Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Happy New Year!

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! And a belated Kwanzaa, Boxing Day and Hanukkah to all my readers who celebrate.

It's 2026, a new year full of new ideas, opportunities and experiences. However, before I focus on 2026, I wanted to think about last year. I was wondering how was your year in reading? Did you have any reading goals for 2025 and if so, did you meet them? My year of reading wasn't that great I only read and reviewed seven books but it was better than 2024 where I only read and reviewed three books. My reading goal was 100 books and in the past that would have been no problem to reach because I was reading hundreds of books but the last nine years I haven't been able to get even close to that. So, I'm going to continue my goal of 100 books and see how I do in this new year. My reading goals for 2026 is to continue to find, read and review interesting books. I have a tendency to buy a lot of books which is why I really just want to read more of my books. I also want to finish organizing my books, I still have to get another bookcase to put away the rest of my books that I wasn't able to shelve.

Now moving on to fandoms, how was your experience last year? For me, let's see, first, my local comic book store closed. It was sad because that was a place where all us comic book nerds went and not only bought comics but it was a place where everyone there shared this wonderful interest of comics and geek culture. I'm going to miss going there because the owner was this fun cool guy who treated all us as not just customers but friends. He never over charged or hiked up the prices for older books and merchandise. Everything was just fair and reasonably priced. The store had been open for years but the owner was older and wanted to retire. As of now, I'm not sure I want to go looking for another comic book store. I'll probably just buy my comics in the trade edition.

Another fandom related thing is, I joined two new fandoms, Heated Rivalry and KPop Demon Hunters. This show, Heated Rivalry turned out to be really good and the story and characters were interesting. I'm really looking forward to seeing how Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov's story will go in the second season. I was finally able to buy all the books in the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid and the author's two other hockey romance books. Not sure when I'll start reading this series but I'm hoping to start sometime this year. As for KPop Demon Hunters, I love this movie and the soundtrack. It's just a fun movie that follows a pop group who also fought against the supernatural. This was just a fun watch. I'm happy this will also have a second movie.

I love finding a new fandoms while still having interest in all my other usual group of fandoms. As for some of my usual fandoms, I loved Wicked: For Good as well as the soundtrack. I can't wait to buy the Blu-ray when it's released later this month. As for 2026 fandom goals, I hope to find more shows, movies and characters.

With that said, Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

In Remembrance: Sophie Kinsella

Oh wow, I am so shocked and sad to hear about author Sophie Kinsella, (pen name, her real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham) dying at the age of 55. It's funny that I just today I bought Love Your Life written by the now late author. The first book I ever read by her was Confessions of a Shopaholic which is the first book in the Shopaholic series. I still need to read the eighth (Shopaholic to the Rescue) and ninth (Christmas Shopaholic) books which I have sitting on my shelves. There are still a few more of her books that I want to read.

Is there a Sophie Kinsella book that you want to read?

Monday, October 20, 2025

On My List: October 20th

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a good weekend. It's been a while since I've posted an On My List and I have so many things that I want to post. But here is just a small list of what I want to read and watch.

Book on my TBR (To Be Read) List that I Want to Read Soon:

I'm slowly but surely making my way through my TBR List but there are just so many books on it. And one that I plan to read soon is The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas. The description immediately drew me in because it's a supernatural/sci-fi mystery with the possibility that a dinosaur or the ghost of one is behind the mystery. Or is it something much more human? It seems like an interesting story and one that I can't wait to read.


Book: The Paleontologist by Luke Dumas

Description:

A haunted paleontologist returns to the museum where his sister was abducted years earlier and is faced with a terrifying and murderous spirit in this chilling novel.

Curator of paleontology Dr. Simon Nealy never expected to return to his Pennsylvania hometown, let alone the Hawthorne Museum of Natural History. He was just a boy when his six-year-old sister, Morgan, was abducted from the museum under his watch, and the guilt has haunted Simon ever since. After a recent breakup and the death of the aunt who raised him, Simon feels drawn back to the place where Morgan vanished, in search of the bones they never found.

