First, I want to apologize for missing posting a few days. I went on holidays and got some much needed r&r. But I'm back, and hopefully posting will continue with se regularity now. On to the book review! As many of you may know, recent hot books have been The Song of Achilles and Circe,… Continue reading The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
This book was fantastic! The plot was great, the characters were amazing, and the ending, never would have seen it coming. Fabulous! A warning to readers though, there are no trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, and I think there really needed to be. So if you are triggered by the following, please… Continue reading Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Otherworld Secrets by Kelley Armstrong
Another fabulous collection of short stories by Kelley Armstrong! I cannot express enough about how much I love Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld world series!! From Bitten to 13 to Otherworld Chills, all of the stories of Kelley's are amazing! Fabulous plots, romance, kickass women, magic, the list goes on and on about why I… Continue reading Otherworld Secrets by Kelley Armstrong
Healthy Mexican Quinoa Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
A great salad! So tasty, so easy to make, so delicious! So many beautiful colours and fabulous flavours! Just some simple chopping of veggies, draining of beans, and cooking of quinoa to make this beauty! I love that the only cooking part is done on the stovetop so it doesn't heat up my already too… Continue reading Healthy Mexican Quinoa Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
Greek Orzo Salad
This was a delicious salad to eat! It mostly consisted of chopping veggies and cooking the orzo, so simple! I also really liked that it doesn't require using the oven as my apartment has no AC and it is sooooo hot out now lol I hate summer. Well, I hate the heat. Also easy, was… Continue reading Greek Orzo Salad
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
This story was excellent! Told from the point of view of 14 year old Arnold Spirit Jr. also known as Junior. Junior was born with Hydrocephalus, a diverseability that causes, seizures, a lisp, and Junior to be smaller in size. Because of his diverseability, Junior is often bullied, not only by other kids on the… Continue reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Tumeric Coconut Rice
I made this delicious meal the other day at work and it was a great hit with both my clients and my coworkers. It's a simple rice dish, with onions, garlic and carrots. I added 1/2 cup of frozen corn and 1/2 cup of frozen peas, just to add a bit more to it. As… Continue reading Tumeric Coconut Rice
Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
We've been having a lot of rain and dreary grey days this spring and summer, and I always find a nice bowl (or two) of homemade soup always cheers me up while warming me up. I made this delicious tomato basil soup, not only because of the wet cold weather, but also because I had… Continue reading Crockpot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
This book is amazing! Written by the talented Rin Chupeco, author of The Bone Witch trilogy, The Never Tilting World follows the stories of it's four (!) main characters as they journey to the Abyss to fullfill their destinies and heal the Breaking. The story follows Catseye Lan; a noble healer and fighter, her girlfriend… Continue reading The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
A Moonless, Starless Sky: Ordinary Women and Men Fighting Extremisim in Africa by Alexis Okeowo
I have had this book on my book wish list for quite awhile now, and finally ordered it. I was not disappointed. This book is a collection of 4 stories of women and men in different African countries and some of the struggles that they have faced just trying to live their everday lives. From… Continue reading A Moonless, Starless Sky: Ordinary Women and Men Fighting Extremisim in Africa by Alexis Okeowo
