Completely Full Bookshelf

This is sort of a weird post, because I don't have any reviews for y'all today—mainly because I've been a bit of an Agent of Chaos™ this last week and haven't finished any books! (I'm in the middle of two graphic novels simultaneously, which is living dangerously for me, and probably the reason I haven't finished either one.) So instead of book reviews, I figured I'd share something else with y'all! Over the last month, through different kindnesses and strokes of luck, I have gotten to visit three different indie bookstores across the state of Texas. I don't live close to an indie bookstore, so this has been an absurd privilege (and an absurd drain on my family's bank account, thanks to my purchases...). I wanted to share about these bookstores so that, if you ever get the chance to visit these cities in Texas, you know where to stop, and if you don't, at least you can vicariously enjoy their delights through my photographs! It honestly just

This is my fifth week of reviewing a book in a row—we're making it happen, y'all! And it's so good for my mental health—especially when the book is really good and compelling, reading is just about the most enjoyable thing I can do on my own, and it keeps me going through the weirdnesses of each week. I stayed up way too late last night reading the entire second half of the book I'm reviewing today—I just couldn't put it down! So let's talk about it, and maybe talk you  into reading it! 😜 Adult Books: Matchmaker Written and illustrated by Cam Marshall Graphic novel · 2023 (previously published online) Add it on Goodreads · Preview the illustrations · · · The publisher says: · · · The complete collection of cartoonist Cam Marshall's joyful queer slice-of-life webcomic! Best friends Mason and Kimmy live through their early twenties in the early ‘20s, navigating a global pandemic and terrifying job market alongside making friends, dating, and playing way too

People in my life who read this blog will know that I've had some big change in my life this week, and I'm grateful to those same people for staying connected with me. I'm going to fight to stay connected with them too. I haven't read much this week, which is a shame, because I've gotten to visit several wonderful  bookstores I'm hoping to post about soon, and I have all these new books I want to read! I made myself sit down and finish the book I had started last week—which was of course totally fun and I'm glad I did. So I'll share about that book today, and hopefully I'll get to read all my other cool books and talk about them soon! Middle Grade: Yummy A History of Desserts Written and illustrated by Victoria Grace Elliott Graphic novel · 2021 Book 1 of 2 ( Yummy  · Tasty ) Add it on Goodreads · Preview the illustrations · · · The publisher says: · · · Cake is delicious, and comics are awesome: this exciting nonfiction graphic novel for kids combi

I've only got one short review this week, but hey, it's more than zero, and we love that! Also, I want to say thank you for all the kind comments you all post, especially those from last week—I have been a little short on time to post my own comments and reply to y'all's, but I appreciate your kindness all the same, and wanted to say that here! With that, let's dive in! Early Reader/Middle Grade: Princess Princess Ever After Written and illustrated by K. O'Neill Graphic novel · 2014 Add it on Goodreads · Preview the illustrations · · · The publisher says: · · · When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person. They’ll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress

Hey everyone! I'm glad to be back for the second week in a row—I've realized I missed reading so much , and getting back into books has been astoundingly good for my mental health. So for once, I'm going to try to heed this message, and actually continue reading—I've got some more books on the horizon I'm excited to try next. In the meantime, I've got a review of a truly delightful YA romance graphic novel for y'all today—so let's dive in! Young Adult: If You'll Have Me Written and illustrated by Eunnie Graphic novel · 2023 Add it on Goodreads · Preview the illustrations · · · The publisher says: · · · Momo Gardner is the kind of friend who’s always ready to lend a helping hand. She’s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people. PG, on the other hand, is a bit of a lone wolf, despite her reputation for being a flirt and a player. Underneath all that cool mystery, she’s actually quick to smile,

Hey, I'm rushing to get this post up because I'm bad at time management! So I'm going to cut my usual blithering at the top of the page—suffice it to say that I'm grateful for how this spring break went, and I'm grateful to be me, and I'm so grateful to have the people and books and songs in my life that I do. 😊 Also, if you missed my short post from last week , I got my first car a few weeks ago—woohoo!!! So that's that—now for some graphic novel reviews! Middle Grade: Saving Sunshine Written by Saadia Faruqi and illustrated by Shazleen Khan Graphic novel · 2023 Add it on Goodreads · Preview the illustrations · · · The publisher says: · · · From Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan comes a relatable, funny, and heart-wrenchingly honest graphic novel about Muslim American siblings who must learn how to stop fighting and support each other in a world that is often unkind. It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing