“I married him against all evidence. I married him believing that marriage doesn’t work, that love dies, that passion fades, and in so doing I became the kind of romantic only a cynic is truly capable of being.” Nora Ephron, Heartburn ’90s rom-coms are the ultimate comfort movies, perfect for snuggling up in the fall …
“And as we swam, or played, or talked, a feeling would come. It was almost like fear, in the way it filled me, rising in my chest. It was almost like tears, in how swiftly it came. But it was neither of those, buoyant where they were heavy, bright where they were dull.” The Song …
“There would be bad days, there always would. But she’d collect these good days, each one illuminated, and string them together until they glowed brightly in her memory like Christmas lights in a mirrored room.” Margarita Montimore, Oona Out of Order I absolutely love when an underrated novel pleasantly surprises me. It captures the feeling …
“Sometimes which choice you make is not as important as making a choice and committing to it.” Matthew McConaughey, Greenlights Alright, alright, alright! It’s been a minute since I published my last review. This month, I am making an effort to post at least 3 book reviews. I stepped away on an extended break to …
“They didn’t want to set the world on fire. They just wanted to be less alone in it.” Kevin Wilson, Nothing to See Here This book brought me back to my memories of babysitting when I was in high school. From my limited experience, I know that taking care of a child is like a …
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“I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else’s muse. I am not a muse. I am the somebody. End of fucking story.” Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones & The Six Happy New Year! Although we have a long road ahead of us, it’s safe to say everyone is breathing a sigh of relief to …
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“It took more than one woman to do things differently. It took a world of them.” Etaf Rum, A Woman is No Man I picked up this book because the title, A Woman Is No Man, intrigued me. Initially, it just sounds like an outdated sentiment, feeling like an echo of the phrase “This is …
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“The answers to making it, to me, are a lot more universal than anyone’s race or gender, and center on having a tolerance for delayed gratification, a passion for the craft, and a willingness to fail.” Ali Wong, Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, and Advice for Living Your Best Life Life these past few …
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“We’ll propel your great ideas with creative rocket fuel” — Launch Site LLC homepage Hello everyone! I am SO pleased to announce that my blog has a beautiful, new web design. I created the old website at the beginning of 2019. Designing the webpage was always my least favorite part of running a blog. I …
“‘Remember the green,’ he says. ‘When you see the growing plants, know we are all connected to each other and to the Earth.’” Remembering Green by Lisa Gammon Olson When I reflect on my childhood, I can still remember the excitement I felt walking into the library. I remember begging my mom to let me …
