As an avid reader and a staunch supporter of discovering new literary treasures, I stumbled upon a game-changer that has significantly elevated my reading experience—the Book of the Month (BOTM) subscription. I’ve been an enthusiastic subscriber for several years now (since 2020). I can confidently say that this subscription has not only added excitement to […]
An In-Depth Look at George Orwell’s Animal Farm Book
Alright, fellow readers, hold onto your straw hats because our book of the month for August has just taken a wild ride through the thought-provoking pages of “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. And let me tell you, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill barnyard tale. Animal Farm begins with a group of animals living under the rule […]
Your Darkness can be Your Own Happiness: More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
The LGBTQ+ community is one group that faces numerous inequalities in our society. Unfortunately, some of us are erecting barriers to deny them the privileges they are entitled to. As a reader, I was especially interested in hearing and reading about how they could stand on their feet and fight for their human rights; it’s […]
A Dark And Gritty Adventure: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.
I’m excited to read this book because of its attention from readers; it’s even trending on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. I haven’t read any unfavorable reviews about this book, which is why I spent time searching the internet for a decent offer on a copy. Our six main heroes embark on a trip that will […]
A Dangerous Adventure and One Forbidden Love
Personal Rating: People might hate nor like this book. I picked it up with no expectations because of the reviews that I heard about it. I’m still intrigued even though people say it was a waste of time to read this book, but honestly, it is worth the hype. Serpent and Dove is the first […]
A Wild and Breathtaking World of Shadowhunters
Personal Rating: I wasn’t planning on diving into the world of Shadowhunters after learning how long this series was. Because of my feelings, while reading City of Bones, I didn’t have high expectations for this book. Readers assured me that this prequel series was better than The Mortal Instruments, and they were not wrong. I […]
Life’s Missing Fragments and Finding the Other Pieces: Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
“I wonder if humans are the only living creatures that ever feel hollow inside.” -Colleen Hoover Personal Rating Humans are strong and intelligent yet vulnerable to pain and heartache. Besides, when we lose interest in what we used to love, we keep something new to replace it instead of uncovering the mystery behind its disappearance. […]
The Murakami Effect
Who is Murakami? Perhaps, a younger self of mine would look back at the old days and wonder why I had known his name for so long but never bothered to read his early works – his majestic wonders that have defined fiction and storytelling in ways we never imagined. Haruki Murakami is a Japanese […]
A Teacher to the Last: Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom
“Study me in my slow and patient demise. Watch what happens to me. Learn with me.” Personal Rating: Overview Tuesdays with Morrie recounts the story of the author’s final lesson with his former professor, Morrie, who’s suffering from ALS. But, unbeknownst to him, their last thesis together will end up as life-changing teachings concerning […]
A 19th-century Imperial Russian High Fantasy Novel — Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Personal Rating: There are two types of north: true north and a mere cardinal north of the compass. If Shadow and Bone (2012) is a direction, then it is the true north of the fantasy genre. Written by Israeli-American author Leigh Bardugo — this New York Times bestselling first novel in the Grishaverse series is a high-fashioned fantasy adventure […]
