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    Reading Books, Reading Books Via Audio Books, and My Desire for More Transparency for Online Reviews

    For a few years, I struggled with comparing my reading habits to people I see online. Comparing my reading habits goes back to when I was in elementary school when others read less than I did, but I did have…

    By essieofwho June 13, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Lucy Score’s Kockemout Series Collector’s Edition Book Feature

    For as long as I can remember, I enjoyed collecting books. Sometimes I collected books because I loved reading the books and enjoyed owning them with different covers. Other times I collected books due to their rarity. Still, I enjoyed…

    By essieofwho February 12, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Books,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Lifestyle,  Movies

    Books I Read in January 2025

    It is a new year and so far it has been a busy one! Along with my normal job, I’ve been busy with things that happened in the latter half of 2024. One of those things was my mixer broke.…

    By essieofwho February 5, 2025
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Maybe This Time by Kasie West

    Even though it is January, I am really enjoying taking the time to read summer young adult romance novels. I have quite a few that need to be read, but so far I’m really enjoying reading one of my favorite…

    By essieofwho January 15, 2025
  • 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
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    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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    Books I Read in July 2024

    Last month, I decided to set a very high reading goal for me. My goal was to read ten books before the end of the month. I decided to do this in order to push myself to read more and…

    By essieofwho August 15, 2024
  • Blog,  Books,  Fall,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    A List of Notable Fantasy Novels and Series to Read During Fall

    Last year, I wrote a post in which I talked about reading fantasy novels during the fall. (You can read the post here.) This year, I felt inspired to talk more openly about fantasy novels I read. I still consider…

    By essieofwho August 5, 2024
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    Book Review- Young Queens Collection: A Most Mysterious Manor by Megan Hess

    I really like to collect Megan Hess’ books, but my favorite books by her are her children’s books. I don’t have children, but I still enjoy buying children’s books whenever I find one I like. Usually I’m drawn to the…

    By essieofwho August 2, 2024
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