Today I wanted to give you a little information about the blogger behind the book reviews. If you ever have any more questions for me about books I’m reading or have post suggestions, feel free to message me on Instagram via @onmalsshelf .

What did I get my degree in? Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with a concentration in Human Health and Disease.

Favorite genre? Tie between thriller and literary fiction. Fantasy is slowly starting to creep up there as a favorite.

What book(s) made me love reading as a child? The Geronimo Stilton series, Nancy Drew, and the Magic Tree House series.

What was my least favorite book from high school required reading? Watership Down by Richard Adams

Favorite authors (aka automatic purchase authors)? Ruth Ware (mystery/thriller), Donna Tartt (literary fiction), Sarah J. Maas (fantasy), Susan MacNeal (historical fiction), and Robin Sloan (magical realism fiction).

Favorite book(s) from 2019? Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum, and Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

Favorite places that I’ve traveled? Maui, Hawai’i, Key West, Florida, Alaska, and Italy.

Favorite book(s) so far of 2020? The A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas takes that place hands down. Honorable mentions go to: Know My Name by Chanel Miller, Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson, My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing, and Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall.