The Ripped Bodice Delivers Love (in More Ways than One!)
The Ripped Bodice Delivers Love (in More Ways than One)! We always hear how important it is to take care of ourselves, but it has really come into play as we determine our new normals in light of Covid-19. Puzzles, games, books–the arts have done their part to keep us entertained. The Ripped Bodice is…
New Read:: Witchy by Ariel Slamet Ries
2015 Ignatz for Outstanding Online Comic Nominee 2016 DINKy for Outstanding Web Comic Nominee Danish “Pingprisen” for Best Online Series in 2017 and 2018 Nominee In the witch kingdom Hyalin, the strength of your magic is determined by the length of your hair. Those that are strong enough are conscripted by the Witch Guard, who…
Reading in May —Getting back on track
Hi! I know that reading hasn’t been great for everyone these last few months, but luckily I am still maintaining my goals! I planned to read 250 books this year. I normally have no problem reading 200, so 250 seemed reasonable. And I’m finally hitting my stride. How? First, there may be days where I…
Late to the Party – Madeline Miller’s the Song of Achilles
Late to the Party – Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles Greece in the age of Heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is nobody, just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. Achilles, “best of all the…
What to read when the world feels scary
What to Read when the World Feels Scary I’ve talked to a lot of people lately that have felt at odds with the world lately, that there is trauma we are all experiencing in different ways. Things we once felt like we were okay with, or things that we might have used to relax previously…
Page to Screen ::Little Fires Everywhere
I just finished watching Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu last week. I’m one of those people who read the book before seeing the series. Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu trailer This series is an amazing case for their being room in the world for both a book AND a tv adaptation. The book was so…