#TheShelfieHop Blog Tour!

Hey all! Today I’m so happy to participate in Crystal & Kristen’s #TheShelfieHop tour! The basic premise of this tour is to take pictures of our bookshelves and then share them! My bookshelves are a bit messy and are cluttered with nerdy things so please don’t judge too harshly and please do check out all […]

Posted November 16, 2015 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 14 Comments
Lev by Belle Aurora

Lev by Belle Aurora

You know that feeling you get when you finish a book that just makes you want to tell everyone how great (or horrible) it was and why they should read it immediately? I call this feeling “reviewers high”. I imagine it is something akin to runners high, though I have no true intentions on finding […]

Posted November 13, 2015 by Octavia in Reviews / 0 Comments
Just Visiting by Dahlia Adler

Just Visiting by Dahlia Adler

I received a copy of this book from the author (Thanks Dahlia!), this does not influence my thoughts on the book or my review. I am always looking for more YA books that deal with female friendship and Just Visiting was exactly what I was looking for. Riveting, romantic, realistic and raw, Just Visiting is a book that you […]

Posted November 12, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 8 Comments

Picture Book Reviews: Silly Edition

Picture Book Reviews: Silly Edition! I love reading picture books with my little sister and I thought perhaps some blog readers might enjoy reading these reviews. I’ve divided my ratings into skip it, read it and gift it. “Gift it” books could also be bought for yourself, they’re that good! The Book With No Pictures […]

Posted November 4, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 3 Comments

#RSRDiversityMonth: Full Recap!

When I thought three months ago about doing a diversity month, I had no idea so many people would want to participate! I am truly honoured and touched that we had so many people share their thoughts, make lists, expose a bit of their soul and share their wonderful books with us. I just want […]

Posted November 2, 2015 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 2 Comments

It’s November!

Happy November lovelies! It’s been a LONG time since I’ve posted anything but that’s not to say RSR has been quiet! In fact, I wanted to take a sec to send a HUGE thank you and congratulations to Shelly and every single person who helped promote or contributed a guest post during Shelly’s Diversity Month. […]

Posted November 1, 2015 by Octavia in Random Ramblings / 4 Comments

YA Author Lisa Brown Roberts Discusses the Diversity in Her Novels!

Hey everyone! For the last day of my Diversity Month, we’re featuring Lisa Brown Roberts and her diverse novels. Hope you enjoy the post! About the Book Playing the Player Released September 14th Add it on GoodReads Trina Clemons needed the money. Why else would she—the most organized, prepared student in school—spend the summer as […]

Posted October 31, 2015 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights, Guest Post / 0 Comments