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    A Rant about K. L. Walther’s Books with Taylor Swift References in Them

    There has been some topics I wanted to write posts about, but never had the nerve or courage to write and publish. One of the posts is about how many Taylor Swift references in books that I’ve been reading. I…

    By essieofwho April 13, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: A Frozen Heart by Elizabeth Rudnick

    Back in 2015, while I was taking care of a relative, I saw A Frozen Heart by Elizabeth Rudnick for sale at Walmart. I read a copy of my friend’s book, but I wasn’t able to finish it before I…

    By essieofwho March 26, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Books,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Lifestyle,  TV Shows

    Book Review: Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Ekstron Courage

    Last year, I purchased a novel called Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstron Courage. It is a cozy mystery inspired by the TV series Golden Girls. I am not a big fan of Golden Girls, but I know many people…

    By essieofwho March 11, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary

    I’m in a Reading Slump (and Why it Happened)

    Last month, reading became my favorite pass time. After reading so many books, I thought I would be able to keep reading through my to be read list into February. Sadly, this didn’t happen. Normally this happens because I read…

    By essieofwho February 27, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Victoria: The Romantic Heart by Linda Sunshine

    Many years ago, I decided to buy books I used to want as a girl but couldn’t buy because… well… I was a girl! For the most part, these books are ones that contained many pictures or were easy to…

    By essieofwho February 26, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle,  Movies & TV,  Personal & Comentary

    The ‘Wuthering Heights’ Movie, Will I Watch It, and Why I Will/Won’t Watch It

    A new movie inspired by Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering Heights was released on February 13, 2026. Although I originally thought it would be just another movie version of a classic novel, things changed once I saw some of the paparazzi…

    By essieofwho February 25, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Twilight 20th Anniversary Edition Book Feature

    A few weeks ago, I published a post about my copy of the deluxe limited edition version of Twilight. In the post I wrote about the book, which you can read here, I mentioned I have the 20th anniversary edition…

    By essieofwho February 25, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Twilight Deluxe Limited Edition Book Feature

    In late 2025, there was a lot of buzz about Stephanie Meyer’s novel, Twilight. It turned 20 years old in 2025. In honor of this anniversary, two new versions of Twilight were released. The first was a 20th anniversary paperback…

    By essieofwho February 11, 2026
  • Accessories,  Blog,  Books,  Clothing,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Fashion,  Home,  Home Decor,  Jewelry,  Sweaters

    Bloomingdale’s x Wuthering Heights Collection Favorites

    Last month, I discovered that Bloomingdale’s has a new collaboration in their stores. This collaboration is with the movie Wuthering Heights and the studio releasing it, Warner Brothers. The movie, which will being it’s theatrical run on February 13, 2026,…

    By essieofwho February 3, 2026
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2025,  Books,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: 12 Days of Christmas, A Little Golden Book Classic

    It is Christmas Eve, which is a perfect time for families with children to read Christmas themed bedtime stories. Although there are plenty of books about Santa Claus, including The Night Before Christmas, and the birth of Jesus, I wanted…

    By essieofwho December 24, 2025
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  • Reflections on a One Year Shift of My Shopping Habbits April 14, 2026
  • A Rant about K. L. Walther’s Books with Taylor Swift References in Them April 13, 2026
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