Reading books by an author whose voice you already know and enjoy, not just on the page but through their newsletters and interactions with readers, is a special thing. I’ve subscribed to Liwen Y Ho’s newsletter for several years, and she has a wonderful way of blending humour, everyday life, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her […]
Happy New Year! There’s something quite satisfying about starting a new year by finishing a series you’ve read across several years as the books have released. Back in March 2023, I reviewed Betting on the Boy Next Door, the first book in Melanie Jacobson’s Betting on Love series, so it feels especially fitting to begin […]
I’ve been blogging about Emma St Clair since my very first book review post (this one here), but my love for her books goes back even further—to when I first discovered her Sandover Beach series, long before her Love Clichés romcoms catapulted her into the spotlight. *blows on fingernails and polishes them on shirt* Told […]
Ever find yourself in a space where your reading habits are best described as “miscellaneous”? This reflects my recent reading experience. Some books landed in my lap as blessings—advance copies from generous authors and publishers—while others were titles I simply wanted to read (and all the books I read soon fell into the “want to […]
Earlier this month, I battled a rather annoying lurgy that sapped my energy and stuffed my head with so much congestion I could barely sleep for several nights in a row. Not the most delightful way to kick off the post–Term 1 school holidays. My grand plans to tackle Mount Washmore and get some solid […]
People’s accents have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. As one of those “odd duck” kids, I’d mimic different accents—usually well enough not to offend the owner of said accent. I was pretty decent at imitating international cricket commentators, actors from my favourite British TV shows, and (during one interesting phase of […]
