Category: Blog

  • The library is my new Blockbuster

    Hello, book nerds! ‘Tis the season for change in my household this month. We’ve had good new and bad news. The good news: we became debt-free this month! This was a huge feat and years in the making. We’re thrilled. The bad news: my spouse was let go a week later. C’est la vie. But…

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  • Everything I read, watched, listened to, or played in August 2024

    Hello, book nerds! August was a great month. I got some much needed down time and could engage with a variety of hobbies, on top of seeing friends or family most weekends. Here’s a summary of the media I consumed this month. I have a blank wall that needs artwork, but I tend not to…

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  • Everything I read, watched, listened to, or played in July 2024

    Hello, book nerds! What a month this was. From a hurricane to more than a handful of birthdays, it was quite literally a jam-packed month. Here’s some of my highlights. Another influence from my husband. I’m skilling up by playing this one, and slowly getting the hang of which buttons do what things. The NPC…

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  • No power, internet, or cell data

    Hello, book nerds! I’m sitting outside a grocery store bumming off their wifi right now to write an update. Hurricane Beryl was a quick but destructive storm — we’re going on day 3 of no power. And NO cell data, so I’m doing a true internet fast at the moment. I won’t have a review…

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  • Everything I read, watched, listened to, or played in June 2024

    Hello, book nerds! Summer is in full swing in my neck of the woods, with daily highs now nearing 100. I have to save any “outside time” for 8pm, and squeeze every ounce I can get out of that 30-45 minutes before the sun goes down. Which means I’m doing a lot of indoor activities…

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  • Everything I read, watched, listened to, or played in May 2024

    Hello, book nerds! May was a whirlwind for me. Not only was I busy at work and with friends, but several storms blew through my area and caused routine-disrupting power outages. Some areas flooded — luckily, our house was fine — but it certainly put a damper on things. As a result, I posted less…

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  • I met Leigh Bardugo

    Hello, book nerds! Last night, the queen, Leigh Bardugo herself, graced my city with a visit on her book tour for her new release, The Familiar. And my friends and I had a blast. Over 300 people turned up for the event — and if you’ve never been in a room full of so many…

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  • Deleting my personal Instagram, and what I’m reading

    Hello, book nerds! For years, I’ve had two Instagram accounts. One for my bookish content, and a personal one that I made in 2014 as I was starting my freshman year of college. After 10 years of daily Instagram scrolling, I finally decided it was time for it to go. I am keeping my book…

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  • COVID, and Dramione fanfiction

    Hello, book nerds! COVID took us out this last week — my husband and I were sicker than hell. We’re finally feeling better, but with a lingering cough and runny nose that’s very annoying. I would love to say that being sick meant more time for reading, but alas, my delirious brain could not focus…

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  • Book binding and other news

    Hello, book nerds! First of all, happy release day for House of Flame and Shadow. I’ve got this one on lock — I have both the kindle version and the physical version. This will be my first truly spoiler-free SJM reading experience, and I’m ready for it. As you know, my reviews are always honest,…

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