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2018-09-27 21:10
So, I can't believe it, but I went to Iceland, Switzerland, and France! I'm so proud of myself for having a fantastic 10 day vacation in Europe! I wanted to recap my trip for my own memory… Read More
2018-01-01 02:49
Ahhhh! 2017 is almost over! It was a weird year and while a lot of things were crappy, I am bummed to see it go solely because 17 is my favorite number! I know it sounds silly, but I'll miss… Read More
2018-01-01 01:50
I really packed in the shorter books in December. I do this partly because December is always crazy and my mind doesn't want to concentrate on more complex stories, but also because there ar… Read More
2017-12-12 14:54
6. A COURT OF MIST AND FURY by Sarah J. Maas. (Audio). I started relistening to this after a bad day at work and then found I couldn't stop. This book is still my favorite. Reminder that it'… Read More
2017-12-12 14:31
Uhhhh I only read two books in October!? Dreadful!2. THE LAST NAMSARA by Kristen Ciccarelli. (ARC). This was excellent! I was never into dragons back in the Eragon days, but, I think, Game o… Read More
2017-12-12 14:22
6. HEIR OF FIRE by Sarah J. Maas. (Audio). Like I said for past posts, I reread the entire THRONE OF GLASS series in anticipation of the 6th book being released. So, I love this book, but I… Read More
2017-12-12 13:53
5. THE ONLY THING TO FEAR by Caroline T. Richmond. I started this book in 2016 when I thought Caroline was going to do a signing at my job and, when it didn't happen, I set it aside. I'm gla… Read More
2017-12-09 15:52
4. PEEPS by Scott Westerfeld. I bought this book years and years ago when the YA section was sorta just beginning to become a thing and finally picked it up to read. It's a clever story that… Read More
2017-12-09 15:37
8. A STUDY IN SCARLET WOMEN by Sherry Thomas. (Audio).  I'm one of the few people out there who isn't a huge Sherlock Holmes fan. Obviously, this isn't a Sherlock novel, but it's a Lady… Read More
2017-12-09 15:22
I'm months behind on these because they actually take awhile to write with the photos and links...but I still want to share what I'm reading! So...new format for busy months will be sans pho… Read More
Sightwitch
2017-12-08 15:47
Hey friends!I want to be sure to put a book series on your radar (if it isn't already). Susan Dennard is the New York Times Bestselling author of TRUTHWITCH and WINDWITCH (as well as the SOM… Read More
The Goblins Of Bellwater
2017-09-26 20:57
I'm so excited for the release of THE GOBLINS OF BELLWATER by Molly Ringle! I was given early access to the book via NetGalley and am happy to give my honest review: I LOVED IT!Buy it here!H… Read More
#PimpMyBio For #PitchWars 2017!
2017-07-25 01:11
Hello!To regular readers, this is my #PimpMyBio for the awesome Pitch Wars contest being hosted over on Brenda Drake's website. Thank you SO much to her, the mentors, and everyone else who p… Read More
2017-07-17 02:33
I was on vacation to visit my sister in April and while sometimes time off from work means reading a lot, this time I was so busy I didn't get as many read. But that's okay! I was off in Nev… Read More
2017-05-14 02:53
My mom will most likely never read this, but I wanted to list why she's so awesome in honor of Mother's Day:She never ever told me what I could and could not read. I am so grateful for this… Read More
2017-04-26 21:26
5. THE EMPEROR'S BLADES by Brian Staveley. (Audio). I liked this book and it reminded me a bit of GAME OF THRONES with the quest for the throne and family drama and fighting and stuff. I thi… Read More
2017-03-04 00:10
I'm going to date myself here, but I didn't have the internet until I went to college. While I am glad for so many reasons that I didn't grow up with Facebook and Twitter, sometimes I realiz… Read More
2017-03-03 20:19
5. THE HANDMAID'S TALE by Margaret Atwood. (Audio) Obviously this book is hella good and thought provoking and super terrifying...so why is it #5? Well...mostly because something has to be a… Read More
2017-02-03 01:00
6. A MONSTER CALLS by Patrick Ness. (Audio.) This was actually a spectacular book that made me cry in the end. The only reason it's 6 on my list is because it just wasn't totally a Scarlet b… Read More
2017-01-12 22:56
People give me a hard time about the weather. Like because I know what I like (COLD) and am 100% happy when I get to wear layers and scarves and hope for snow that I'm weird. I literally nev… Read More
2017-01-01 20:15
2016 Year in Books73 read4 were re-reads47 were YA (64%)26 were adult (36%)38 had fantasy elements1 was non-fiction 49 are parts of series (whoa!)34 were published in 20161 will be published… Read More
2016-09-17 23:18
I was going to get back on track with my Radiohead bracket, but omg the site is no more and my bracket is lost! I am kind of sad about this because it was actually a lot of work setting that… Read More
2016-08-22 20:51
The past month has been pretty crazy:I went to three tennis tournaments: Citi Open in Washington, DC, Rogers Cup in Toronto, and the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio. I spe… Read More
#PitchWars #PimpMyBio Hi, I'm Scarlet!
