Where has the year gone? All concept of time just seems to have flown out the window. Nevertheless, readers are still lucky to have a brilliant selection of books to look forward to and these are six hotly anticipated titles that could take the book community by storm. Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar (11th) Easily… Read More Ones to Watch: August Book Releases 2020
*Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links* As someone who hasn’t read a poetry book in years, it’s hard to really write up an analytical review of such collections. Perhaps more than any other literary medium, poetry is the most subjective. It’s all about interpretation, yet poetry can so often express the feeling we can’t… Read More Mini-Review: Nocturnal by Wilder
Disney’s animated classics have been childhood staples for generations. The films often introduce kids to the realities of life under the guise of adorable animated sidekicks, catchy songs, and vibrant worlds. They’re timeless classics that can be enjoyed by the whole family. So, how do you further capitalise on the success of these classics? Give… Read More Discussion: The Pros and Cons of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes
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 as its popularity reaches 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.
