Saturday, April 4, 2026

Currently Reading: Catwoman Novelization

It's so interesting what you will find searching through your book case or shelves. I was looking for something to read when I found this Catwoman novelization by Elizabeth Hand. I totally forgot I had it and I'm not sure how long it's been sitting on the shelf but it's been some time. It's also been a while since I've watched the Catwoman movie, which may have had mixed reviews but I enjoyed it for what it was. It was a movie about a woman embracing life after being treated as if she was invisible for so long. She just because a bit of a superhero in the process. I'm interested to see if there is anything new such as scenes or information added in this novelization.

Side note, I've really been trying to read through my continuously growing To Be Read list, I buy so many books that I sometimes forget what I have. Right now, I've been reading through some of my older books but I'm going to read some of my new or newly published books as well.


Book: Catwoman by Elizabeth Hand

Description:

There’s a new Catwoman in town—a feline adventuress unlike any you’ve seen before. Discover all her sizzling secrets as she cracks her whip and sinks her claws into her most petrifying, death-defying adventure yet.

Patience Philips is a shrinking violet, not exactly a career booster at competitive Hedare Beauty, the huge cosmetics corporation where she’s a graphic designer. Self-conscious and easily unnerved, she hasn’t a chance of escaping detection after she uncovers a dirty little secret in Hedare’s top-secret research laboratory. Discovery means death, but the real shocker is what happens afterward.

In the blink of a cat’s eye, the meek designer is gone, replaced—through an ancient twist of fate—by a sleek, self-assured woman with dark, dazzling powers: Catwoman. She has scores to settle, rooftops to roam, and a sinister underworld to prowl, as she stalks her destiny like a feral feline. She also has a good-looking detective on her trail, someone who has fallen for Patience, but is drawn to Catwoman.

As two mighty forces gear up for the ultimate showdown, the fur will fly. . . .

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Video: Buck and Eddie and Chimney and Maddie: The Man Who Can't Be Moved (9-1-1 fan edit)

This is a really good fan edit by eli for Edmundo "Eddie" Diaz and Evan "Buck" Buckley and Maddie and Howard "Chimney" Han, it really highlights how both Chimney and Eddie fought for their respective Buckley sibling. Although, Buck and Eddie are not a canon couple they very much parallel Chimney and Maddie, a canon married couple. And not to mention both Maddie and her younger brother Buck had been abducted (in two separate storylines) and it's really interesting that both Chimney and Eddie were the ones who found them.

Side note, Maddie was actually abducted twice and during that first one, Buck helped Police Sergeant Athena Grant find her. I'm sure if Chimney hadn't been severely injured, he would have been with them helping to find her. But this was also the early stages of Maddie and Chimney getting together. Anyway, back to the later abductions, giving all the stress that Chimney and Eddie went through trying to find Maddie and Buck (and not to mention Eddie was dealing with multiple injuries) these two never gave up. I also found it interesting that Maddie and Buck knowing that Chimney and Eddie's lives were in danger from their abductors, they did what had to in order to get to them in hopes of saving them. And funny enough, all four of them went through a lot to save each other.

It's very interesting the love stories the 9-1-1 writers are crafting (or pretending not to craft in Eddie and Buck's case). It's also interesting that when all four of them were younger they grew up in household were they were either ignored by their parents (Maddie, Buck and Chimney) or were overly criticized (Eddie as well as Chimney) by them. However, when Maddie met Chimney and Eddie met Buck, all four of them were completely enamored by each other and gave each other their time and attention. They really are the most important people in each other's lives. I really hope that at some point the showrunner and writers will just let Buck and Eddie be canon because it makes no sense that they aren't together. Especially when they continue to parallel canon couples such as Chimney and Maddie who started as friends like Buck and Eddie currently are.


Song: "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script

Book Review: Hex Hall


Book: Hex Hall (Hex Hall book #1) by Rachel Hawkins

Cover Design by Jennifer Jackman
Cover Photo by Brian Doben (model) and Corbis (forest)

Edition: Paperback

Description:

On Her 12th Birthday, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. Three bumpy years later, after a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, she's exiled to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters.

By the end of her first day, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire on campus. Then when a mysterious predator begins attacking students, and Sophie's only friend is the number-one suspect, a horrifying plot begins to surface. Soon, Sophie is preparing for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Book of Interest: Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore

For my New Year post I didn't write down all of my reading goals but one of them is to read more nonfiction. I mostly read a lot of fiction but I'm trying to read more nonfiction. And I've seen a few nonfiction books on very interesting topics that I would like to read. And a book that I'm interested in reading is Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore by Char Adams.

From reading the description, the author takes a look at Black bookstores and how they have played an important role throughout history. Because a bookstore became more than just a bookstore and it will be interesting to learn more about it. As a bookworm, I love reading books but I guess I never really thought about how impactful a bookstore could be. I will definitely be adding this book to my list.


