Welcome back to #fairytalefridays! Little Red Riding Hood has recently seen a surge in retellings, I’ve noticed, and I’m here to devour them all. I love the dark takes that people have on what is already a pretty dark story! If you’re ready for a little grittiness in your story, these retellings fit the bill. The Girl in Red by ChristinaContinue reading “5 Little Red Riding Hood Retellings”
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5 Cinderella Retellings
Alright, I just watched A Cinderella Story and I feel inspired to take on Cinderella for #fairytalefridays this week. If you’ve not watched the movie, it is delightfully cheesy and a perfect trip down memory lane for millennials (hello IM screen name nostalgia). If you’d rather get your retelling in book form, give one ofContinue reading “5 Cinderella Retellings”
5 Sleeping Beauty Retellings
We’re back for another installment of #fairytalefridays! Today, we’re going to look at a few retellings of Sleeping Beauty. The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman: A brave young queen sets out to rescue an enchanted maiden who is not quite what she seems in this compelling, richly illustrated story. Malice by Heather Walter:Continue reading “5 Sleeping Beauty Retellings”
Poems for Hispanic Heritage Month
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month is a time to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people to the world. One great way of doing this is by reading books by Hispanic authors. To celebrate, I’ve been picking up poetry collections written by Hispanic or Latinx writers. And, as always, I thinkContinue reading “Poems for Hispanic Heritage Month”
5 Snow White Retellings
I love fairytale retellings. I like the nostalgia I feel reading a familiar storyline, but I definitely want a new and exciting twist that takes the familiar into the unknown. I read fairytales voraciously, so I’m excited to share some of my favorites with you on #fairytalefridays. Today, we’re going to explore some fun, futuristic,Continue reading “5 Snow White Retellings”
Five Word Reviews
Sometimes it’s best to keep things short and sweet! For sequels and audiobooks, I don’t love writing full reviews. With sequels, I find it too hard to write reviews that don’t give away the plot of previous books and don’t involve a lot of recap. With audiobooks, I often have no clue how to spellContinue reading “Five Word Reviews”
Falling in Love at a Bookshop
Happy National Book Lover’s Day! Ok, I am technically a day late on this one, but I was deep in the throes of depression yesterday and missed it. So let’s just extend National Book Lover’s Day to two days! Isn’t it National Book Lover’s Day every day for a reader? So, to celebrate, I thoughtContinue reading “Falling in Love at a Bookshop”
Graphic Novels for Every Fantasy Fan
I have been a fantasy lover for a long time, but in the last few years I have started to really get into graphic novels. A friend of mine handed me the book Daytripper by Fabio Moon and I was totally hooked. Since then, I’ve picked up a lot of graphic novels and have foundContinue reading “Graphic Novels for Every Fantasy Fan”
Outer Space Explorations
Happy Space Exploration Day! Today commemorates the July 20th anniversary of the first humans to land on the Moon’s surface. In celebration, I have put together a list of novels about exploring the far reaches of space. Hope you find something to enjoy! The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell: In this haunting, reflective novel, aContinue reading “Outer Space Explorations”
Where are you studying magic?
I just binged my way through Fate: The Winx Saga and it was a cheesy delight. Exactly what I needed as I try to adjust myself to being in the office again full time. While I was watching this show, I realized that I am a sucker for anything that has a school of magicContinue reading “Where are you studying magic?”
I Blame My Shelf 