The Books I Want to Read in 2021

Hello, it’s been a while. Happy New Year! Happy Lunar New Year to those of you who are celebrating like me. May the Year of the Ox bring you good fortune, good health, and happiness! I’m choosing to look forward to this year. I’m hoping for a gentler, more enjoyable, and rewarding 2021. If you’re anything like me, your to-be-read list may be heaving at … Continue reading The Books I Want to Read in 2021

Romance Recs by AAPI Authors | 2020 Edition

Today we’re tackling my updated recommendation list of romance novels written by AAPI authors. Romance is hands down, my favourite genre of all the genres. Not only is it the one I read the most, but it’s also the one I recommend the most. Here’s the link to my original 2018 romance recommendation post [link]. Again, these are my recommendations for books that I’ve read … Continue reading Romance Recs by AAPI Authors | 2020 Edition

Winter 2020 | Reflection

Hi, it’s been a while. Spring is finally on the horizon. Well, hopefully, because I’m really tired of the snow and shovelling and the cold, bone-chilling winter weather. These last two months have felt like the longest two months of the whole year, January in particular. It felt like the first month of the New Year would not end and just kept going and going … Continue reading Winter 2020 | Reflection

Halfway Through CiviilyReads365

At the beginning of 2018, I set a number of challenges for myself. One of those challenges was to create a bookish Instagram account and post every single day, all 365 days, of 2018. So far, I’ve posted every single day of 2018. I’ve made 182 posts, with today’s being the 183rd post and I’m not stopping anytime soon. I set this challenge for myself … Continue reading Halfway Through CiviilyReads365

Death, The One Inevitable Fate We All Share

Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” I agree with Mr. Franklin on the certainty of death. Taxes on the other hand, well if you’re a pirate, dictator, criminal, or an alien you’re probably evading taxes at the moment. That or you’re living in a tax-free state. At least your face is on the $100 … Continue reading Death, The One Inevitable Fate We All Share

Welcome to my blog (cue the parade, kidding)

First of all, Happy New Year! There are arguably two categories you can fall into at the moment: hungover or not. I’m in the latter. If you’re in the first, fluids and snuggling in your bed is your BFF. Second, welcome to my blog! This is both something I have really wanted to do for a while and one of the challenges I have set … Continue reading Welcome to my blog (cue the parade, kidding)