Book: Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore by Char Adams

Description:

Longtime NBC News reporter Char Adams writes a deeply compelling and rigorously reported history of Black political movements told through the lens of Black-owned bookstores, which have been centers for organizing from abolition to the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter.

In Black-Owned, Char Adams celebrates the living history of Black bookstores. Packed with stories of activism, espionage, violence, community, and perseverance, Black-Owned starts with the first Black-owned bookstore, which an abolitionist opened in New York in 1834, and after the bookshop’s violent demise, Black book-lovers carried on its cause. In the twentieth century, civil rights and Black Power activists started a Black bookstore boom nationwide. Malcolm X gave speeches in front of the National Memorial African Book Store in Harlem—a place dubbed “Speakers’ Corner”—and later, Black bookstores became targets of FBI agents, police, and racist vigilantes. Still, stores continued to fuel Black political movements.

Amid these struggles, bookshops were also places of celebration: Eartha Kitt and Langston Hughes held autograph parties at their local Black-owned bookstores. Maya Angelou became the face of National Black Bookstore Week. And today a new generation of Black activists is joining the radical bookstore tradition, with rapper Noname opening her Radical Hood Library in Los Angeles and several stores making national headlines when they were overwhelmed with demand in the Black Lives Matter era. As Adams makes clear, in an time of increasing repression, Black bookstores are needed now more than ever.

Full of vibrant characters and written with cinematic flair, Black-Owned is an enlightening story of community, resistance, and joy.

Friday, March 27, 2026

On My List: Boyfriend on Demand Miniseries

I was looking for something new to watch when I saw the trailer for Boyfriend on Demand, a miniseries that premiered earlier this month on March 6th on Netflix. This 10 episode miniseries looks like a fun, cute and romantic show. I find the concept very creative. With the way the world just feels like you don't have a lot of time for anything let alone dating, I guess Seo would rather try to experience romance through virtual reality. But it looks like she also might find it in the real world too. It will be interesting to see which world she would rather put more time and focus on, will it be Boyfriend on Demand or the real world? With Boyfriend on Demand giving her the perfect romantic experience will she be willing to give romance in the real world a chance? I can't wait to watch this.


Boyfriend on Demand (Netflix)

Starring: Kim Jisoo, Seo In-guk, Ryu Sun-young, Gong Min-jung, Kim Sung-cheol, Seo Hyo-Rim, Ha-young and more

Creators: Kim Jung-sik and Namgung Do-young

Description:

Seo Mi-rae is worn out by work. Love? It's the last thing on her mind. But a virtual dating service sparks feelings — and maybe a real shot at romance.

Books of Interest: Game Changers Deluxe Edition Books

Happy Friday!

It's been a while since I posted, I was dealing with a really bad sinus headache but I feel so much better now, and I'm trying to decide if I want to pre-order the deluxe editions of the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid. Yes, I already have all six books (which I still have to read) and I rarely ever by another edition of books I already have but I'm really interested in getting these. My main reason for wanting to get these books is I want to know what the bonus stuff is.

The deluxe hardcover edition of Heated Rivalry will be published on Tuesday, September 29th and the six deluxe paperback editions will be published on Tuesday, October 27th. I don't usually like to pre-order books so far in advance especially after I pre-ordered the seventh Game Changer book Unrivaled which has now been pushed back to 2027 for publication. Anyway, back to these deluxe editions, I really wonder what bonus stuff is going to be included? I wonder if there will be any additional chapters or short stories? I'll decide whether to pre-order them now or later but I'm definitely leaning towards pre-ordering them now.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

My Weekend Plans: To Catch Up on my TV Shows

My only plan this weekend, is to get cozy and comfy on the sofa and watch some new shows I've been planning to watch and to get caught up on some of my regular shows. And in between lounging all day, I'm going to have some of my favorite snacks, then later lunch and dinner. I might take a few breaks but for the most part I'm doing nothing else all weekend except for relaxing. The list of new shows I want to watch are:

- R.J. Decker
- The 'Burbs
- The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
- Young Sherlock


And the shows I need to get caught up on the current seasons are:

- Abbott Elementary
- Animal Control
- Elsbeth
- Going Dutch
- High Potential
- The Rookie

I'm going to try to see how many of these shows I can watch or get caught up on. And if I have enough time this weekend rewatch for Heated Rivalry (it's been a while since I've watched the show). As well as rewatch the 9-1-1 episode Mother's Boy (season 9 episode 13). Since I have a lot of shows to watch, I'm going to get started right after I post this.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

However you plan on celebrating, I wish everyone a fun and happy St. Patrick's Day!

Monday, March 16, 2026

Trailer: Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

After watching this trailer for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, all I can think about is how much I can't wait to see this. It's looks really good. This animated series will premiere Monday, April 6th on Disney+ and will follow Darth Maul seeking his revenge against the Empire. And it looks like he has a Jedi joining him in his quest. That Jedi is taking a big risk joining up with Darth Maul because can she really trust him? Although, he's going after the Empire but will he turn on her if she's no longer useful for him? Or are they building a true partnership? I guess I'll have to wait and see. I can't help wondering what will be the Jedi's fate at the end of this? Will she live and go back into hiding or die trying to stop the Empire?

