"Not all heartbreaks have to end with you broken." Growth and change—two powerful anthems resonate throughout this collection of poetry and prose that will leave you feeling emboldened and empowered. You Are Here is Dawn Lanuza’s newest collection of contemporary poetry that lends itself to the idea of giving ourselves second chances. These self-healing poems and … Continue reading Looking at Life’s Checkpoints: “You Are Here” by Dawn Lanuza
Month: August 2019
Book Review: Vox by Christina Dalcher
"Think about waking up one morning and finding you don’t have a voice in anything." Set in an America where half the population has been silenced, VOX is the harrowing, unforgettable story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter. On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed to … Continue reading Book Review: Vox by Christina Dalcher
The Heart of Shadows – Europe Comics [1st Anniversary Post!!]
"In the deepest darkness, all it takes is for one point of light to shine..." Luc is a frail child who’s afraid of anything and everything, no thanks to his Italian grandmother and her dark bedtime stories. So when he disappears from his bedroom one night, everyone fears the worst. Has he been kidnapped? Did … Continue reading The Heart of Shadows – Europe Comics [1st Anniversary Post!!]
The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson
"The people seemed hurled on in a frantic action that made every hour forty-five minutes long, every day nine hours, every year fourteen days." The Lottery, one of the most terrifying stories written in this century, created a sensation when it was first published in The New Yorker. "Power and haunting," and "nights of unrest" … Continue reading The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson
Princess & Pages July Reads Recap + Birthday Haul
“Books can do many things, but not everything. We have to live the important things, not read them.” 🌹 Nina George Hi everyone! I know I have been inactive here lately and it's mainly because life happened 😅 Of course I wouldn't miss the opportunity to do a July wrap-up, since it was such an … Continue reading Princess & Pages July Reads Recap + Birthday Haul