Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Reading Time: 2 minutes I read Incredibly Loud and Extremely Close a few years ago and it moved me tremendously. So, when I saw the movie on sale for 5 bucks (!!!), I picked it up, certain of its awesomeness. In particular, I thought of its mystery aspects and its exploration of human connections and love. …

Anl. Symmetry in the Harry Potter Series

Reading Time: 3 minutes   One of my favorite aspects of the Harry Potter series is its symmetry. It is wonderful to see connections throughout the books and movies. In particular, I like the little bits and bobs linking the stories all together. When it comes to Harry himself, his relationship with Hagrid, connects the story …

BR: Courage and Character in Since You’ve Been Gone

Reading Time: 2 minutes When I approached Since You’ve Been Gone, I slacked and hesitated. Then, one night, I was shaking and sweating profusely. I couldn’t sleep and the world felt unbearably dark, so, I pulled out the cheery cover of Emily and Sloane’s story. I begin and I don’t stop till I am …

BR: Scarlett Epstein Hates It Here

Reading Time: 3 minutes Part of having an online presence is this weird isolation from real life, whatever that is. I remember growing up with the Harry Potter fandom, reading fanfiction, and not really being in tune with who was popular in school, or crushes, or friendships. I was kind of in my own …

The Olympic Book Tag

Reading Time: 2 minutes   ★QUESTIONS:Question #1: The Opening Ceremony: What book did you think had an incredible opening? I’ll Give You the Sun Question #2: The Games: What is your favorite fictional competition? The photography competition in Hold Still. Question #3: The Original: The modern games are based on the original Greek competition. What is your favorite …

BR: Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens’ Agenda

Reading Time: 2 minutes Being stuck and sad makes reading, sleeping, eating, drinking, praying difficult. Everything is hard then. BUT, every once in a while, you get a ray of light out of nowhere. This ray for me was in Simon and Blue’s relationship. I have to admit that it took me a while …

To Book Characters: Haven’t Met You Yet

Reading Time: 4 minutes Today, a box of books appeared on our front step, which is probably the most exciting thing to happen to me (yet, anyway). I love reading because I get to meet different people and worlds, wrapped in beautiful words like truffles melting on my tongue. Never does it get old …

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