Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Autobiography My dad came across a tweet by Mr. Bill Gates about a year back, praising this book. He was so moved by the tweet and the review of the book by Mr. Gates, that he decided to immediately buy the book for me. Although, this might be one of those rare occasions where he actually read the book before I did! This book is about a highly accomplished and ambitious man who had trained in neurosurgery for many years, and just as he was about to finish his residency, found out that he had terminal lung … Continue reading Throwack Tuesday: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up I just finished reading this book for English class and it has already earned its way onto my shelf of favorite books. The narration of the story … Continue reading Literary Analysis: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Genre: Graphic Novel Age Recommended: 12 and up Honestly, I’ve wanted an older sibling for the longest time and I feel like even though I have pets, it’s just not the same. This book did a really good job of giving me insight into how life with a sibling would function and even (temporarily) convinced me that it wasn’t a good idea by showing me the terrifying situations that the sisters often find themselves in. This book goes between “present time” and flashbacks a lot which may seem confusing but the flashbacks are illustrated … Continue reading Throwback Tuesday: Sisters by Raina Telgemeier (A Companion novel to Smile by Raina Telgemeier)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 15 and up This story wasn’t exactly my cup of tea; I presume that it was targeted towards a much older audience and people who would be able to sympathize … Continue reading Book Review: Not Perfect by Elizabeth LaBan

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up This book was definitely very detailed and on the longer side but I genuinely enjoyed it, especially because it was honestly very empowering to see women as … Continue reading Throwback Tuesday: Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Dystopian Fiction Age Recommended: 14 and up I just reread this book a few days ago and absolutely HAD to post it for my next throwback! I’d forgotten how amazing the plot was … Continue reading Throwback Tuesday: Divergent by Veronica Roth