What am I reading? My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

Ugh this book. Synopsis: This is a novel about a young woman's efforts to duck the ills of the world by embarking on an extended hibernation with the help of one of the worst psychiatrists in the annals of literature and the battery of medicines she prescribes. Our narrator should be happy, shouldn't she? She's...

What am I reading? The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware

I've been feeling spooky since Labor Day weekend, partly because everyone's been talking about fall, and partly because I've been so sick. Being sick makes me want to hibernate with spooky books and blankets and tea regardless of what time of year it is. I read another book by this author when I went to...

What am I reading? In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

This book is complete bullshit, and I'm going to spoil the shit out of it. You've been warned. Synopsis: Nora hasn’t seen Clare for ten years. Not since the day Nora walked out of her old life and never looked back. Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare’s hen party arrives. A weekend in...

What am I reading: The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

Unless you've been living under a rock since 1972, you know what The Exorcist is about. I don't want to discuss the content of the book here since it's a familiar story, so it's going to be kind of a short review. I love the movie based on this book. It's among my all-time favorite...

What am I reading? The Lost Queen by Signe Pike

I think by now you’ve picked up on the fact that I like fantasy novels. Also history, and sometimes legends. So it’s no surprise that when I walked by this book at my local library I was immediately intrigued. The Arthurian legends have fascinated me since I was a kid, and the more I learn...

What am I reading? Adulthood Is a Myth by Sarah Andersen

By now you've likely realized that I'm not a fan of adulting. I do adult things out of necessity, but I'd rather be coloring, or reading, or playing with cute animals. It's because of this lack of desire to adult that the title of this book appealed to me. Sarah Andersen is an artist. She...

What am I reading? Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

This book is why I wanted to address the whole YA fiction thing. I've read a few other books by this author, Anna Dressed in Blood and Antigoddess, so I kind of knew what to expect from the writing. I was not prepared for the content. This series is about a matriarchal society living on...

What am I reading? The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin’ Dixie Outta the Dark by Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester and Drew Morgan

Disclaimer: This post is about a book, not the politics discussed in the book. Full disclosure: I didn't read this book. I listened to it on audiobook with my Scribd membership. I think there's a review of this service coming soon, but for now, just know that I love it. If you're not familiar with Trae...

What am I reading? Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between) by Lauren Graham

I'm not ashamed to admit that Gilmore Girls is one of my favorite shows in the history of ever, and every time I get sad or need comfort I watch it. I have my favorite episodes and at this point can almost recite the entire original series. Again, not ashamed. I'm not even sure why...

What am I reading? Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick

I don't really know why I decided to read this book. Anna Kendrick is cool and whatever, but I'm not really into reading celebrity biographies. Especially when that celebrity is relatively young and has only done a handful of stuff. It's not that I'm dismissing Anna's accomplishments; she's been acting for most of her life...