The Year’s Best Longreads to Catch Up On Over the
Holidays
Interesting longreads to enjoy
Young Adult Sci-Fi That Will Get Readers Psyched About Science
You want your friends to be interested in science, get them one of these books
15 Books That Will Help Get You Out Of Your Reading
Slump
Are you in a reading slump? These books will help you
Are you well read?
Check out this list from
BookRiot. It's 100 books and I've read about 20
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Your Blog
This is a video by Amber of Mile Long Bookshelf
Top 10 ebook trends of 2013
2013 ebook trends
Top 10 Books of 2013 feature by Two Chicks on books
Over 50 people took part in this. Here's mine
2013 best book covers
Also from Two Chicks on Books. Mine is here
Also I was interviewed here
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Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Best Book Covers of 2013
This is a list of book covers I loved.
All the books on this list were released this year.
I decided to include only books I've read.
Goodbye Nothing by Beck Sherman
The Wicked Confessions of Lady Ceceilia Stanton by Viveka Portman
Winter Shadows by Casey Bond
Here Comes The Light by Emily Camp
Won't Last Long by Heidi Joy Threteway
From Rum To Roots by LLoyd G Frances
The Divine Dantes by Andrew Barger
More Than This by Jay McLean
Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
I haven't read this one but I love the cover and it's on my want to read list
This post is a part of the 2013 roundup hosted by Two Chicks on Books
All the books on this list were released this year.
I decided to include only books I've read.
Goodbye Nothing by Beck Sherman
The Wicked Confessions of Lady Ceceilia Stanton by Viveka Portman
Winter Shadows by Casey Bond
Here Comes The Light by Emily Camp
Won't Last Long by Heidi Joy Threteway
From Rum To Roots by LLoyd G Frances
The Divine Dantes by Andrew Barger
More Than This by Jay McLean
Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
I haven't read this one but I love the cover and it's on my want to read list
This post is a part of the 2013 roundup hosted by Two Chicks on Books
Top 10 Books I Read In 2013
This is a list of my top 10 books of 2013 in no particular order.
1. From Rum To Roots by Lloyd G Francis
This book is a beautiful and well written story of Linton and Daisy. Two characters longing for something better than their small lives in Jamaica
Read my review here
2. The Hangman's Replacement by Taona Dumisani Chiveneko
The author spins a web so deep and complex that you do not fully understand the connections between all the characters and the importance of each one until the you've closed the book.
Read my review here
3. The Poet by Michael Connelly
This is one of the best suspense novels I've ever read. It was very easy to follow and understand. No last minute, unnecessary drama.
Read my review here
4. Goodbye Nothing by Beck Sherman
I love horror novels. This is one of my favourites because it's New Adult and it's difficult to find New Adult books that aren't paranormal or contemporary romance.
This book will leave you horrified and amazed. The descriptions are so vile and unimaginable.
Read my review here
5. The Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier
This is an exciting, interesting and well written memoir.
You should read it. Even if you don't like non fiction.
My review here
6. Love Carry My Bags by C.R. Everett
This is one of the most well written and realistic young adult/new adult books I've read. Ever.
It is a story of first loves, relationships and perseverance and it shows that everything eventually comes together.
Read my review here
7. Lottery by Patricia Wood
This is a really sweet and emotional story of the trials and triumphs of Perry L. Cardinal.
The book was on the Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist.
It's a really great read and highly recommended.
8. More Than This by Jay McLean
This is another great YA read from this year. This book is really enjoyable and is a great debut.
Read my review here
9. A Prescription for Delirium by Noree Cosper
I'm not a big fan of paranormal books but the blurb of this one grabbed my interest and it wasn't a waste of time.
My review here
10. Bag of Bones by Stephen King
Surprisingly, I had never read a Stephen King novel until this one.
When I read this book, I was scared. The type of fear when you feel like someone is watching you. It was a great read.
BONUS: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
This is a quirky, likeable and enjoyable quick read. The whole book spans one day. This book is magical and will make you believe in love and romance.
This post is part of the 2013 roundup hosted by Two Chicks on Books
1. From Rum To Roots by Lloyd G Francis
Read my review here
2. The Hangman's Replacement by Taona Dumisani Chiveneko
Read my review here
3. The Poet by Michael Connelly
Read my review here
4. Goodbye Nothing by Beck Sherman
This book will leave you horrified and amazed. The descriptions are so vile and unimaginable.
Read my review here
5. The Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier
You should read it. Even if you don't like non fiction.
