June - What I Read

After a few months of heavy reading, June wasn't so great. But I have some pretty valid reasons. I've spent the last two weeks packing and moving, and read a book and a half that were pretty awful I will spare you the reviews. The three books I did finish I really liked though, and would especially recommend the first one.

Archipelago, by Monique Roffey

An amazing book about a father and daughter sailing on a trip of a lifetime around the Caribbean islands. Be sure to check out my review for more information on the book.

The Casual Vacancy, by J.K. Rowling
Rowling's first adult novel since the Harry Potter series, Very, very different, but I enjoyed it.

Woke Up Lonely, by Fiona Maazel
A fascinating book about a cult leader and his CIA ex-wife. This book has an interesting plot structure, so I recommend it if you are looking for something a little different.

Working on getting through a few more books in July:)

shopping list

This is the first of a regular series, sharing some book related wish list items I've recently found online.


1: cute print from Parada Creations... 2: bookish iPhone case... 3: Alice in Wonderland collage print... 4: match box faux book covers... 5: book lover candles

the perfect coffee mug

What better to drink coffee or tea out of while reading on a cold day.

via: The Gifted Penguin

Favorite Cover Design: Conceptual

1. A collection of recipes from chef Jacob Kenedy paired with black-and-white illustrations by Caz Hildebrand. [link]  2 & 3. These two covers are from the same series. Iove the high contrast, and dramatic scenes they create. [link]  4. A fun collection of creative math problems, puzzles and brainteasers. [link]