Category Archives: Book List

Who Run the World?

Happy March and hello to Women’s History Month! I love celebrating this month by checking out the exhibits here, spending time researching brilliant women in history, and reading books that center strong, fierce female characters. To that end, I think featuring science fiction books where women lead the action is a great way to startContinue reading “Who Run the World?”

Black History Month Spotlight: Fantasy

If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that fantasy is my absolute favorite genre. I love the way that fantasy novels offer an escape from our everyday lives, while still pulling in important and timely themes. Whether middle grade, YA, or adult, I will fall into any fantasy with strong world-building, authentic characters, andContinue reading “Black History Month Spotlight: Fantasy”

Black History Month Spotlight: Family Sagas

It’s Black History Month! This month, and every month, it’s so important to read diverse voices. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your reading this month, how about a family saga? Family sagas follow a single family as their decisions and actions ripple across generations. I love character-driven books, and family sagas really offerContinue reading “Black History Month Spotlight: Family Sagas”

Adult Pairings for Childhood Favorites

What’s your favorite childhood book? I am often asked this question, and I have the hardest time answering. My mom got me a library card for my second birthday, and I never stopped reading. I loved flipping through picture books, devoured any children’s mystery series, and escaped to so many worlds. Every book felt likeContinue reading “Adult Pairings for Childhood Favorites”

The Future is Female

Do you tend to gravitate toward a certain genre? Maybe books with a similar theme or tone? In reflecting on my reading habits recently, I’ve found that when I hit a lull in my borrowing, I always fall back on science fiction with a feminist bend. I love the play on gender, sexuality, and genderContinue reading “The Future is Female”

Bridgerton Readalikes

Did you fall in love with Bridgerton on Netflix? It’s a sumptuous adaptation of Julia Quinn’s novel, “The Duke and I,” and it is so exciting to see a local author’s (yay Washington state!) stories be adapted for the screen. If you have already read the book series and binged every episode of the show,Continue reading “Bridgerton Readalikes”

Love the Queen’s Gambit? Rook No Further!

I, like seemingly everyone in the world, spent the weekend binge watching The Queen’s Gambit. Oooh baby was it good. The storyline and the acting were outstanding and can we talk about the lighting? Absolutely gorgeously shot. I started the series with apprehension (honestly, who thought watching chess would be that tense?), but ended itContinue reading “Love the Queen’s Gambit? Rook No Further!”