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YA, fun reads, and guilty pleasures (Book Blogger Hop)
Introduction Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop! It’s hosted by the amazing Coffee Addicted Writer and runs every week. It’s such a fun way to meet other book lovers, discover new reads, and connect with fellow bloggers. This Week's Prompt - Are there genres you read that you feel a little shy about? My Answer The genre I sometimes feel shy about reading is young adult (YA). Even though I am still technically close to the target age, I still sometimes feel hesitant admitting it
Isabela Chieffi
Mar 151 min read
Fahrenheit 451 and the Decline of Reading
Information Book Title: Fahrenheit 451 Author: Ray Bradbury Publisher: Ballantine Books Publish Date : October 19, 1953 Genres: fiction, classics, dystopian, science fiction Moods: dark, reflective, tense Pace: medium Synopsis Fahrenheit 451 is about Guy Montag, a fireman in a world where books are illegal and reading is basically a crime. Instead of putting out fires, he burns books, and society is obsessed with screens, fast entertainment, and shallow distractions. But t
Isabela Chieffi
Feb 143 min read
Things I've been loving lately (#3 | January 2026)
Introduction January has been full of fresh starts and little cozy moments that have made the winter days a little brighter. From quiet mornings with coffee to random things that sparked joy, I’ve been noticing the small pleasures that make this month special. So, just like last month, I’m rounding up all the things I’ve been loving lately, whether it’s a show, a website, a book, or just a feeling that’s been warming up these cold days. Things I've been loving Palm Royale Sea
Isabela Chieffi
Jan 312 min read
Offline is the new cool
Introduction Over my holiday break I had lots of time to sit, relax, and do whatever I wanted. This meant I had lots of time to catch up on my podcasts . One of the episodes I listened to was "Being Offline Is Cool Now?" by Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain. Some of the topics discussed in her episode were many that I had been thinking about for some time now. So taking inspiration from her, I decided to talk about this topic myself. Related I had 228 unlistened podcast ep
Isabela Chieffi
Jan 173 min read
Book Review: Tell me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum (No Spoilers)
Information Book Title: Tell me Three Things Author: Julie Buxbaum Publisher: Random House / Delacorte Press Publish Date : April 5, 2016 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: lighthearted Pace: fast-paced If you’re looking for a more emotional take on young adult relationships, I also shared my thoughts on All the Bright Places , which explores heavier themes like grief and connection. Synopsis Tell Me Three Things is a story about Jessie, a junior in
Isabela Chieffi
Jan 32 min read
Book Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Information Book Title: All the Bright Places Author: Jennifer Niven Publisher: Knopf Books Publish Date : January 6, 2015 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: emotional, sad Pace: medium-paced If you’re drawn to emotional young adult stories, you might also like my review of The Virgin Suicides , another book that explores heavy themes and leaves a lasting impression. Synopsis All the Bright Places is about two high school students, Finch and Viol
Isabela Chieffi
Dec 13, 20251 min read
Classic Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Information Book Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Brontë Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co. Publish Date : October 19, 1847 Genres: fiction, classics, literary, romance Moods: dark, emotional, mysterious Pace: slow-paced If you enjoy classic, character-driven stories, you might like my review of The Picture of Dorian Gray , which also explores identity and complexity in a darker, more philosophical way. Synopsis Jane Eyre is about a girl who grows up feeling alone her whole l
Isabela Chieffi
Nov 30, 20252 min read
Book Review: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
Information Book Title: Today Tonight Tomorrow Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon Publisher: Simon & Schuster Book Publish Date : July 14, 2020 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: funny, lighthearted Pace: fast-paced If you enjoy lighthearted, fast-paced romances, you might also like my review of Tell Me Three Things , another high school story with a mix of romance and mystery that kept me hooked. Synopsis Today Tonight Tomorrow follows Rowan Roth on her las
Isabela Chieffi
Nov 15, 20252 min read
Book Review: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Information Book Title: The Kite Runner Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: Riverhead Books Publish Date : May 29, 2003 Genres: fiction, historical, literary Moods: dark, emotional, sad Pace: medium-paced If you like emotional, heartbreaking books, you might also enjoy my review of All the Bright Places , where I talk about grief, connection, and the moments that stay with us. Synopsis The Kite Runner is a story about friendship, betrayal, and redemption. The story original
Isabela Chieffi
Nov 1, 20252 min read
Fall is like spring to me: My love for fall
Introduction The title is a little confusing. But let me explain... For nature, spring is a rejuvenation. The flowers are coming out of...
Isabela Chieffi
Oct 25, 20253 min read
Classic Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Information Book Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde Publisher: Penguin Classics Publish Date : 1891 Genres: fiction, classics, horror, lgbtqia+, literary Moods: dark, mysterious, reflective Pace: medium-paced Synopsis The Picture of Dorian Gray is about a handsome young guy named Dorian who wishes he could stay young forever, while his portrait ages instead. As he dives into a life of pleasure and excess, the painting starts to reveal the truth about who h
Isabela Chieffi
Oct 18, 20252 min read
Things I've been loving lately (#2 | October 2025)
Introduction October has been full of good vibes, and I honestly can’t help but want to write it all down. From little cozy moments to random things that made me smile, I’ve been noticing a lot of stuff that’s been sparking joy. So, just like last month, I’m rounding up all the things I’ve been loving lately. Whether it’s a song, a snack, an app, or just a feeling that’s been making my days a little brighter. Things I've been loving Studywithara Wallpapers I found this deskto
Isabela Chieffi
Oct 11, 20252 min read
The Beauty of Reading a Book You Love
Recently I read a book that I loathed. I really couldn't get into this book at all. The worst part... it was required summer reading and was 545 pages. My dislike was so strong I even made an entire plan on how I would read it. Related: Why summer reading is so hard and what I’m doing about it . I ended up finishing that book in exactly 2 months and I was not expecting it to take that long. Because I had to read two summer reading books, my plan was to read my first book in a
Isabela Chieffi
Oct 4, 20253 min read
Book Review: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Information Book Title: The Poisonwood Bible Author: Barbara Kingsolver Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Publish Date : 1998 Genres: Historical, literary Moods: challenging, emotional, reflective Pace: Slow If you enjoy slower, reflective books that focus on character development, you might also like my review of Dead Poets Society Synopsis The Poisonwood Bible is about an American missionary family who moves to the Congo in 1959. Their time spent there is told through t
Isabela Chieffi
Sep 20, 20253 min read
Things I've been loving lately (#1 | September 2025)
Introduction It is easy to get into a cycle of seeing only the negative. It's important to look around and reflect on the positives. With...
Isabela Chieffi
Sep 13, 20252 min read
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