By: Mariah Brown This Top Ten post will be about the supporting characters of some of my favorite books. Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series, mainly Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling, is a wonderful and quirky character. She has her own look on life and has fun... Continue Reading →
Friday Favorites: Movie Adaptations
By: Cait Marie If you are a book lover, odds are you have experienced the disappointment of a bad movie adaptation. We've all been there: you read an incredible book and are crushed by the changes in the movie. However, every once in a while, there is one that doesn't completely destroy what you envisioned.... Continue Reading →
Cait’s May Book Haul
By: Cait Marie April was a crazy month for books! The more I delve into this book community, the more obsessed I become. Recently, I have joined some reading groups and subscribed to some newsletters all leading to a lot of books. I actually bought or received 29 books this month. TWENTY. NINE. Most of... Continue Reading →
Cait’s April Book Haul
By: Cait Marie Hello! This is my first book haul for Functionally Fictional! Now, for those who have never heard of a ‘book haul,’ it is basically a discussion about the books you have bought or received the previous month, books you read, and books you want to read the following month. Typically these are... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Review of “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli
By: Cait Marie If you know me, you know that I absolutely adore Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I’ve said before, I don’t read a lot of contemporary or stand-alone books. However, I do occasionally read them, especially if recommended. I actually read this book as part of my school’s book club for Pride... Continue Reading →
Cait’s Movie Review of “Love, Simon”
"It’s universally relatable, even if you don’t identify as a member of the lgbt+ community. And the movie keeps all of that emotion. There are so many warm, fuzzy feelings while watching it, I couldn’t keep myself from grinning like an idiot."
