Christen Krumm

Reader | Writer | Serious Coffee Drinker

Book Report: October

Book Report: October

Oh I can tell it is the season for reading (why do I always read more October-December?) Six more in the books for last month (a few winners, some not so much). Furthermore |  Tehereh Mafi: I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that I didn’t know this was an Alice in Wonderland retelling. I was a little lost during the first… Read More

In Review: Why Not Me?

In Review: Why Not Me?

So. I have discovered a new love. Book of essays. It only seems natural that I’d love them (being an English major and lover of writing in general). I stumbled into this love earlier this fall with Mindy Kaling’s first book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns). I found myself immersed in Mindy’s life. Mindy’s essays are… Read More

Book Report: September

Book Report: September

Last month, finally being able to send off my manuscript to my awesome Beta team, I read all the books (you know, the ones that I’ve been in the middle of for like 3 months? Yeah, those). Also, limiting your television time, and reading in the early morning and before bed really does something for your reading count too. Crazy… Read More

Be Successful

Be Successful

Have you ever read (or listened to) a book that just had you nodding your head and saying, “Yes! Yes!” to everything that was being shared? I had a moment like that a couple weeks ago listening to the audiobook for Laura Vanderkam’s What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast (and then I got really excited because I realized… Read More

For the love

For the love

luna lovegood (shop) | jrr tolkien | tardis | baymax | secret garden | luna lovegood | cactus/succulent | willow  Magnetic bookmarks. Have you heard of them? I’m a little obsessed with them as of late (although I’ve also heard book darts are all kinds of amazing too). Just searching on etsy will show you all the sweet goodness of… Read More

Weekend Reads

Weekend Reads

The weekend is coming up. With more fall like weather (hopefully), it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and lose yourself. Last year, I told you to binge read Nadine Brandes’ A Time to Die. This year, I’m telling you to binge read the second in the series, A Time to Rise (and you’re in luck!… Read More

Things of Note

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