Happy Wednesday! How is your week going? I’m excited to say that it was starting to feel like spring here, which makes me so happy. Now it’s back to rain again, but that’s ok. More time inside means more opportunities to read. Silver linings and all that. Every week I like to talk about aContinue reading “Literary Term of the Week: Steampunk, Where Past Meets Future”
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A Whale of a Tale: Some Facts about Herman Melville’s Most Famous Novel
Now that we’re getting closer to summer, I’ve been thinking a lot about the ocean and going to the beach. I’ve always been fascinated by the creatures that live under the waves, and love imagining that sea monsters and mermaids and other mythical creatures live deep in the heart of the ocean, farther than anyContinue reading “A Whale of a Tale: Some Facts about Herman Melville’s Most Famous Novel”
Drawing a Book to Life
A year ago, I received a request I couldn’t refuse… When my grandma approached me about working on a book together, I was excited. And to be honest, frightened. My grandma is demanding. A perfectionist. She is a talented interior designer, and I’ve always admired her sense of taste. Growing up, I was in aweContinue reading “Drawing a Book to Life”
Down the Rabbit Hole: Exploring Fascinating Facts About Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll (the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), is a timeless classic that has captivated readers of all ages for generations (myself included!) I’ve read this book dozens of times, and love seeing adaptations and stories inspired by Wonderland. Since today is world happiness day, I thought that someContinue reading “Down the Rabbit Hole: Exploring Fascinating Facts About Alice in Wonderland”
Literary Word of the Week: What is a Mood Reader?
Have you heard of the term “mood reader?” For this Saturday’s literary word of the week, we’re going to talk about the term “mood reader.” 📚 A mood reader is someone who prefers not to stick to a rigid reading list or a predetermined schedule. Instead, they let their emotions guide them through the shelves,Continue reading “Literary Word of the Week: What is a Mood Reader?”
What We Read This Week: Bad Kitty Does Not Like Valentine’s Day
I have a soft spot for mischievous cats. I think cats are hilarious, with big opinions and attitudes. Growing up we had a bad cat calendar, a picture of a naughty cat for every day. Some of those pictures I still remember, and they still make me laugh. I know a lot of people areContinue reading “What We Read This Week: Bad Kitty Does Not Like Valentine’s Day”
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