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Why Read a Book? An eBook? Audiobook?

I am a bibliophile. I grew up with a book in my hands and a ceiling-high bookshelf stashed in the corner of the room, full of both paperbacks and hardcovers. I read because I enjoyed being swept to new worlds and different lives other than my own modern, rural upbringing that seemed dull in comparison…
By succumbing to the different forms of enjoying a book, I can appreciate an author’s efforts, learn from their strengths, and judge the dressed up artistry separately.

Valentine’s Day Reads for the Sensible, Optimistic, and Hopeless Romantic

Here are my suggested reading lists for the romantic, long-time couples, and struggling singles.
I think Valentine’s Day should be an opportunity for everyone to find love in life, whether it’s with a significant other or even just with themselves.

Reviewing “Girl Code” by Cara Alwill Leyba

As a very pessimistic and self-conscious person, I walked -scratch that- I sashayed from this book feeling confident in my own endeavors as a writer. But, what I didn’t expect was the feeling of camaraderie that Leyba encourages us woman to embrace.

Reviewing “Storm Season” | TDOV “The Death of Vultures”

True to typical Wingate theme, the symbolism within the pages linger with me as I continue to find alternate meanings behind recurring symbols, like the innocent deer representing vulnerable Lilly, or the ravenous vultures depicting scavenging drug dealers.