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Beyond Books: 10 of My Favorite Camping Items

One of my favorite summer and fall activities is camping and hiking. I have a tent, but that has evolved to car camping and will never go back. As I prep for annual summer camping trip, I thought I’d share my favorite camping items. These are all things I bring on top of the camping necessities. 1. My Kindle I take my Kindle Paperwhite everywhere with me. I have a black case that has taking a…

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Buying a Kindle from Unclaimed Baggage: Is It Worth It?

This is an experiment. Can I buy a Kindle of Unclaimed Baggage for under $50? Is it functional? Will that allow me to access my Libby loans and my Amazon library? Can you buy a Kindle on “sale?” E-reading has become a popular hobby. There are a few ways to access digital material: cell phones, tablets, computers, and e-readers. The most popular e-reader being Amazon’s Kindle. There are other…

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Book Tour: The Swans of Harlem (Young Adult edition) by Karen Valby Book Review

Summary: A full accounting of five incredibly talented Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem, founding members among them, that illuminates their hard-fought, historic, and overlooked contributions to the world of classical dance at a time when racism shut out Black dancers from major dance companies. A young adult adaptation of Karen Valby’s adult non-fiction title. At the peak of…

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Book Tour: Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson Book Review

A dark academia young adult novel?? What more could we ask for? Today I bring you another thrilling read to add to your TBR. Check out the full book tour here! Summary: Page Whittaker has always been an outcast. And after the deadly incident that destroyed her single friendship at her old school, she needs a fresh start. Which is why when she receives a scholarship offer from Agathion College,…

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Book Tour: Nightweaver by R.M. Gray Book Review

I am thrilled to bring to you another thrilled YA fantasy to enjoy! Check out the full book tour here! Summary: Six hundred years ago, Nightweavers, cursed beings with untamed power, claimed the continents for their own. The ocean was meant to be a safe haven for humanity, including seventeen-year-old Aster Oberon and her pirate family. But after Aster’s brother is killed in an epic battle at…

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Book Tour: You're Dead to Me by Amy Christine Parker Book Review

I am so excited to share this new YA release with you today!! I often join in on book tours, but rarely do I stumble upon a YA horror/thriller. Synopsis: Ruby is a scholarship senior at elite Oleander High School with a chip on her shoulder and an attitude to match—which she puts to good use as the infamous local anonymous gossip blogger ReputationKiller. When she’s outed as the voice behind…

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Book Tour: The Devourer by Alison Ames Book Review

So thankful to be a part of another book tour with TBR and Beyond. Today I bring to you a thrilling pirate thriller called The Devourer by Alison Ames. You can check out the full tour here. Summary: When Adra Dantes’ half-brother Cameron attacks their father and robs him of a priceless treasure map, he leaves him a shell of the pirate captain he once was. Now Adra’s only aim in life is to kill…

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Wrapping Up 2024: How I Enjoyed Books on a Budget

Another year, another wrap up on my bookish “spending.” If you’re new here, a few years ago I challenge myself to spend $0 on books for one year. It was liberating and forced me to read from local libraries and be more active in sharing hardcopies of books. Since then, I developed the habit of shopping on Libby instead of on Amazon or a local retailer. How did I read in 2024? I am almost…

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Book Review: Campfire by Shawn Sarles

Summary: While camping in a remote location, Maddie Davenport gathers around the fire with her friends and family to tell scary stories. Caleb, the handsome young guide, shares the local legend of the ferocious Mountain Men who hunt unsuspecting campers and leave their mark by carving grisly antlers into their victims’ foreheads.  The next day, the story comes true.  Now Maddie and her family…

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Book Review: Piñata by Leopoldo Gout

My childhood friend was watching you and thinks your daughter is under demonic threat. Summary: It was supposed to be the perfect summer. Carmen Sanchez is back in Mexico, supervising the renovation of an ancient abbey. Her daughters Izel and Luna, too young to be left alone in New York, join her in what Carmen hopes is a chance for them to connect with their roots. Then, an accident at the…

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Book Review: Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Looking up at these eyes, I’m gripped by this stomach-sinking, gut-twisting, throat-constricting dread. Was I bitten by a fucking werewolf? Summary: Rory Morris isn’t thrilled to be moving back to her hometown, even if it is temporary. There are bad memories there. But her twin sister, Scarlett, is pregnant, estranged from the baby’s father, and needs support, so Rory returns to the place she…

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Book Tour: It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell Book Review

I am so so so excited to share It Came From the Tress by Ally Russell with you!!! You can check out the full book tour here! Summary: The legend of Bigfoot gets a bone-chilling update in this scary story about a young girl and her scout troop who are willing to brave the woods to find her missing friend when no one else will. Perfect for fans of Daka Hermon and Claribel A. Ortega! The…

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Book Review: Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase

He stares at me, smiling, unaware of the volcano erupting within me. These intimate sessions mutilate my sense of independence; in this murdered church of my body, every molecule is a screaming prisoner. Summary: Nelah seems to have it all: wealth, fame, a husband, and a child on the way. But in a body her husband controls via microchip and the tailspin of a loveless marriage, her hopes and…

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BOOX Page vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Which E-reader Is Right for You?

There is always a debate of which e-reader is the best choice for you. There are few options out here: Nook, Kobo, Kindle, and BOOX. Lately, I have seen a lot of discussion surrounding BOOX devices. If you are like me, you likely have no idea what a BOOX device is. In short, BOOX devices are e-ink tablets that run Android software allowing the user to download 3rd-party apps and do a verity of…

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Maximize Your Reading Budget: 5 Tips for Free Reading

I have been a reader for many years, but only in the past few years have I been more mindful of my bookish spending. If you are new to reading or an established reader, it is always great to know how to read for free! 1. Join your local library! By far the easiest, quickest, and cheapest way to read is to join your local library. I spent a whole year exploring if it was possible to only read…

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Book Review: Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros

` Hope is a fickle, dangerous thing. It steals your focus and aims it toward the possibilities instead of keeping it where it belongs—on the probabilities. Summary: Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders… Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known…

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5 Perks of Reading Through Amazon

It is no secret that Amazon has impacted the reading world. From the Kindle e-reader, to transforming the book selling market, the impact of Amazon is everywhere (for better or worse). Many have mixed feelings about the influence and impact of Amazon, but I am here to tell you some perks of reading through Amazon. If you are looking to read on a budget and have a prime membership with Amazon,…