Bram the Bookworm

  • What I Read in January

    January was a great month, and set the tone for lots of reading in 2025. I read 12 books, and really loved a lot of them. Let’s dive in! 1. Solitaire by Alice Oseman While I haven’t read the Heartstopper series, I love the Netflix show. Solitaire offers a compelling view into Tori’s life, Charlie’s…

  • Three Books in the BWCA (Book Reviews) 

    On a recent week-long camping trip to the BWCA with my family, I was reading almost every moment I wasn’t canoeing, portaging, setting up camp, or swimming. Throughout that time, I managed to read three wonderful books (1152 pages total). As follows are short reviews of them.  The Rest of Us Just Live Here About…

  • Four Books, Six Days in the Boundary Waters (Book Reviews)

    On a recent visit to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, I managed to complete four books during the six day trip. I brought my Kindle for light-weight reading, and set up my hammock. As follows are short reviews for each of the books I indulged in. Obie Is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar While he…

  • 7 Picture Books To Read With Your Loved Ones (Book Reviews)

    Even as a teenager, I still love picture books. While they are often directed towards younger children, picture books can be for everybody. I’ve put together this list, all of which are loved by me and my family. The King Who Rained by Fred Gwynne This clever books shows how a young child sees things…