A 2021 goal of mine carried over from 2020 is to start writing again. While that means I'll return to posting book reviews here, I am also reviving the concept of my short-lived Brave and Bittersweet blog but over on Substack. It would mean a lot if any of you are interested in subscribing! And that's all I'll say about that for now ..read more

My favorite genre is horror and I do feel like each season invites its own kind of horror. Summer, with its hot sticky days, is the perfect setting for a different kind of horror to the gothic chills and thrills of the Fall. I tend to find myself more drawn to thrillers, monster/animal stories, and anything set in the summer itself. For these reasons, FantasticLand really hit the spot. Furthermore, it's a book of interviews which I always enjoy. Or a fiction book masquerading as actual reporting. Or whatever the actual word for this kind of novel is! This book landed in my possession during ..read more

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher with no expectation of a favorable review. I love a good thriller and mystery and even an unreliable narrator at times. Mostly, I just love twisty books that keep me with them for the duration of the read. My attention span has really changed over the years...no thanks to my phone! So when I have time to read, I often reach for a thriller because they generally hook me in. I was pretty happy to get this ARC from the publisher and dug in a few weekends ago. Dimberg's writing style is smooth and pleasant and I was instantly hooked with the pro ..read more

Since I once again find myself on the job market, I've been forced to really think about what I want to contribute to this world. Yes, I need a job that pays the bills, but the more I can find a position that also aligns with my values, the happier I know I will be. I learned more than I can even begin to share about myself, my skills, my gifts, and what I need out of a job in the last two years and I'd hate to waste any of that very hard earned knowledge and experience! So as I've been dipping my toes in the water, applying and interviewing for various positions, I've also been thinking abou ..read more

I grew up reading Nancy Drew. I was a HUGE Nancy Drew enthusiast as a matter of fact. When I was in second grade, I convinced my friends to "play Nancy Drew" with me. I always had to be Nancy, of course, they could be Bess and George. That's why I'm so excited to get a chance to watch the new Nancy Drew movie with Sophia Lillis. I loved her in IT and I think she's a great choice to play Nancy! I'm excited to offer YOU a chance to win this new Blu-Ray! To enter, simply play the game below and leave a comment telling me how long it takes you to escape the Escape Room. Make sure you leave a val ..read more