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Carrie by Stephen King: A Book I Never Read but Feel Like I Have

As Halloween approaches, excitement is building around the new Carrie adaptation… But the original story, set in the late 70s, portrays Carrie White’s struggles with isolation and power, too…

Hello, dearies! Welcome!

Since Halloween 2026 is growing closer and the new Carrie show just came out, I decided it was time to talk…

In the new Carrie, all I know is this, that unlike the new show, the book does not take place in modern times, it is set in the late 70’s.

So this book by Stephen King was his first published one, did you know? And it is not a regular book, it mixes the story with newspaper snippets, book excerpts, and reports about what happened at the end, but do not believe me on pace or what that is like, I have not read it.

TBT: The Dream Thief

It is a tale of dragons and magic, in a country faraway from mine, and yet, I feel like I could fall into this world all over again each time I read The Dream Thief.

Hello, dearies! It is time for a new appreciation and a look back into a book that I thought I had liked from the start, but when reading the original review, I found out I had not. But after the second read, I loved it.

The Dream Thief, is book 2 in the Drakon Series by Shana Abé (one of my fav authors). And the strange thing is that I really thought I had liked it the first time as well, but it seems I found Lia annoying and the whole thing as too much explaining.

TBT: Catching Fire

The 75th Hunger Games is the closest we had to the 50th Hunger Games for a long time, and no surprise it was one of the most fav reads. Catching Fire TBT is in session!

Hello, dearies! 🔥

Are you excited about Sunrise on the Reaping? The movie is growing closer, yet, not fast enough.

With it. We keep going back to the 50th Hunger Games and of course, Haymitch, and naturally to Catching Fire (The 75th Hunger Games), in the little bit of the book when Katniss and Peeta watched the recording of Haymitch’s games as they were going on their way to The Capitol.

A DNF Book: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

It’s been a while since I sat down and wrote a story to tell you, but a new vlog series changed that. This time it’s about a book I never finished, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, and the very simple reason I closed it and never picked it back up. 📖

Hello, dearies!

It’s been a while since I sat down and wrote a story to tell you. But recently I began a new vlog series on the channel: Shelf Stories. 📖

And of course, I naturally wanted to come and tell you about it since you have been with me the longest here on the blog. So, one of the stories I have is about a book I didn’t finish, which is not my favourite kind to tell. And The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society novel is one I always think about, perhaps because I don’t like having unfinished things. 😆

The Philosopher’s Stone: Audiobook Review

If you enjoyed the books 10 years ago, 20 years ago, you will still love them through an Audiobook!

Hello, dearies! ⚡️

This is just an excuse for me to talk about Harry Potter once more because yes I have a review about Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, both written and spoken.

All of that said, this was quite an experience for me. I loved how Stephen Fry read the book, and many times the episodes and hours passed in a perfect blend and harmony.

Now, there were some things that I didn’t remember and they were not in the movies, of course.

Spoiler Time Sunday: House Targaryen (ASOIAF)

Here’s the “blood of the dragon” and more on the Targaryens, my favourite house on Westeros. Ready to relive it all?

Hello, dearies! 🐉

Welcome to a new Spoiler Time Sunday, coincidence that today is also House of the Dragon? Maybe, maybe not!

But I have been working on this project for ASOIAF for a while now, and I’m excited to share the first part of it, and why not with a spoiler moment plus Targaryens.

EachPage Flow Season 3: Finished and ready to Binge

Season 3 of EachPage Flow is finished and ready to binge! From sequels to prequels, this season covered some beloved books and a lot of feelings. Check out the full playlist and let me know which episode you’re picking first!

Hello, dearies! Are you following the podcast, too?

If you’re more into listening to book reviews than reading them, check out EachPage Flow on YouTube, Spotify and now Apple Podcasts, too!

If you have been listening and watching the videos in YouTube, thank you!

Alright, enough of the backstory, let’s get down to the new episodes.

EachPage Flow season 3 so far: what to listen to

The EachPage Flow podcast is in season 3, featuring episodes on popular second books such as The Dream Thief and Where She Went. Listeners can jump in at any point, and feedback on episodes is encouraged. Remember to subscribe for updates.

Hello, dearies!

Welcome to a new EachPage Flow special mention, as you may or may not know, we’re in season 3 of the podcast. Don’t worry, if you haven’t listened to it before, you can totally start in whichever book title calls to you, there is no required order, but if you like start at the beginning here are seasons 1 and 2.

But what about this season 3? Is still on going? It is, it has taken me some time to finish it, but it is nearly over and the latest episodes have been a fest of fangirling and rambling about beloved second books like The Dream Thief and Where She Went.

Spoiler Time Sunday: Odd Queries I saw online about Namaikizakari (Cheeky Brat)

What better way to celebrate a 400th post than with a beloved story? I thought it was time to address some Cheeky Brat questions for those who like spoilers and knowing more about Naruse and Machida.

Hello, dearies! Another Sunday, another potential day for spoilers!

Before anything, this is my 400th post! I thought it would be fitting to do it with a tribute to a story I love. ❤️

I don’t like spoilers as you know, but I felt that I could answer some odd questions about Cheeky Brat for you, in case you are curious to know more about this manga that is one of my top 5 favourite manga.

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. 📖