Hello everyone! My name is Maddie and, if you couldn't tell by the name of this blog, I am an avid book lover. I have always loved to read, write, and participate in anything literary. I've also always wanted to run a blog, so I decided that there is no time like the present. A little about me... I am 23 years old and I was born and raised in Minnesota. I have a bachelor's degree in graphic design and do freelance design work (check out my website at www.designbymaddie.com !) in addition to being in the United States Army as an artillerywoman. In my free time, I love to read (obviously), watch movies, listen to music, exercise, and travel. I am currently living in the great state of Texas, but Minnesota will always be my home. My favorite genres of books are romance, historical fiction, and thrillers. Disclaimer: I gravitate to the more cute romance books rather than the popular "spicy BookTok" romances, but I read pretty much anything. The historical fiction book