What I’ve Been Reading

How is it October already? Just last week (in August), I was thinking to myself: “You need to do another reading post.” I made a note in my planner and… turned the page. As always, I’ve been reading lots of awesome books, though. And, as always, I want to share the most awesome ones withContinueContinue reading “What I’ve Been Reading”

The Book Was Better

Well, duh. Though… I watch a lot of movies. I also read a lot of books. I’ve watched a lot of movies inspired by books—and that’s my favourite way of phrasing it, because even a faithful film adaptation will differ from the source material. It’s the director’s vision, and the actors’ interpretation of the script.ContinueContinue reading “The Book Was Better”

What I’ve Been Reading

I have participated in the Goodreads reading challenge for six years now. It’s the only challenge I’ve ever actually completed – probably because it’s based on the number of books rather than specific titles. This year I lowered my goal from 200 to 100, thinking I wouldn’t have as much time to read. I’m atContinueContinue reading “What I’ve Been Reading”

What I’ve Been Reading

This year I stopped rating books on Goodreads for a couple reasons. One, it felt hypocritical, even though, intellectually, I know it’s not. What writer isn’t also a reader? And why shouldn’t I express my opinion of what I’ve read? Even if I haven’t enjoyed a book, I still internalize a lot of elements suchContinueContinue reading “What I’ve Been Reading”

My Favourite Things: 2016

It’s time for my annual round up of all the things I loved! Despite 2016 being a sh*tty year (or perhaps in spite of it), I have a full list. I’m going to kick it off with Best in Show. Yep, it’s my book and it’s one of my favourite things about this year forContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Things: 2016”