Author: Octavia

Tin Star by Cecil Castellucci

Tin Star by Cecil Castellucci

Bah, Bah black sheep! We, as book nerds, often find ourselves in a situation where we don’t love a book as much as our fellow book nerds did. It happened with me and The Archived by Victoria Schwab. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke. Shoot even Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan! […]

Posted January 16, 2014 by Octavia in Reviews / 0 Comments
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Well played Ms. Black! An original vampire story that DIDN’T make the vampires out to be these dreamy sparkly saints? Who knew it was possible?!   That’s right folks! The Coldest Girl in Coldtown is indeed an ORIGINAL vampire concept. And if you read vampire books as much as I do, I am forming a support […]

Posted January 2, 2014 by Octavia in Reviews / 0 Comments

My Hopes and Dreams for 2014

I don’t believe in New Years resolutions. I never have. I’ve always believed that if you want to lose those 10 pounds our save for a trip you’d do it, instead of waiting for New Years to make some big shebang about it. So this isn’t a list of “resolutions”. There will be none of […]

Posted December 31, 2013 by Octavia in Random Ramblings / 0 Comments

Organize Your Blog pt. 5!

Well, it’s the last Monday in December. Which means today is the last Read. Sleep. Repeat.’s Tips & Tricks: Organization post. It’s been fun, and I’m happy that I was able to do this with you. We’ve hit all the rough tips & tricks and we’re almost to the finish line, but now we are going […]

Posted December 30, 2013 by Octavia in Random Ramblings / 0 Comments
Stop & Chat ~ An Open Letter ~

Stop & Chat ~ An Open Letter ~

  Happy Saturday! I know usually Stop & Chat is more of a discussion post but today I want to do something different. Dear authors, You are my rockstars. My celebrities.  My downright creepy obsession. But I think it’s time we sat down and talked about a few things ok? 2013 was my year for […]

Posted December 28, 2013 by Octavia in Features & Spotlights / 0 Comments