One of my favorite weeks of the year was Scholastic Book Fair week at school. The teachers and staff enjoyed an hour or so of free time from lessons, and the students, mostly, liked not having to be in a … Continue reading Dream Profession
I cannot recall the exact moment I read Good Omens, but I do recall falling in love with the book. There was just something about the world building and character development and humor and, for lack of a better term, … Continue reading Favorite Authors
This is probably the first prompt (that I am actually attempting) that I am struggling with how to relate back to media analysis and appreciation. So, it took awhile, but I think I may have found a way… I am … Continue reading Favorite Food…?
I have moved a few times in my lifetime. The usual reasons (school, work, etc.) are to blame for these movements and with each shift I, like most people, have gone through various kitchen items, clothing, furniture, and so on. … Continue reading Scent of a Book
Unsurprisingly, books and stories have been a constant in my life. They were a means of escape and adventure and knowledge, and to a child who was told and instructed in strict, specific beliefs, this miracle of change and wonder … Continue reading Right Book at Right Time
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is a novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the author more well known for her breakout hit Mexican Gothic. Like Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is a different take and perspective on established literary tropes … Continue reading Review: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
I am sometimes amazed how much money, time, and talent is used to create the most mundane and mediocre creative projects. Now, this is by no means a recent or new issue as there has always been vanity creative output … Continue reading Review: Luckiest Girl Alive
It is odd to attempt to describe a book that I think should be read but could not recommend to most people. Like, it is a well written and thoroughly researched text, yet the presentation of information and narrative is … Continue reading Review: At Home with the Aztecs: An Archaeologist Uncovers Their Daily Life
Tomorrow (October 15th) ends Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Now, the last few reviews and posts on here have attempted to highlight or focus on Hispanic/Latine lead projects and media. Celebration of Hispanic/Latine/Indigenous culture and stories is a … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month Ends…and Hopefully Continues
It feels truly odd and jarring to write that title. Frankly, I have always felt that an artist’s choices and rights should supersede the desires and interest of the audience. It takes a tremendous amount of time and effort and … Continue reading Piracy: A Moral Imperative?
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