I want to grow up to be Miranda. Not famous, but famously comfortable with being completely myself. Also, maybe a little more spontaneously fun. SYNOPSIS Well hello to you, dear browser. Now I have your attention it would be rude if I didn't tell you a little about my literary feast. So, here is the... Continue Reading →
I was not prepared for how funny this classic ghost story would be! If you are looking for a quick and delightful read for this Halloween season, look no further! SYNOPSIS This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family moved into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of its tired ghost.... Continue Reading →
This short but sweet book with gorgeous photos instantly brought me clarity on these two talented Queens. It is as close as I can come right now to seeing a drag show and I will take it! SYNOPSIS Drag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya have long captivated fans with their stunning looks, onscreen chemistry, and... Continue Reading →
This book was one hundred percent, straight up, delightfully weird. There is no other way to describe the experience and no other books that compare. It was, quite simply, wonderfully odd. Originally entitled Good Omens, The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Alice Nutter, Witch this book was originally published in 1990. At the time, neither Neil Gaiman... Continue Reading →
I am always going to pick up a novel that has the word, "book," "bookstore," or "library" in the title. So, when Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan popped up as immediately available through my library borrowing app, I had to check it out. Serendipitous joy! This book is everything you could want; a quest,... Continue Reading →
How much fun can you have seeing how the unimaginably rich live? The answer: A LOT. I read Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians more than a year ago and adored it. The story of Nick Young bringing his American-born Chinese girlfriend, Rachel, back to Singapore to meet his, ahem, "comfortably," rich family introduced me to... Continue Reading →
One of my longstanding personal quotes is, "Laugh or Cry, you choose!" I say this to myself when I become overwhelmed and I try to reflect on the humor in the situation. But, I know that mental health is no joke and it can rob people of the ability to control this choice. So what... Continue Reading →
It was this picture from Justin Trudeau's first cabinet that caught my eye. Much like spotting an extremely attractive person, I scrolled past it at first and then did I double take. Look at this magnificence! There are fifty percent women, minorities and a person with a visible disability all right there representing a whole... Continue Reading →
I did a ridiculous amount of driving this week and so I popped in an audiobook to make my travels less arduous. I had read The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood several years ago but I could not remember how it ended. Typically, even a bad audiobook is made easier for... Continue Reading →
Happy First of May! On New Years Eve I make resolutions. Lots of them. On my birthday I set goals for my year. And, on May 1st I begin my spring cleaning. This is mainly so I can free up my summer hours for fun, sun, and reading. With that in mind I started where I... Continue Reading →
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