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8 Reasons You Need to Join Goodreads

May 12, 2020 Taylor Leave a comment

I’m a huge fan of Goodreads. It has tons of useful features for readers, and not just for those who…

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How To Crush Your Reading Goals This Year

March 14, 2018 Taylor Leave a comment

Do you set reading goals in Goodreads? I do every year. And every year, at some point, I fall behind.…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Taylor!

I’m from Seattle, but recently moved to Austin, TX. (Bring on the taco trucks & sunshine!)

I’ve been part of the Bookstagram community for 3+ years now (previously known as SilverFire Books), and I’ve loved every minute of it!

When I’m not working, you can usually find me curled up with a book and a cup of iced coffee. I’m also a big fan of dogs, chocolate, and ridiculous dance moves.

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Recent Posts

  • The Lady Upstairs by Halley Sutton (Book Review)
  • Teen Killers Club by Lily Sparks (Book Review)
  • After All I’ve Done by Mina Hardy (Book Review)
  • Girls of Brackenhill by Kate Moretti (Book Review)
  • Book Feature: The Preserve by Ariel S. Winter [Blog Tour]
Hmm. I have thoughts. [Thank you @atriabooks for t Hmm. I have thoughts. [Thank you @atriabooks for the gifted copy] Sadly, this book didn’t work for me. I had high hopes in the beginning, but it quickly fell apart after that. It started off with a really cool concept - reminded me a bit of Westworld and a lot of Altered Carbon. I‘m always drawn to genre-bending stories. Unfortunately, the execution left something to be desired. For one, there wasn’t anything very unique about the characters. And the main character’s family in particular confused me. The wife (and sometimes the husband) were constantly annoyed with their young daughter. The wife is passionate about convincing others to procreate & continue the human race, but she can’t stand her own daughter? Odd. And the husband just seemed indifferent to them most of the time. Additionally, the sparse, hard-boiled prose was very readable at first, but it started to feel more jumbled as the story went on. The progression from one action or thought to the next was sometimes tough to follow, and the dialogue didn’t feel natural. In the end, I was hoping for more world-building, stronger characters, and a more intriguing mystery. But this is just my opinion - I know others have enjoyed it, so take this with a grain of salt! 💬 How’s your reading month going? Are you on track to read what you hoped in November?
🧶 I’ve seen this #booksandsweaters challenge 🧶 I’ve seen this #booksandsweaters challenge floating around and thought I’d join in! I don’t even know why I kept my sweaters, because I definitely don’t need them here in Texas 🥵😂 But I couldn’t bear to get rid of them! What are you reading today? I just started Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce, and I’m loving it so far 👏
🌴Another female-centric thriller 🤩 I’m lov 🌴Another female-centric thriller 🤩 I’m loving this trend this year! (Thank you @putnambooks for the gifted copy) . The Lady Upstairs follows Jo, a woman who’s employed by an agency that cons bad, rich men out of their money. But when a con goes wrong, Jo’s life begins to spiral out of control. . This story is described as ‘noir’, and I definitely felt those vibes. While it didn’t have as many twists as I’ve come to expect from some thrillers, I still really enjoyed this! The plot is interesting, but I’d say this thriller is more character-driven. The trio of Jo, Lou, and Jackal - and how they interacted with one another - was strange and intriguing. The setting was gorgeous and the writing was engrossing! . Read this if you love: -the show Hustlers -stories set in LA/Hollywood -They Never Learn by Layne Fargo -feminist vigilante stories . Rating: 4⭐️ (out now!) . 💬 What are you up to this weekend? We just dragged out our Christmas tree and plan to decorate!🎄
📖 Talk about a binge-worthy read! (Thanks @croo 📖 Talk about a binge-worthy read! (Thanks @crookedlanebooks for the gifted book 🙌) Teen Killers Club has one of the most unique thriller premises I’ve seen in a while. It’s a combination of murder mystery and assassin training thriller, with a summer camp setting (um, yes please 👏). This is a story for all of us who have ever felt like they didn’t fit in. I love the ‘found family’ trope, and this story delivered. But in this case, it’s a little different: this band of misfits are a bunch of ‘Class A’ teens, deemed dangerous and criminally manipulative. This adds to the tension – who can Signal trust? Can she even trust herself? 