Hello, fellow bookworms! Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda, and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Join the conversation and share your thoughts. Let's get Smitten for Fiction! I read 18 books in July, all thanks to the amazing readathon hosted by Katie Colson called … Continue reading July Reading Wrap Up – Sunrise on the Readathon
Non Fiction
The Most Banned Book in America – Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
I read Gender Queer because it's the most banned book in 2023 (according to American Library Association). Although it is a graphic novel, this book is not for young children. I think this book is suitable for people around 13 years old and up. This beautiful and brave memoir will take most people about one … Continue reading The Most Banned Book in America – Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
Danse Macabre by Stephen King
I've been reading King's work since I was thirteen years old. A few years ago, I learned King’s books were connected in a vast multiverse, so in 2019, I decided to re-read all of his work in order of publication. It’s been a slow go, as I get distracted with other books (too many books, … Continue reading Danse Macabre by Stephen King
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
A friend told me to read Braiding Sweetgrass. She offered no reason as to why I should read it, or what it was about. She simply said this was a book that everyone should read. And she was right. “I give daily thanks for Robin Wall Kimmerer for being a font of endless knowledge, both … Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
After reading it in school a couple of years ago, my son recommended Anthropocene. I finally got around to borrowing a copy from my local library. I read The Fault in our Stars a long time ago and it was different to read nonfiction work by Green.Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and … Continue reading The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
A Year of Knitting Stitches by Tabetha Hedrick
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction.This review is for a perpetual calendar called A Year of Knitting Stitches, a digital arc I received from Netgalley. About The Book 📚 Title: A Year … Continue reading A Year of Knitting Stitches by Tabetha Hedrick
The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth
Welcome, or Welcome back! My name is Amanda and this is where I share spoiler-free book reviews and other bookish things. Thanks for visiting. Let's get Smitten For Fiction. About The Book 📚 Title: The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook: How to Write Great Patterns That Knitters Will Love to MakeAuthor: Kristine McGrath & Sarah WalworthPublication … Continue reading The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook by Kristina McGrath & Sarah Walworth
The Skin We’re In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power
I bought and read The Skin We're In in order to better understand racism in Canada. I've had white friends say they don't think systemic racism and white privilege exist in Canada. I simply don't understand how someone can think that. Just because YOU haven't seen it doesn't mean it doesn't exist! If you don't … Continue reading The Skin We’re In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power
This Is Me by Chrissy Metz ★★★★★
Happy Sunday! I'm here with a book review for a non-fiction memoir by Chrissy Metz called This Is Me. A couple of months ago, I discovered a new favourite thing of listening to an audiobook while taking a bath. While perusing Scribd, I stumbled across this book and because I LOVE the TV show that … Continue reading This Is Me by Chrissy Metz ★★★★★
Book Review – The Fact of a Body
Hey all! With this lock-down situation, I have to admit I've been feeling a lot of anxiety and struggling with insomnia. I've been reading, in fact, reading is the one thing that can take my mind off the pandemic, but I've fallen behind on my book reviews. I've read 9 books since my last book … Continue reading Book Review – The Fact of a Body
