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This is where I share everything I write — book reviews, original poems, personal musings, and reflections on TV shows, movies, and music.
Think of it as part reading journal, part creative space — always rooted in memory, monsters, and the stories that stay with us.
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The Long Walk by Stephen King – Book Review
Stephen King’s The Long Walk is a bleak, unsettling story about boys forced to keep moving until only one remains. For me, it became something more—a surprisingly effective metaphor for life, burnout, work, and the pressure to never stop
Seinfeldia by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong – Book Review
Author: Jennifer Keishin ArmstrongPublisher: Simon & SchusterRating: 5/5Buy: Amazon | Bookshop.org .As the biggest Seinfeld fan I know, I can say this book was made for someone like me. Seinfeldia is a fun, thorough deep dive into everything Seinfeld, and it delivers exactly what a longtime fan wants. It traces how the show actually came…
The Midnight Train by Matt Haig – Book Review
Author: Matt HaigPublisher: VikingRating: 5/5Buy: Amazon | Bookshop.org Haig returns to the territory he mapped so well in TheMidnight Library, but this one lands even harder. It’sstructured around the defining moments of a life, thegood ones and the ones that still ache. What Haig does better than almost anyone is turnregret into something worth examining…
Batman Animated by Paul Dini and Chip Kidd – Book Review
The book “Batman Animated” by Paul Dini and Chip Kidd delves into the iconic animated series’ production, showcasing its unique art style and serious storytelling.
How Lucky Am I by Christian Watson– Book Review
Author: Christian Watson Publisher: Ten Speed PressRating: 4/5Buy: Amazon | Bookshop.org Thanks to Ten Speed Press and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review. How Lucky Am I publishes July 28, 2026. What Is It About How Lucky Am I follows Mr Skelly, a gentle skeleton wandering through joy, loss, grief,…
Mister Magic: The Graphic Novel by Kiersten White– Book Review
Mister Magic: The Graphic Novel explores nostalgia and unease as five former child stars reunite thirty years post-accident. Combining clever storytelling with inventive artwork, it captivates fans of 90s children’s television and horror.
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune – Book Review
I don’t think about death the way I used to. After finishing Under the Whispering Door, I find myself hoping that somewhere between here and whatever comes next, there’s a tea shop tucked between mountains, a patient ferryman, and just enough time to figure out who you were supposed to be.
Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree – Book Review
Brigands and Breadknives is the third visit to Travis Baldree’s cozy fantasy world and while the story doesn’t quite hit the highs of the first two, the characters are an absolute joy and the world is as warm and inviting as ever
Pangea Online by S.L. Rowland – Audiobook Review
Pangea Online by S.L. Rowland is pure fun. Ready Player one vibes, great underdog story, easy to get lost in. Perfect entry point for LitRPG newcomers.
Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky – Audiobook Review
Philip Marlowe meets Redwall in this inventive sci fi noir. Green City Wars is a fully realized world with a cast of characters that feel completely alive. A great listen narrated by John Pirhalla.
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