how reading shaped me into the person i am today (a love letter to books)

it’s no surprise that reading has been a defining feature of my life. books joigned me through ups and downs, helped me form friendships and made me escape the real (ugly) world. and fortunately, they still do. not only has reading been a big source of joy, it has also helped me through hardships in …

are we pressured to read certain books in the book community?

as a book blogger and a fellow member of the book community, most of my book-related decisions are based on what the book community is talking about in that moment. if people are sceaming about a certain book? i know damn well the least i'll do is add it to my tbr. even when i'm …

what makes a story stand out from the others?

have you ever asked yourself why do you like a book more than another? i mean, besides the obvious reasons why one would enjoy a book (plot, writing, etc.), have you ever asked yourself what makes a story stand out? WELL. i hope i'm not the only one (or that you started asking yourself that …