My review here
6. Love Carry My Bags by C.R. Everett
It is a story of first loves, relationships and perseverance and it shows that everything eventually comes together.
Read my review here
7. Lottery by Patricia Wood
The book was on the Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist.
It's a really great read and highly recommended.
8. More Than This by Jay McLean
Read my review here
9. A Prescription for Delirium by Noree Cosper
My review here
10. Bag of Bones by Stephen King
When I read this book, I was scared. The type of fear when you feel like someone is watching you. It was a great read.
BONUS: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
This post is part of the 2013 roundup hosted by Two Chicks on Books
Bookish Links from Around The Web #4 [17/12/13 - 23/12/13]
This is Week 4 and I'm sorry it's a day late. Internet connection has been terrible.
Amazon's Bestselling Books Of 2013
Amazon's list of bestselling books of 2013
I know most of the authors on the list and I have a copy of And The Mountains Echoed and Inferno
Here's What Your Favorite Children's Book Series Says About You
I'm sure everyone has read at least one book in The Babysitter's Club, Nancy Drew and Animorphs. I still haven't read Harry Potter and I have the whole Chronicles of Narnia series but I haven't read.
Female Poets You Should Know
I'm not a huge fan of poetry but I try to read. This is an interesting list.
Stereotyping You by Your Favorite Book of 2013
I haven't read any book on this list but I have Americanah and The Love Affairs is on my "want to read" list
11 Best YA Books of 2013
Before this list, I'd only heard of Reality Boy and Eleanor & Park. I'd also like to read Rapture Practice and Dear Life, You Suck
OED birthday word generator: which words originated in your birth year?
My year (1996) is
gastropub, n
A public house which specializes in serving high-quality food.
The Library Designed Like a Bookstore
Can someone take me here please.
Is that novel worth your time? Turn to page 69 to find out.
I did a small run test with this and it was 80% accurate. I'll do a full post on it later.
A Book Lover’s Guide To Winter Break
Thought Catalog's Jessica Frazier wrote this post and I love it.
Like on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@WeBlogBooks)
Amazon's Bestselling Books Of 2013
Amazon's list of bestselling books of 2013
I know most of the authors on the list and I have a copy of And The Mountains Echoed and Inferno
Here's What Your Favorite Children's Book Series Says About You
I'm sure everyone has read at least one book in The Babysitter's Club, Nancy Drew and Animorphs. I still haven't read Harry Potter and I have the whole Chronicles of Narnia series but I haven't read.
Female Poets You Should Know
I'm not a huge fan of poetry but I try to read. This is an interesting list.
Stereotyping You by Your Favorite Book of 2013
I haven't read any book on this list but I have Americanah and The Love Affairs is on my "want to read" list
11 Best YA Books of 2013
Before this list, I'd only heard of Reality Boy and Eleanor & Park. I'd also like to read Rapture Practice and Dear Life, You Suck
OED birthday word generator: which words originated in your birth year?
My year (1996) is
gastropub, n
A public house which specializes in serving high-quality food.
The Library Designed Like a Bookstore
Can someone take me here please.
Is that novel worth your time? Turn to page 69 to find out.
I did a small run test with this and it was 80% accurate. I'll do a full post on it later.
A Book Lover’s Guide To Winter Break
Thought Catalog's Jessica Frazier wrote this post and I love it.
Like on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@WeBlogBooks)
Monday, 16 December 2013
Bookish Links From Around The Web #3 [10/12/13 - 16/12/13]
@VerbosityRevws is having a giveaway
Win a book of up to $25 dollars from The Book Depository
Flavorwire's List of The Greatest Essays on Writing Ever Written
Flavorwire has put together a list of essays for aspiring writers. Check it out
10 Young African Writers You Should Know
I have become slightly obsessed with African books and authors and I'm doing an African book reading challenge for 2014
12 Female Authors Every Woman (and Man) Must Know
Yay to girl power. These are 12 of the best female writers.
I don't agree with the writer on Danielle Steel. I think all her books are the same with little differences here and there
The 10 Best Short Story Collections of 2013
Another list from Flavorwire; sharing their favourite short story collections published in 2013.
12 Classics That Are So Short You Have No Excuse Not To Read Them
Everyone wants to read classics. Not everyone has the time or patience to read classics [I've been battling with Anna Karenina for about 9 months now]. Huffington Post has compiled a list of 12 short and interesting classics you can read in no time
Flavorwire’s 15 Favorite Novels of 2013 Flavorwire lists their 15 favourite books of 2013. I really want to read The Interestings. I have a copy of Americanah which I will attempt to read next year. I've been hearing more negative than positive reviews from friends.
