Two thousand, One Hundred and Seventy-Two Pages. Three short stories, a collection of three short stories, seven novels, and a graphic novel I say that February was a great reading month for me.   How Lucky Written by Will Leitch I read How Lucky mostly because I wanted something fun and light-hearted. Not to mention … Continue reading

My Appreciation for Don Quixote

Despite being a classic and its enormous size, once I began reading Don Quixote, I realized that the intimidation I initially felt was silly. As I embarked on this adventure with Alonso Quijano, a simple man nearing his 50s, who decided to become a knight due to his obsession with chivalric romances, was that I was in for … Continue reading My Appreciation for Don Quixote

Adventures with Alexa at Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar

Yesterday, while in Asheville, North Carolina, I visited Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar with a friend. The ambiance of this unique destination was out of this world, or at least not what I had anticipated. It almost felt like we had stepped right into an Agatha Christie novel. Well, without the murder and … Continue reading Adventures with Alexa at Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar

Concluding the 2022 Reading Year with Nine Books

With nine books, 2,642 pages, and thirteen different genres, I think it’s safe to say that I wrapped 2022 with an epic selection and reading month. Among the authors were Backman, Moshfegh, and Lucy Maud Montgomery; however, I think the book that was the biggest surprise to me was Babel by R.F. Kuang. Now let's … Continue reading Concluding the 2022 Reading Year with Nine Books

Let’s Play Catch Up: Here Are all the Books I’ve Read in August, September, and October

Hi bookish friends! I hope you are all doing well. I took a sabbatical over the past few months; however, I recently sat down and wrote out my thoughts on all the novels I read during August, September, and October, a total of nineteen stories. From classics to thrillers and even a few movie novelizations, … Continue reading Let’s Play Catch Up: Here Are all the Books I’ve Read in August, September, and October

My June Wrap Up 🏳️‍🌈

With June being Pride Month, I needed to read several LGBTQ-themed novels, which also happens to be my most-read genre this month. Three of the eight books I read during June were from the LGBTQ Genre. I also read 2,552 pages and novels from the Historical, Classics, and True Crime genres. I read a couple … Continue reading My June Wrap Up 🏳️‍🌈

Ranking Sally Rooney’s Collection of Books

  With the release of Hulu’s adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends, I decided it was time to sit down and reread the novel before watching the series. What transpired was a reread of Rooney’s collection of novels, which includes Normal People and Beautiful World Where Are You. It’s common knowledge at this point, if you’re a reader of Sally … Continue reading Ranking Sally Rooney’s Collection of Books

✨ THE MID YEAR BOOK FREAK OUT TAG ✨

  Hi bookish friends, it’s that time of year where we reflect on the books we’ve read as we approach the halfway point of 2022. Currently I have read 52 books, completing my Good Reads Challenge! So far I’ve read a few absolutely incredible books that have blown my mind and I look forward to … Continue reading ✨ THE MID YEAR BOOK FREAK OUT TAG ✨

The Vampire Diaries: Volume One, The Awakening 🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♀️🧛🏻

  For eight seasons, The Vampire Diaries and the Elena, Stefan, Damon love triangle was a staple in my television programming. In full transparency, I didn’t give the show much thought when it first began to air, assuming it was Twilight for television. Little did I know the series was a far cry from the initial Twilight vibes it had given … Continue reading The Vampire Diaries: Volume One, The Awakening 🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♀️🧛🏻

Brave by Rose McGowan

  “Being brave doesn't mean you are not scared, it just means you do the scary thing anyway.” ― Rose McGowan, Brave  Brave Written by Rose McGowan Published January 30th, 2018 This past week I spent time with Rosa Arianna McGowan reading, well really listening, to her audiobook for Brave while also pairing it with the physical … Continue reading Brave by Rose McGowan