Ginny’s Top 10 Favorite Books!!!

A popular question among readers is “what’s your all time favorite book?” That’s always been a difficult question for me. How do I whittle it down to just one? On any given day, depending on my mood or the vibe, my answer is subject to change. Therefore, I’ve settled on 10. 10 is a niceContinue reading “Ginny’s Top 10 Favorite Books!!!”

Are you in a reading slump? Part 4 (The Finale)

Are you in a reading slump? Tip #4 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! Well we’ve reached the end of the series. And not to toot my own horn, but thusfar booksandbevs7 has provided you with some solid advice for tackling your bout with the slumps. Reading outside of the box. Trying out audiobooks.Continue reading “Are you in a reading slump? Part 4 (The Finale)”

Are you in a reading slump? Part 3

Are you in a reading slump? Tip #3 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! This is gonna sound weird, but… I’m woman who believes in carrying a big purse. It’s a vestige of early motherhood, when having baby wipes and an assortment of snacks on hand was of the utmost importance. Those days areContinue reading “Are you in a reading slump? Part 3”

Are you in a reading slump? Part 2

Are you in a reading slump? Tip #2 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! What better way to spend your free time than by reading. If I had to choose between tackling the stack of dishes in my kitchen sink, or diving into a novel of Dicksenian length, I would always choose the latter.Continue reading “Are you in a reading slump? Part 2”

Are you in a reading slump?

Are you in a reading slump? Tip #1 to help you SNAP OUT OF IT!!! No need to feel guilty. Reading slumps are a common occurrence. I, myself, have experienced it from time to time. Especially when life gets busy…stress is mounting. At the end of the day, you come home tired and deflated, andContinue reading “Are you in a reading slump?”

YA Fiction Spotlight: Elizabeth Acevedo

There is such a breadth of talented writers making their mark in YA fiction.  And in recognition of this genre, I’m devoting this post to one writer in particular. Back in the summer of 2020, I read and reviewed three novels by the incredible authoress, Elizabeth Acevedo. Her work brings flavor, color, and depth toContinue reading “YA Fiction Spotlight: Elizabeth Acevedo”

What’s Ginny Reading Next?

I’m super-excited about this one… Never Meant To Meet You is co-authored by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans. It tells the story of next-door neighbors whose geographic proximity has not translated itself into close personal ties. Apart from the tiniest of civilities, any true connection is non-existent.  Marjette Lewis, a divorced mother and kindergarten teacher,Continue reading “What’s Ginny Reading Next?”

What’s Ginny reading next?

What’s Ginny reading next? Well, if you really want to know… I have two selections on the docket this week. The first is the novel called The Swimmers by Chloe Lane. It’s a dramedy centered around a young woman returning to her family home for a short visit to see her terminally ill mother andContinue reading “What’s Ginny reading next?”

Top 3 Novels of 2022

In a world that prides itself on creating “end-of-the-year” lists that adhere to multiples of 5 or 10, I, Ginny Malbec, offer you a list of my THREE favorite novels released in 2022.  I read so many wonderful books this year. But I decided to give myself the challenge of whittling down my personal listContinue reading Top 3 Novels of 2022

Confession Of A Former Book Snob

It’s difficult to admit to past failings, flaws, and insecurities. But today, I must make a confession. Outwardly, one might assume I have it all together, when most of the time, I actually don’t. My calm demeanor masks an internal struggle with demons as paralyzing as anxiety, as well as lesser nuisances that bubble toContinue reading Confession Of A Former Book Snob