Sela O.

11 Books with Dark Covers [That are not Mystery]

A collection of dark-covered books that pull you into worlds of magic, danger, and at times chaos, the kind you pick up for the cover… and stay for everything inside.

Hello, dearies!

Following my Blue Covers book challenge, I decided to take a turn at darker tones and hues and check for dark coloured book covers, but, these are not mystery or suspense, but fantasy or magical.

Do you have your bookshelves organised by colour? I do it sometimes.

It was not so easy as you might think to find these 11 books, but I like research, so here’s the list, you can add it to your TBR or collect these books to make your bookshelves look striking or gothic-like. 📖

So Far: New Harry Potter Tv News 2026 Update

Exciting news! The upcoming HBO Harry Potter series is making us take a turn. Set to premiere late 2026, it’s a fresh journey into the magical world we cherish!

Hello, dearies!

Welcome! As some of you are interested in the show, and I will watch it eventually. I thought it was only fair to update you on the latest. The last news I had was more reluctant, giving in to the pressure on my side.

But this time, I have a calmer approach. 🤭

What’s new with the upcoming HBO Harry Potter Tv show?

We have, as far as I have seen and read online, most of the cast. The Weasleys. Harry. Hermione. And I am not sure if all of the professors at Hogwarts, but at least the main ones.

We also have the Quidditch Team! Check out who is who:

Orson Matthews has joined the cast as the spirited and passionate Gryffindor Quidditch team captain, Oliver Wood. He is joined by talented team members, Asha Soetan as the incredible Angelina Johnson, Eire Farrell as the amazing Katie Bell, and Serrana Su-Ling Bliss as the delightful Alicia Spinnet, making for an exciting and dynamic lineup!

I hope that Alicia Spinnet and Katie Bell get more camera time, we knew them well in the books, along with Angelina.

Books to Live Action to actually be excited about

Pride and Prejudice and a fantasy book are getting Live-action screen time. Are you excited? I am! Here is the bookish news.

Hello, dearies!

Welcome to a mini update, and a bookish one that I didn’t know was moving so fast to completion.

There are some movies coming to the big screens this 2026, other than Sunrise on the Reaping that is. We already knew about it, and we are waiting anxiously and excitedly for it.

Revisiting Arc n’ Book Seoul in 2025: One Time was Not Enough

New visit to Arc n’ Book in Seoul (Autumn 2025), I returned for the amazing atmosphere and to pick up new items, including a Harry Potter journal and mini books. I’m seeking similar bookstore recommendations worldwide for future travels.

Hello, dearies! Welcome to a new bookish adventure!

First things first, did you see or read about my visit to Arc n’ Book in Seoul – 2024? That was the link to it, the one you just saw. Well, the first impression of a place that I have seen in pictures was incredible, it was a must-see for me.

So, what to do in my third trip to Korea in 2025? I had to go to Arc n’ Book once again, because… there is no special reason other than I liked it, and I went looking for something new to buy. And I did.

Now, did I go to the same one as in 2024? I did, that is the one located at LOTTE WORLD MALL. On the 4th Floor, the exact address, though you don’t really need it, is 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea. If you go on the subway, stop at Jamsil Station (Line 2 and 8), and from there follow the signs.

The Horse and His Boy [Book Review]

Going into an adventure close to Narnia but not quite there, yet. The Horse and His Boy takes us through the desert with a talking horse.

Author: C.S. Lewis

Genres: Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult

Series: The Chronicles of Narnia Book #3

(Chronological Order)

Year published: 1954

Page count: 224 pages (Paperback)

My rating: 4 ⭐️

Hello, dearies!

It took me some time, yet, again to read a Narnian book, and I enjoyed it more than The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, why? I cannot tell for sure. Have you read these books? Or better question, did you read the Narnia books in publication order or chronological order?

But what is The Horse and His Boy about, truly? The condensed version, it is about a talking horse and a boy who does not know who he is. And no, that is not spoiler as the book description says this specifically.

So, after reading the book, I was glad, but at the same time took a moment to consider whether I liked it or not, and that has been the theme with these Narnian books, this is the third one (I’m reading in chronological order), and all had been: hmm did I like it?

Honestly, yes, I am enjoying the stories, not so much the narrative, because C.S. Lewis, put my reader’s patience to the test with the strange wording and point of view.

