My name is Taylor. I grew up in North Carolina, and after graduating from Wake Forest University I moved to NYC to work in a neuroscience research lab. I often wonder if I’m making the right decisions in life, especially now as I prepare to apply to graduate school. Fortunately, books have always been a source of comfort for me, so here I am creating a blog dedicated entirely to them!
I loved books and reading from the moment I knew what a book was. It began with mom reading a little bit to me each night before bed, and as I learned to read on my own, I took over. You name it, I read it. Junie B. Jones? Check. Magic Treehouse? Check. Cam Jansen? Check. Harry Potter? Double Check. I would actually be reprimanded in class for reading under the table instead of paying attention to the teacher. I once walked into a pole from trying to read and walk down the street at the same time (I know there are more of you out there that have done this, don’t lie). Books provide an escape from the stress of the real world, but also the ability to access the rest of the globe from your couch. Maybe that’s why I enjoy traveling so much now.
Some of my favorite genres to read are fantasy (especially YA; you’re never too old!), historical fiction, and anything mythology related (which I guess is a combo of the first two? go figure.). You can expect to see a lot about books in these genres in the future. I’m also getting more into memoirs lately, and hope to review a few of my favorites on this blog! I’ve listed my (ever-changing) top five favorite books on my home page with links to Goodreads, so that’s always a good place to start if you’re interested in learning more about what I like.
So, what exactly can you expect from this blog? All things bookish! Each month I’ll be posting a wrap up of all the books I’ve read along with a short review summary of my reading experience. I’ll also be choosing one or two books a month to do an in-depth review that will be posted separately from my monthly wrap-ups. Alongside those, I’ll be posting a variety of reading-related posts that will hopefully keep it fun and interesting! Lastly, my hope for the future is to impart any knowledge I’ve gained from running a book blog on to any budding book bloggers that are out there! For anything else, I’m always open to content suggestions, so I can incorporate more of what y’all want to see.
If you’re interested in following along, subscribe by email at the bottom of the page! I can’t wait to see how this blog blossoms and the community grows!
Much love,
Taylor