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Top Ten Tuesday- First Books I Reviewed
2019-04-23 06:31
Rissi @ Finding Wonderland submitted this wonderful idea to That Artsy Reader Girl. Today, I'll be listing the first 10 books I ever reviewed! It'll be a trip down memory lane for all of us!… Read More
2019-03-23 02:30
Final installment in the Australia mini-series: 'Vivid Sydney'! Vivid Sydney is an outdoor lights and music show that takes place in Sydney, and I was fortunate enough to attend their June 2… Read More
2019-03-16 09:35
Next stop on the Australia Diaries- Whale Watching on the Gold Coast! Thank you Melinda @ A Web of Stories for hosting Saturday Snapshot and allowing me to share my travels with you all! You… Read More
2019-03-09 00:30
Hey everyone, I'm finally back with the next installment in my Australia Saturday Snapshot series! Thanks to Melinda @ A Web of Stories for continuing to host this series! Photo credits go t… Read More
Summer 2018 Comment Challenge
2018-06-28 06:48
Hey guys! I'm back with another challenge- The Summer Comment Challenge! I've signed up with Alicia and Lonna twice already and I'm looking forward to my third experience! I believe that thi… Read More
Midnight Blue By Simone Van Der Vlught
2018-06-25 23:30
Publication Date: 26th June 2018Genre: Historical FictionMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Publisher, through Edelweiss+Holland in its Golden Age still has its secrets. In 1654, small-tow… Read More
Emmy & Oliver By Robin Benway
2018-06-18 04:09
Publication Date: June 23rd, 2015Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Realistic FictionMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Own CopyEmmy's best friend was kidnapped ten years ago. Life in… Read More
Big Book Summer Challenge 2018
2018-06-16 04:06
Hey guys- it's that time of year again! Those of you who've been around for a while will know exactly what I'm talking about- Sue Jackson's Big Book Summer Challenge!What is the challenge?Ev… Read More
2018-04-20 16:52
Different. It is said Whether Destined or Desired, They don’t know But She is Different. It’s a Longing, For something unforeseen, that She hasIt’s A need that cannot be Cu… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- Jaipur
2018-04-15 05:41
Hey everyone, I'm back for another Saturday Snapshot! My mini-series on Russia has ended (At least for now), so I have some pictures of a short trip we took to Jaipur a few years ago. I'm li… Read More
2018-04-11 01:31
Realize the Despondence Sorrowful melodies ricochet off the ears,Of the tone-deaf slavesWhose brittle bones and skins of dust,Blend into the soil they sowGorgeous scenes never reach the eyes… Read More
IMWAYR- 09/04/2018
2018-04-09 01:30
Hey, everyone! Whew- it's been a while since I've done one of these! I probably won't do one every week, but I'll try my best to get one in at least every two weeks.IMWAYR is hosted by Kathr… Read More
Origin By Dan Brown
2018-01-19 13:26
Publication Date: October 3rd 2017Genre: ThrillerMy Goodreads Rating: 5/5Source: Own CopyRobert Langdon, the reputed Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, has been invited… Read More
Lilac Girls By Martha Hall Kelly
2017-12-22 11:26
Publication Date: April 5th 2016Genre: Historical FictionMy Goodreads Rating: 5/5Source: BorrowedCaroline Ferriday works at the New York French Consulate. Well, she doesn't work there really… Read More
IMWAYR- 18/12/2017
2017-12-18 01:30
Hey guys! I'm linking up with Kathryn @ Book Date to participate in IMWAYR again. I know I'm not very consistent with these posts- but I figured that since I had some things to update y… Read More
A Map For Wrecked Girls By Jessica Taylor
2017-12-14 14:01
Publication Date: August 15th, 2017Genre:Young-Adult ContemporaryMy Goodreads Rating: 3/5Source: Own CopyEmma's life had forever revolved around the actions of her elder sister, Henri. This… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- Ballet In St Petersburg
2017-10-21 03:46
Hey guys! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot- I know it's been a while since I posted my last one. Today, I'll be sharing more pictures of my trip to Russia this year. I'm linking up wi… Read More
2017-10-12 01:30
