For all the time I spent reading, watching, and playing, I have fewer favourites this year than any other. I was actively trying to read less, and I spent more time rereading than I have ever before. Similarly, I saw fewer new movies but rewatched many, many favourites. I’d have played more games but for the factContinueContinue reading “My Favourite Things: 2021”
Tag Archives: Romance
By the Tropes: Second Chances
Why are second chance love stories so compelling? Is it because so many of us remember the one who got away? Maybe it’s the redemption arc—putting things right once and for all. Or, perhaps it’s that sometimes we know, even when they don’t, when two people really should be together. Watching that realization dawn, whetherContinueContinue reading “By the Tropes: Second Chances”
Reporting from Mount TBR (July Edition)
I eliminated only two titles from my TBR list over the past two months—a poor effort considering how much I read. The library is to blame. Nearly every book I put on hold over the past six months arrived on my Kindle all at once, and I had to read like the wind to keepContinueContinue reading “Reporting from Mount TBR (July Edition)”
The Books I Recommend More Than Any Others – Part 2
Last post, I listed ten books, or ten authors I recommend more than any others. Here, I continue with ten more authors and their books. One of the reasons I keep a home library is that I like to visit with my books, especially my favorites, but even those I’ve forgotten about, or forgot IContinueContinue reading “The Books I Recommend More Than Any Others – Part 2”
Reporting from Mount TBR (March Edition)
I always start my reading year with very specific goals. By March, I tend to know whether or not it’s going well or not. In regards to my TBR reading project, I’m happy to report an ongoing commitment. Books are disappearing from my shelves—even though I’m not reading as much as I usually do. I’veContinueContinue reading “Reporting from Mount TBR (March Edition)”
Kelly Jensen 