Book Review: Shovel Ready by Adam Sternbergh

Shovel Ready was a surprisingly great book. I wasn't sure how I was going to like it when I first started it. Sternbergh's writing style is very unique and takes some getting used to. He doesn't use quotations so it was a little confusing at times to figure out who was talking. 

Overall, I really enjoyed it! This is book is very dark and violent, and the main character is an anti-hero, however, everything fit together perfectly! The story was gripping and kept me turning the page until the end. I will definely be picking up the sequel next year. I recommend this to people who like futuristic, dark, hard-boiled stories. If you like Watchmen, Inception, or Noir Films, or if you are looking for something way out of your comfort zone, this is for you! 

Click here to read the goodreads summary of the book! 

I was sent this book for by Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. 

My Sunday Routine

I love Sundays! I always try to relax and mentally prepare myself for the upcoming week. I do have a routine that I do every Sunday. I find I feel a lot less anxious on Monday and am ready to handle whatever comes! 

I always organize my agenda on Sunday. I look at my syllabus and write down everything that needs to get done. This really helps so that I won't have any surprises in the upcoming week. Sometimes my classes change times or days, and writing a new schedule every week is critical to lessening stress.  

The rest of my routine is just to relax. I love green tea with jasmine and drinking it while reading a good book is extra calming. (Not That Kind of Girl is my current read and its so good!) 

I also like to treat myself with a mask and painting my nails! This mask is my favorite! And of course Essie nail polishes are a must!

The Underground Girls of Kabul

Before I received this book I knew that women in Afghanistan had far less rights than women in America. I did not however know the severity of these women's lives. This book was definitely eye-opening and showed me how lucky I am. I was heart broken to read these stories but happy for those women who have overcome so much. If you like learning about other cultures, this is definitely a must read. Though some points dragged a bit, Nordburg was very thorough in her research and I truly learned so much about the hardships of women in Afghanistan. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy nonfiction.