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Should I read one more chapter? Or go to bed?

By Heather Caliendo ·

Just one more chapter. I’ve said that to myself countless times throughout my life. There are some books that grab you so much the thought of not knowing what happens next is unbearable. So I stay up late and read one more chapter, which turns into five more chapters. And next thing I know, it’s […]

Review: Circe by Madeline Miller

By Heather Caliendo ·

Some of my favorite classes in both high school and college centered on Greek mythology. The ancient Greek myths are full of legendary storytelling with a huge influence on Western storytelling. But it’s been a while since I’ve re-read any of the stories, until Circe by Madeline Miller came along.

Book Club Recommendations for May 2018

By Heather Caliendo ·

We’re entering one of the best times of the year — summer reading season! Starting in May, there are lots of new releases in all types of genres. For instance, Love and Ruin by Paula McClain is coming out in May so be sure to add that one to your TBR list. Here are some […]

Review: How to Stop Time by Matt Haig

By Heather Caliendo ·

How to Stop Time by Matt Haig is a time-hopping fantasy about a man struggling with a rare condition: he ages slowly. Very slowly. When we’re introduced to Tom Hazard, we learn that he though he appears to be 40, he was born in 1581 and has been alive for centuries.

Read Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan before August

By Heather Caliendo ·

I’m so excited for the movie version of Crazy Rich Asians and the trailer did not disappoint. The romantic comedy will showcase the glamour of Singapore’s high society, and serve as one of the most unique movies of the summer. The movie will be released on August 17 so mark it in your calendar as a must-see.

Read a book on World Book Day

By Heather Caliendo ·

Happy World Book Day! Each year on April 23rd, celebrations take place around the world to recognize the power of books. This initiative is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to promote reading, publishing and copyright. I love seeing World Book Day celebrated across all social media platforms, especially on the lovely […]

Review: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

By Heather Caliendo ·

I stayed up late to finish The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. I couldn’t put the book down until I knew the ending and now I can’t stop thinking about this phenomenal book. I’m in awe of the range of Kristin Hannah’s storytelling with her vivid descriptions. This is a powerful, beautiful and heartbreaking read.

I’ve never listened to an audiobook, should I start now?

By Heather Caliendo ·

So I have a confession: I’ve never listened to an audiobook. Not once. Never downloaded one. Nothing. Since I work from home, I always figured I don’t have a need since I don’t have a commute. Whenever I do travel, I lug around several different books at a time. But after reading about the growth […]

Nicole Kidman to star in adaptation of The Female Persuasion

By Heather Caliendo ·

The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer is one of the hottest books of 2018, appearing on several different must-read lists. Not only is the cover Instagram friendly (hey there #bookstagram), the story sounds very unique and relevant to our times. And it was just announced that Nicole Kidman (fresh off the success of HBO’s Big Little […]

Jurassic Park: Comparing the book to the movie

By Heather Caliendo ·

We’ve all heard the phrase “the book is better than the movie.” And oftentimes, it’s true. But I argue that in the case of Jurassic Park, book and movie, each one holds its own. And since the Jurassic World sequel (Fallen Kingdom) is set to be released this summer, I thought it’d be a good discussion […]

Preview: How to Stop Time by Matt Haig

By Heather Caliendo ·

I love time travel stories. One of my favorite books is Stephen King’s 11/22/63 about a time traveler working to prevent the assassination of JFK. I also used to watch CW’s The Flash, which featured a unique spin on time travel in the comic book world (check out season one but you can skip the rest). So […]