TOP PODCASTS FOR BOOK LOVERS

While reading is fun (in my opinion) , I must admit that the majority of my friends are Podcast junkies and feel that reading is more of a chore.  Podcasts are a recent obsession and I must admit they are really millennial friendly… they are straightforward, perfect for the on the go person, and most…

KIMMIECUP’S CATALOG TURNS 1!

It is unreal to me that I have been a blogger for a full year now! This experience has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.  A lot of people ask me why I started my blog and what motivates me to continue to write so I have listed a few fun facts…

TOP HIGH SCHOOL NOVELS WORTH REREADING!

My mother was an English teacher for forever and always encouraged my sister and I to read. For some reason *cough cough, mom* I was always placed in the Advanced English classes all the way through high school. Being in AP classes had very few advantages when you are a teenager trying to be cool…

5 BOOKS TO READ DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Happy Black History Month everyone! This month means so much to me and I truly hope you share the same passion of celebration and awareness that I have for this glorious month.  If you have not done so already, I encourage you to get involve, celebrate and check out local events throughout your community! Each…

NEW YEARS BOOK GOAL-LUSION: READING FOR PERSONAL VALUE

I don’t know about you, but 2017 was amazing! And as it comes to an end I can only reflect on all the great memories that I have shared with friends and family.   So many great memories and of course wonderful books.  As the year comes to a close it is time to gear…

How to Declutter By Selling/Donating Your Used But AWESOME Books

I had a friend who collected books and they were her prized possessions until she had to moved!  The once awesome collection that she was obsessed with, turned into a very unpleasant monster.  I never encourage throwing away books (no, no, no dear reader!), but I also don’t encourage being a hoarder; therefore, today you…

What is Goodreads?

Goodreads is a free website for book lovers like yourself! It is easily one of the coolest things any reader could ever sign up for.   Not only is it free (hurray!), but it helps you decide what books to read next, shows you what books your friends are reading, and provides discussion boards, ratings, and…

Top 3 Books to Read as a Young Professional

As I grow as a young professional, I am always seeking books that will aid in my development.  I am constantly looking for those WOW books, the books leaving you wanting more and wanting to tell others all about it.  I know my lovely blog readers are looking for the same, so today I will…

Top 3 Ways to Join a Book Club

With a world full of readers I haven’t met many who are actually involved in a book club! While I am an avid reader, I joined my first book club in March.  We meet once a month at local restaurants and each month one member decides what book/ series we read before the next meeting. …