I am a huge fan of coming-of-age stories, especially if they feature a strong, assertive, bada$$ female protagonist. Putting this list together was such a pleasure. The diversity in authors, characters, and storylines made my heart swell. Each of these books was a favorite of mine and they each tell a story from a unique perspective. I wish all of these women were real people because I would be begging to be their best friend. Check out these titles and a little about each le

I am not ashamed to admit that I picked this book up because of it's beautiful cover. I got an ARC of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson from one of my favorite independent bookstores, Subtext Books, located in St Paul, MN. Pro tip: Your local indie bookstore gets more free books from publishers than they know what to do with. So next time you visit and make a purchase, ask if you can browse their ARC stash and they just may let you take some home....for FREE. I made this disc

My Night's Booked started back in January 2019, when I was just a baby book blogger trying to find my footing in the massive world of blogging and Instagram. I had this idea that I thought was unique, little did I know just how many others thought the same because the #bookstagram community is HUGE. What I thought was a unique idea was one being duplicated almost daily by other Instagram accounts. I struggled with getting my feet under me and finding where I fit in with this

Let me begin this review with stating that I can see why people are loving this book. A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham is a standard mainstream thriller with all the tropes that people love. While I enjoyed it and it kept me entertained, I did have a few complaints. I chalk most of this up to the fact that I am an avid thriller reader, so my standards are pretty high. A Flicker in the Dark won't be making my "best of 2022" list anytime soon, but it did the job for wh

Who doesn't love a tropical vacation with a little side of murder? I have you covered with my curated book list featuring thrillers set on vacations. These are a mix of newer releases and backlist books, as well as some lesser known titles. I found that my library had most of these available, but if you want to have a copy to keep in your personal library, I've included my Bookshop.org link below. I hope these titles transport you on a "killer" tropical vacation and keep you

Thank you Bibliolifestyle and Harper Via for the #gifted copy of Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding, in exchange for an honest review. #partner Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding is an unflinching, honest, visceral depiction of addiction, recovery and motherhood. Reading this book kept me in a constant state of worry and anxiety, which I imagine is what it feels like to watch a family member or loved one struggle with addiction. Bright Burning Things is being compared t

It is no secret that I love a good memoir. What I love even more is if the memoir is raw, visceral and honest. And even more if the audio is narrated by the author themselves. All of this played into why I loved Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Michelle Zauner is the singer and guitarist for the indie band Japanese Breakfast. Born to a Korean mother and an American father, Zauner grew up grappling with where she fit in between her two cultures. She shared a love of food w

I am sure you have heard the saying, "new year, new you" but what about "new year, same you"? I'm all about personal development, but am also realistic that I cannot put tons of pressure on myself at the beginning of a new year and expect to keep that momentum going all year. I try and focus on attainable goals, as well as intentions and affirmations. New Year's resolutions seem daunting to me, so I do things like journal prompts, create a vision board, and set a few attainab