Thanks to Book Tok, reading a lot is once again mega-trendy. Not that it ever goes out of style entirely. While reading being a popular pastime is far from bad, excessive consumption of anything—especially when that thing has a direct environmental impact—is not a good look. I’m guilty of this, especially since the rate atContinue reading “When to Get Rid of Books”
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My 2023 Reading Journal (+PDF Downloads)
Another year, another reading journal. They’re my second favourite part of reading, just behind the reading itself. Last year, I thoroughly enjoyed using my reading journal. There was no doubt in my mind that I would continue to do so, but for the first time in years, I purchased a new notebook to house myContinue reading “My 2023 Reading Journal (+PDF Downloads)”
10 Reading Goals for 2023
New year, new goals. Or in some cases the same goals with a better plan to reach them! This year, I’ve decided to spell out exactly what I want my year of reading to look like and share it for some accountability, and maybe inspire you to make some goals too. I feel the need to begin by making it clear that I’m not trying to control my reading but prioritise it because I sometimes forget just how much I enjoy reading in all the excitement and stress of everyday life, and just how good it is to quiet my mind.
Monthly Wrap-up – November 2022: A Romantic Pairing
Though I missed my wrap-up for October, I won’t be missing this one, because I’m eager to share how I felt about what I read. So, I’ll dust off my blog writing skills and tell you all about the two books I managed to squeeze into stolen moments during what turned out to be an oddly busy and fast-paced month.
The Ups and Downs of Book Adaptations
Although I’m aware that the world of book-to-film (or TV ) adaptations is fraught with tensions of a terrifying scale, I decided that for my post this week, I would put aside my usual pacifist hat and make unqualified judgements on the complexities of turning a book into visual media!
Monthly Wrap-Up – September 2022: I Read a Lot for Once
Looking back on it, September seemed to go really quickly, even though the last couple of weeks have dragged for me. After a *minor* surgery, there was nothing I could really do but read, and so I got through an unusual amount of books this month. Last month, I read just two books, so it shows that I had a lot more time on my hands, because I managed to read double that.
The Goddess Effect by Sheila Yasmin Marikar – Review
Despite its initial focus on wellness and self-improvement, The Goddess Effect is a contemporary fiction novel with an investigative twist. Though light-hearted and refusing to take itself too seriously, Sheila Yasmin Marikar’s novel is laced with moments of depth that remind us of our value as individuals in a world filled with robotic sameness. TheContinue reading “The Goddess Effect by Sheila Yasmin Marikar – Review”
How to Use Book Brackets – Two Ways (Free Downloadable PDF!)
Sometimes, making decisions about books can become overwhelming, but only when we let them. When there are too many books you could read next or so many books you could pick as your favourite, you may want a little bit of help deciding. That’s where book brackets come into play. In the past, I’ve justContinue reading “How to Use Book Brackets – Two Ways (Free Downloadable PDF!)”
Trope Spotlight: What is Enemies-to-Lovers?
Enemies-to-lovers is possibly one of the most popular tropes in the romance genre. As an umbrella term for a few other sub-tropes, it also encompasses other romance tropes that lend very well to tense scenes between two rivals whose attraction to one another is undeniable. Thanks to the versatility and drama, it takes the top spot as my absolute favourite trope.
Monthly Wrap up – August 2022: The Gems of the Year so Far?
Lately, I’ve been wondering how to inject more bookish content into my blog which I’ve saturated with posts about writing as I’ve delved into fiction once again. So, I thought, what better than a wrap-up showcasing the whopping 2 books I managed to read in August to fill the book-sized void?
Read 'N Riot 