Book reviews and blogging focused on library issues, upcoming books, LGBTQ+ media, and more.
Hey all!
I’m Ash! Or you can call me Conina. ✨️ I’m a current graduate student studying library Science & Youth Literature. I love reading, as well as writing. Here I plan to post book reviews of books, from historical to upcoming. My favorite genres are YA, Middle Grade, Fantasy, & Queer Fiction. I love graphic novels and comics. I will also share peeks of my personal writing projects and blog about issues related to books, libraries, and academia.
Recent Posts
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Book Reviews: New & Upcoming Picture Books
Thanks to NetGalley, I have read and reviewed four new and upcoming picture books. The main themes in these books are nature and family. If you have any interest in picture books, take a look at these four. When Grandmas Cook by Margot Mustich & Alette Straathof. Pub date: Nov 5, 2024 “When grandmas cook…
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My Favorite Books- 2020
2020 was a life-changing year. I was at a job I hated (well, I loved the job – just not my coworkers) and in a relationship that I hadn’t yet realized was toxic. However, being home all day, every day led to revelations. Covid hit and I started reading again. And I read books I…
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Election Day & Ursula K. Le Guin
It’s hard to believe that election day is already upon us here in the United States. I won’t get too much into politics today, but I wanted to put out a few things into the world. We must persevere, we must not stop. Yes, the election is today, but that does not mean it is…
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Book Review: Legends of Lotus Island: The Guardian Test
“If you are meant to be a guardian, then your guardian form is already inside you, waiting.”
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New & Upcoming in November
Hey all! Since November came quickly, here’s a quick look at some books coming out in November that I thought looked interesting, as well as some new relseases I’m interested in reading. New in November Picture Books When Grandmas Cook by Margot Mustich – 11/05 Adoptees Who Changed the World by Lorri Antosz Benson –…
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