I Don’t Care If You Dogear My Pages (And Other Confessions of a Failed Book Fanatic)
I'm sharing this because I really relate to this post. I really can't be bothered if the movie strays from the book.
Riot Round-Up: The Best Books of 2013
Book Riot also has a roundup of their favourite books of 2013.
Americanah is also on this list
The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2013
Flavorwire. [Again!. I know].For fans of nonfiction.
Gift Guide: What to Buy the Highbrow Literature Lover Who’s Read Everything
So you have a friend you're sure has read everything and you don't know what to get for them. Flavorwire to the rescue
10 Controversial Short Stories
Ten controversial short stories. If you love controversy. And short stories.
Win a book of up to $25 dollars from The Book Depository
Flavorwire's List of The Greatest Essays on Writing Ever Written
Flavorwire has put together a list of essays for aspiring writers. Check it out
10 Young African Writers You Should Know
I have become slightly obsessed with African books and authors and I'm doing an African book reading challenge for 2014
12 Female Authors Every Woman (and Man) Must Know
Yay to girl power. These are 12 of the best female writers.
I don't agree with the writer on Danielle Steel. I think all her books are the same with little differences here and there
The 10 Best Short Story Collections of 2013
Another list from Flavorwire; sharing their favourite short story collections published in 2013.
12 Classics That Are So Short You Have No Excuse Not To Read Them
Everyone wants to read classics. Not everyone has the time or patience to read classics [I've been battling with Anna Karenina for about 9 months now]. Huffington Post has compiled a list of 12 short and interesting classics you can read in no time
Flavorwire’s 15 Favorite Novels of 2013 Flavorwire lists their 15 favourite books of 2013. I really want to read The Interestings. I have a copy of Americanah which I will attempt to read next year. I've been hearing more negative than positive reviews from friends.
I Don’t Care If You Dogear My Pages (And Other Confessions of a Failed Book Fanatic)
I'm sharing this because I really relate to this post. I really can't be bothered if the movie strays from the book.
Riot Round-Up: The Best Books of 2013
Book Riot also has a roundup of their favourite books of 2013.
Americanah is also on this list
The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2013
Flavorwire. [Again!. I know].For fans of nonfiction.
Gift Guide: What to Buy the Highbrow Literature Lover Who’s Read Everything
So you have a friend you're sure has read everything and you don't know what to get for them. Flavorwire to the rescue
10 Controversial Short Stories
Ten controversial short stories. If you love controversy. And short stories.
Monday, 9 December 2013
Bookish Links From Around The Web #2 [03/12/13 - 09/12/13]
Like I said last week, I'll be doing a weekly roundup of interesting bookish links from around the web
The 13 Best Psychology and Philosophy Books of 2013
I'll soon start university and I'll be studying psychology so this is kind of important to me.
Great Gift Ideas for Bookish Teens & Tweens
For all your friends, daughters and sons if you can't decide on what book(s) to buy
How To Pick Out A Book For Someone
Want to buy a book for someone as a gift and don't know if they'll like it? This is your guide.
Book Binge Survival Guide
So you have a lot of books to read. Gifts, buddy reads, TBRs, Review copies and so forth. Do not fret. Just click the link above
15 Books from 2013 to read in 2014
Mashable has compiled a list of books from 2013 for you to read in 2014. If you haven't already read them.
10 Best Debuts of 2013
A lot of books were released in 2013. If you want to discover new authors, here is Flavorwire's list of best Debut books of 2013.
8 Literary Conspiracies
J.K. Rowling isn't real? Harry Potter was abused? Hogwarts is a figment of his immagination? And more conspiracy theories
People Who Got Book Deals From Social Media
Here's a list of books that started as blogs, twitter accounts, tumblr pages etc...
Like Facebook page and follow on Twitter @WeBlogBooks for more bookish links
The 13 Best Psychology and Philosophy Books of 2013
I'll soon start university and I'll be studying psychology so this is kind of important to me.
Great Gift Ideas for Bookish Teens & Tweens
For all your friends, daughters and sons if you can't decide on what book(s) to buy
How To Pick Out A Book For Someone
Want to buy a book for someone as a gift and don't know if they'll like it? This is your guide.
Book Binge Survival Guide
So you have a lot of books to read. Gifts, buddy reads, TBRs, Review copies and so forth. Do not fret. Just click the link above
15 Books from 2013 to read in 2014
Mashable has compiled a list of books from 2013 for you to read in 2014. If you haven't already read them.
