Update
I fucked up.
In early November 2024, I decided to close down my self-hosted site, moonlightlibrary.com.
What I didn’t realise though, was that coming back to my original free WordPress blog www.moonlightlibrary.wordpress.com would destroy my direct subscribers.
I exported my subscribers, so I do have the record of everyone who was subbed before I shut down ML.
However, when I tried to…
Continue reading October Wrap Up
I’ve been thinking about this for a really long time.
My Early Blogging Journey
I started reviewing books in 2010 because I didn’t really have anyone else to talk to about the books I was reading. In 2012 I launched my book blog, The Moonlight Library, and I really enjoyed all aspects of my original blog, which was hosted for free on wordpress.com. I worked really hard on it, and I proved that…
Reflecting on my journey as a reader and blogger, I often wonder how different things would be without the incredible community and resources provided by Goodreads. It’s fascinating to consider how my reading habits have evolved and how much I owe to both blogging and Goodreads for the diverse range of books I’ve encountered. Without these platforms, my literary world might have been much…
Ever found yourself asking why the dragons in a fantasy novel are all blue, or how a sci-fi society manages their interstellar postal service? It’s totally natural to have those burning questions, but let’s talk about why not every nook and cranny of a world needs to be explained for the story to shine.
Worldbuilding is one of those magical elements that can turn a good book into an unforgettable…
I quite enjoyed The Ivies by Alexa Donne.
Donne debuted as a sci-fi romance author, but it appears she has pivoted and found a niche in YA thrillers, and I for one applaud that. I love it when an author who has found moderate success in one genre pivots into another and it takes off.
Before I go any further I do want to talk about the mystery genre in general: to reiterate that if you can predict…
Continue reading September Wrap Up + Stacking The Shelves
I really enjoyed Gone Too Far by Natalie D Richards who, I have discovered since reading the book, is known for YA psychological thrillers. Gone Too Far was published in 2015 but it feels like it could have come out recently. I also want to mention that YA thrillers are one of my favourite genres in audiobook, and I almost never read them in ebook or paperback because I’m largely unable to resist…
League of Liars is not what I was expecting, but I still really enjoyed it.
I thought the book was very well plotted, with distinct and well-rounded characters. I really enjoyed the chaos of the magic system and I thought it was more of an original take than what we usually get in YA fantasy: rather than giving magic powers to people, anyone can access this magic but the results are often…
I have been charmed by a romance book based on Wordle.
Do y’all remember the word game that took over the internet during the pandemic? That’s what this book is based on: a young woman named Emily, adrift in life, unfocused but convinced she’s destined for greatness, and her love for Wordle.
I don’t like reading books in one day, but I started A Five-Letter Word For Love on Day 1 and finished it…
