Book Review: Upside-Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins I just finished Upside-Down Magic by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins, and it’s such a fun little escape! This 2015 middle-grade fantasy kicks off with Nory, a kid whose magic goes haywire—she turns into a kitten with wings or a dandelion … Read more
My Lady Jane Review: A Dazzling, Hilarious Tudor Twist My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows is a YA historical fantasy that spins the doomed story of Lady Jane Grey into a riotous romantic comedy. In a reimagined 16th-century England, bookish Jane is wed to Gifford, a dashing lord who’s an … Read more
Details About Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore Book PDF Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore is a wickedly funny vampire romp that’s as quirky as it gets. Jody, a spunky San Francisco gal, is just living her life when a bite in an alley turns her into a bloodsucker. Now she’s juggling daylight naps, a thirst … Read more
Bossypants Review: Tina Fey’s Hilarious, Heartfelt Memoir Bossypants by Tina Fey is a celebrity memoir that’s as sharp and funny as a 30 Rock punchline. Part autobiography, part comedy masterclass, it traces Fey’s journey from a nerdy kid in Pennsylvania to a comedy trailblazer on Saturday Night Live and beyond. With her trademark wit, she … Read more
My Not So Perfect Life Review: A Hilarious, Heartwarming Romp My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella is a contemporary romance and chick lit gem that sparkles with humor and heart. Katie Brenner, a small-town Somerset girl, chases her dream job in London’s glamorous branding world, curating a perfect Instagram life. But behind the … Read more
The Roommate Review: A Steamy, Sex-Positive Rom-Com The Roommate by Rosie Danan is a contemporary romance that sizzles with charm and heart. Clara Wheaton, a prim East Coast socialite with a PhD, ditches her predictable life to chase her childhood crush to LA. When he bails, she’s stuck sharing a sublet with Josh Darling, a … Read more
Book Review: The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson I just finished The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson, and it’s a fascinating trip through our own skin that kept me hooked this afternoon, 3:36 PM on Sunday, July 20, 2025. This 2019 book is Bryson’s take on the human body—how … Read more
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes tells the story of a man who loses himself in old books about knights and decides to live as one in a world that no longer believes in chivalry. With his loyal companion, Sancho Panza, he sets out to right wrongs, but … Read more
(Cane Brothers #1) A Not So Meet Cute By Meghan Quinn A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn is a riotous, spicy rom-com that’s like a lovechild of Pretty Woman and The Proposal with extra sass. Lottie Gardner’s life is a hot mess—fired from her job, dumped by her boyfriend, and stuck living with her … Read more
The Bodyguard By Katherine Center The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a rom-com that’s like Miss Congeniality meets The Proposal, with a female bodyguard kicking ass and a heartthrob actor stealing hearts. Hannah Brooks, a pint-sized Executive Protection Agent, looks like a kindergarten teacher but can take you down with a wine bottle opener. She’s … Read more