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8 Reasons You Need to Join Goodreads

May 12, 2020 Taylor 2 Comments

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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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 Siren by Katherine St. John (Book Review)
  • The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird (Book Review)
  • Meet Me In Another Life by Catriona Silvey (Book Review)
  • Most Buzz-Worthy 2021 Fiction Books
  • The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean (Book Review)
What was the last unforgettable book you read? [bo What was the last unforgettable book you read? [book gifted by @williammorrowbooks ] There was so much buzz surrounding this book last year, but somehow I hadn’t read it until now. I’d heard it was dark, but I still didn’t expect how intense it would be. The story was at once absorbing and horrific. Even with the heavy subject matter, Russell’s writing was beautiful. It’s disturbing to think how real this felt. How everything that played out could so easily happen to any teenage girl (or boy). I think most people can relate to the vulnerability and uncertainty of being a teenager, but at that age we don’t realize how easily that can lead to manipulation. Overall, My Dark Vanessa was heartbreaking, far from a comforting read - but it’s a powerful one. Rating: 4.5/5 (out in paperback now!) #wmtastemakers #MyDarkVanessa
☀️ It’s starting to feel like summer already ☀️ It’s starting to feel like summer already! [book gifted by @grandcentralpub ] If you’re looking for a juicy, scandalous read: The Siren is it! It’s got long-buried secrets, movie stars, and all the tropical island vibes. It’s an escape, but it’s also a little deeper than just a ‘popcorn’ read. It has strong character development, with characters you’ll love (and loathe), and there’s definitely some thriller/suspense aspects to it. Overall, The Siren is a fun, thrilling read that’s perfect for summer! Rating: 4⭐️ (out now!) 💬 Are there any books you’re looking forward to reading this summer?
Just some of the many piles/boxes of books scatter Just some of the many piles/boxes of books scattered around the new house 😂 Can’t wait to finally get everything organized! 💬 What are you reading right now? I started The Siren by Katherine St. John yesterday and it’s a fun read so far 🙌
What was the last book that tugged at your heartst What was the last book that tugged at your heartstrings? [book gifted by @putnambooks ] The End of Men is about a deadly pandemic that sweeps across continents in a matter of months (sound familiar?), but one that affects only men - and has an extremely high mortality rate. In the end, mostly women are left to pick up the pieces and try to heal a fractured world. There were definitely some similarities between what happened in this story and what happened when COVID hit, but it was also different in a lot of ways. The way it was written, it was like seeing everything from a birds-eye view. Characters all over the world shared their experiences, some doctors working to figure out where the pandemic came from or find a vaccine, some government workers scrambling to keep society in order, and some citizens with heartbreaking choices to make. I do think this format made it tough to connect with some of the characters as much as I would have liked. It was still packed with emotion, but I had trouble keeping track of who was who at times. Overall, this was a smart and poignant read! Recommended, as long as you think you can handle reading about another pandemic right now. Rating: 4⭐️ (out now!)
✨APRIL WRAP-UP✨[Thanks tagged publishers & @ra ✨APRIL WRAP-UP✨[Thanks tagged publishers & @randomhouse for the gifted books] We’re officially moved into our new house! 🥰 I can’t wait to reorganize all my books 😆 April was a total whirlwind, but I managed to read 11 books! Here’s what I read last month: 5⭐️ -The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean 4.5⭐️ -The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon -House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland -When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain -Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone -Meet Me in Another Life by Catriona Silvey 4.25⭐️ -Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson -You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes 4⭐️ -Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price 3.75⭐️ -Astrid Sees All by Natalie Standiford 3.5⭐️ -The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer 💬 What was the best book you read in April??
One of my most anticipated new releases of 2021 is One of my most anticipated new releases of 2021 is finally here! 💃🏼🙌 This is supposed to be hilarious and quirky, which I‘m totally on board with. What’s the last book you bought yourself? . . . . . #bookmail #newbooks #contemporaryfiction #newbook #bookaddict #bookobsessed #ilovebooks #alwaysreading #allbookedup #readeveryday #bookblogger #bookbloggersofinstagram #readersofinstagram #booksofig #booksaremagic #newbooksmell #tbrlist #toberead #cantwaittoread #bookmailisthebestmail #dialaforaunties #jesseqsutanto #coverlove
☀️ Happy pub day to this beaut 😍 [book gift ☀️ Happy pub day to this beaut 😍 [book gifted by @williammorrowbooks ] Meet Me In Another Life has love, mystery, drama, and adventure, all wrapped up into one story. It’s about two people who continue to circle in and out of each other’s many lives, over and over - until they realize there’s more than meets the eye. You need a little patience for this book, because of its structure. You won’t know what’s going on for a large chunk of the book. But for me, that was part of the fun. 👏 I loved that the book subverted my expectations for Santi and Thora. Their character ARCs were drawn in a fascinating, interconnected way, and they experienced a ton of growth. I always do a little happy dance when I come across a book that feels so unique, but without going so overboard that it loses you. And this one pulls it off! Rating: 4.5⭐️ (out now!) 💬 What are you up to tonight? My in-laws are in town, so we’re spending some time with them while we prep for our move! #wmtastemakers
I was inspired by @readswithrosie to share my #Too I was inspired by @readswithrosie to share my #TooLongOnMyTBR stack! These books have all been on my TBR list wayyy too long, and I’m hoping I can get to a lot of them this year. What’s a book that’s been on your TBR list forever? . . . . . #booksonbooks #ilovebooks #alwaysreading #allbookedup #readeveryday #bookblogger #onmyshelf #toberead #readersofinstagram #booksofig #justread #booksaremagic #bookspines #girlswhoread #noseinabook #keepreading #prettybooks #bookcart #bookishcommunity #bookhoarder #bookstoread #wanttoread #tbrlist #tbrpile
My latest 5⭐️ read 👏👏 [book gifted by @a My latest 5⭐️ read 👏👏 [book gifted by @atriabooks ] Set on an isolated farm in the U.K., The Last Thing to Burn is a tense suspense story with hints of Room and Misery - but with a unique twist all its own. It’s incredible, harrowing, and cinematically written so it feels like everything’s unfolding around you. I just couldn’t stop reading. Honestly, it’s a miracle I didn’t burn my dinner! Be aware this is a dark book. I’d recommend looking up the trigger warnings if you’re not sure about it. But for me, it was so worth reading. Definitely one of the best books of the year so far! Rating: 5⭐️ (out now!) 💬 What was your last 5 star read?
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