😱 The dialogue is hilarious – Erik’s especially – and the summer camp setting is nostalgic and fun. And I loved that there were lots of mysteries all tied into one story. Of course, there’s a lot of dark humor (what with the assassin/murder-y premise), so be prepared for that! It did bother me a little how much Signal depended on others instead of herself. And sure, this isn’t the most realistic premise ever. But that’s part of why fiction can be so much fun. Overall, this is a highly entertaining and engaging story! Rating: 4⭐️ (out now!) 💬 What are you reading right now? What do you think you’ll rate it so far? . . . . . #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #readreadread #readthisbook #ilovebooks #yathriller #readmorebooks #booksarecool #reader #hardcover #hardcoverbooks #bookish #prettybooks #girlswhoread #coverlove #goodreads #bookstoread #bookcart #whattoread #thrillerbooks #thrillerreads #yabooks #youngadultbooks #booktour
🍁 Pumpkin EVERYTHING 🙌 Enjoyed some homemade 🍁 Pumpkin EVERYTHING 🙌 Enjoyed some homemade pumpkin pie oatmeal this morning while reading Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell. Such a fun autumn-inspired YA graphic novel, set at a pumpkin patch (complete with a corn maze, s’mores pit, pie stall & hay ride)! 💬 Do you have any graphic novels on your TBR? If not, have you read any great YA books lately? . . . . . #pumpkineverything #autumnvibes🍁 #pumpkinseason #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #booksandbeans #graphicnovels #rainbowrowell #yabooks #pumpkinheads #pumpkinlove #fallmornings #readersofinstagram #readersgonnaread #bookcover #youngadultbooks #booknerd #readingspot #fallreads #autumnreads
Confession: I have an obsession with Goodreads. I Confession: I have an obsession with Goodreads. I can’t stop making book lists 😂 Here are some of my favorite books that have been nominated for the 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards! Swipe for some nominees I haven’t read yet but want to ASAP. 🤗 See any that you loved too (or that you want to read)?? This is also my #thankfullybooks stack challenge entry, hosted by the fabulous @sand_between_pages ! I am so grateful for books (especially this year!) 📚
🖋 Who’s your favorite author? Neil Gaiman has 🖋 Who’s your favorite author? Neil Gaiman has always been a favorite of mine. His stories sparkle with creativity ✨ Thanks @williammorrowbooks for sending me this collection of some of his most beloved stories, chosen by his readers! I’ve read some of these stories already, and they’re wonderful. Exactly what I’ve come to expect from Gaiman’s work: whimsical, engaging, and often with a surprising bite. I’m looking forward to savoring these stories. I think I’ll read one each day with my morning coffee ☕️☺️ Have you read anything by Neil Gaiman? If not, you totally should! Here are some of my favorite novels/collections of his: -The Ocean at the End of the Lane -American Gods -Coraline -Trigger Warning -The Graveyard Book Wishing you a lovely Saturday 🖤 #neilgaimanreader @neilgaimanreader @neilhimself
📖 What was the last book that had you glued to 📖 What was the last book that had you glued to the page? (Thank you @crookedlanebooks for the gifted copy) After All I’ve Done was one of those books that sucks you in right away. It’s a stay-up-late, accidentally-burn-your-dinner kind of thriller. If you need to break a reading slump, these short, twisty chapters will come to the rescue. Sure, memory loss plots can be overdone, but it felt unique here. The narration is gripping, the details are intriguing, and the characters all have SO many secrets. You won’t know who to trust, but you’ll definitely want to keep turning the pages. Buuut I’m still not sure how I feel about the ending 😆 It was WILD, and a little too abrupt for my liking. Overall, though, this was very entertaining, well written, and worth the read! Rating: 4⭐️ (out now!) SYNOPSIS in comments 👇 . . . . . . #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #readreadread #readthisbook #ilovebooks #bookblogger #readmorebooks #booksarecool #reader #hardcover #hardcoverbooks #bookish #prettybooks #girlswhoread #coverlove #goodreads #bookstoread #whattoread #thrillerbooks #thrillerreads #autumnbooks #booksinnature #booksandleaves
I’ve been waiting ALL year for this book, and I I’ve been waiting ALL year for this book, and I finally got my hands on it! 🤗 I absolutely loved Turton’s first book, The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, so here’s hoping this one‘s just as good. I mean, a historical murder mystery set on the high seas?! I’m definitely intrigued 🙌 💬 Which new release(s) have you been most excited for lately? . . . . . #bookstoread #wanttoread #prettycover #hardcover #prettybooks #bookcover #bookcovers #stuartturton #booksandcandles #candlesandbooks #toberead #tbrlist #fictionbooks #mysterybooks #historicalfiction #bookpic #bookishlove #bookgram #ilovebooks #onmyshelf #newbook #newbooksmell #readersofinstagram #readersgonnaread
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