Let’s Talk Bookish: Reading Slump vs Bookish Hangover

Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme that was originally created and hosted by Rukky @ Eternity Books starting in August 2019, and was then cohosted with Dani @ Literary Lion from May 2020 to March 2022. Book Nook Bits has hosted since April 2022, with Dini at Dini Panda Reads as co-host from February 2025. I was a little tooContinueContinue reading “Let’s Talk Bookish: Reading Slump vs Bookish Hangover”

Monday Moods: Mythical

Monday Moods is a weekly bookish meme created and hosted by Unwrapping Words (aka, me!). The premise is simple: every week, there’s a new ‘mood’, ranging from tropes to genres or actual moods (happy, sad, etc). On a Monday, feel free to post about books on your TBR, books you’d recommend, or a mix – whatever youContinueContinue reading “Monday Moods: Mythical”

2025 Reading Challenges Update #7

For various reasons, I’m writing this up relatively early – closer to the middle of July than the end. It’s partly because of some upcoming stuff that’s going to take me away from my laptop and this blog for a few days, so I’m getting as much done ‘in advance’ as I can. I actuallyContinueContinue reading “2025 Reading Challenges Update #7”

Monday Moods: Historical

Monday Moods is a weekly bookish meme created and hosted by Unwrapping Words (aka, me!). The premise is simple: every week, there’s a new ‘mood’, ranging from tropes to genres or actual moods (happy, sad, etc). On a Monday, feel free to post about books on your TBR, books you’d recommend, or a mix – whatever youContinueContinue reading “Monday Moods: Historical”

Let’s Talk Bookish: The Elusive 5-Star Read

Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme that was originally created and hosted by Rukky @ Eternity Books starting in August 2019, and was then cohosted with Dani @ Literary Lion from May 2020 to March 2022. Book Nook Bits has hosted since April 2022, with Dini at Dini Panda Reads as co-host from February 2025. Let’s Talk Bookish July 25th:TheContinueContinue reading “Let’s Talk Bookish: The Elusive 5-Star Read”

Book Review: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Format: PaperbackPublished: March 5th, 2019Age: AdultGenre: Historical Rating: 2/5 Stars I need to preface this review with a warning: if you read and liked this book, if you were one of the many people who loved this book, turn back now. I don’t think you’ll enjoy this review. If you disliked this book and feelContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid”

Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Take Place During the Georgian Era

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. The full prompt for today is – Books Set in/TakeContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Take Place During the Georgian Era”

Monday Moods: Music

Monday Moods is a weekly bookish meme created and hosted by Unwrapping Words (aka, me!). The premise is simple: every week, there’s a new ‘mood’, ranging from tropes to genres or actual moods (happy, sad, etc). On a Monday, feel free to post about books on your TBR, books you’d recommend, or a mix – whatever youContinueContinue reading “Monday Moods: Music”

Book Review: Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One by Maggie Horne

Format: ebookPublished: October 18th, 2022Age: Middle Grade / TeenGenre: Contemporary Rating: 5/5 Stars Absolutely adorable! I’m really glad to be seeing the kind of themes Hazel Hill tackles in Middle Grade fiction, and hope it’s an ongoing trend. 12-year-old Hazel is a bit of a loner; she doesn’t really interact with anyone at school, andContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One by Maggie Horne”

Let’s Talk Bookish: Reading Beyond Books

Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme that was originally created and hosted by Rukky @ Eternity Books starting in August 2019, and was then cohosted with Dani @ Literary Lion from May 2020 to March 2022. Book Nook Bits has hosted since April 2022, with Dini at Dini Panda Reads as co-host from February 2025. Let’s Talk Bookish July 18th:ReadingContinueContinue reading “Let’s Talk Bookish: Reading Beyond Books”