There’s something very romantic about being the kind of person who spends hours poring over prose. The image conveys this ideal version of you who is immune to the world’s frivolities and distractions. So, every year, we make a promise to ourselves to read more. A quick search on YouTube pulls up thousands of videos…
If you read this blog, it’s possible you suffer from a debilitating spending problem that haunts many bookworms. Despite a stack of books you’ve lined up for reading, you insist on buying new books anyway. And the stack piles. And piles. And piles. And one day, you’ll find that 80% of the floor space in your apartment is dedicated to stacking books you haven’t read, and you sit there, towered over by mountains of literature, racked with guilt and overwhelm. Hopefully, you are not in debt.
It doesn’t have to get this far.
I found this book in the beginning stages of my quest for more mystery novels. After reading Lucy Foley’s The Apartment, I felt unfulfilled. I needed something with heightened tension and a more satisfying ending. Peng Shepherd understood the assignment. Read on for a short, sweet, and spoiler-free review.
Reading enriches us in many ways. We learn new things, relax and unwind, and avoid unwanted social interaction. It can also help you become a better writer. There are two general ways to do that; one is to write a lot, obviously. The second way is to read. A lot. Let me explain.
Arsenic and Adobo is a Scooby-Doo vibe murder mystery embroiling a millennial in her annoying ex-boyfriend’s mess amid attempts to get her life together back in her small Chicago hometown. Read if you want something fun and light-hearted, with a mix of mystery, comedy, and romance.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book in one sentence: A raw and deeply personal confession from an unhinged serial killer food writer who loves men—in more ways than one. Read if: You need a refreshing female character who isn’t grappling with miserable societal norms, fighting her way out of life or death situations, or falling in love….
It’s a new month, which means another opportunity to tackle a never-ending backlog of books to read! For May, here is what I hope to dive into — a mix of fiction, nonfiction, and more mystery novels. I enjoyed Lucy Foley’s The Paris Apartment, so I’m trying to integrate more novels like this into my…
Annotating your books is not sacrilege. I grew up around people who didn’t believe in annotating. Books were always to be kept polished and pristine, like china. I do not share this belief—which is probably another reason why an ereader is best for me. I spent most of my adolescence borrowing books from libraries. Naturally,…
As much as I enjoy reading nonfiction, they’re often a hit or miss. They’re either too technical, too slow, or too excessive (when it could easily be concise). If you’re looking to break up your fictional streak (why though?) or learn something new, I’ve rounded up three books that balance storytelling and information delivery that had me until the last page.
Reading doesn’t have to be boring. If you find your attention waning after the first few sentences of a book, here are some things you can try to make it enjoyable. Relieve yourself of pressure or expectations when reading. When you’re just starting off on any kind of hobby, having really high expectations can add…
