Okay, so this is a little late as it is March already, but in my defence I wasn't planning to write a book trends report at all this year. Just be glad I changed my mind, eh? I've decided to add "YA" to the title this year, because those are the ones I follow most closely, … Continue reading 2016 YA Book Trends
Libraries Rock!
I got a library card today. Best. Day. Ever. This solves a lot of my recent problems. Can't afford a book? Can't bring it on the plane? Don't know if I'll like it? It's okay! I've got a library card! Libraries have upped their game since the last time I borrowed books. You can borrow … Continue reading Libraries Rock!
I Met Claire Fuller (Again)
I NEED TO STOP BUYING BOOKS! My suitcase is going to be so heavy by the end of the semester that the airplane won't even be able to lift off the runway. But this time I swear I have a good reason! (I know I always say that, but I always do, ok?) This evening … Continue reading I Met Claire Fuller (Again)
Time and the Lack of it
As much as I like to moan and groan about how busy I am, I prefer a packed schedule to an empty one. I've had an empty schedule before. Well, it's not really empty, is it? It's just less productive, less active, lonelier. It's still full, but it's full of useless things. Two hours in the … Continue reading Time and the Lack of it
Thoughts on Guilt
Yesterday I said I would be braver, so today I'm going to write about what scares me more than anything: my feelings. That was supposed to be funny. Things are never funny when I try to make them funny. It's a curse, really. I've been realizing more and more lately that there's a feeling sitting in … Continue reading Thoughts on Guilt
Braver
Today feels like the first day in a while that consisted of more than work and Criminal Minds. Last night I was trying to put together a simple cover letter that would be suitable to send to an agent when I finish one of my novels. It took longer than I thought it would. Hours. When … Continue reading Braver
How To Find Holiday Spirit
It has been three days and I haven't posted anything, though not for lack of trying. I think my problem has been that I've been getting too sentimental, too personal. It got to the point where I couldn't take myself seriously in the rereading of any of it. And so, I've decided to take a … Continue reading How To Find Holiday Spirit
Home(s)
I should be used to this by now. In a way, I suppose I am. I know what and how much to pack. I know what tickets I need, the times to book for. I know where to go and who to talk to. I know how to do everything in such a way that … Continue reading Home(s)
Thoughts on Thoughts
I am way too early for work. Like, an hour and a half early. But class ended early and I already ate and work has wifi and it's better to be an hour and a half early than five minutes late. The day is wet and gloomy. I can see the peak of what looks … Continue reading Thoughts on Thoughts
Dear Paris
Wow. I can't believe I was in Paris this time last week, and now this has happened. My thoughts are with those affected. It's at times like these when I get homesick. But it's not the usual homesick. I don't long for my mountains or the poutine or the Ehs, I just want to hug … Continue reading Dear Paris
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