I will be watching this for sure. I doubt this will happen but I would love if not only this show was released on DVD but also the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars as well as Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

Book of Interest: Arsenic and Adobo

Happy Monday! How was everyone's weekend?

My weekend was pretty good but on Sunday, I had to fix two of the shelves on one of my bookcases. Two of the shelves buckled under the weight of too many books. I had to remove all of my trade edition comic books because they were way too heavy but I did find another place for them. So now all that left on those two shelves are a some hardcover and paperback books. It's funny that those books are lighter than the comic books.

Anyway, I found another book that I'm interested in reading, Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. It's a cozy centered mystery that follows Lila as she tries to not only save her Tita (Aunt) Rosie's restaurant but also solve a murder that she's the prime suspect for. I'm interested in knowing who killed her ex-boyfriend? And why? I really love reading mystery books and this one is definitely going on my list.


Book: Arsenic and Adobo (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery book #1) by Mia P. Manansala

Description:

The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes—one that might just be killer....

When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. She's tasked with saving her Tita Rosie's failing restaurant, and she has to deal with a group of matchmaking aunties who shower her with love and judgment. But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from a Nora Ephron romp to an Agatha Christie case.

With the cops treating her like she's the one and only suspect, and the shady landlord looking to finally kick the Macapagal family out and resell the storefront, Lila's left with no choice but to conduct her own investigation. Armed with the nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted Dachshund, Longanisa, Lila takes on this tasty, twisted case and soon finds her own neck on the chopping block…

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Book of Interest: Camp Sylvania

After reading the description for Camp Sylvania by Julie Murphy, all I can think about is that it's bad enough going to a camp you don't want to go to. But for Maggie to find herself at Camp Sylvania that has a lot suspicious and bad things happening that's even worse. I wonder if she along with her new friends will be able to solve the mystery before it's too late. This seems like an interesting and fun story that's centered around a very scary camp.


Book: Camp Sylvania (Camp Sylvania book #1) by Julie Murphy

Description:

From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish.

Magnolia “Maggie” Hagen is determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp she’s been dying to go to for three whole summers.

But on the last day of school, her parents break the news: Maggie isn’t going to Camp Rising Star. She’s being shipped off to fat camp—and not just any fat camp. She’s going to Camp Sylvania, run by world-famous wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania, who is known for her soon-to-be-patented Scarlet Diet.

When Maggie arrives at camp, things are . . . weird. There are the humiliating weigh-ins and grueling workouts, as expected. But the campers are also encouraged to donate blood—at their age! The cafeteria serves only red foods and the oddly specific rules change every day. There are even rumors of a camp ghost.

Despite these horrors, Maggie makes friends and starts to actually enjoy herself. There are even tryouts for a camp production of The Music Man! This place might not be so bad . . . until campers start going missing and other suspicious things begin happening—especially after dark. The camp ghost might be the least scary thing about this place. . . .

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Happy International Women's Day!

I had been trying to enjoy a lazy Sunday but I wanted to post about International Women's Day! This is a day to celebrate women all around the world and all our achievements but also to focus on many of the issues that we still have to keep fighting for. From pay inequality to health care and not to mention that women with disabilities and trans Women are often overlooked by society. So, today and everyday, I hope we continue to dream, achieve and make the world a better place.

Happy International Women's Day!

Friday, March 6, 2026

On My List: Young Sherlock TV Series

Looking at the trailer for the Young Sherlock TV series it feels like a prequel to the Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes movies. It wouldn't be far-fetched especially since Ritchie is one of co-creators for the TV series and how seeing the similar mannerisms are for both versions of Sherlock Holmes.

Despite the mixed reviews I've seen for this series, I am very interested in watching it. I want to see how the story and mysteries will unfold. I do wonder why James Moriarty was added to the series? By including the character so early on, it takes away the mystery or mystique of his character. Well, he was also included in the 1980's Young Sherlock Holmes movie but in that he still had that mysterious element.

Hopefully, his presence won't take away from Sherlock finding his own self-growth and strength and while he continues hone his deductive thinking and skills. Anyway, I can't wait to watch this. The first season has eight episodes which are all available to watch.


Young Sherlock (Amazon Prime)

Starring: Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Dónal Finn, Zine Tseng, Natascha McElhone, Max Irons, Numan Acar, Ravi Aujla, Colin Firth, Joseph Fiennes and more

Creator: Peter Harness, Guy Ritchie and Matthew Parkhill

Based on: The Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Description:

A disgraced, 19 years old Sherlock Holmes finds himself wrapped up in a murder case at Oxford that threatens his liberty. His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy, culminating in an explosive showdown that changes his life forever.