• Books vs. Movies,  Featured

    Verity by Colleen Hoover: Book vs. Movie

    Having previously gone through the rollercoaster of emotion, doubt, and disbelief that is reading Verity, I was curious to hear about a movie adaptation, starring none other than Anne Hathaway. After having shared the ridiculousness of the plot with my wife, and us having had so much fun cringing in our seats while watching our last book-to-movie theatre adaptation (see: my Wuthering Heights review), and with nothing better to do on a Thursday night, we hastily bought last-minute tickets to the opening night of Verity. And what a trip it was. After going into the theatre with at least some…

  • Wrap-Ups

    June 2026: Monthly Wrap-Up

    After a rollercoaster of emotions the past few months, I am relieved to report that June was closer to smooth sailing for me. Having worked in the education system for a number of years, with my job change, this was…

  • Wrap-Ups

    Spring 2026: Monthly Wrap-Up

    The spring has felt so long this year (and also, given where I live, very cold, dreary, and little like actual spring). After not posting a monthly wrap-up for March (given I was away, sipping cocktails and basking in the…

  • Wrap-Ups

    February 2026: Monthly Wrap-Up

    With February being my birthday month, and hosting Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year, it’s always a busy time! We were fortunate to have a lot of warm weather for the majority of February. Between that and being showered with…

  • Books vs. Movies,  Featured

    Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: Book vs. Movie

    With all the anticipated hype around Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights adaptation, I was finally motivated to pick up the classic gothic novel. The book itself, while dark and twisted, I ended up really enjoying. Unsurprisingly, given its reputation, Wuthering…

  • Wrap-Ups

    January 2026: Monthly Wrap-Up

    Here we are, already a month into 2026. And I’m still trying to remember not to write 2025 at the end of all my dates. 2026 has been off to a good start for me! In classic new years fashion,…

  • Wrap-Ups

    End of 2025: Reading Wrap-Up

    January is already almost over, and I’m only now catching up on all the reading I did in 2025. What can I say, 2025 was a year of new experiences for me. I started a new job. I traveled to…

  • Discussions

    My Most Anticipated Fall Reads of 2025

    It is officially fall! (Well, in 10 days anyways.) As a ✨fall girly✨ I have been just waiting for this moment. I’ve got my Red TV vinyl rotating in the background and a cup of pumpkin spice chai steaming in…

  • Wrap-Ups

    August 2025: Monthly Wrap-Up

    As a lover of all things fall, I always get excited when the calendar changes from August to September. Despite the fact where I live is currently in the middle of a heat wave, I am feeling the autumn spirit!…

  • Book Reviews

    Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings: Book Review

    I absolutely adored Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings. I often think a romance is only as good as its leads, and Opal and Pepper were the absolute perfect pairing. The eternally sunshine artist and grumpy flower farmer are thrust together…