Fiction Books for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 29, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

The conversation around mental health does not end on June 1. Having an open and honest discussion around this important topic is much needed, especially when we want to break the stigma and hide the assumptions surrounding the topic. Dealing with mental health issues of my own, I tend to gravitate towards books that discuss it painfully but in a beautiful that will start ignite conversations.

So if you are looking for those books that help you examine mental health beyond, here is a great starter pack:

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Books You Should Get Out Of the UK: May Edition

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Are you looking for your next great read? Why not try out the books from across the pond? Despite from what governments say, books are essential and are needed now, more than ever. So if you are need of a variety and want to read diverse stories, then I suggest you try out some British titles! Continue reading “Books You Should Get Out Of the UK: May Edition” →

Books You Should Get Out Of the UK

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10 Long Books for QuaranREADING

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ 1 Comment

Are you looking for long reads to satisfy your reading thirsts during your quarantine? Here are 10 book recommendations that have the great possibility to make your lockdown a lot quicker…and easier:

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YA Book Prize 2020 Shortlist

March 29, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ 1 Comment

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This past week, the YA Book Prize announced the 2020 shortlist for the prize. The book prize, launched in 2014, awards a YA title written by an author living in the UK or Ireland. The prize is also run by the book trad magazine, The Bookseller, in partnership with the Hay Festival.

I was disappointed to not see the titles, All the Bad Apples, The Burning and The Exact Opposite of Okay but that does not escape the fact of the amazing nominations that we have here. I can’t wait to read all of them!

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Books to Read This Month: February Edition

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Valentines Day…Black History Month…Leap Year…for a short month, we have a lot to celebrate within it! So why not let’s pile it on more with these sizzling new releases that are coming your way:

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Books of 2019: Authors That Ruled My Reading List

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 ~ karma2015 ~ 1 Comment

Over the 200 books I have read in 2019 (I’m still shocked that I read that much), I came across amazing authors where their writing styles and compelling storytelling had me engrossed and wishing that the book never end. When you meet an author that gives you that feeling, they have just become your new favorite author! It might be too soon for some since I only read one book, but I am going to take a leap of faith and keep a lookout for the following authors in 2020:

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Books to Read This Month: November Edition

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Now is the time to be thankful…for great reading! The year might be coming to end soon but that doesn’t timing of reading great books slows down and this month is no different from the rest! From mauling big cats to mythological gods, these books will have you rushing through your Thanksgiving dinner just so you can get through one more chapter…

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Trick or Treat…Give Me Somthing Good to Read

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Halloween is just around the corner…instead of asking for candy, why not “sweeten” your holiday with some good creepy reads? I have great book recommendations that will thrill you, chill you and keep you until the early hours of the morning. Your Halloween is not complete without a spooky read! Continue reading “Trick or Treat…Give Me Somthing Good to Read” →