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Words of Wisdom: Life as a Blank Canvas

How do you choose to see life? Your perspective of the world makes a big difference in how you decide to live in it.

Book Review: The Lost Book of the White by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu (The Eldest Curses #2)

September 13, 2021. Back with more Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood adventures! What's wreaking havoc in the boys' lives this time? When the powerful Book of the White gets stolen and Magnus gets stabbed by a warlock intent on recruiting Magnus to work with Greater Demons, the boys must travel to Shanghai to stop their enemies' plans. Oh, and they also have to call a babysitter to watch their son, Max, while they embark on this dangerous mission. Hard to be a parent and a world-saving hero, huh?

Book Review: The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu (The Eldest Curses #1)

September 6, 2021. All Magnus wanted was just a nice quiet, demon-free romantic vacation with boyfriend, Alec Lightwood. Of course that didn't happen. The rise of a demon-worshipping cult ruins Magnus's vacation plans. Will the boys be able to stop the cult, save the world, and still make it to their dinner reservation?

The Real Reason We Read Romance Novels

August 30, 2021. Reasons why you read romance novels that you never thought of before. Or maybe you have thought of it.

Even the Smoothest Stone Has Cracks

Just a little something inspired by Will Herondale, our hilarious and princely hero from The Infernal Devices trilogy by author Cassandra Clare. We love you, Will!

Book Review: The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian

August 23, 2021. Cassie learns first-hand the consequences of her drinking when she gets involved in a murder internationally. Though the whole thing was a blur since she was blackout drunk. So...did she murder the man? If not, who did? And are they coming after Cassie next?

Book Review: The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Maureen Johnson

August 16, 2021. Your favorite sassy, cat-eyed warlock is back. And he's got several adventures to share with you. That's right, Magnus Bane has his own book! This is what we've all been waiting for.

Words of Wisdom: Discipline

Need an inspirational pick-me-up? This is what these words of wisdom are here for! Not a coincidence that you found this here today. Hope this lifts up your spirits!

A Millennial’s Thought: What Has This World Come To?

August 9th, 2021. Just because they’re building androids, doesn’t mean we have to become androids ourselves. I rant about my life and electronic devices.

Book Review: Borrowing Trouble by Stacy Finz

August 2, 2021. Welcome to Nugget. A small town where individuals find a home and love. Sloane McBride is a jaded cop after harassment at the LAPD led her to escape to Nugget to find a job. Brady Benson is a talented chef hiding out in Nugget to escape a stalker from his last job. As the two are running away from their pasts, will they be able to come together in this small town?