2016-07-21 01:39
I'm biting the bullet and entering Pitch Wars this year! I'm nervous, but there are only positives to entering, right?So, a little about me...I pay the bills by working in a large, chain boo… Read More
2016-07-08 18:35
I was never really into fantasy books.Sure, I'd love for a sparkly vampire to crawl through my window and sweep me off my feet, but that's like saying you like spicy food when really you jus… Read More
2016-07-01 18:08
It felt like I read a lot in June, but then I checked Goodreads and it was only five!? Ugh, that's ridiculous. Having to work ruins things!5. A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. (Audio)… Read More
2016-06-20 23:34
Since I had to watch Game of Thrones after work last night, I emailed my friend my thoughts as I watched. Here they are...and, duh, spoilers:I just took a deep breath and pushed play...No on… Read More
2016-06-02 15:37
10 The Hunt by Oscar de Muriel. (Audio) I'll be honest, I was a little confused with this one. The description said it was a short story *with* a preview from another novel, but the short st… Read More
2016-05-18 21:52
This is what I read in April!6. THE DARK DAYS CLUB by Alison Goodman. (Audio) I am in love with this cover! Isn't it gorgeous? I think this was an example of missing a little of the essence… Read More
2016-05-17 19:45
And...still catching up...4. WINK POPPY MIDNIGHT by April Genevieve Tucholke. (ARC) This month's books should really be "Tied for 1" and "Tied for 2", but I don't make the rules...oh wait, I… Read More
2016-05-17 19:06
Yeahhh, I know it's May, but I still want to tell you what I've been reading!5. WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE by Maria Semple. (Audio) I liked parts of this, but overall, it just wasn't for me… Read More
2016-05-07 23:08
I've been really overwhelmed lately by how many amazing pieces of art are on my horizon. It feels like ever since the release of A GATHERING OF SHADOWS by V.E. Schwab in February, it's been… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Luckily, Katie Atkinson from EW has already said much of what I am thinking and much more eloquently than I ever could. So, read that first and then come back here for some of my own thought… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
My friend Serena recently wrote about completing the first draft of her novel. CONGRATS! It's a huge accomplishment and great feeling. One which I guess I sort of know. A year or two ago I w… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Remember when I went to Scotland? And then I was blogging about it? Yeah, it's okay if you don't. It's been awhile!You guysssss, Orkney is AMAZING! Before going on the trip, I did a little b… Read More
2016-03-09 20:32
If you’re like me, you love to do fun and exciting things, but sometimes you wish you could get a dossier on how they work. I work at a book store and have helped to host author events… Read More
2016-02-19 21:47
I am dreadfully behind on my book reviews seeing as how it's late February and I still haven't done my January post. I've started 2016 off a bit slower than I had hoped, especially since I h… Read More
2016-02-01 01:16
Sure, we had a blizzard last week, but today it hit 60 degrees and, as a winter lover, I can't deal with that. When I was watching The Revenant (go Leo!) in the theatre I started to feel col… Read More
2016-01-26 01:15
Technically I'm 25 dates late on this post, but really, I think I'm good until 2017. So, without further adieu, my favorite books I read in 2015! Please look through all of the 101 books I r… Read More
2016-01-10 21:21
As a lover of art, entertainment, and fashion, awards season is pretty exciting for me. While I don't watch every TV nominated (who has the time!?), I do try to see as many of the Oscar-nomi… Read More
2016-01-03 00:47
It was crunch time in December to try to make my reading goal for the year. I did more short stories and novellas, figuring that my 'Did Not Finish' books made up the difference in page numb… Read More
2015-12-11 20:57
And now, what I read in November!8. REQUIEM by Lauren Oliver (Audio). I really like this series and the characters and I think I just need to read it instead of listening to it. Oh, and I ne… Read More
