August was a fantastic month for me, both in terms of blogging and in terms of real life. A few months ago, I was super stressed and having a rough time, and decided I needed a vacation. I found a deal on Groupon for a trip to the Bahamas that seemed too good to passRead more
The summer is swiftly ending and turning into fall. The nights are getting cooler, the cicadas are chirping, and the grocery store shelves are stocked with pumpkin beers. It’s time for the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril Challenge that’s hosted each year by Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings. The challenge runs from September 1-October 31. Now, challengeRead more
Hello everyone! August has been a successful blogging/reading month. Now that I’m back to blogging solidly again, I’d like to start monthly wrap-up and housekeeping posts again. This weekend, I’m going to Pennsylvania to go camping with my family for Labor Day weekend. As I’ll be in the middle of nowhere, there will be noRead more
I’m a few books behind on reviews, but I hope to catch up soon! Instead of a review today, here are some of the books that I’ve recently acquired. I turned 24 this past weekend, and so I bought myself a few new books in celebration. I blame Joachim Boaz at Science Fiction and OtherRead more
It’s that time of year again! From Sept. 1-Oct 31, Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings hosts the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril challenge. R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII focuses on reading novels from the following genres to set the mood for fall and Halloween: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, Supernatural, and anything otherwise creepy. As farRead more
“Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we’ve lived.Read more
This week concludes the groupread of Neil Gaiman’s collection of short stories entitled “Fragile Things,” hosted by Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings as a part of the R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril Challenge. The image to the left is the cover from the Hungarian version of the book. I thought it was interesting to see the variousRead more
For anyone who may be interested, Caroline from Beauty is a Sleeping Cat and Lizzy from Lizzy’s Literary Life are hosting a German Literature Month this November. The event features two readalongs, numerous giveaways, and weekly discussions. Judging by the amount of time my classes are taking up this semester, I probably won’t get everythingRead more