The Cage by Megan Shepherd | Book Review

Today I'm over at Tynga's Reviews, taking a second look at The Cage by Megan Shepherd.  Spoiler alert: I loved it!  Find out more by clicking on the cover image above!

*I received my copy of The Cage from the publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review.  Thank you!

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday is a fun meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  For more information, or to join the fun yourself, check out their blog!

Top Ten Five Book Characters I'd Name a Pet After

In no particular order.

1. I'd name some bunnies after the Hobbit part of the Fellowship- Frodo, Merry, Pippin, and/or Samwise Gamgee.  I just think that bunnies and hobbits have a lot in common.

2. I'd name an orange cat Aslan, from the Chronicles of Narnia.  Just because they have a similar appearance.

3. I'd name a redheaded dog, like a collie, after Anne of Green Gables.  I'd probably need a black cat named Diana to go with it.  ;)

4. I'd just completely steal Father Tim's idea and name a big old wolfhound Barnabus.

5. I'd name a gray crazy-hair guinea pig Gandalf.  Not sure why, exactly, but it does feel right.

And you?  What bookish names would you give to your pets or offspring?  Leave a comment below and I'll be sure to visit!

Stacking the Shelves

Today I'm over at Tynga's Reviews, stacking the shelves.  I've got George Washington, bacon, religion, serial killers, aliens, and Snoopy.  Click on the image above and find out more!

PopSugar Reading Challenge Update!

Y'all!  I only have a few months left, and fourteen books left to read!  Yikes!  I need to get on that.  I hope to find some graphic novels to fill some of those checklist items.  

This week I read Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco, which is a book that is published in 2016.

Previously, I've read:
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson, which is a book based on a fairy tale.

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, which is a YA bestseller.

Journal of Major George Washington, 1754 by George Washington, which is a book translated to English.

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, which is a book set in Europe.

The Fireflies Book by Brett Ortler, which is a book that's under 150 pages.

Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith, which is a New York Times bestseller.

#scandal by Sarah Ockler is a book recommended by someone I just met.

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp is a self-improvement book.

Prohibition Bakery by Leslie Feinberg with Brooke Siem, which is a book I can finish in a day.

Situation Momedy: A First-Time Mom's Guide to Laughing Your Way Through Pregnancy & Year One by Jenna Von Oy, which is a book written by a celebrity.

Baby 411 by Ari Brown with Denise Fields, which is a book that's more than 600 pages.

Meridian by Josin L. McQuein, which is a science-fiction novel.

On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo with Robert Bucknam, which is a book recommended by a family member.

The Harlem Hellfighters by Max Brooks, which is a graphic novel.

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins, which is a book with a protagonist who has my occupation.

Circa Now by Amber McRee Turner, which is a book that takes place during Summer.

What We Lost in the Dark by Jacquelyn Mitchard, which is a murder mystery.

Near Enemy by Adam Sternbergh, which is a dystopian novel.

The Forever Girl by Alexander McCall Smith, which is a book with a blue cover.

The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan, which is a book from the library.

I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had by Tony Danza, which is an autobiography.

The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith, which is a book about a culture I'm unfamiliar with.

Mama Tried by Emily Flake, which is a satirical book.

The Young Elites by Marie Lu, which is a book that takes place on an island.

Wild Ones by Jon Mooallem, which is a book that's guaranteed to bring me joy.

Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco | Book Review

Today I'm discussing this wonderfully chilling murder mystery over at Team Tynga's Reviews.  Click on the cover image above to find out more (including a giveaway)!

*I received my copy of Stalking Jack the Ripper from the publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review.  Thank you!

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Book Review

Today I'm over at Tynga's Reviews, talking about The Night Circus.  Click on the cover image above to find out more!

*I checked out my copy of The Night Circus from my local library.

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday is a fun meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  For more information, or to join the fun yourself, check out their blog!

Top Ten Books I Wish Were TV Shows

In no particular order...

1. Mary Poppins series by P.L. Travers.  Did you even know that this was a series?  It is!  So there's lots more Mary than is shown in the Disney movie.

2. The Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.  I literally lol at these books!  I'd definitely watch this show!

3. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.  This would be an expensive one to produce, but totally worth it!

4. Shovel Ready and Near Enemy by Adam Sternbergh.  I love the main character's snark!

5. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith.  I think I heard rumor that they tried to make this into a show and it tanked?  I never saw it, though, so I'm going to wish for it!

6. The Diviners and Lair of Dreams by Libba Bray.  I want to see all the speakeasies!

7. Confessions series by James Patterson.  A snarky, smart, wealthy teen solving mysteries internationally?  Yes, please!

8. Velva Jean books by Jennifer Niven.  This would have to be done right, and well, so that it doesn't come off patronizing.  But I love Velva Jean's spunk, and would cheer for her each week!

9. The Unshelved comic books.  Of course, this show would only be entertaining to librarians, but we deserve a fun TV show, right?

10. The Archived and The Unbound by Victoria Schwab.  Another library-related one!  This one regarding a library of souls housed in another dimension.

And you?  What TV Top Ten did you do this week?  Leave a link in the comments and I'll be sure to visit!