You know that feeling when you look forward to something for months, and then it happens and it's amazing, but then the next day comes and you realize it's all over? I'm in that letdown phase now after having seen Muse last night at Madison Square Garden. Muse has been my favorite band for over … Continue reading Muse at Madison Square Garden (AKA the concert that has ruined all future concerts)
Birding at Sunken Meadow State Park
I mentioned in my last post that I was going to post about my other interests too from now on. Well one of those interests is birding. I guess. Technically, up until yesterday, I hadn't really gone on a dedicated birding trip since college. I studied wildlife management in college and wanted to work with … Continue reading Birding at Sunken Meadow State Park
My 10 all-time favorite TV shows
I'm a firm believer that my love of reading and my love of television go hand in hand. Don't get me wrong, I love movies, too, but with television and books, you just get so much more exposure to a character's development. I love watching long TV series and watching the characters grow as the … Continue reading My 10 all-time favorite TV shows
Book Review: Sadie by Courtney Summers
A missing girl on a journey of revenge. A Serial―like podcast following the clues she's left behind. And an ending you won't be able to stop talking about.Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal … Continue reading Book Review: Sadie by Courtney Summers
Captain Marvel and the importance of female friendship
I have to admit, prior to seeing Spider-Verse, I was feeling a little bit burned out on superhero movies. While overall I love the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), I found it hard to keep track of all of the varying storylines, especially since these movies have been coming out for the past 10 years. It's … Continue reading Captain Marvel and the importance of female friendship
Book Review: P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before #2)
In this charming and heartfelt sequel to the New York Times bestseller To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, we see first love through the eyes of the unforgettable Lara Jean. Love is never easy, but maybe that’s part of what makes it so amazing.
16 books about women to read on International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women's Day this Friday, I'd like to share a few of my favorite books written by women and about women. Strong women, I must add. These characters embody the strength needed to make it in a male-dominated world, and their stories should be shared and celebrated. Becoming by Michelle Obama In … Continue reading 16 books about women to read on International Women’s Day
The Playlist Shuffle Tag
I saw this tag on The Bibliophagist's blog a few weeks back and promptly saved it away for when I had a bit more free time. Here are the rules: Put your music on shuffle and list the first 15 songs that play (no cheating!)Tag 10 others to do it as well Now, since I … Continue reading The Playlist Shuffle Tag
Book Review: Seance on a Summer’s Night by Josh Lanyon
Rating: ★ ★ ★ Genre: Mystery / RomancePublication Date: January 31, 2019Format: EbookLength: 296 pagesDescription from Goodreads: Theater critic Artemus Bancroft isn’t sure what to expect when his aunt summons him home to California with vague but urgent pleas about being unable to cope with “the situation.”The situation turns out to be the apparent haunting of Green Lanterns Inn—along with … Continue reading Book Review: Seance on a Summer’s Night by Josh Lanyon
Book Review: Becoming by Michelle Obama
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ Genre: MemoirPublication Date: November 13th, 2018Format: AudiobookLength: 426 pagesDescription from Goodreads: In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African-American to serve in that role—she helped create the … Continue reading Book Review: Becoming by Michelle Obama
