January was a good reading month for me and a great start to kicking off the new year. I set my yearly reading goal at a total of 52 books through Goodreads– that’s one book a week! – and so…
The Best Mulled Wine Recipe for the Holiday Season
It’s that time of the year again and the holidays are just around the corner. What better time to start experimenting with some cozy recipes that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, mulled wine most of all? It was…
How to Start a Blog (and Get Over Your Fears)
Starting a blog is a big step to take. You are putting yourself out there for the world to see- of course it’s going to be scary at first. And this is coming from me, someone who is still very…
15 Travel Essentials That You Can’t Live Without
Traveling should be considered an olympic sport. Especially when you’re trying to do it on a budget like me. Lucky for you, I have a list of the most important travel essentials to make your life a little easier while…
Book Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover
I’m part of a book club that meets monthly. This month’s book of choice was, as I am sure you could assume, Verity by Colleen Hoover. I have heard tons about this book online and in other book communities, and…
How to Read More Books in a Year
So, you want to read more books in a year. Keep reading to find out how! First things first, I’m a book blogger. That must mean that I read books every second of free time I get in a day,…
Series Review: Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
Disclaimer: My review of this series is not in any way showing my support of J.K. Rowling and her beliefs. I am simply discussing the matter of a series that played an integral role in my childhood. I am not…
The Best Dark Academia Books to Read This Fall
Nothing gets you in the mood for fall more than a good, dark, and twisted dark academia themed novel. Because who doesn’t want to read about over-zealous students who have committed murder? Dark academia is a literary genre, with the…
How to Have the Coziest Fall Season
Ah, fall. One of the best times of the year, in my opinion. Although I (somewhat unfortunately) live in the southeastern portion of the United States, so my experience with fall foliage and brisk temperatures is limited, I still quite…
Book Review: Book of Night by Holly Black
Alright, I know what you’re thinking. Black’s Book of Night has received a lot of flack since its release in May. It was one of the most anticipated adult fantasy books awaiting release in 2022, with readers already having high…
Writing And All Of Its Ups and Downs
Writing isn’t as easy as they make it out to be. Writing. Is. Hard. I said it. For someone who is trying to launch her very own blog about all things literature and lifestyle, that doesn’t really make sense for…
Books to Read This Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month kicked off this year on March 1. The 2022 theme of Women’s History Month is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”. This is a tribute to women across cultures and the world who have provided healing and hope through…