We're all on a voyage. This one is mine.
It's that time again, my voyagers. Every year, I share my top picks for the upcoming year of book releases, and if you were here last year, you know that I was a bit frustrated with the releases slated for 2025. But, I'm happy to say, the picks for 2026 look very promising. They're a… Continue reading My Most Anticipated 2026 Book Releases
Hello, my little voyagers. It feels like it's been ages since I've posted. If I'm being honest, I have no idea how I've managed to keep up with my posting schedule on here. I've been so caught up with my new job and the Stray Kids concert I recently went to (it was life-changing) that… Continue reading 4 Upcoming Bookish Things I’m Excited About
Stories help us feel less alone. It's the reason I write, and I think it's the reason most of us read. Because, when life gets heavy and we lose sight of what really matters, stories becomes a lifeline. The stories we read provide not only an escape from reality, but a hope that maybe we're… Continue reading Novels that Made Me Feel Less Alone in My Grief
If you've been on the bookish or writerly side of Instagram lately, you might have heard about the situation with Meta. Heloise Wood's article, Society of Authors Condemns ‘Appalling’ Use of Pirated Books in AI Training, explains that "Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI programmes, as reported in the Atlantic, provoking… Continue reading 5 Ways to Support Authors Whose Books Have Been Pirated for AI Training
If you're anything like me, you like books that feel like home. The struggle? Home doesn't feel the same to everyone. Some people like cozy spaces full of knick knacks, throw pillows, and fairy lights, while other people believe home is minimalist with open spaces and a neutral color scheme. So, how can we find… Continue reading Book Recommendations Based on Your Hogwarts House
I read a lot in my MFA program. I had seventeen assigned books and fourteen assigned short stories, plus a dozen articles, essays, and other short readings for each class. If that wasn't enough, I also chose to continue reading like a mad woman all throughout my graduate program (the escapism was strong). Because I… Continue reading The 5 Most Impactful Books I Read in My MFA Program
One of my favorite things to do leading up to a new year is share some of my most anticipated book releases for the upcoming year. Last year, I was disheartened at the number of LGBT-centered YA books on Goodreads, but I'm happy to say that I think publishers are finally finding a better balance… Continue reading My Most Anticipated 2025 Book Releases
If you’re anything like me, you’re painfully familiar with the Non-Spice Reader Problem. You go to the library or bookstore looking for a new novel to sink your teeth into, but you find yourself pulling up book reviews for every single book. You scroll countless websites trying to find content warnings. You’ve forgotten what it’s… Continue reading Tired of Spice and Smut? Check Out These 11 Authors
Can you believe 2024 is almost over? It's weird because I swear this year just started, but alas, we have less than four months to hit our reading goals for the year. What did you set your Goodreads goal at? I was feeling silly when I made mine, so I set it at 65. Apparently… Continue reading The 8 Books on My End-of-2024 TBR
It might be a surprise to some of you that I'm a Dramione girl. I wasn't always a fan of this ship. However, eventually I realized that I really love the idea of Draco redeeming himself and turning away from the prejudice views of his family + Hermione learning how to love someone who doesn't… Continue reading My Favorite Dramione Fanfics (with Spice Modifications)
The Long Voyage 