Packaged and shipped, To another world entirely,With the promise of a fonder heart, Once she returns Can that be promised?That alleged increase in love?The absence does not de… Read More
Far From The Tree By Robin Benway
2017-09-27 03:41
Publication Date: October 3rd, 2017Genre: Young Adult, ContemporaryMy Goodreads Rating: 5/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)This is the story of three siblings who didn't know they could… Read More
2017-09-25 01:30
I only signed up for 3 challenges this year- and unfortunately I'm not doing so well with any of them!I signed up for the "Travelling the World with Books" Challenge, hosted by Mom's Small V… Read More
Saturday Snapshot-Cathedrals Of Venice
2017-09-24 04:35
This will be the second-to-last post in my series on Italy ( this time for sure)! Today I'm sharing the interiors of some cathedrals in Venice- most likely the St. Mark's Basilica.I'm linkin… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- Drive To Shillong
2017-09-24 04:34
Hey guys! This week I'll be linking up with Melinda @ Westmetro Mommy Reads to share some pictures of our summer trip to Meghalaya this year. Meghalaya is a state in North-East India. T… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- Landmarks Of Venice
2017-09-24 04:34
I'm back with my last post about Italy (2012). I know I've said that before- but this time I honestly think that I don't have any other Italian pictures to share with you! Here are some last… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- Mawylnnong And Mawsynram
2017-09-24 04:34
Last week, I shared some pictures of our family trip to Meghalaya this summer. Today, I'll be sharing some more pictures of our trip, this time of some natural formations around the state. I… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- Meghalaya Waterfalls
2017-09-24 04:33
Hey guys! I'm back with my last few pictures of our family trip to Meghalaya this summer! Don't worry though- I have some more exciting pictures to share with you from other trips we've take… Read More
2017-09-24 01:30
Publication Date: September 26, 2017Genre: Middle GradeMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Christa loves Christmas. The holiday season is her favorite season of all… Read More
2017-09-23 01:30
Hey guys! I'm back with my last few pictures of our family trip to Meghalaya this summer! Don't worry though- I have some more exciting pictures to share with you from other trips we've take… Read More
Saturday Snapshot-16/09/2017
2017-09-16 05:55
Last week, I shared some pictures of our family trip to Meghalaya this summer. Today, I'll be sharing some more pictures of our trip, this time of some natural formations around the state. I… Read More
Blood And Ink By Stephen Davies
2017-09-13 13:46
Publication Date: September 19th 2017Genre: Young Adult, Realistic FictionMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Kadi is a young girl in modern-day Timbuktu. Daughter o… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 09/09/2017
2017-09-09 01:30
Hey guys! This week I'll be linking up with Melinda @ Westmetro Mommy Reads to share some pictures of our summer trip to Meghalaya this year. Meghalaya is a state in North-East India. T… Read More
Neighborhood Girls By Jessie Anne Foley
2017-09-06 01:30
Publication Date: September 12th 2017Genre: Young Adult FictionMy Goodreads Rating:4/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Wendy's dad was a police officer in Chicago. She always thought he… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 02/09/2017
2017-09-02 01:30
I'm back with my last post about Italy (2012). I know I've said that before- but this time I honestly think that I don't have any other Italian pictures to share with you! Here are some last… Read More
2017-08-31 01:30
Willing to plunge into ice-water,Watering my empty seed,Sowing seeds of forgiveness,Capable of forgiving lifeWilling to race across fire,Flaming, my heart will beat,Constant beats of joy,Cap… Read More
Running Full Tilt By Michael Currinder
2017-08-30 01:30
 Publication Date: September 5th 2017Genre: Young AdultMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Leo and Caleb aren't best friends. Then again, most siblings have com… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 26/08/2017
2017-08-26 01:30
