →

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (#6)

Read from May 12 to June 20, 2015 What can I say? It’s a lovely addition to Harry Potter, (not my favorite like #5 or even #3). It deserves high marks all the same. The important things that this book contributes to the series: questions are finally getting answered. Character building is strong in this … Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (#6) →

Book Review: The Birth Order Connection: Finding and Keeping the Love of Your Life

Read from September 12, 2014 to May 17, 2015 I finished reading The Birth Order Connection by Kevin Leman in May, but I wanted to give it some space before writing the review. Likewise, while reading, I took a break between every fifty pages or so just to let what I read sink in. It’s … Continue reading Book Review: The Birth Order Connection: Finding and Keeping the Love of Your Life →

Book Review: Twilight

Read from March 03 to 26, 2015 After racing through this book to meet my library’s deadline, I’ve figured out two things. One: I like Twilight. Two: I understand why girls had an unhealthy obsession for Edward Cullen. Especially at the beginning, when he doesn’t talk much. The movie obviously ruined a lot for me, … Continue reading Book Review: Twilight →

The Difference Between Thriller and Horror

To write a good horror or thriller, I want to point out the similarities that they both have that make them good stories. A thriller and a horror both have a lot of action in them. Both use unusual circumstances to entertain the audience. The reader is enthralled by the story because they’re picturing themselves … Continue reading The Difference Between Thriller and Horror →