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“We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.”― Stephen King I have always considered myself to be a huge fan of horror, though I mostly consume it through books and graphic novels. I honestly have very low tolerance with horror movies and I only watch those that are produced by creators … Continue reading Pages of Horror: A Halloween Reading List
“What does it mean to be a ghost, let alone to be there, or here? There are so many ways to haunt a person, or a life—”Emily St. John Mandel, The Glass Hotel Can you believe it's already October? Time to bring out the spooks and thrills! Here in the Philippines, Christmas countdown starts as … Continue reading September Wrap-up + Journal Spread
"...fiction has the unique power of revealing something true." Amber—thirtysomething and barefoot—shows up at the door of the Norfolk cottage that the Smarts are renting for the summer. She talks her way in. She tells nothing but lies. She stays for dinner. Eve Smart, the author of a best-selling series of biographical reconstructions, thinks Amber … Continue reading Pages Feature: “The Accidental” by Ali Smith
“It was so gorgeous it almost felt like sadness.” This book tells the tale of a young woman who moves to Tokyo after the death of her mother, hoping to get over her grief and start a career as a graphic artist. She finds herself spending too much time staring out her window, though … … Continue reading Pages Feature: “The Lake” by Banana Yoshimoto
First off, let me start today's post with some happy news! I am embarrassingly aware that I need to work harder to be more timely in my replies on this blog. I feel like I'm always playing catch-up. In fact, just a few days ago as I was clearing up my notifications I realized I … Continue reading Pages Feature: My Fully Booked Fresh Read Experience + 2nd Blogiversary!
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