This will be the second-to-last post in my series on Italy ( this time for sure)! Today I'm sharing the interiors of some cathedrals in Venice- most likely the St. Mark's Basilica.I'm linkin… Read More
Nothing By Annie Barrows
2017-08-23 01:30
Publication Date: September 5th 2017Genre: Young Adult ContemporaryMy Goodreads Rating: 2/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Charlotte and Frankie are ordinary, boring high schoolers who… Read More
Top Ten Tuesday-22/08/2017
2017-08-22 01:30
Hey guys- today's list is a bit of a freebie. Over at The Broke and the Bookish the only guideline we've been given is "Back to School". I've been wanting to do this list for a while- becaus… Read More
IMWAYR-21/08/2017
2017-08-21 01:30
Hey guys! I'm linking up with Kathryn @ Book Date once again to update you all on my week. I had quite a good reading week. I finished two review books and started a third one (the last… Read More
Saturday Snapshot-19/08/2017
2017-08-19 09:57
This week I have some pictures of Venetian boats to share with you! Only a few pictures but they are quite bright and vibrant!Thanks to Melinda for hosting Saturday Snapshot e… Read More
2017-08-17 01:30
Faithful to her Pride,Disloyal to her emotionShe hides, she skulks,Away from prying eyesEyes that tear her apart,Evaluating her soul,Eyes that mean well,That feel entitled to judgeFaithful t… Read More
I, Eliza Hamilton By Susan Holloway Scott
2017-08-16 01:30
Publication Date: 26th September 2017Genre: Historical FictionMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Daughter of a well-respected General, Elizabeth Schuyler is well-ve… Read More
Top Ten Tuesday-15/08/2017
2017-08-15 01:30
Before I say anything else- let me wish all the Indians reading this a Happy Independence Day! We celebrate our 70th year of Independence this year!Getting back to the post- I'm linking back… Read More
IMWAYR- 13/08/2017
2017-08-14 01:30
Hey guys! I've had a busy few days. My sister just left for college for the first time- so naturally our house was a mess! I'm linking up with Kathryn @ Book Date to update you all on m… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 12/08/2017
2017-08-12 04:31
Hey everyone! I'm back with more pictures of my family trip to Italy in 2012, as a part of Saturday Snapshot (hosted by westmetromommyreads.com). Today I'll be sharing some pictures of Piazz… Read More
2017-08-10 01:30
We dreamed, when we were kids,Of a love, Of a lifeWe hoped, that when we grew,We'd have a fair chanceAt success, At lifeWe dreamed, when we were teenagers,Of truths, that were concealedWe ho… Read More
This Is Where It Ends By Marieke Nijkamp
2017-08-09 01:30
Publication Date: January 5th 2016Genre: Young AdultMy Goodreads Rating: 5/5Source: Own CopyI know that this is normally where I have a summary of the book- but this book is just so hard to… Read More
IMWAYR-07/08/2017
2017-08-07 03:51
This week has been quite busy- but I'm happy to say I still managed to get in a decent amount of reading. I'm linking up with Kathryn @ Book Date to update you all on my reading week.I… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 05/08/2017
2017-08-05 01:30
Some of you may remember that in last week's Saturday Snapshot post I mentioned that I'd be sharing some more pictures of our family trip to Italy in 2012. I began the series knowing that th… Read More
2017-08-03 01:30
Pin me down,Staple my wings(That you claim you can't see)I'll still fly with the windTie me up, Chain me to my seat,My wings will stillFind a way to sproutFly with the wind,I will, one… Read More
See You In The Cosmos By Jack Cheng
2017-08-02 01:30
Publication Date: February 28th 2017Genre: Middle Grade/ Young AdultMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Own CopyAlex Petroski is an 11-year-old, space obsessed boy. He also happens to love his m… Read More
IMWAYR- 31/07/2017
2017-07-31 11:32
"It's Monday! What Are You Reading?" is hosted every week by Kathryn @ Book Date. I'm trying to update you guys every week regardless of how much I've read- but I'm happy to report that… Read More
The Secret History Of Us By Jessi Kirby
2017-07-30 01:30
Publication Date: August 1st 2017Genre: Young Adult, ContemporaryMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Olivia wakes up confused in a hospital bed. After a week-long co… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 29/07/2017
