The Odyssey Homer/ Translated by: Emily Wilson So I decided to reread this solely because of the translation- apparently the first in English by a woman. Also because I was in a serious Black Sails mood and had sea-faring pirate vibes going. Having read a messy, broken hard to follow translation in college (or high... Continue Reading →
The Over 30 Tag
Well past it actually. But having put another year under my belt recently I saw this tag on A Book Olive and though it would be fun. And honestly it's probably been 30 years since I've done a tag. The original tag was created by Ink Not Blood. Name on of your favorite books (or films... Continue Reading →
Best Books of the Decade
As we head into not just a new year but a new decade I thought I'd do my top books of the decade. It was supposed to be a list of 10 but wound up doubled. Some might be controversial picks but I enjoyed all of them for many different reasons. And I've found that... Continue Reading →
Circe News & Her Satanic Majesty: A July Wrap-Up
In super exciting news Circe- which was one of my favorite reads in a very long time- got a straight-to-series order from HBO. I find the writers credits a bit of a mixed bag but the source material is so strong... oh, man I'm having de ja vu cause I am sure I said that before... Continue Reading →
The Best Books of 2018
It's time for the Best Books of 2018 meaning... My Favorite Read of the Year and a few special Book Awards. Not all of these were published in 2018 but it's the year I read them so that's what we're going with! I'm not going to go into to much detail though I'll link to... Continue Reading →
Who’s Been Naughty? Who’s Been Nice?
So I tried to narrow down the book, film and television characters who would make both Santa's lists this year. I was going to do more than the year but that would have taken me forever! Let's do Naughty first cause that's always more fun... I would say a good 80-90% of characters in this... Continue Reading →
All the Beautiful Books 2018 Edition
Since I judge books by covers I wanted to do all my favorite most beautiful, striking covers of 2018. I haven't necessarily read these books and in some cases the insides weren't as beautiful or striking but these are my top picks! Unfortunately I don't own them all either so in some cases they aren't... Continue Reading →
8 Retelling Recommendations to Try
I am in a very list making mood these days. I did one for people who want to try Science-Fiction and then was working on movies got to Clueless (which is of course a timeless Emma retelling) and thought... Retellings. The Best Ones I'd Recommend for People who want to give them a go! FYI while this... Continue Reading →
Book Recs for the Reputation Era!
Seeing as how Taylor Swift's Reputation tour kicks off today I thought I'd do a recommendation list of books that go will with this particular album/era. Some go well with the album overall. Some go well with certain songs on the album and others are just about women embracing their reputations but also writing their... Continue Reading →
April Wrap-Up: So Many Aliens
Every time Spring rolls around I decide I've somehow developed a green thumb and surround myself with flowers and succulents and things that grow. This April was really no different. I'm finishing off my herb garden (which is really just a shelf) but hoping for the best with keeping them alive! Reading: I read fifteen... Continue Reading →