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    How I Went from a Romance Novel Hater to a (Sometimes) Lover

    Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of reading. The amount of time I read varies depending on how much free time I have. Right now, I am prioritizing taking breaks while sitting down. I’m not a fan of what is…

    By essieofwho January 10, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Books,  Comic Books,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Sound of Light: A Marvel School of X Novel by Amanda Bridgeman

    I used to really like Marvel Studios movies, but for the past few years I haven’t enjoyed them. Instead, I shifted my focus from watching Marvel movies to reading comic books only. I have been aware of Marvel novel that…

    By essieofwho January 8, 2025
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2024,  Books,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: A Royal Christmas Wish by Lizzie Shane

    A few years ago, I read A Royal Christmas Wish from Hallmark Publishing. At that time, there were many things happening so it took me a while to finish the book. Years later, I rediscovered the book and decided to…

    By essieofwho December 18, 2024
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2024,  Books,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Santa Stops at Disneyland- A Little Golden Book

    Ever since I was a girl, I enjoyed reading Christmas books. Even if it wasn’t Christmas time, I still would like to read them! As an adult, I still enjoy reading Christmas themed children’s books. Even though my collection is…

    By essieofwho December 11, 2024
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2024,  Books,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    Walt Disney’s Santa’s Toy Shop: A Little Golden Book New Printing Review

    Holidays are my favorite time of the year to read children’s books. When I was a child, I loved reading and hearing stories read to me during Christmas time. Today, I still like to read those same books for nostalgic…

    By essieofwho December 4, 2024
  • Anime,  Arts,  Black Friday Sale,  Blog,  Books,  Books,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Lifestyle,  Manga,  Movies,  Shopping,  TV Shows

    Art, Fan Art, and Book Fan Inspired Small Businesses to Shop on Black Friday 2024

    It’s Thanksgiving week which means so many great things. For shoppers, and anyone looking for bargains, it means it is time for Black Friday sales! This year, I wanted to share small business I really like that are available to…

    By essieofwho November 25, 2024
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Books I Read in September 2024

    It’s already the beginning of a new month, which means I need to write a new post about all the books I read in the previous month! In September, I finally had some time to sit down and read. Although…

    By essieofwho October 3, 2024
  • Advice,  Blog,  Books,  Cooking,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Lifestyle,  Thanksgiving

    Book Review: From Harvest to Home by Alicia Tenise Chew and Tom McGovern

    Earlier this year, I decide to read the book From Harvest to Home by Alicia Tenise Chew and Tom McGovern. Alicia wrote the book while Tom took the photographs inside the book. It is a book about “seasonal activities, inspired…

    By essieofwho October 2, 2024
  • Blog,  Books,  Fashion,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon by Megan Hess

    Earlier this year, I wrote a review of Megan Hess’ Grace Kelly: The Illustrated Wold of a Fashion Icon. You can read that post here. In that post, I mentioned I planned on writing a review about Megan Hess’ book…

    By essieofwho September 13, 2024
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Murder She Wrote- Debonair in Death by Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran

    When Murder, She Wrote ended airing on TV in 1996, many fans missed the series. Since the series was so popular, a book series inspired by the show was published. In 2024, the series is still in print and new…

    By essieofwho September 11, 2024
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