New Books in Bloom
The post reflects on a calm Halloween and introduces the Day of the Dead, a Latinx celebration connecting life and death with traditions like ofrendas, sugar skulls, and marigolds. It highlights media related to the holiday, including books that explore its cultural significance and themes of love, loss, and remembrance.
This month has been slower for reading compared to September's 19-book total. The writer enjoyed "The Soul Jar" and "White Fragility," and is exploring the Dungeon Club series and "Night of the Living Queers." They also watch Halloween cooking shows and the new Goosebumps series, aiming for a more productive November.
Molly Knox Ostertag's "The Deep Dark" features Magdalena Herrera, a high school senior caring for her grandmother while hiding a monstrous secret. As she reconnects with childhood friend Nessa, romantic feelings complicate her isolation. The story explores themes of identity, trauma, and love, with strong LGBTQIA+ representation. A thrilling, five-star read. Check out Ostertag on IG at molly_ostertag
Welcome back! I hope you all are enjoying your week. Do you guys have pets? If you do, this a great read about the adorable and frustrating nature of pet ownership. SYNOPSIS I finished the first volume of Cat + Gamer last night and read it all in one sitting. The book tells the story… Continue reading Riko’s Journey: From Gamer to Cat Mom
I ran across the All Hallows Book tag and though I would give it a go. I love this time of year and always enjoy answering questions about what all I do for the season. What are your favorite spooky season genres? My favorite spooky season genres are definitely horror and short stories, though I’m… Continue reading Celebrating Halloween: Books, Movies, and Traditions
One of the most engaging books I've read so far this year is White Fragility by Robin Diangelo. This was a complex read and I was sure to give it plenty of time. The main focus of the book talks about the nature of racism and how it has shifted in the US. While many… Continue reading Understanding ‘White Fragility’: A Deep Dive
To say that I love D&D would be an understatement. I've met some of my best friends through the hobby. I run three games a week and join in a few more as a player. So you think I would be tired of hear about it. Not true however, as I love anything that brings… Continue reading Exploring D&D’s Impact on Friendship and Identity
So my two big loves when it comes to my hobbies are reading and D&D. I tried to do this series on my old blog when I was first getting into Dungeons and Dragons. But I didn't know enough at the time to really do justice to the topic. I'm going over the 12 main… Continue reading The Role of Musical Themes in Fantasy Literature
In October, the author shares excitement for the season and highlights upcoming cozy and spooky book releases. Notable titles include "The Dark Becomes Her," "The Inheritance of Scars," and stories addressing missing Indigenous women, such as "Find Her" and "Little Moons." Each narrative explores deep themes and unique characters.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Some of my favorite books deal with different mental health issues. This is a topic that is personal to me. I have many mental health issues. Primarily am schizophrenic, and have OCD. In the future I will showcase a whole post focused on each of my disabilities. However… Continue reading Essential Reads for Mental Health Awareness
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