Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a King Child in a Prejudiced World by Uju Asika

A month ago, I published a blog about how I stumbled upon a copy of Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World by Uju Asika. (You should totally go read that before reading this, because why not!?) Uju's book was not only a beautiful sign left for me by …

The Cursed Spirit by Marissa D’Angelo

Today I’ll muse over The Cursed Spirit by Marissa D'Angelo, a novella based on the history of curses at Charles Island in Connecticut. This fictional novella is a prequel to "Presence" - which is another of Marissa's novels on my TBR! The paperback version of this novel is 214 pages long and you can find …

Educated by Tara Westover

Today I'll muse over Educated by Tara Westover, a coming-of-age story about her life growing up in rural Idaho as the daughter of survivalists who did not believe in traditional schooling. I listened to Educated through the Libby App as an audiobook with narration by Julia Whelan. Fun fact: this was my first audiobook - …

Did I Just Glitch Or Is This How Manifestation Works?

I'm virtually roasting marshmallows and telling campfire stories this April at Camp NaNoWriMo, a month-long online challenge for writers who are looking to push themselves by making creative goals for their writing projects. This is my first year participating...actually it's my first attempt at writing a book. A friend of mine brought up the camp …

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Today I'll muse over Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain. This nonfiction, published in 2012, falls into several genres such as psychology, self development, and business. The hardcover comes in at 333 pages, while my kindle edition is 370 pages. I downloaded this book through my …

A City of Gold and Demons by Shelly Monarch

Today I'll muse over a city of gold and demons, a debut novel by indie author shelly monarch. the generosity of shelly when she hit a big follower milestone on instagram found me in the possession of this 208-page post-apocalyptic fantasy/romance. i was thrilled to win her giveaway, as well as to bring a different …

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Today I’ll muse over Ready player one by ernest cline, considered a science fiction/young adult novel. it was published in 2011 and comes in at 374 pages for the hardcover edition. i read the e-book through my libby app. I would never call myself a gamer because I’m not exceptional or anything, but I have …

Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M. Karle

Today I’ll muse over Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry, a book focused on mental health and overcoming anxiety by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M. Karle. It was published in 2015 and falls into the genres of psychology, self-help, and mental health. The …

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo

Today I’ll muse over The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, written by Marie Kondo, a Japanese organization consultant who has risen to fame through her method of tidying. The book is considered a self-help piece and was a 376-page read through my Libby app. Marie Kondo fell in love with tidying and organization while still …

Creative Mind and Success by Ernest Holmes

Today I’ll muse over Creative Mind and Success, written by Ernest Holmes, who is the founder of the Religious Science Movement. The book falls into the genres of spirituality, self-help, and new thought. It was published over 100 years ago, in the year 1919; and is a short 85 pages long. Holmes begins by speaking …