2015-12-11 20:14
I was ignoring my computer for the month of November while I dealt with some very annoying back pain, but I still wanted to do my regular post on what I've read!8. CARNIVAL OF SECRETS by Mel… Read More
2015-10-22 00:06
On this week's Frock You, Serena and I discussed HBO's Girls, which was very interesting! More than a lot of shows, the four main characters wear more "real" clothes...or do they? Once you s… Read More
2015-10-17 18:06
I'm super late with this month's magazine covers, but I've been on vacation and sans wifi for much of it.15. The best thing about this cover is that Sofia Vergara is wearing something a litt… Read More
2015-10-05 17:11
Of course, after I raise my 2015 reading goal, I only manage to finish five books in September. *sigh*5. THE TREATMENT by Suzanne Young. This month's books are more of a #1 and then a bunch… Read More
2015-09-19 15:19
Not sure if my Emmy ballot got lost in the mail, or what, but here are my choices for Sunday's ceremony.Supporting Actress, Comedy:Mayim Bialik, “The Big Bang Theory”Niecy Nash… Read More
2015-09-09 20:08
As we move from Summer into Autumn (YAY!), it's essential to have some good reading material for sitting outside at cafes while enjoying the cooler temps* and changing leaves. Or for while y… Read More
2015-09-07 01:57
September! The best month for fashion magazines. I look forward to these issues every year, not only because they're massive, but because it's one of the things that really kicks off the end… Read More
2015-09-03 16:13
August has been a busy month and I spent some of it out of town at two tennis tournaments where I didn't read at all. So, I'm happy with what I completed during such a packed month!7. Swerve… Read More
2015-08-04 14:18
10. Love the color scheme, but what's with that awkward pose? Not only does the upper half of her look odd, but her legs are cut off right below the knee! 9. This is very "Oh! You caugh… Read More
2015-08-02 15:34
Cheating just a tad with July's books because I technically finished one today (2 August), but it's being released this week and I really want you to read it!So, let's see...8. The Vampire D… Read More
2015-07-26 00:35
"The Kingsroad"Starting off with a bang because this isn't a screenshot of fashion. But I couldn't resist capturing this because of the beauty and grandness of the shot. Game of Thrones love… Read More
2015-07-13 02:23
"Heads Will Roll" The consensus on twitter seems to be: WHUT?Vince Vaughn is still freaking out, but is also kind of morphing into a caricature of a criminal. Everything he says is Very Dram… Read More
2015-07-12 18:09
The One With The Butt I love when we get to see Joey's acting. It's always a treat. Ross is so the friend who doesn't get the sublte hints to look at a pretty girl. *sigh*Wow, the… Read More
2015-07-12 03:43
Game of Thrones is a show known for its attention to all details. It's a huge endeavor each and every episode to bring to the screen such large and intricate sets to portray George R. R. Mar… Read More
2015-07-11 13:37
Nearing the end of Wimbledon, which makes me sad. I love these two weeks and while I have a lot of (in-person) tennis planned for August, it's a long run until the US Open. And my favorites… Read More
2015-07-09 00:25
Soooo much good tennis!!!Soooo much good food!!!Tuesday was filled with one leftover mens fourth round match and then all of the quarterfinals for the women. Not everyone I wanted to win did… Read More
2015-07-07 01:05
Second Monday is known in the tennis world as its greatest day. Every single man and every single woman plays on this day and it is overwhelmingly epic! It's almost too much in a way because… Read More
2015-07-06 02:46
"Maybe Tomorrow"It's okay and all, but still no idea what is going on. I get that Colin Farrell is playing both (three?) sides. I get that Vince Vaughn is freaking out and now going back to… Read More
2015-07-05 21:45
Day five was my last day of work before a week of vacation and I closed so I was limited to tea for my Britishness for the day.Day six, which was Saturday was much better in the day when I h… Read More

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