But from the moment he arrives, things aren’t what he expected. The Hawthorne is a crumbling ruin, still closed amid the ongoing pandemic, and plummeting toward financial catastrophe. Worse, Simon begins seeing and hearing things he can’t explain. Strange animal sounds. Bloody footprints that no living creature could have left. A prehistoric killer looming in the shadows of the museum. Terrified he’s losing his grasp on reality, Simon turns to the handwritten research diaries of his predecessor and uncovers a blood-soaked mystery 150 million years in the making that could be the answer to everything.


Monday, October 7, 2024

On My List: October 7th: Books and Heartstopper

It's been a while since I've posted an On My List, especially since there are so many things on my list. Anyway, here is a small list of some the books and a TV show that I'm really interested in reading and watching.

Books I Want to Read:

From a dark supernatural fantasy to a foodie cozy mystery to a cozy witchy supernatural romantic comedy, I so want to read these three books. They each seem like such good reads. The first book has magic that's seems like it's haunting and life changing. While the second book has small town murder mystery with the new resident as the prime suspect. And finally, a witch is looking for a new love but is her former love helping or hindering the processes.


Book: The Sun and the Void (The Warring Gods book #1) by Gabriela Romero Lacruz

Description:

Two women embark on a unforgettable quest into a world of dark gods and ancient magic in this sweeping fantasy debut inspired by the history and folklore of colonial South America.

Reina is desperate.

Stuck on the edges of society, Reina’s only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she’s never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can’t always avert disaster.

Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night.

Eva Kesaré is unwanted.

Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family’s shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: Magic calls to her.

Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it’s hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path. And in the end, she’ll become something she never imagined.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

What's a book on your TBR List?

Like so many other bookworms, I have a lot of books on my To Be Read (TBR) List. And one that I hope to read soon is this mystery book Hollywood Ending by Kellye Garrett, it's the second book in A Detective by Day Mystery series. I read and reviewed the first book Hollywood Homicide a few years ago and I really liked it. But I still haven't gotten around to reading the second book. Maybe I'll read it after I finish From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon.


Book: Hollywood Ending (A Detective by Day Mystery book #2) by Kellye Garrett

Description:

And the award goes to...

...Dayna Anderson, the semi-famous actress turned PI who steps up her sleuthing swagger in this follow-up to breakout hit Hollywood Homicide, winner of the Anthony Award, Lefty Award and the Agatha Award for Best First Novel!

Tinseltown's awards season is in full swing, and everyone is obsessed with dressing up, scoring free swag, and getting invited to the biggest awards shows of the year. But when celebrity publicist Lyla Davis is killed, the festive mood comes to an abrupt halt.

Apprentice private eye Dayna Anderson thinks she's uncovered the killer. Unfortunately, what starts as an open-and-shut case turns out to be anything but. Diving deeper into the investigation, Dayna gets a backstage look at gossip blogging, Hollywood royalty, and one of entertainment's most respected awards shows―all while trying to avoid her own Hollywood ending.

Friday, July 12, 2024

Art of the Day: Imogen, Obviously (Book Cover)


Artwork: Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli with cover art by Leni Kauffman

As usual, I have this book, Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli. It's been sitting on my shelf, I just haven't gotten around to reading it. I really like this cover, it's so adorable and bright and colorful. Hopefully, I'll get around to reading it soon.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

On My List: July 11th

Happy Thursday!

I just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing? I thought I would post a mini On My List.

Reading:

I forgot to post that I finished my 30 Day Reading Challenge on Saturday (July 6th). During those 30 days I not only read From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon but also five reference books (that I need to have read). I finished one of the reference books and I'm nearly finished with From Twinkle, With Love (I'll have the review up soon).

One of the reasons, why I wanted to do the challenge was to help with my reading. It had become so bad and I was constantly getting reader's block. I think the challenge helped because I was reading daily. I'm trying to continue that but I'm okay taking a break for a day or two as long as I continue with my almost daily reading. My reading is still not like it used to be but it's better than it was. And I at least like where it's currently at.