10 Best Debuts of 2013
A lot of books were released in 2013. If you want to discover new authors, here is Flavorwire's list of best Debut books of 2013.
8 Literary Conspiracies
J.K. Rowling isn't real? Harry Potter was abused? Hogwarts is a figment of his immagination? And more conspiracy theories
People Who Got Book Deals From Social Media
Here's a list of books that started as blogs, twitter accounts, tumblr pages etc...
Like Facebook page and follow on Twitter @WeBlogBooks for more bookish links
Monday, 2 December 2013
Top 10 of 2013
This is a listing of books of 2013.
This is hosted by Two Chicks on Books Monday, December 23rd – Best Books I’ve Read in 2013
Tuesday, December 24 th – Best Book Covers of 2013
(MUST be a book released in 2013.)
Wednesday, December 25 th – Best ________ Of 2013
(Readers/Bloggers choice. Fill in the blank with ONE or More of these topics – Villains, Contemporaries, Dual POV’s, Novellas, Adult titles, New Adult titles, Love Triangles, Couples, Bad Boys or Debuts. REMEMBER – this list MUST be from books you’ve READ in 2013)
Thursday, December 26th – Best Book Boyfriends of 2013
(MUST be from a book released in 2013 and from a book you’ve READ in 2013)
Friday, December 27th – Top 10 Books I’m looking forward to in 2014.
(This list should be comprised of books to be released in 2014)
Be sure to go back to one of the hosting blogs on each of the five days and link up.
Find out more at Two Chicks on Books
This is hosted by Two Chicks on Books Monday, December 23rd – Best Books I’ve Read in 2013
Tuesday, December 24 th – Best Book Covers of 2013
(MUST be a book released in 2013.)
Wednesday, December 25 th – Best ________ Of 2013
(Readers/Bloggers choice. Fill in the blank with ONE or More of these topics – Villains, Contemporaries, Dual POV’s, Novellas, Adult titles, New Adult titles, Love Triangles, Couples, Bad Boys or Debuts. REMEMBER – this list MUST be from books you’ve READ in 2013)
Thursday, December 26th – Best Book Boyfriends of 2013
(MUST be from a book released in 2013 and from a book you’ve READ in 2013)
Friday, December 27th – Top 10 Books I’m looking forward to in 2014.
(This list should be comprised of books to be released in 2014)
Be sure to go back to one of the hosting blogs on each of the five days and link up.
Find out more at Two Chicks on Books
Bookish Links From Around The Web
So I decided to start doing this.
I've been wanting to do this for a while but blogging on a mobile phone isn't easy.
Anyways, I'd do an image/meme for it during the week.
9 Beautifil Bookshelves of Questionable Functionality
These bookshelves are so beautiful it hurts
The 25 Best Websites For Literature Lovers
There are a lot of interesting links in this post
2013s Best Books To Give As Gifts
Hint hint
25 Fabulously Cranky Mark Twain Quotes
It's Mark Twain. What d'you expect
Amazon Drops Kindle Fire Prices For Cyber Monday and more Cyber Monday Deals
Njabulo Ndebele revises The Cry of Winnie Mandela
Amazon Is Experimenting With Delivery Drones
Not exactly bookish but it's Amazon...
Bookish Kickstaters To Support
Show how much you love books by supporting these kickstarters
Excerpt from "Daughters Who Walk This Path" by Yejide Kilanko
You can like my Facebook page or follow on Twitter (@WeBlogBooks) for more bookish links
Anyways, I'd do an image/meme for it during the week.
9 Beautifil Bookshelves of Questionable Functionality
These bookshelves are so beautiful it hurts
The 25 Best Websites For Literature Lovers
There are a lot of interesting links in this post
2013s Best Books To Give As Gifts
Hint hint
25 Fabulously Cranky Mark Twain Quotes
It's Mark Twain. What d'you expect
Amazon Drops Kindle Fire Prices For Cyber Monday and more Cyber Monday Deals
Njabulo Ndebele revises The Cry of Winnie Mandela
Amazon Is Experimenting With Delivery Drones
Not exactly bookish but it's Amazon...
Bookish Kickstaters To Support
Show how much you love books by supporting these kickstarters
Excerpt from "Daughters Who Walk This Path" by Yejide Kilanko
You can like my Facebook page or follow on Twitter (@WeBlogBooks) for more bookish links
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