18 Jun

A Horse at Night: On Writing by Tanaïs – A Tango of Thoughts From the moment I flipped open A Horse at Night: On Writing by Tanaïs, I was both thrilled and comforted by the idea of diving into the mind of a fellow writer. There’s something enticing about reading a collection of mini-essays and diary entries from an author who reflects on her life, ambitions, and the ebb and flow of the creative spirit. For someone like me who revels in the musings of writers contemplating their craft,...

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17 Jun

Book Review: Julieta and the Romeos by Maria E. Andreu As a long-time lover of youthful romantic stories, Maria E. Andreu’s Julieta and the Romeos piqued my interest from the moment I heard about its intriguing premise. Combining the timeless essence of Romeo and Juliet with a modern, You’ve Got Mail-style twist, this novel promises to unravel the tangled threads of love, ambition, and identity in a way that speaks to the heart. Drawing from my own experiences of navigating friendships and crushes at that age, I felt an...

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17 Jun

You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memoir — A Journey Worth Taking As an aspiring writer, I often find myself standing at the edge of creativity, peering into a chasm filled with potential stories yet untold. So, when I stumbled across You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memoir by Ruta Sepetys, I felt a spark of hope that this book might just offer me the gentle push I needed to leap into my writing endeavors. Known for her bestsellers that navigate the intricacies...

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16 Jun

Book Review: Magic Words by Jonah Berger When I first picked up Magic Words by Jonah Berger, I was intrigued by the premise: the idea that language, the very tool we use to communicate every day, could wield almost magical power to influence decisions and behaviors. As someone who has always been fascinated by the art of persuasion—whether through a well-timed compliment or a persuasive piece of writing—I felt drawn to explore the hidden science behind our words. In this enlightening read, Berger provides a treasure trove of linguistic strategies...

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