Aside from my daily reading, I did buy two new Young Adult books: Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney and A Novel Idea by Aimee Friedman. I'll post those at another time.


Watching:

TV

For some of my regular Book Girl readers, this might be a surprise...I finally started watching Bones. I know can you believe it. I've had the complete series sitting on my shelf so long that I don't even remember when I bought it. And for so long, I kept saying I was going to watch Bones but I had never seemed to get around to watching it. That is until now. I'm on the first season and so far, I've watched the first eight episodes. Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and F.B.I. Special Agent Seeley Booth are an interesting duo and so are the cases they investigate. Along with Dr. "Bones" Brennan, I think the other scientists are just so quirky and weird and smart but I like them all. I can't wait to continue watching this series, I'm really enjoying it. I'm not mad, I didn't start watching it earlier but I am happy I'm watching it now.

Another show that I've been watching is the classic 1980's series Cagney & Lacey. I'm on the second season and I've been really enjoying this show. It follows NYC Police Detectives Mary Beth Lacey and Christine "Chris" Cagney as they investigate various cases and deal with their personal lives. What I found interesting about this show is that the first season had actress Meg Foster playing Cagney. The role was recast with actress Sharon Gless for the second season. Both actresses portrayed the character as sort of tough, rough around the edges and tomboyish, so at least that was kept that the same despite the change.

Well, I just wanted to post a mini On My List to let you know what I've been reading and watching. What are you reading and watching?

Monday, May 20, 2024

What are you currently reading?

I'm currently still reading From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon. I'm really enjoying reading this. Twinkle really loves all things about movies and making them. As someone who loves watching movies and shows (as well as reading books), I can relate to Twinkle being very passionate about her interests. Aside from her love of movies, she also has a few love interests: Sahil and a secret admire. The more I read, I think I might know who her secret admire is. I can't wait to see if its truly who I think it is.

Aside from those two, she's really hoping Sahil's twin brother Neil will be the one to steal her heart. Where I'm currently at in the story, I don't think Neil really sees her. To him she's just another student at school. Maybe something will happen between them as the story moves along and it shows that he actually likes her. I don't know? With Neil being super popular I truly don't think he's who she should be crushing on. But the heart wants what the heart wants. I can't wait to see how this story ends.

So, what book are you reading?


Book: From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon

Description:

Three starred reviews for this charming romantic comedy about an aspiring teen filmmaker who finds her voice and falls in love, from the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi.

Aspiring filmmaker and wallflower Twinkle Mehra has stories she wants to tell and universes she wants to explore, if only the world would listen. So when fellow film geek Sahil Roy approaches her to direct a movie for the upcoming Summer Festival, Twinkle is all over it. The chance to publicly showcase her voice as a director? Dream come true. The fact that it gets her closer to her longtime crush, Neil Roy—a.k.a. Sahil’s twin brother? Dream come true x 2.

When mystery man “N” begins emailing her, Twinkle is sure it’s Neil, finally ready to begin their happily-ever-after. The only slightly inconvenient problem is that, in the course of movie-making, she’s fallen madly in love with the irresistibly adorkable Sahil.

Twinkle soon realizes that resistance is futile: The romance she’s got is not the one she’s scripted. But will it be enough?

Told through the letters Twinkle writes to her favorite female filmmakers, From Twinkle, with Love navigates big truths about friendship, family, and the unexpected places love can find you.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

What are you currently reading?

Happy Wednesday!

I was wondering what are you currently reading? Well, I'm reading The Fever Code by James Dashner, it's the second prequel in The Maze Runner series. Although it has a different pacing from the first prequel, it's still very interesting. Lately, I have been finding it a little difficult to focus on my reading (anyone else?), despite that I have less than a hundred pages left. So, I should have my review up very soon.

Total side note, but why must I suffer from reader's block? Yeah, sorry for being overly dramatic. However, this time I've been doing a lot better with it, because I have been continuing to read in spite of it. Maybe I'll write something about how to focus or re-focus on reading.


