A blog about books, the publishing world, and maintaining ultimate litness.
I don’t know if a definitive definition of comfort books exists, so here’s how I define it: light, easy reads that you can return to whenever you’re in need of comfort. Bonus points if the story itself brings you comfort, whether you are actively reading it or not. My comfort books are the Gallagher Girl […]
The main emotions I had after reading War and Peace were: How I wish Prince Andrei had a better ending! and How in the world did Leo Tolstoy write this thing? Like, seriously, how? I’m not sure anyone else could have pulled this off. This book just seems so much more than a novel. It’s […]
I have always heard people say, “I forgot who I was.” But I had no idea how literally they meant it. Now, as I look through pictures of myself taken just 3 months before, a stranger looks back at me. Her smile, the way her eyes held the faintest shimmer, her vibrant aura, even the […]
When I came back, none of them knew what to make of me. I would walk along the familiar corridors, and they would watch me as if my very stride could give them some indication. A lot of cautious smiles, studious glances, awkward attempts at conversation, decaying trust, and lost connection. I tried to convince […]
A lot of popular books that circulate bestseller’s lists and social media aren’t “worth the hype.” Even books that have stood the test of time and are considered classics are sometimes overrated. The following are popular books that I hated—not books that I just didn’t care for, or books that confused me as to why […]
*highlight the text for you to hear it as audio* Someone recently requested text-to-speech capability for my blog, which I’m so grateful to that person for doing. I hope this site is more accessible now for those who are visually-impaired or have reading disabilities. Or for people who would just rather listen. I have added […]
It’s Snippet Sunday! This poem was written by writing down random things a professor was saying and then compiling the words into a poem. I did this during a boring virtual class, and they usually turned out extraordinarily mediocre. But I kind of liked this one: His imaginary conversion and its roots in my […]
It’s been a minute, but here is the second playlist prompt. It has more classic (mostly soft) country, with a very random Ed Sheeran. Here’s a link if you missed the first prompt, or just want to revisit it. Hope it inspires or amuses, and have fun writing! Playlist Prompt #2: The Cowboy of Providence […]
Hi friends and comrades! I’ve decided to start a series called Snippet Sunday. Every Sunday, I’m going to share a poem, short story, or a visual art piece (painting or drawing). I’m hoping to be very consistent with this, but we’ll see! Some weeks I’m not inspired at all, so this series could dry up […]
I was hailing a taxi on the corner of 8th when I saw you from a distance coming my way. I was sure you wouldn’t stop to summon the blemished ghosts of who we used to be and the passing chance that was you and me. No, you would just pass on by […]