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DNF Books: Life is Too Short Not To

Life is too short to read bad books. I’m sure we’ve all heard that one before. The thing is, it’s true. Life is too short

5 Ways To Read for Free – 100% Free Books (Even New Releases)

Sometimes reading can be hard on your wallet. Perhaps you’ve wondered, what websites give free books (legally), how do you find a book giveaway, what

How to be More Sustainable with Your Reading (and Why you Should Care)

A tale of Bookstagram and consumerism. While browsing Bookstagram today and admiring all the beautiful book covers, and reading all the raving reviews, I felt

Midyear Book Freakout Tag: 2021

The Midyear Book Freakout Tag was created by Chami and Ely Jayne. Tags are fun. So here we are doing the tag to christen the new launch of

Coffee and a Classic Unboxed Spoilers (January 2021)

I remember reading all the classics in high school and hating them because I was forced to read them on a timeline. Now that I’m

OwlCrate From Olympus with Love Unboxed Spoilers January 2021

My excitement for this box was destroyed the day before it was delivered. I was scrolling through #bookstagram, and someone published their unboxing. The book

January 2021 Reading Wrap-Up (Ratings & other Stats)

January 2020 reading stats: Total Books Read: 7In progress: 3Did not finish: 1Total Pages: 2869 I hope your January went well and your February is

OwlCrate Limited Edition Winter Wishes Box Review (Unboxed Spoilers) 2020

It’s January, and I’m longing for December again since this box screams wintery holidays to me! Winter Wishes Limited Edition OwlCrate Packaging The limited-edition box

December 2020 Reading Wrap-Up (5 Ratings & Other Bookish Stats)

December 2020 reading stats: Total Books Read: 5 booksIn progress: 1 book at 148 pages inDid not finish: 1 book at 90 pages in.Total Pages:

OwlCrate YA Book Box Review (December 2020 – Love is a Battlefield)

Packages being shipped to Canada in December are a nightmare. I waited for two weeks with no movement on this December OwlCrate box, it was

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (Book Review)

So I finished The Love Hypothesis, and it was excellent? I mean, I think it was? I don’t read a lot of romance and this was my first ever romcom, so I’m not sure my opinion

DNF Books: Life is Too Short Not To

Life is too short to read bad books. I’m sure we’ve all heard that one before. The thing is, it’s true. Life is too short to read bad books. If you’re not feeling the book,

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (Book Review)

It’s hard to describe Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House in a short book review without spoiling the beauty of this book. From page one, it sets a cold, eerie tone that just doesn’t

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson (Book Review)

So I was absolutely blown away by The Way of Kings, and Words of Radiance is right up there with the first. While I felt it did drag on a bit in places I still

5 Ways To Read for Free – 100% Free Books (Even New Releases)

Sometimes reading can be hard on your wallet. Perhaps you’ve wondered, what websites give free books (legally), how do you find a book giveaway, what is a book giveaway, etc.? Luckily, there are many different

The Color Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft Short Story Review.

The Color Out of Space is a perfect spooky read for this time of year. It’s been called Lovecraft’s best work. So If you’re looking for something to get you in the mood for Halloween, look no further than this short story. It’s twenty-five pages of weirdness that will leave you wanting more.

How to be More Sustainable with Your Reading (and Why you Should Care)

A tale of Bookstagram and consumerism. While browsing Bookstagram today and admiring all the beautiful book covers, and reading all the raving reviews, I felt the urge to fill my shopping cart with new and

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood – Book Review

The book The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, is a riveting and masterful reading experience. One that I can not recommend enough. We explore Gilead through the eyes of Offred. Her life is ordered and

Midyear Book Freakout Tag: 2021

The Midyear Book Freakout Tag was created by Chami and Ely Jayne. Tags are fun. So here we are doing the tag to christen the new launch of novelfables.com. Fashionably late, of course, but we’re doing this! Let’s

Little Apocalypse by Katherine Sparrow – Book Review

Little Apocalypse is a dark, creepy atmospheric read. We start with Celia, who’s home alone in the city when an earthquake happens. We get the post-apocalyptic experience, scenery, and survival vibes; Since Celia has no