I read...a lot. Anyone who has happened upon my blog will know this. And since I read a lot, I start to notice patterns. I've done several other posts on things that I like or that bother me in literature, but today I'm going to compare two types of books: a standalone and a series. … Continue reading Which One is Better: Series Or Standalone?
Category: Reading
The Book Blogger Memory Challenge
A couple weeks ago, I came across this challenge on the web. I found it here, but when I tried to find the original creator, the link didn't work. I've probably never mentioned this one my blog, but I have an absolutely horrible memory. I have a great short-term memory, but if you ask me … Continue reading The Book Blogger Memory Challenge
1984 Book Tag (Original)
For those who didn't know, today is the 70th anniversary of the publication of 1984 by George Orwell. It was published on June 8, 1949. I read this work earlier this year, and absolutely loved it, even if it is horribly depressing. However, since today is the 70th anniversary, I thought it would be fun … Continue reading 1984 Book Tag (Original)
Do I Have That Book Challenge
I've been meaning to do this challenge for months, since Lysi from Living One Day @ a Time did it last November. But due to me being busy and then moving (during which time my books were all packed), I wasn't able to do this challenge. But today I can! The main idea of this … Continue reading Do I Have That Book Challenge
Reading Wrap-up: May, 2019
I read fourteen books this month and two short stories, which is amazing, especially considering all the craziness of this month. At the beginning of the month, I moved from Minnesota to Ohio. Now, near the end of the month as I was finally settling in, a massive flood of tornadoes hit Ohio (thirteen in … Continue reading Reading Wrap-up: May, 2019
Rant: When Your Computer Hates You
For the record, this was supposed to be a lovely and long book review for What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris. But then my computer decided it hated me (or WordPress hates me, one of the two) and I lost my entire review twice before giving up writing it. So instead of getting my usual … Continue reading Rant: When Your Computer Hates You
Dangers of Hyping Books
Hype is a common concept to hear in relation to books coming soon. In fact, you can make the same argument I'm making today with movies and video games. For me, "hype" is eerily similar to advertising a product. It is how a company gets us, the reader, excited about a new book. They create … Continue reading Dangers of Hyping Books
My Problem With Mary Sue
For the record, I have no problem with any person named Mary Sue. It's a lovely name, with a long and respected history. However, Mary Sue as a character trope is one of the few tropes I don't think can ever been done well. This is strange to me, because I have said previously on … Continue reading My Problem With Mary Sue
Aesthetically Pleasing Book Tag
I know I've been doing a book tag a week for the last few weeks, but it's mostly because I've been so busy with moving I haven't had a chance to brainstorm blog ideas, or even think in general. Though, hopefully, this is going to be the last book tag for a while. I discovered … Continue reading Aesthetically Pleasing Book Tag
Reading Wrap-up: April, 2019
What with spending most of my time on my move last month, I only read eight books and two short stories in April. Hopefully, since the move will be over in about a week, I'll have more time to absorb books. Until then, I left Minnesota behind today and am making the long drive currently … Continue reading Reading Wrap-up: April, 2019
