Hey friends! Today I want to talk about some of the most legendary literary detectives that have graced the pages of mystery novels over the years. You know the ones - those clever, quick-witted characters who can piece together the most puzzling crimes and catch the culprit when no one else can. They're the icons … Continue reading Literary Detectives
Books
A Bookworm Travel Guide
If you're anything like me, sometimes reading a really great novel inspires you to want to actually visit the real life places described in the pages. There's something magical about following in the footsteps of your favorite fictional characters or imagining the story unfolding around you in its original setting. So pack your bags, bookworms … Continue reading A Bookworm Travel Guide
The Enigma of Unreliable Narrators in Literature
Greetings, my fellow literary aficionados! Today, we're delving into one of the most intriguing elements of storytelling – unreliable narrators. In the world of literature, these enigmatic characters play with our perceptions, leaving us questioning the very fabric of the narrative. As we explore this captivating phenomenon, we'll uncover the art of narrative manipulation. While … Continue reading The Enigma of Unreliable Narrators in Literature
The Midnight Library
The Midnight Library Matt Haig 2020 I really do like to read. You wouldn't know it based on how little I've actually read throughout this year. Thus far, the only book I have read cover to cover was I Hate You - Don't Leave Me, a non-fiction book all about Borderline Personality Disorder. I chalk … Continue reading The Midnight Library
Bloganuary the Eighteenth
Welcome back to Bloganuary, the daily encouragement from WordPress for bloggers to post something each day. If you want to participate in Bloganuary, just click here! Today’s prompt asks: What book is next on your reading list? I have an entire bookshelf devoted to books I need to read. These are books that I have purchased with … Continue reading Bloganuary the Eighteenth
Can You Teach Me to Read?
No, not literally... I know how to read. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to write if I couldn't read... right? But maybe I never actually learned how to read. Maybe I just memorized what a bunch of words look like. I do like to read. No... I think it's fair to say I … Continue reading Can You Teach Me to Read?
Two Truths & a Lie – Book Tag
Thanks so much to Becky for tagging me! If you haven't been to her blog, Strikeouts + Sprinkles, go check it out! How to Participate Create a post with your two bookish truths and one bookish lie—but be sure to keep it a secret so your readers can guess! Reveal the lie in a spoiler … Continue reading Two Truths & a Lie – Book Tag
20 Years with Harry Potter
This morning, I was perusing the old Twitter feed and came across this tweet from J.K. Rowling... 20 years ago? How can that be? I guess it makes sense. I graduated from Hogwarts high school 20 years ago. And according to J.K.'s timeline, the Battle of Hogwarts happened in 1998. Harry Potter and I are … Continue reading 20 Years with Harry Potter
Batman: Nightwalker
Title: Batman: Nightwalker Author: Marie Lu Published: 2018 I'm a comic geek at heart. Specifically, I'm a DC Comics geek. So whenever there's something new and interesting about DC's iconic characters, in any medium, I'm all over it. I actually didn't know this book existed until I came across it at the library recently. I … Continue reading Batman: Nightwalker
No, I Didn’t Go See Fireworks Tonight
To all of my fellow Americans, happy Independence Day! If fireworks are your thing, I hope you are having a lovely evening watching all those explosions in the sky. Personally, I'm just as content sitting at home reading or watching a movie or obsessing over the Big Brother live feeds. It's not that I actively … Continue reading No, I Didn’t Go See Fireworks Tonight
The Confusing Middle 