Birthday Post: Favorite Books of All Time

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 ~ karma2015 ~ 1 Comment

Today, I turn 35 years old. It’s kind of hard to believe that I am halfway through my 30s but I don’t feel any different, only much wiser and more aware about the world around me, a vast comparison to my teenage years and my twenties. I think that have the various books that I’ve read over the years to thank for that new outlook. So as I look back on my years (but also look to the future), I wanted to take the time to list my top 20 books of all time.

This is completely different from the post I wrote when I started this blog, but I think as you grow older, things change and how you view the world goes along with it, the good and the bad. It would be nice to see how this list will change in 5 or 10 years time but it is so nice to reflect on how these books made such a powerful impact on my life and still do this day. So here we go, my top 20 favorite books of all time:

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What I’ve Been Reading Lately: January 15

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Welcome to What I’ve Been Reading Lately, a feature where I’ll be giving short reviews of what I’m currently reading:

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Joseph Elliott Talk Now Online

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Didn’t manage to make the author talk I conducted with Joseph Elliott? Don’t worry! The full discussion is now online. I had so much fun talking with Joseph and about the wonderful series he has created! If you have ventured into the wonderful world of the Isle of Skye, the joys and laughs that Joseph and I shared about this great fantasy series will make you go out get your copy of it!

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Books to Get Out of the UK and Ireland: January Edition

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 ~ 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 and Irish titles!

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Books to Read This Month: January Edition

January 4, 2022 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Happy 2022! Welcome to the first Books To Read This Month feature of 2022! We are only couple of days in the new year and some of us might feel that it is already too long and looking like we have to stay inside for a little bit while longer. However, the upcoming books that are gracing the bookshelves give us more of a reason to be excited for January! From espionage thrillers to books about activism and injustice, here are some exciting new releases that will make you excited for isolation and welcome social distancing with open arms:

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The Best Books to Look Out For in 2022

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 ~ karma2015 ~ 2 Comments

Are you looking for more reasons to be excited about 2022, other than just wanting to be done with 2021? Then check the list of exciting new books being released next year! The pandemic may have pushed back some releases into 2022 but that just just gives us more of a reason to read more books. So get ready TBR journal or list ready, because you want to make sure to jot down these exciting new releases!

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Author Talk with Joseph Elliott

December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 ~ karma2015 ~ 2 Comments

Get ready for the first Author Talk of 2022! For the first program of the new year,, I will be in discussion with Jos3ph Elliott, YA author of as we will be the bestselling and critically acclaimed “The Shadow Skye” Series and celebrate the publication of the final book of the series, “The Burning Swift”.

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Holiday Reads: December 24, 2021

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

There is no better gift than the gift of reading.

More than ever, we need heartwarming and uplifting stories this year. So similar to what was done in December, visit here every Friday and view some great book recommendations to get a jumpstart on your holiday reading:

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Laura Bates Talk Now Online

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Didn’t manage to make the author talk I conducted with Laura Bates? Don’t worry! The full discussion is now online. It was such an honor to talk to her! After reading so many of her books and listening to her interviews, it was just so exciting to talk to her one one one. And what an insightful conversation it was!