Readers of this blog, being bookish and learned, will already know that Halloween (“holy evening”) is the Vigil of All Saints’ Day—that is, to be held the night before. On this day, Nov. 1, Catholics remember those who have gone before us. And it is a day to think about death and to remember our … Read more
There’s something comforting about the colder weather arriving. Days spent in front of a wood stove, curled up on the couch with a comfy blanket, immersed in a good book. Trips to the bookstore are necessary this time of year in that no matter how good the search engine on your computer or phone is, … Read more
During a recent writing workshop, the controversy over the infamous memoir, A Million Little Pieces by James Frey was brought up. It was through the group discussion that I was reminded of the vastly important role ethics plays in writing creative nonfiction. I love creative nonfiction because it uses many tools and techniques from the … Read more
Have you ever been reading a romance novel and thought about how you’d prefer to have the admirable characteristics and skills of a specific character? For a change, would you prefer to be a particular character in a romance novel, solely based on how someone else made them feel hopelessly in love? I don’t care … Read more
As book lovers, we all have vivid and creative imaginations. Many of us (me included) like to think that the pictures and scenes we conjure up in our heads while we’re reading qualify as a movie itself. However, as much as those feel real to us, there is something about seeing our favorite books come … Read more
All of the necessary details for cereal are contained on the packaging, but what about the rewards that children are looking for inside the box? There is a reason why we are aware that certain cereals are potentially harmful to our bodies, but many of us still consume them. It’s not always because of the … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe, a 19th-century American author, is known for writing works that are filled with intense emotion. As a result, many of them fit perfectly into the spooky season’s chilling aesthetic, therefore, they are the perfect thing to read this season if you enjoy getting chills down your spine. Here are 10 of the … Read more
It’s that season! The spooky season, and obviously what’s better for the fall spooky season besides pumpkin spice and cinnamon donuts? Thrills! I’m here to bring you some awesome female thriller authors that just enhance the spooky season for you. Let us start with a short explanation of what a thriller is. What actually denotes … Read more
