To Read or Not To Read

Wars are hard and brutal, much like endings. Both are explosive, stunning, and can render people speechless. Leigh Bardugo had an incredible task: pen (quite possibly) the last book in the Grishaverse universe, where the characters are all on the brink of a war, and give it a satisfying enough ending for a huge following of fans. And I am here to tell you that she succeeded. But even more than that, Bardugo crafts a book that shines so bright, that even after you read about all the death and grief and shock, you will undoubtedly be hopeful about the future your favorite characters. Don't get me wrong: this book is full of jaw-dropping moments, parts where you hold your breath in fear, and even seconds where you want to toss the book aside and hide under a blanket. But once you reach that ending (that ending!) you'll know it was all worth it and be reaching for more.  Leigh Bardugo is the New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House  and the creator of the Grishaverse (com...

Secrets are, in fact, the biggest hidden character in Cassandra Clare's dramatic and breathtaking newest release, Chain of Iron . The spellbinding sequel to  Chain of Gold , Chain of Iron  dives even deeper into the implications of secret keeping, and how the actions of those closest to you are indeed the actions that cut closest to the bone. Between a "whodunit" murder plot, the passionate uncovering of feelings, and a buildup to a dramatic conclusion in a final third book, Chain of Iron does absolutely everything a second book in a trilogy needs to do. Clare's growth as a storyteller shines brightly in Chain of Iron , making this her best book yet. Don't wait to pick this one up, as it absolutely does not disappoint, and only leaves you gasping for more of Clare's unforgettable characters and extraordinary plots.  Cassandra Clare is the #1 New York Times and USA Today  bestselling author of Chain of Gold  as well as the internationally bestselling Dark Artif...

When love is in the air, it's easy to fall right into the trap of sleeping with your best friend's best friend—at least, that's what Maddie and Theo tell each other in Jasmine Guillory's third romance novel, the Wedding Party . With some of her most complicated and lovable characters yet, Jasmine Guillory crafts a love story that focuses on more than just romantic love. The love between friends, the love of a career, and the love of families are all focuses in The Wedding Party. Guillory is masterful at crafting contemporary romances that balance a love story with all other aspects of adult life, including juggling a career, best friends, and, oh, wedding planning. The Wedding Party  is Guillory's best yet, and I'm so excited to see what's in store with her newest releases.  Jasmine Guillory is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Date ,   The Proposal , and The Wedding Party. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, OprahMagazine....

Nothing too bad can happen at a baseball game--until the absolute worst possible thing happens to freelance writer Nik Paterson. Or maybe it ends up being the absolute best thing. You decide! Jasmine Guillory brings her trademark heart and bubbly writing to her second novel, The Proposal . With new characters and old combining into this sweet and moving love story, Guillory crafts a love story that you can eat (no, seriously! You can Eat the Book! ). Sharing stories of women in America while simultaneously folding in a sweet romance makes The Proposal  more than just your ordinary romance novel, and I am here for it!  Jasmine Guillory is a lawyer, a graduate of Wellesley College and Stanford Law School, and a Bay Area native who lives in Oakland, California. She has been published in The Toast and The Hairpin, and has towering stacks of books in her living room, a cake for every occasion, and upwards of fifty lipsticks. She is the  New York Times  bestselling author ...

You will never get the privilege to truly know another person. Oftentimes, the privilege of truly knowing yourself takes years and years of patience and practice. But if all of this is true, then what does it mean to be a good friend, or a good significant other, or a good parent? How will the choices we make affect the people we love the most, and the people who love us the most, if we can never truly understand those people or our choices? All of this and more is what Brit Bennett tackles in her stunning and breath-taking debut, The Mothers . A story that hurtles through time and brings necessary conversations to light, The Mothers is a book that examines motherhood, community, and the power of choices to change entire  narratives. Brit Bennett was born and raised in Southern California, graduated from Stanford University, and earned her MFA in fiction at the University of Michigan, where she won a Hopwood Award in Graduate Short Fiction as well as the 2014 Hurston/Wright Award f...

Being trapped in quarantine is second only to being trapped inside due to subzero temperatures and seemingly miles-high snow fall. Luckily, Laura Taylor Namey has us covered with this absolutely heartwarming and stunning novel on (you guessed it) tea and tomorrow! A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow is a warm, thoughtful, curl-up-with-some-hot-chocolate-on-a-cold-day novel. With the perfect blend of swoon-worthy romance and discovering the power of choosing your own future, Namey brings to life a young adult story for the ages. When you pick this one off the shelf, don't forget some snacks and a blanket! And maybe bring your computer, because this book made me want to book a flight to England immediately! Laura Taylor Namey is a Cuban-American Californian who can be found haunting her favorite coffee shops, drooling over leather jackets, and wishing she was in London or Paris. She lives in San Diego with her husband, two superstar children, and her beloved minature schnauz...

  Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American writer best known for her novel Little Women and its sequels, Little Men and Jo's Boys , which were inspired by her own family. She was raised by transcendentalist parents in New England and grew up knowing many prominent intellectuals, including Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Longfellow. Below, find the best quotes from  Little Women  with their corresponding chapter numbers! Little Women Let us be elegant or die. Volume 1 Chapter 3 I like good strong words that mean something. Volume 1 Chapter 4 There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.  Volume 1 Chapter 4 Watch and pray, dear; never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault. Volume 1 Chapter 8 My...