Winter doesn’t technically start until mid-December, but we’ve already had our first snow and it truly feels like the holiday season, so I thought it would be a good time to wrap up my autumn reading. I’ve read 15 books this season and have compiled some thoughts and reviews on them. Since this season has …
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Contemporary Poetry Recommendations for New Readers
I love poetry. Though my blog and instagram typically feature novels, one of my missions is to share my love for poetry and break down preconceived notions of who poetry is for. So, for this post, I wanted to provide some contemporary poetry recommendations to provide entry points for new readers of poetry. For a …
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How I Annotate Books
Over the past few years, I’ve grown as an increasingly critical reader. Critical reading means a lot of things–– engaging more actively with the text, looking beyond surface-level readings, and questioning the work with a more critical lens, among them. My literature courses in college have helped me gain these skills and completely changed how …
How to Read More
One of the most frequent questions I get asked by friends is “how do you have time to read so much?” I usually say something along the lines of, “I don’t know, I just find the time.” But as someone passionate about making literature accessible and a part of other people’s lives, I’ve been thinking …
My Summer in Bookstores
This summer has been one of lots of literary adventures, literally and metaphorically. In addition to having transportive experiences in my reading, I had the opportunity to travel to both New York City and San Francisco and immerse myself in their respective literary cultures. My trip to NYC was longer and more immersive, as I …
Summer 2019 Reading Review
As September begins, my final summer vacation as a college student comes to a close. While I’m excited for the start of a new semester and the vibrant colors of my favorite season, I’m lamenting the reduction of free time I’ll have in the new school year. Like many students, summer is a time for …
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