Book Review: Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

by Jessica // September 19, 2017 // Comments off

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 →

A look back on the 2017 Notebook & Pen Swap

by Jessica // September 17, 2017 // Comments off

A few months ago, I started the 2017 round of The Notebook & Pen Swap – which is quite literal in its name – and I think now we’re in pretty good shape to be able to show off our wares! Over... Continue reading →

My TBR for Fall 2017

by Jessica // September 11, 2017 // Comments off

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 →

Reading round-up: Strong female characters

by Jessica // September 11, 2017 // Comments off

I’ve got another round-up of a pile of books I’ve read recently! Here we have The Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed, Spinning by Tillie Walden, Here We Are Now by Jasmine Warga, This Darkness Mine by Mindy McGinnis, and Top... Continue reading →

A Toronto Favourite: Curiosa

by Jessica // August 14, 2017 // Comments off

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 →

words in deep blue, everything all at once

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

by Jessica // July 30, 2017 // Comments off

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 →

The enamel pin addiction