Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and Bookish and hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl where we get a new topic for a top 10 list. *Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links* As soon as I saw the topic for this week’s list, I couldn’t help but smile *pun… Read More Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Make Me Smile
*Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links* Anime has never been more accessible than it is these days with its popularity reaching new heights, solidifying its place in mainstream media. Now, in years past anime was like a niche market, often grouped with the likes of horror movies and comics and used as a punching… Read More TV Talk: 6 Must-Watch Anime TV Shows
So we come to the latter half of what has been a bizarre year. June was quite the busy month as I spent most of the time preparing our library building for the first phase of reopening. This meant having to implement a new order and collect service and adhering to social distancing measures with… Read More June Wrap Up 2020
Where do you even begin the task of scouting for new TV shows? Streaming platforms and limited series have undoubtedly contributed to this resurgence of quality and gripping TV series. Here are some shows to watch out for in July. The Umbrella Academy (Season 2, 31st) The Umbrella Academy burst onto the scene last year,… Read More Ones to Watch: Must-Watch TV Shows in July
*Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links* Readers are spoilt for choice every year, and as more books hit the shelves, it’s hard to pinpoint the hits and the misses. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the course of the world and the publishing world is not immune to its effects. Nevertheless, July will see the… Read More Ones to Watch: July Book Releases 2020
Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows duology introduced readers to a world of elaborate schemes, non-stop action, quiet moments of intimacy, and a slew of morally ambiguous heroes. The formation of this crew, masterminded by the shrewd Kaz Brekker, brought together six outsiders that together, make one of the most formidable crews to hit the streets… Read More Ranking: Every Member of the Six of Crows
Do you ever get the overwhelming feeling that there are too many options when it comes to TV shows? The quality of TV has vastly improved over the years, treating viewers to intricate and compelling storylines that emotionally resonate with us. This latest batch of shows ranges from the violently brutal, to the coldly calculating,… Read More TV Talk: Gang Warfare and Informative Historical Docudramas.
Movie-goers are really spoilt for choice when it comes to their Friday night viewings. This month, we’re tackling award winning epics, a highly entertaining superhero movie, and one of Brad Pitt’s best performances. 1917 A polarising staple of 2020’s award season, 1917 is an immersive war-time film that captures the brutality of life in the… Read More Midnight Movies Mini-Reviews: A War-Time Blockbuster, Chaotic Anit-Heroes, and an Intimate Sci-Fi Thriller
*Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links* Most of us at some point in time have heard of Achilles’ heroics during Greek mythology’s Trojan War. If not, then you’ve definitely heard the term, Achilles Heel, a weakness that despite your strengths will be your undoing. Achilles, a mythological hero, was the best of the Greeks,… Read More Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Perhaps one of the most surprising hits of 2019, Knives Out is a brilliant whodunit that has quickly become one of the most engaging murder-mystery films to hit the big screen. Its box office acclaim has already secured a sequel, meaning fans will soon get to immerse themselves in the follow-up to this thrilling murder-mystery.… Read More 4 Reasons to Watch Knives Out – A Movie Review
