Why I’m Not Setting a 2025 Reading Goal
I'm not setting a 2025 reading challenge this year, and this is why...
I Read Normal People: a Book Review
Book Review: Sally Rooney’s second book, Normal People, was addicting and amazing.
I Read Onyx Storm So You Didn’t Have To
A book review and rant on the new installment of the Fourth Wings series: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
This Election Probably Isn’t About You
A personal essay about the 2024 Presidential Election.
Book Review: Is Red Rising the Next Hunger Games?
A book review about the science fantasy, dystopian book series Red Rising by Pierce Brown.
Book Review: Was The Fault in Our Stars Good or Was I 14?
A book review about The Fault In Our Stars
Community Check-In: Susan Andersen’s Local Story
Read about Montclair resident Susan Andersen who is running for Montclair’s Councilor at Large position in this upcoming May election.
Community Check-In: A Sweet Part of Verona
Read about the local Verona cafe, Dolce Marie, and the owner Marie Coviello.
Book Review: Is Fourth Wing Worth the Hype?
A book review of the best-selling fantasy novel Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Check out my blog post to see if the book is worth the hype!
Book Review: Fellow Travelers
A review of the book and TV series, Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon.
Community Check-In: How a Florist Blossomed
Read about Montclair native Louisa Amabile Testa and her flower business.
Community Check-In: Red Star Paint’s Origin Story
Get to know the local owner of Red Star Paint and Decorating: Rich DiGeronimo. DiGeronimo is from Montclair and has owned his business on Bloomfield Ave for 30 years
5 Hidden Gems of 2023
A list of my top reads that I found in my local library throughout 2023. These are books that you probably haven’t heard of but should definitely read.
Movie Review: Feast of the Seven Fishes
Movie Review: Feast of the Seven Fishes is a warmhearted Christmas movie about the importance of family and traditions.
Movie Review: Was the Movie Better than the Book?
Movie Review: A review of the movie adaptation of A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Book Review: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes… is it worth the read?
Book Review: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the prequel to the Hunger Games.
5 Ways to Read Sustainably
Reading can be an expensive and unsustainable hobby, but there are ways to enjoy books without spending too much money and hurting the planet.
Book Review: Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Book Review: Last Night At The Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo