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Marvelous March Must-Reads: Month in Books

- 202503.03 | 202503.02 - Aislynn comment

Welcome to the March edition of the Month in Books series! This month, we’re excited to dive into a diverse collection of books that not only captivate and inspire, but also creatively spell out “March”…

Misc

Literary Time Capsule: The Enduring Legacy of Mary…

- 202502.22 | 202502.21 - Aislynn comment

Introduction to Frankenstein Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus was published in 1818. This groundbreaking novel intertwines the Gothic and science fiction genres. At just 18 years old, Shelley crafted a narrative that explores…

Book Reviews / Misc

Book Review: Why Do We Say That by…

- 202502.19 | 202502.19 - Aislynn comment

Why Do We Say That? is one of several books of the same title by Scott Matthews. Each looks at various idioms of the English language. Or rather, American English to be more precise. The…

Book Reviews / Misc / Netgalley

Book Review: Oracle by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

- 202502.15 | 202502.14 - Aislynn comment

Heuvelt’s Oracle starts when two students biking their way to school one foggy morning make an incredible discovery. They find the wreck of a ship from the 1700s in the middle of a tulip field.…

Book Reviews / Misc / Netgalley

Book Review: Guillotine by Delilah Dawson

- 202502.09 | 202502.08 - Aislynn comment

***Trigger warning- abuse, murder, contentious political opinions Dawson's Guillotine follows fashion designer hopeful Dez, who's playing would-be beau Patrick Ruskin in order to meet his mother. Marie Caulfield-Ruskin is editor-in-chief of the prestigious Nouveau magazine,…

Book Reviews

Book Review: Morning Star by Pierce Brown

- 202502.04 | 202502.03 - Aislynn comment

Morning Star is the last book in Pierce Brown’s Red Rising trilogy. I devoured this book as fast as the other two! It explores deep topics like the cost of friendship, the horrors of war…

Misc / Month in books

Fabulous February Finds: Month in Books

- 202502.03 | 202502.02 - Aislynn comment

Father Figure by James J Cudney Between the fast-paced New York City, a rural Mississippi town and a charming Pennsylvania college campus filled with secrets, two young girls learn the consequences of growing up too…

Hidden Gems / Misc

Hidden Gems: Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig

- 202501.10 | 202501.09 - Aislynn comment

Welcome to another installment of our 'Hidden Gems' series, where we uncover extraordinary books that deserve more attention. Today, we're diving into the dark and mesmerizing world of Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig. This…

Book Reviews

Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig

- 202412.10 | 202509.21 - Aislynn comment

Black River Orchard has become one of my favourite of Wendig's books. I love apples! My relatives called me an apple snob, and compared to them I guess to them I am. They are happy…

Chronic illness / Misc

The Art of Saying ‘No’: Boundary Setting with…

- 202412.04 | 202411.29 - Aislynn comment

Welcome to the world of chronic illness, where "no" is not just a word—it's a lifestyle choice. Whether you're dealing with perpetual fatigue, unpredictable pain, or the delightful rollercoaster of symptoms that come with your…