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Book Blog
Check out my review of some books I have read recently. To keep up with my current reading status, check out my Goodreads.
I read a variety of genres, from biographies to fiction, science, and crime. This blog is just starting up, so stay tuned for more posts!


Book Review: Camino Island—By John Grisham
While on vacation with my dad, I had finished the two books I had initially planned on reading. As a result, my dad kindly (forced) me to read one of his extra books—Camino Island by John Grisham. I had never read a John Grisham before, but I have enjoyed every mystery book I've read, so I figured I would give it a try. Brief Synopsis Camino Island follows the story of what happened to the five original Fitzgerald manuscripts when they were stolen from Princeton's library. Th
Celia BIldfell
Apr 92 min read


Book Review: People We Meet on Vacation—By Emily Henry
A few years ago, when on vacation with my brother, I read Happy Place. It was a nice light read and a great vacation book. When People We Meet on Vacation came out on Netflix, I knew I wanted to read the book first before watching the movie. Brief Synopsis Poppy met Alex in the first year of university when she needed a ride home for summer break, and he happened to be from the same small town. Over the course of the drive, they became friends and started a tradition of going
Celia BIldfell
Mar 193 min read


Book Review: Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts —By: Margaret Atwood
Brief Synopsis Canadian literary icon Margaret Atwood finally relents and gives her readers what they have been asking for—a comprehensive memoir of her life experiences, personal relationships, trials, and tribulations. Not only does the book follow her mental state and social circumstances while writing books such as The Handmaid’s Tale , Alias Grace , and The Edible Woman , but she also delivers an honest account of her life, sparing no intimate or gritty detail. Atwood wr
Celia BIldfell
Feb 263 min read


Book Review: Everything I Know About Love—By: Dolly Alderton
Brief Synopsis This memoir follows the life of a young Dolly Alderton as she finds her footing in London in the decade after university. Dolly Alderton imparts her wisdom on finding romantic love, maintaining adult relationships, and navigating the mornings after the nights you want to forget. Everything I Know About Love, by Dolly Alderton, book cover from Indigo.ca Personal review I think this is the perfect book for girls in their twenties to read. Regardless of where you
Celia BIldfell
Feb 172 min read


Book Review: Normal People—By: Sally Rooney
Brief Synopsis Marianne and Connell are at the centre of this story. They grew up together in a small town where Connell's mom worked as a housekeeper for Marianne's family. Despite living in such proximity, the two would only ever really talk when Connell went to pick up his mom. They would never be caught speaking at school. Connell couldn't afford to let that happen, and Marianne knows better than to embarrass him. However, the story doesn't end when they graduate; instead
Celia BIldfell
Feb 172 min read


Book Review: Intermezzo— By: Sally Rooney
Brief Synopsis According to classicalmusic.com , the term "intermezzo" means "a short orchestral piece, often heard in between acts of an opera." The Italian word "intermezzo" means "in the middle," as does the term "intermedio" that predated it. Needless to say, I was shocked to learn it was not a chess term after reading the first few chapters. Intermezzo follows two brothers who are about 13 years apart in age, one being 22 and the other 35. The book begins at the funera
Celia BIldfell
Feb 122 min read
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