Book: The Fever Code (The Maze Runner book #5) by James Dashner

Description:

All your questions are answered in the fifth book in James Dashner’s #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series. The story that fans all over the world have been waiting for — the story of how Thomas and WICKED built the Maze — is finally here. You do not want to miss it.

Once there was a world’s end.

The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled.

Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and man killed man.

Next came WICKED, who were looking for an answer. And then they found the perfect boy.

The boy’s name was Thomas, and Thomas built a maze.

Now there are secrets.

There are lies.

And there are loyalties history could never have foreseen.

This is the story of that boy, Thomas, and how he built a maze that only he could tear down.

All will be revealed.

A prequel to the worldwide Maze Runner phenomenon, The Fever Code is the book that holds all the answers. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on? Lies will be exposed. Secrets will be uncovered. Loyalties will be proven. Fans will never see the truth coming. Before there was the Maze, there was The Fever Code.

Monday, January 29, 2024

On My List: January 29th


It's been a while since I posted a mini On My List and here are some of the things I've been reading, watching and listening to:

Currently Reading: Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh. I found this forgotten book on one of my shelves and whenever I have the time to read, I have been zipping through this.

Currently Watching:

- New Shows: Extended Family (NBC, season 1), Found (NBC, season 1), Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+, season 1), Wild Cards (The CW, season 1), Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury (Netflix, season 1) and The Irrational (NBC, season 1 - it returns tonight)

- Current/Ongoing Shows: Night Court (NBC, season 2)

- New to Me Shows: Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Hulu, season 1), Grimm (DVD, season 3) and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (BritBox, season 1)

- Shows I'm Rewatching: Chicago Fire (DVD, season 1), Gilmore Girls (DVD, various episodes), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 series, DVD - season 2), Station 19 (Hulu, season 5), NCIS: Los Angeles (DVD, season 3), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (DVD, season 1), What's New, Scooby-Doo? (DVD, season 1) and 9-1-1 (Hulu, various episodes)

Movies: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (DVDs) and Young Hyacinth (BritBox)

Currently Listening To:

Podcasts: After We Wrap (Jaina Lee Ortiz and Gabriella Ortiz) and I'm All In with Scott Patterson (Gilmore Girls)

Music: The "Star Wars" soundtrack by John Williams.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

On My List: November 30th

Happy Thursday!

I thought I'd post my mini On My List to post some of the things I've been reading, watching and listening to:

Currently Reading: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams. Unfortunately, this book got caught up in my reader's block and I have been trying to finish it ever since. I only have 66 pages left, so I should have this finished soon.

Currently Watching:

- New to Me Show: Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (BritBox). I just started watching the first season today and so far I find it to be really interesting. It's like reading a cozy mystery with the way the characters and mysteries are shown.

- Shows I'm Still Watching: Grimm (DVD, season 2) and NCIS: Los Angeles (DVD, season 2)

- Shows I'm Rewatching: Sherlock Holmes (1950's series, DVD), Survival of the Thickest (Netflix), Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney+), Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1990's series, Disney+), Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? (DVD, various episodes) and Jem and the Holograms (DVD, various episodes)

Other Stuff I've Watched Lately: Superman movie (1978) and various holiday episodes of shows.

Currently Listening To: Red, White & Royal Blue soundtrack by Drum & Lace.

Currently Working On: More posts.

Current Obsession: Nothing at the moment.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

On My List: October 24th

Happy Tuesday!

I figure it's been a while since I've posted an On My List and thought I would post this slightly mini version of some of the things I've read, watched and listen to:

Currently Reading: Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls by Bennett Madison. I found this forgotten book on one of my shelves and I have been zipping through it ever since I started reading it.

Last Song: "Take Care of Me" by Chrysti Ane on Spotify. It was recommended to me, so I thought I'd give it a listen. It's not a bad song, it's pretty catchy. I could see re-listening to it.

