John Green published Turtles All the Way Down following several major successes, including his sensational book-turned-movie, The Fault In Our Stars. Naturally, Turtles All the Way Down had big shoes to fill. And judging from reviews on Goodreads and discussions that I’ve had with my peers, I’ve reached the conclusion that most people believe Turtles All the Way Down falls short …
Tag: summerreading
SUMMER 2018: WHAT TO READ AND WHEN TO READ IT
Sunglasses? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Books? Summer isn’t just about ice cream and tanlines — it’s a great opportunity to read for pleasure without the stress of grades. From rich novels about love spanning continents to spine-tingling mysteries you’ll devour in one sitting, here are some books you should tune into this summer: #1 book overall, for …
LEFT UNFINISHED: H2O by Virginia Bergin
It irks me when I don’t finish books, but in the case of H2O, I just had to do it. H2O has quite good reviews, but if I’m honest, I can’t figure it out. There were a few reasons why I couldn’t engage with H2O ‘s environment and plot — first and foremost, the writing style …
WARM, FUZZY FEELINGS PART 3: Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
Well, it’s finally happened. I finished the To All The Boys series, and I won’t lie: I miss it already! Always and Forever, Lara Jean is my favorite book in the To All The Boys series. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is where Lara Jean’s sweet, funny, romantic story began and P.S. I Still Love You kept the love …
GIVE NON-FICTION A CHANCE: Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman
If I’m honest, I don’t often enjoy nonfiction books — including biographies, memoirs, and the like. They often feel uneventful and bland in comparison to the vibrant, drama-ridden novels towards which I typically gravitate. For this reason, I had a difficult time getting myself to pick up Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!, even after my dad’s …