I should have read The Chronicles of Downton Abbey when it was published after season 2. It was jarring to read about characters that weren't there anymore. Still, I liked the focus on characters and more information about their backgrounds that we haven't seen on the show. It goes beyond character biographies and talks about what everyone's ... Read More »
Book Review: Make Good Art by Neil Gaiman
Make Good Art is a beautiful speech that Neil Gaiman gave in 2012. I liked how Neil Gaiman talked about how he made life choices. He had a goal of becoming an author that he imagined as a mountain in the distance. He looked at the choices in front of him and decided whether they ... Read More »
Audiobook Review: Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
Creativity, Inc. was so inspiring to me. It broke down the creative process into steps that I could wrap my mind around. It showed me that despite the fact that these were experienced, award-winning film makers, they struggled with doubt and fear on every project and they had specific ways of combatting that. After reading this, ... Read More »
Book Review: Bomb by Steve Sheinkin
I was hooked right from the beginning. Bomb starts with a Russian spy getting caught who tells the whole story that follows. Bomb has everything: science, blackmail, intrigue, secret spies, and the race to defeat the worst enemy in history-Hitler. The best way to learn the basics of history is to read children's books. Bomb covers more history than I ... Read More »
Book Review: Smart People Don’t Diet by Charlotte Markey
Smart People Don't Diet is a common-sense, long-term approach to weight loss. It's probably a refresher course to the health class you took in high school. Since it's been a while since I was in high school, it was kind of nice to get some reminders of the best way to stay healthy. The first part ... Read More »
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My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.