You can listen to this podcast episode on Spotify, Apple, or anywhere you find bookish podcasts. I’m joined for this week’s Reader Chat by Ayana, who you may know from The Vintage Guidebook blog and social media. We of course talked about vintage fashion and costuming, but since this IS a book podcast, we had … Continue reading Vintage Fashion, Comfort Books, and Other Necessities: Reader Chat with Ayana of The Vintage Guidebook
Category: Random
Book Tag: Reading With Amy’s Fall Bookish Questions
It's been awhile since I've done a book tag, and I thought this short and sweet tag would be perfect for a Friday as we're getting ready for the Autumn season. I'm so ready for Fall to be here. Seriously, give me PSL in an IV. This is a bit different from other tags I've … Continue reading Book Tag: Reading With Amy’s Fall Bookish Questions
I Recreated the “ACOTAR” Covers Using Myself as a Model and Free Online Graphic Design Tools
We can call this part 2 of my literary cosplay post, I suppose. So for anyone who didn't know, I've been technically unemployed since late June--but I start a new job on August 26th, yay! (That's not a sarcastic yay, I am actually excited about it)--so I've had a lot of free time on my … Continue reading I Recreated the “ACOTAR” Covers Using Myself as a Model and Free Online Graphic Design Tools
A Collection of Literary Cosplays I’ve Created
I've written about Fictional Hangover Podcast before--I just had cohost Claire as a guest on the podcast, and I'm following their reading challenge this year--but I don't think I've discussed host Amanda's incredible bookish cosplays. She's dressed as a character from the book discussed for almost every episode, which is pretty impressive. This has inspired … Continue reading A Collection of Literary Cosplays I’ve Created
Jane Austen Novels as Scented Candles
What is the point of this post? I really have no idea (see note at end of post). I'm not even a big candle person. I own like two scented candles and I'm pretty sure at least one of them was a Secret Santa gift from a coworker. But just in case you were looking … Continue reading Jane Austen Novels as Scented Candles
Rating Every Book on My TBR
How can I rate books I haven't even read? Watch my new video to find out! (Rating system is not scientific.)
Cover Reveal: Behind Blue Eyes
Hey, Shadow City fans, have I got some good news for you! (If you haven't read Shadow City, check this out.) If you liked Anna Mocikat's sci-fi/horror/adventure novel (and are anxiously awaiting book 2...), then you will love her brand new series, the first installment of which will be available this May! The … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Behind Blue Eyes
Book Tag: Rapid Fire Questions
It's 11 p.m., I'm winding down my brain, and I haven't posted anything this week, so it's the perfect time for this Rapid Fire Book Tag! Just in case any of these questions are things you were dying to know about me. The idea of Rapid Fire is of course to answer as quickly as you … Continue reading Book Tag: Rapid Fire Questions
I’m Trying BookTube!
As you may already know, I've been experimenting with Rhonda Pods About Books, a podcast version of my blog. I haven't done very much with it yet, as I'm still sort of finding my footing, but I think I like the direction I'm going with it so far. But while I've been figuring out the … Continue reading I’m Trying BookTube!
A Coffee Tour of San Jose, California (and This Blog’s Existential Crisis)
And now for something completely different... Here is where I break the fourth wall and acknowledge that, yes, I have branded this site as a "book blog." I originally started it as a culmination of my gradually- and organically-narrowing focus in my writing--I've had two other blogs that were much more broad in focus (or … Continue reading A Coffee Tour of San Jose, California (and This Blog’s Existential Crisis)