Last Movie: Crossword Mysteries #1: A Puzzle to Die For, I rewatched it yesterday. I really love this series, this first movie was a good introduction to the Hallmark movie series which is set in New York City. The movie follows Tess Harper, a crossword puzzle editor at the Sentinel newspaper noticing clues within the daily crossword puzzles. Yet she was having a difficult time with Police Detective Logan O’Connor who initially considered her to be a nuisance who was getting in the way of his murder investigation that's connected to an art theft.

Currently Watching:

- New Shows: The Irrational (NBC, season 1), Found (NBC, season 1) and Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury (Netflix, season 1)

- Current/Ongoing Shows: Good Omens (Amazon Prime, season 2), Our Flag Means Death (HBO Max, season 2), Loki (Disney+, season 2) and Only Murders in the Building (Hulu, season 3)

- Old (or New to Me) Show: Grimm (DVD, season 2)

- Shows I'm Rewatching: Smallville (DVD, just a few episodes), NCIS: Los Angeles (DVD, season 2), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (DVD, season 1), A Different World (HBO Max, various episodes), What's New, Scooby-Doo? (DVD, season 1) and 9-1-1 (Hulu, various episodes)

Other Stuff I've Watched Lately: Scooby-Doo movies, The True Cost documentary, scary/horror movies, classic Disney Halloween movies and Halloween episodes of shows.

Show(s) I Dropped or Didn’t Finish: I haven't dropped any show so far. However, I still need to finish watching The Witcher and True Blood.

Currently Listening To: The "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" soundtrack by John Williams. It's really good.

Currently Working On: More fashion, lifestyle and book posts.

Current Obsession: I don't have one at the moment.

Monday, October 2, 2023

Vogue: In The Bag: Emma Watson

Happy Monday!

I was wondering if you carry a bag, what do you have in it? Well, in my purse which is usually small, I keep my everyday essential: wallet, lip balm, small hand lotion, phone, keys and a small make up bag (in case I need to touch my make up). As for my tote bag, I usually have: a book (or two), a magazine (or two), pens and a note book, planner and depending on the day any odds and ends I might need.

I mention all of this because I watched this Vogue magazine In The Bag video featuring Emma Watson and had to post it. Aside from the usual essentials, she does have some interesting items. Such as her tarot cards. And as a bookworm, she has books. No surprise there. I guess it's a universal truth that bookworms always carry books with them.

As a bookworm, I usually tend to have a book with me when I leave the house. Of course there are exceptions when I don't carry one such as getting a meal with family or friends or at an event. But usually I have a book with me. I totally forgot to mention how cute her outfit is: a beige and black check bow tie blouse paired with a black skirt. Anyway, here's what's in Emma Watson's bag.

Sunday, September 3, 2023

On My List: September 3rd

Happy Sunday!

How is everyone's weekend? I hope you're having a good one. I was wondering what's on your list? What books, shows and movies have you found or caught your interest? On My List, I have a few books and a couple of shows that I have been interested in. So, what's on your list?


Books I Want to Read (But Just Haven't Bought Yet):

I guess I'm still in a romantic sort of mood and the first two books center around love, crushes, friendship and life. The third book is centered around a creepy house with someone trapped in it. Although, I just bought a few new books, I really want to get these three.


Book: Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino

Description:

Jenny Han meets CODA in this big-hearted YA debut about first love and Deaf pride at a summer camp.

Lilah is stuck in the middle. At least, that’s what having a hearing loss seems like sometimes—when you don’t feel “deaf enough” to identify as Deaf or hearing enough to meet the world’s expectations. But this summer, Lilah is ready for a change.

When Lilah becomes a counselor at a summer camp for the deaf and blind, her plan is to brush up on her ASL. Once there, she also finds a community. There are cute British lifeguards who break hearts but not rules, a YouTuber who’s just a bit desperate for clout, the campers Lilah’s responsible for (and overwhelmed by)—and then there’s Isaac, the dreamy Deaf counselor who volunteers to help Lilah with her signing.

Romance was never on the agenda, and Lilah’s not positive Isaac likes her that way. But all signs seem to point to love. Unless she’s reading them wrong? One thing’s for sure: Lilah wanted change, and things here . . . they're certainly different than what she’s used to.


