Happy Pride! This month, I’m sending love to those that are out and proud, those finding their safe spaces to explore themselves, those still figuring it out, and everyone in between. I’ve rounded up a few books I’ve read or plan to read that I think showcase the varied experiences someone can have in life. Please note, I do identify as she/her and as straight, so please support LGBTQ creators and authors as much as possible this month! one | Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz Aristotle and Dante don’t fit in. Aristotle is angry at the world, and Dante is a know-it-all. But…
Top 5 Wednesday: First Sentences
This top 5 Wednesday is dedicated to my favorite first sentences in books. The lines that have hooked me and made me want to devour every other line of the book. Let’s get started! 1. 1984 “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” 2. The Catcher in the Rye “If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you’ll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don’t feel like going into…
Treasure Tuesday
1. I just finished “Fangirl” last night. Thoughts should be up soon! 2. 3. Happy New Year! Let me know what you did to ring in the new year in the comments below. 4. I have an addiction to planners, and what better time to get a new planner than at the beginning of a new year? Here are some pretty awesome planners as compiled by Buzzfeed. 5. I don’t know about you, but classes have already started up at my school. I’m taking a literature class this semester, and it should definitely be interesting! Happy reading, Kimberly
