Book Review: Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

by Jessica // September 19, 2017 // No Comments

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, via Roaring Brook Press, out now. It’s been fascinating watching what kinds of YA books are coming out now in tandem to the world’s current political climate. I think this is where we can see change... Continue reading →

My TBR for Fall 2017

by Jessica // September 11, 2017 // No Comments

It’s finally September, which means I am this close to soft blankets, a big mug of tea, and socks! I put on socks the other day for the first time in months and it felt so weird. It’s been a scorcher... Continue reading →

A Toronto Favourite: Curiosa

by Jessica // August 14, 2017 // 1 Comment

It’s Curi-oh-sa, not Curio-sah! Get ready, friends. The store of our dreams has suddenly materialized in Toronto and it is epic. What: Curiosa, “Purveyors of Extraordinary Things” Where: 1273 Queen Street West (Parkdale) Hours: It literally just opened, so TBD!... Continue reading →

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Book Reviews: Words in Deep Blue and Everything All at Once

by Jessica // July 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

Gosh do I love it when books cater directly to me. I’m such a sucker. Anything about books, mail, anything papery, well, you know that’s my jam. So when I heard about new YA novels Words in Deep Blue and Everything All... Continue reading →

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Book Review: When Dimple Met Rishi

by Jessica // May 29, 2017 // No Comments

When Dimple Met Rishi, by Sandhya Menon, out now If you follow any YA readers (and not just YA) anywhere online, no doubt you’ve seen the cover of When Dimple Met Rishi flow through your timeline a number of times in... Continue reading →

Join the Book Lover Postcard Swap: Summer Edition!

by Jessica // May 27, 2017 // No Comments

We took a few months off, but Barb and I are ready to bring you another round of the book lover postcard swap! We’re very excited for this one, and think there will be lots of opportunity for super cool... Continue reading →

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Book Review: Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han

by Jessica // May 17, 2017 // No Comments

Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han, out now. Everyone was surprised when Jenny Han announced that her Lara Jean duology would become a trilogy, even Jenny herself. But she made a really good decision when she started typing... Continue reading →

Book Review: Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy

by Jessica // May 9, 2017 // No Comments

Ramona Blue, by Julie Murphy, out now, via Balzer + Bray Ramona Blue brought me so much joy. Not only is this story an important one about a girl figuring out her sexuality, but it’s also about friendship, family, race,... Continue reading →

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All the wonderfulness and craftiness in Becky Albertalli’s The Upside of Unrequited

by Jessica // May 1, 2017 // 4 Comments

Book Review: The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli, out now. I blush and swoon and am essentially the heroine of a romance novel. Except with 100 percent less kissing. Whenever I think about Becky Albertalli’s The Upside of Unrequited,... Continue reading →

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Mini Book Reviews: You’re Welcome Universe, Life in a Fishbowl & Queens of Geek

by Jessica // April 11, 2017 // No Comments

As mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been annoyingly behind on book reviews, and I’m so sorry! I’ve read a good number of good books so far this year, and I still want to share them with you! Especially as... Continue reading →

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