2017-07-29 01:30
All right, so this will be the last Saturday where I'll share with you pictures of Mexico- at least for a while anyway! Hopefully, next week I'll be sharing some more trips of our family tri… Read More
2017-07-27 01:30
Wreak havoc,On the institution That tells you, you need themLet them know,You will be yourself,Regardless of who you depend onDeclare yourself,A beauty, a genius,A protege, a starWithou… Read More
IMWAYR-24/07/2017
2017-07-24 03:59
Hey everyone! I'm linking up with Kathryn@Book Date again this week to share an update of my reading week with you.I finished reading "The Gallery of Unfinished Girls" by Lauren Karcz- a you… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 22/07/2017
2017-07-22 04:25
Hey guys! Today I'll be sharing with you some pictures of a short trip we took to Puerto Vallarta back when we were living in Mexico. This is thanks to Melinda who hosts Saturday Snapshot ev… Read More
2017-07-20 01:30
Purge, and in doing so,Discover the forgottenThat were deemed redundantYet for some reason, The redundancy didn't motivate The purger at the time,To dispose of the objectNow, purge… Read More
The Ready-Made Thief By Augustus Rose
2017-07-19 01:30
Publication Date: August 1st, 2017Genre: Young Adult, ThrillerMy Goodreads Rating: 3.5/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss)Lee has just broken out of juvenile prison after taking the fall… Read More
IMWAYR- 17/07/2017
2017-07-17 01:30
I know I missed last week's update, but I didn't really have much to share. I've decided however, to keep everyone updated regardless of how many books I've finished.I finished reading "Hold… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 15/07/2017
2017-07-15 01:30
Hey guys! Unfortunately, I'm not ready to start my next series for Saturday Snapshot, so I thought I'd share some more pictures of our weekend trips in Mexico! While we were living there, we… Read More
2017-07-13 01:30
To paint requires the stroke,Of a dark-tinted brush, For the completion of a masterpieceTo compose requires the touch,Of a discordant note, For the rendition of a melodyTo narrate… Read More
Unbecoming By Jenny Downham
2017-07-12 10:09
Publication Date: September 3rd 2015Genre: Young Adult, ContemporaryMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Source: Own copyThree women and three secrets create one compelling story in Jenny Downham's Unbec… Read More
2017-07-10 10:02
Bless the child,Who believes in innocent, untarnished beauty,Who revels in the glow that surroundsWhat they believe to be a natural Artistic sentiment of expressionInsufficient, is what… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 08/07/2017
2017-07-08 04:35
Hey guys! Last week, I finished my series about my trip to the UK in 2009. This week, as I usually do in between series, I'll be sharing a post about a short trip. This was a trip we took to… Read More
Saving Francesca By Melina Marchetta
2017-07-05 06:05
Publication Date: March 31st 2003Genre: Young Adult ContemporaryMy Goodreads Rating: 3/5Francesca has recently shifted to St. Sebastian's, a formerly all-boys school. The school has recently… Read More
IMWAYR-03/07/2017
2017-07-03 06:05
I had a decent reading week- and by decent I mean I finished two books. Not a great reading week, but hey- at least I finished a few books right?I finished reading, and uploaded my review of… Read More
Saturday Snapshot-01/07/2017
2017-07-01 04:13
We're starting a new month-and unfortunately ending a series here on my blog. For the past few weeks, I've been posting about my trip to the UK  back in 2009 every Saturday, as part of… Read More
Secret Sisters By Joy Callaway
2017-06-28 01:30
Publication Date: July 11th 2017Genre: Historical FictionMy Goodreads Rating: 5/5Source: Publisher (Through Edelweiss+)Beth Carrington is a sophomore at Whitsitt College, Illinois. She's the… Read More
Top Ten Tuesday-27/06/2017
2017-06-27 01:30
I'm sharing with all of you my Top Ten Reads so far in 2017. I'm linking up with The Broke and The Bookish for this meme- they host Top Ten Tuesday every week. Without further ado, let's get… Read More
Summer 2017 Comment Challenge
2017-06-26 14:13
