Halloween, the best night of the year, is finally upon us! I am so excited, my friends and I are going to play an extra spooky session of D&D to celebrate, plus I have plenty of pumpkin snacks at hand. Halloween isn't just a holiday, at least not for me. It's a state of mind.... Continue Reading →
There is a magical thing about the colder half of the year that makes me want to read more classic literature. Perhaps this is due to my love for Gothic novels, many of the famous ones being classics. Wuthering Heights is best enjoyed on a rainy dreary day, give it a try sometime. Not all books are... Continue Reading →
I don't tend to read books about interpersonal relationships. However, After reading four of Haruki Murakami's books last year, I thought it was worth a shot. Growing up in a small town, Hajime was the single only child. That is until Shimamoto arrives. The two quickly become childhood best friends but lose touch when they... Continue Reading →
Happy Boxing Day! I hope you had a truly special Christmas this year, my family and I sure did. It was lovely to see folk again after the chaos that has been 2021. Spirits of the Season: Christmas Hauntings is a compilation of several spooky ghost stories set during Christmas from the 1860s to the 1940s.... Continue Reading →
If I had a nickel for every time I read a book titled Hex and was disappointed with it, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Not only that, but this is the second time I was under the impression said book was one way but turned out another.... Continue Reading →
I did it! I hit my 2021 reading goal! I am pretty proud of myself, not just for, well now, beating that goal, but also reading more classics this month. I even gave poetry another shot. This year has not been kind to me in many ways, reading has been one of the few sources... Continue Reading →
I'm a simple woman, I find a book about murder with ties to Greek Mythology, I'm happy. Also, the second I heard it compared to one of my favourite books, The Secret History, I just knew I had to read it. The Maidens by Alex Michaelides is a Mystery Thriller following group therapist Mariana Andros. A widow... Continue Reading →
Just two more books to go until I hit my reading goal for the year! I have got to say I am pretty proud of myself. Who knows, maybe I might even read double my target if I keep this pace up. This month I have learned a bit more about my reading wheelhouse, as... Continue Reading →
Life's filled with regrets. What if I told her I loved her? What if I didn't put off that vital discussion? You will never know since there is no conceivable way to get a second chance. Well, unless you find a particular coffee shop. Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a magical realism... Continue Reading →
Did you know that Scotland has a book town? Wigtown got the title of Scotland’s National Book Town in 1998. I have always wanted to go and one day I will. However, until I can visit the booklover's haven in person, I got to visit via the medium of books! The Diary of a Bookseller by... Continue Reading →
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