Mags, Finnick, or Johanna? Who deserves the next Hunger Games book?

Are we finally getting a Finnick Odair or Mags prequel? I am breaking down the latest Hunger Games rumors and exploring which Victor’s era of Panem actually deserves the next book.

Hello, dearies!

Welcome to a rant on The Hunger Games and the upcoming (not official) next books. I am doing this because I saw a post on IG about the ‘rumours’ of Finnick Odair’s prequel book, this is not an official announcement, not one that I have seen at least.

So, I am a seeker, and I immediately went and looked for it to see if Suzanne Collins had made an official announcement about the next book, there is none.

The current one: Sunrise on the Reaping, it is barely getting the movie out this year, if and when (they probably will) announce a new prequel, it might not be for a couple of months, now, if you know something I don’t like an interview of this year or an official news report, let me know, I am all ears and I’ll be happy about it. But no, there is no Finnick book (yet). Talked about it? The production or whoever of The Hunger Games mentioned it, yes, but that’s it.

Now, who would be deserving of this honour? Who would we want to see on the next book prequel? Probably Finnick so we can cry and be completely even more traumatised than we were after Haymitch’s Quarter Quell book, wow, that was rough. Who then? I did the math, and my hopes are as follow.

The Expansion of EachPage by Sela

Expanding my writing, blogging, and sharing, let’s go to Substack, too

Hello, dearies!

As you might have or might not have noticed, I am now on Patreon, you can join the community any time.

But there is also another important piece of news for this month, I am also starting on Substack, check it out here: https://eachpagebysela.substack.com

2026: Year of the Horse – Books to Read

Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Fire Horse in 2026. This year encourages courage and boldness. To celebrate, here’s a curated book list featuring horse-themed stories like “The Horse and His Boy” and “Black Beauty”.

Happy Lunar New Year, dearies!

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, exciting? I think so, and I like the Chinese Zodiac and the Lunar New Year, I’m hooked.

So, before I go into books that have horses on the cover or are about horses, did you know this about the Chinese zodiac? I didn’t know, and I like to keep myself informed: The Year of the Horse is about energy, independence, and a restless spark for adventure. 🐎 The rare Fire Horse amplifies that spirit even more. And, it appears once every 60 years, and is associated with fierce passion, charisma, and bold, untamed ambition. In traditional lore, Fire Horse years were considered powerful and unpredictable. A year for courage, risk, and charging toward new horizons. 🔥✨

So, this 2026 is a fierce one that we can definitely look forward to enjoying and having a spark of adventure. Alright, enough astrology, let’s do books!

First, here’s a video detailing the list:

If you’re here for my ranting on words, here are a few books that I found, and one that it is actually in my online bookshelf.

14 Book Characters to Fall For Time after Time

Who is your favourite book character? Check out some of mine

Happy Valentine’s Day, dearies!

I’ll add a couple of female leads this time because I feel like I have more to name now then other years when I did similar lists.

So, we have a variety in 2026. And I’ll start with the girls from Shadowhunters because they are my favourite characters by far.

Emma Carstairs

The Dark Artifices. Even at 12 years old she was already badass, and then came TDA trilogy and I was hooked for good.

Izzy Lightwood

The Mortal Instruments. Well, from the start Izzy was my favourite and as the story progressed she only grew in my eyes.

Tessa Gray

The Infernal Devices. Tessa is badass when she wants to. And not just because she is the get two guys for one girl, she has power (abilities) and knows how to use it. 😄

Alice Cullen

Twilight. Do I need to say more? Alice is probably one of the best characters in the whole Twilight Saga, no comparison needed.

Scarlet

The Lunar Chronicles. Scarlet from TLC because she is cool 😎 and I like the book.

Rue

The Smoke Thief.

I decided to create my own book fanart for Rue. This is from one of the first scenes of the book before we learnt more about her, but soon after wow, she is strong, charismatic, and witty. I like that in a lead. 🙂

New to Manga? 5 Manga Genres to Choose From

Trying to find something to read? Check out these 5 Manga Genres and what Titles you could find like Cheeky Brat, Horimiya, or Steins;Gate

Hello, dearies!

Welcome to a new reader list… because I am nice and like listing random bookish things, so why not manga genres that you can choose from and get you started in reading manga OR simply what to read next…

I have checked some of the ones that I like, and added a few others that I haven’t read but would like to.