Some of you may remember that in March of this year, I participated in the Winter 2017 Comment Challenge, hosted by Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense and Lonna @ FLYLeF. This July, I'l… Read More
IMWAYR-26/06/2017
2017-06-26 04:54
I actually got a decent amount of reading in this week- because I was travelling by train, which gave me a lot of time to read (12 hours)! I'm linking up with Kathryn @ Book Date for th… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 24/06/2017
2017-06-24 01:30
Hey guys! I've got some more pictures of my trip to the UK (2009) to share with you today! I apologize in advance for the late sign-up and replies to comments, as I'm travelling this weekend… Read More
2017-06-22 06:25
Rushed, it speeds downhill,Drowning anything in its way,Wayward and upward,Onward and downward, Warding off evil as it shines.Gushing, blushing, nervous It lets out a roar of anxie… Read More
Top Ten Tuesday- 20/06/2017
2017-06-20 07:39
Hey guys! Today I'll be sharing with you the Top Ten Series I've been meaning to start- but haven't. (This meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish).1. Throne of Glass by Sarah J Mass2.Sh… Read More
Saturday Snapshot- 17/06/2017
2017-06-17 04:09
Hey Guys! I'm back with yet another post about the family trip to UK in 2009. This week, I'll be sharing three pictures of brown, stone buildings we encountered in the UK, thanks to Melinda… Read More
2017-06-16 06:08
Publication Date: March 1st 1997Genre: Adult Fiction, Mystery-ThrillerMy Goodreads Rating: 4/5Susanna Miller has just lost  custody of her beautiful eleven-month-old son, Tyler, but the… Read More
IMWAYR-12/06/2017
2017-06-12 01:30
Hey guys! I'm back with an IMWAYR post after who knows how long! I'm linking up with Kathryn @ The Book Date for this post, as she graciously hosts this meme every week. Without further… Read More
2017-06-10 01:30
So far, I've shown you the heights, the flora, the castles, some buildings, a museum and the natural beauty of the UK. Today's post will be about our visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace, back… Read More
2017-06-09 01:30
Publication Date: February 17th 2016Genre: Young-Adult (Contemporary)My Goodreads Rating: 5/5Maddie has just graduated from high school and she plans on spending the summer before college ti… Read More
2017-06-07 01:30
Publication Date: March 7th 2017Genre: Young Adult (Contemporary)My Goodreads Rating: 4/5Julia finds something nasty written about her best friend on a wall at the Kingston School for the De… Read More
2017-06-06 04:50
Hey guys! I haven't participated in The Broke and the Bookish's Top Ten Tuesday meme in a while, but I've decided to put up a list this week. The topic this week is "Top Ten Books From X Gen… Read More
2017-06-05 01:30
No room for brown,The soil is deep red,Bright and dull at once,Like blood of the EarthThe blood covered,With the widest array of Greens you could imagineNo room for smog,The skies are b… Read More
2017-06-03 05:17
Am I the only one struggling to believe that we're already in June 2017? And here I am, posting about a trip I took in June 2009. It's been 8 years since my family trip to the UK, but thanks… Read More
2017-06-02 05:16
Every year, Sue @ Book by Book hosts a "Big Book Summer Reading Challenge" and this will be the third year that I am signing up for it!  The aim of the challenge is to read at leas… Read More
2017-06-01 01:30
Swish, swoosh,The fabric gleams,Catching the light,As the skirt fans outShe bends her knee,Striking a confident pose,She lifts her gaze,Threatening anyone who Dare Meet her eyesHer ankl… Read More
2017-05-31 01:30
Publication Date: August 8th 2011Genre: Middle-Grade, Science FictionMy Goodreads Rating: 3/5Miranda is a pre-teen living in New York City with her eccentric mum. Her best friend lives only… Read More
Saturday Snapshot-27/05/2017
2017-05-27 01:30
Hey guys! Hope you've had a great week so far. If not- never fear, because it's the weekend! You all know what that means around here- another Saturday Snapshot post, hosted by Melinda. I'll… Read More
2017-05-25 13:03
Hot, stilted airBreeze laying deadBehind the branches, Of the shrubs along theBusy roadsSickly-sweet,Jasmine fragrance,Artificial and dominatingHangs in the air, Waiting to be repl… Read More

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