Came home early from work yesterday to find this in the mail. Let me tell you that, as a reader, there are few things as exciting as having signed copies from an author. I am not a sentimental person by any means, but this is something that will stay with me forever. Not only did… Continue reading A Reader’s Dream
Sailor Moon Bookmarks
Two things I love are Sailor Moon and homemade items. The other day on tumblr, I stumbled across a post of bookmarks that, after stewing for a day, I realized I just couldn't say no to. Well they arrived the other day and I wanted to share with you these amazing bookmarks I bought from… Continue reading Sailor Moon Bookmarks
Cloud 9: Novels I Couldn’t Finish
Cloud 9 is a feature I do here at Rainy Thursdays twice a month. It is my version of those "Top 10" posts you see floating around the blogosphere. Instead of ten items, however there are, of course, nine. Fairytale – Cyn Balog A perfect example of the novels that make me dislike the YA genre.… Continue reading Cloud 9: Novels I Couldn’t Finish
Cloud 9: Authors I would read anything from
Cloud 9 is a feature I do here at Rainy Thursdays twice a month. It is my version of those "Top 10" posts you see floating around the blogosphere. Instead of ten items, however there are, of course, nine. Tamora Pierce is in a league all her own. Since I was young, I have been enthralled… Continue reading Cloud 9: Authors I would read anything from
My first shiny Pokémon
My fiancé bought me Alpha Sapphire for our anniversary and I recently started playing it. Sapphire and Ruby are far from my favorite Pokémon games but I am enjoying the upgrade. But I am mainly excited about my first shiny Pokémon! I know it's nothing exciting but I am happy. Even if it is only… Continue reading My first shiny Pokémon
Why we need Oracle more than Batgirl
They don’t need another hero swinging around the top of Gotham kicking the snot out of villains. Those characters are a dime a dozen. There was only one Oracle. We don’t need another Batgirl. We need the Oracle.
Why I Don’t Read YA
Young Adult is a genre that has recently exploded into something far beyond what it was when I was that age. With the popularity of series such as Harry Potter, Twilight, The Immortal Instruments, etc., it seems that the YA genre has been growing exponentially both in novels written and the authors who write it.… Continue reading Why I Don’t Read YA
Meet the Blogger: 10 Random Fact about Me as a Gamer
10 Random Fact about Me as a Gamer JRPGs are my favorite genre (but I think the Final Fantasy series is overrated.) I enjoy watching people play video games more than I enjoy playing them. I can't eat while playing any console. Phone games have kept me going when I have bouts of severe depression.… Continue reading Meet the Blogger: 10 Random Fact about Me as a Gamer
Cloud 9: Guilty Pleasure Books Pt. 1
Cloud 9 is a feature I do here at Rainy Thursdays twice a month. It is my version of those "Top 10" posts you see floating around the blogosphere. Instead of ten items, however there are, of course, nine. Anything by Betty Neels I wish I could give one example but all of Betty Neels’ novels… Continue reading Cloud 9: Guilty Pleasure Books Pt. 1
Cloud 9: Favorite Book Series
I am a sucker for series and I am sure I am not the only one. There is something comforting about continuing the journey with characters who are old friends in a world that feel like home. Here are some of my favorite series.