An urban fantasy novel that tackles important issues wrapped up in an action-packed story. — Wings of Ebony may be a fantasy novel, but its parallels to our own world are what makes it poignant. I found the world to be interesting in its own right, and the lessons the story imparts made the novel that much more special. Wings of Ebony is about a…

Spooky, moody and cute — and everything in between. — There’s nothing better in the fall than curling up with a cozy blanket, a hot drink, and a good book. With the cooler weather and the cozier clothes, fall was made for reading. But reading in the fall requires a certain type of book. For some, it may mean something…

There’s more to life than self-help books. — I struggle with building habits. I’m lazier more often than I am productive. And I don’t always do what I say I’m going to do. But there is one habit that I have never have a hard time sticking with. and that’s reading. I’ve always loved to read. As a…

A culturally relevant novel told in a fun and exciting way. — At first glance, Loathe at First Sight by Suzanne Park seems like your typical romantic comedy. The brightly colored cover, the quirky protagonist and the promise of a steamy office romance, all worked together to draw me in and entice me to dive into this book. But after reading the…

A moving family drama well worth the read. — If there’s one good thing to come out of this quarantine, it’s how much time I’ve been able to devote to reading. One of my most recent quarantine reads was Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane. It’s a profoundly moving story, following two families over the span of several…

Marketing for the sake of marketing doesn’t do anybody any good. — The topic no one can seem to stop talking about is the coronavirus. But as more and more people — and brands — join the conversation, is what they’re saying actually helping? It’s clear most brands, if not all, have made a huge shift in their marketing and advertising messaging…

A musical for people who don’t like musicals. And people who do. And everybody else. — The Last Five Years isn’t your typical musical. There isn’t a huge ensemble cast. There aren’t any elaborate costumes. Even the music feels more contemporary than the average show tune. But ever since watching the film adaptation, starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, I’ve been completely obsessed with this small…

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ is a perfect romcom and here’s why. — I’ve been watching a lot of romcoms lately. When you’re stuck in isolation, there’s no better way to cheer yourself up than with a happy, sappy romcom. As a self-proclaimed expert in romcoms, I have a lot favorites in the genre. …

Romcom movies are the best quarantine cure. — As an introvert and a homebody, you’d think I wouldn’t mind being quarantined much. And for the most part, I don’t. But I wouldn’t exactly say I’m enjoying it. I may be stuck inside, but all the scary things happening outside are still making me anxious and worried. My anxiety…