Monday, April 10, 2023

Book Girl Thoughts: Thoughts on Spring

It's really starting to feel like Spring. I love it when the weather clears, the temperature starts to warm up. Everything starts to bloom and the world starts to feel alive. Earlier, when I went for a walk, I noticed all the wonderful little signs of Spring: the grass growing, little buds on trees, the start of flowers growing, etc. It really is a perfect day to be outside enjoying nature.

Happy first day that finally feels like Spring.


Artwork: art by Stephanie Graegin from The Friendship Book by Mary Lyn Ray

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Book Challenge: Matching Books and Mug

Happy Sunday Bookworms!

There's this fun book challenge going around where you post a picture of books that match the color of a mug. I love books and mug, so I thought I'd join the challenge and post something too. I went with two blue mugs because the six books that I ended up picking from my shelves were a combination of both blues.

Books Featured:

- The Hitchhiker by R.L. Stine

- Star Wars: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber (Star Wars Book Club Pick for September)

- All-American Girl (All-American Girl book #1) by Meg Cabot (bought from a thrift store)

- Ways to Make Sunshine (A Ryan Hart Story book #1) by Renée Watson

- The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus book #5) by Rich Riordan

- Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope by Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly (bought from a library book sale)

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Quote: Misty Copeland

As a dancer, performing is my life. When I can't dance, I feel lost. So I've had to find that balance that allows me to excel but not push beyond what my body can handle. I know that, as tempting as it may be to keep going and going, putting too much pressure on my instrument [body] could end my ability to dance at all.

~ Misty Copeland from her book Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina

Sunday, April 3, 2022

What's the last book and movie you recommended?

Let's see the last book I recommended was Black Magick volume #1 by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott. A friend was looking for something new to read and so I recommended this book. This first volume was a fantastic read and now this post has reminded me that I still need to get and read the second volume.


Book: Black Magick volume #1: Awakening (issues #1-5) by Greg Rucka with illustrations by Nicola Scott

Description:

Rowan Black is a detective with the Portsmouth PD... and a witch, two aspects of her life she has struggled to keep separate. Now someone is targeting Rowan, someone who knows her secrets and means to expose her... or worse.


Monday, March 28, 2022

On My List: March 28th

Happy Monday!

It's the start of a beautiful new week and I was wondering what's on your list? What books, shows and movies have you found or caught your interest?

I'm going to start posting On My List more often because there are just so many things that interest me. Well, here's my list:

Books I Want to Read

I have three very different books on my list. First is about finding yourself and loving who you are. The second is centers around a cooking competition where the contestants may find love and the third is a fantasy set in the world of magic. All three books seem very interesting.


Book: 30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani

Description:

When Nina Mistry's life hits rock bottom, she decides to change her stars by falling in love...with herself—a hilarious, heartfelt story from outrageously funny novelist Radhika Sanghani.

Nina didn't plan to spend her thirtieth birthday in jail, yet here she is in her pajamas, locked in a holding cell. There's no Wi-Fi, no wine, no carbs—and no one to celebrate with.

Unfortunately, it gives Nina plenty of time to reflect on how screwed up her life is. She's just broken up with her fiancé, and now has to move back into her childhood home to live with her depressed older brother and their uptight, traditional Indian mother. Her career as a freelance journalist isn’t going in the direction she wants, and all her friends are too busy being successful to hang out with her.

Just as Nina falls into despair, a book lands in her cell: How to Fix Your Shitty Life by Loving Yourself. It must be destiny. With literally nothing left to lose, Nina makes a life-changing decision to embark on a self-love journey. By her next birthday, she's going to find thirty things she loves about herself.


Sunday, February 6, 2022

Storytime: Cynthia Erivo reading "Remember to Dream, Ebere"

Happy Sunday!

How's everyone's day going? Are you in need of a good story? Well, here is a video of actress and writer Cynthia Erivo reading her children's book Remember to Dream, Ebere with illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow. It's a really cute story about dreaming big and as with each Storytime video I post, the book and description are below.