https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nw8pzBJUItuuDS60UmAed?si=ntf9H5pzTw2kYZPWAR1lTw I originally bought this book as my Book of the Month for May. I did not know what to expect as I had never heard of the author Laura Dave, but I actually was pleasantly surprised. Book Overview Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her.… Continue reading A Review: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ff04NnDbSkPukpeziZkrB?si=VfCCln67RjC4YZJS_n9r6Q Despite being in my 30s, I am a big reader of young adult fiction. As a teen and throughout college, I was hooked on young adult novels, especially when Divergent appeared on the scene, and when Twilight came out, I didn't think I could find anything better. But, of course, as we get older,… Continue reading 6 Endearing Young Adult Books I Still Enjoy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iOmwAzjoiuebuzxVQt8M6?si=c3UYNYjfTjS_tL3A6i5DNQ Not enough time to read? Listen to this blog post instead of reading. I received this book as my chosen Book of the Month in February, and I've got to say, I have mixed feelings about it. This is the second book I've read by Hannah, the first being the Nightingale, which I didn't… Continue reading A Review: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wqKHgA3MNmXJeDJFv26Jt?si=dcrtgzhdQgav9JTt0C5Mqw Not enough time to read? Listen to this blog post! As a kid, I spent a lot of time at the library even when I was in elementary school. Occasionally, I'll reminisce about books I used to own and will recall specific memories of grabbing a book off the shelf at the library. It… Continue reading 10 Middle-Grade Books I Loved as a Pre-Teen
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates- 3.5 Stars https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vT1HKYfzFtfCZGBrwT1bH?si=rLl2m-ZaRvSWD6v1cFnQFg In a rush? Listen to this episode through the Spotify embed above instead of reading. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates is a book I found different but worth a read. This book has largely gained popularity… Continue reading A Review: Between the World and Me
https://open.spotify.com/show/32rkUtrVQkvMKFzoG96rIm?si=uuRQ8hZ4QDOyDuhctQjxfA I love writing and I love reading, but sometimes, being a reader can be stressful. Sometimes, I get frustrated simply reading. Why? Well, since I have a journalism background and an English literature background, I have a high standard for the books I read. I don't mean that in a proud sort of way.… Continue reading Latest Books I Did Not Finish
https://anchor.fm/jasmine-zust/episodes/My-3-Favorite-Classic-Novels-of-All-Time-e103pgu Remember when you had to read books over the summer for English class in middle school and high school? Well, I loved summer reading! It's no surprise since this is a book blog, but I was surprised to actually like some of the books I read. Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier I read this… Continue reading My 3 Favorite Classic Novels of All-Time
https://anchor.fm/jasmine-zust/episodes/Miami-and-a-Mystery-Novel-e102vs3 Last weekend, we took our first trip to lovely Miami, Florida, for the wedding of our dear friends Conner and Alex. My husband Michael was an usher, so we had to be there, but even if he wasn't, we would have made any excuse to visit Miami! Who doesn't want to spend a few… Continue reading Miami and a Mystery Novel
Towards the end of February, we had the opportunity to go to Disney World! The last time I've been to Disney was when I was 10 or 11, so I was very excited to take a trip. Originally, the plan was to go in 2020, but of course, COVID-19 had delayed those plans. My husband… Continue reading Disney World and The Dating Plan
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