I recently had the chance to beta read and critique a preview of Dandelion Symphony, a poetry collection by one of my closest friends, Azelyn Klein. It was such an interesting experience going back through poems I helped edit or was there for when they were written or had read a hundred times because ofContinueContinue reading “My Journey through Dandelion Symphony”
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My Favourite Tropes
Everyone has reading and writing weaknesses. Things that make them sigh, swoon, faint. The love of them is so strong that it can’t just be passed by, but every chance to indulge in them is taken with vigour and excitement. This adoration is most apparent with genres and writing styles. But it’s just as commonContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Tropes”
The First Book You Ever Read Challenge
I first saw this challenge going around a few weeks ago, and then I was tagged by the absolutely lovely Azelyn Klein on her blog Word Storm. Challenge rules: Challenge at least one person. Share the first book you ever read. Why did you read it in the first place? How did it inspire youContinueContinue reading “The First Book You Ever Read Challenge”
Review: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
“Everyone joins a band in this life. And what you play always affects someone. Sometimes, it affects the world.”—Music This is a theme that runs through Mitch Albom’s most recent work, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. A band can be anything from a family to a musical group to a bunch of friends, andContinueContinue reading “Review: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto”
Seven Ways to Win My Bookish Heart
Everyone has their different things that make them melt. In friendships, in love, and in books. Those moments when eyes meet words and hearts race, when hands touch rough edges and stomachs flutter, when smiles are shared and eyes close. That feeling of unadulterated joy and contentedness just floods over all of your senses andContinueContinue reading “Seven Ways to Win My Bookish Heart”
Book Review: Article Three
Synopsis: the System controls everything, minus one group of rebels, some of whom have special abilities. When one of the rebels is taken, her brother, Levi, goes to the group’s leaders and then embarks on a journey with Ava and Leymah to rescue her. As they go, they realise there are fewer people whom theyContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Article Three”
How to Be a Book Nerd without Books
There are so many ways to be a book nerd, even when you don’t have access to books. Here are my five favourite ways.
A Boggus Life 