Tag: reading

Weekend of Words: Inside A Cozy Book Retreat

October 15, 2025

There’s something magical about stepping away from the noise of everyday life and sinking into stories — both the ones we read and the ones we write. I recently went on a book retreat with a group of friends and it was everything a I could dream of: reading, crafting, bookstore adventures, chatting, and even…
Quick Book Reviews with Deaf Characters

January 6, 2025

Sometimes, you read a book and don’t expect to see a deaf character. Other times, you search it out and are disappointed. Here are 3 quick reviews of books I read that had d/Deaf characters. River Raven Academy by Ruby Vincent While Eli, a young deaf boy, is not the male main character (MMC), he…
A Terrifying Silence

January 3, 2025

I like mysteries. But I’m not a huge fan of ones that are closer to a thriller than simply a puzzle. Sure, I like to watch crime shows (Criminal Minds, Bones, etc.) and while some of the episodes are scary, it has always been more terrifying to read about it rather than simply watch. But,…
Five Goals for the New Year

December 31, 2024

2025. It’s hard to believe that there has been 25 years into the 21st century. As usual, I have my goals, my aspirations for the coming year. But before I go into my goals, here is a quick review of 2024 first. A Review of 2024 It seems like 2024 flew by; there are times…

Weekend of Words: Inside A Cozy Book Retreat