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Classics Review: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

By Quinn April 2, 2022Books, Reviews

The story involves the friendship between two children, Jessie and Leslie, and the imaginary world that they create together: Terabithia. The story mostly reads as a slice-of-life look at their…

I’m In Love With The Villainess (Light Novel, Vol 1) by Inori

By Quinn March 30, 2022Books, Reviews

The premise of this work is simple: an "ordinary office worker," (Oohashi Rei) wakes up as the protagonist of her favorite otome game (what Westerners might call a "visual novel").…

Carmilla (Audible Audio) by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

By Quinn March 28, 2022Books, Reviews

I picked this work up on a whim, mostly because it was included with my Audible subscription. The publisher describes this work as, "A masterpiece of erotic Gothic horror," but…

They Can’t All Be Winners Double Feature: “Tom Stranger” and “Troubled Birds”

By Quinn March 26, 2022Books, Reviews

The Adventures of Tom Stranger (Inter-dimensional Insurance Agent) by Larry Correia I can summarize my experience with this book as such: it's disposable, and put me to sleep. The story…

Initial Impressions: Dark Souls 3

By Quinn March 23, 2022Everything Else, Reviews2 Comments

I'm not a particularly avid gamer, but when I saw the reception Elden Ring received I decided it was time to try a Fromsoft game. Countless articles have already been…

Creativity Double Feature: Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk and Creative Quest

By Quinn March 21, 2022Books, Reviews

Your Inner Critic Is A Big Jerk This book identifies common blocks and stopping points for creatives, from jealousy to negative self-talk, and then offers solutions. The book also provides…

Twilight of the Gods by Steven Hyden

By Quinn March 19, 2022Books, Reviews

Part personal, part historical, Steven Hyden discusses the past, present, and future of "classic rock." Broadly speaking, the book covers a period between the 1960s and the late 2010s. Pros: The author…

Initial Impressions: Akko Acrylic 59

By Quinn March 16, 2022Everything Else, Reviews

I ordered this directly from Akko's website at the end of February; it arrived approximately two weeks later. The ordering process was painless, and the final cost was $30 cheaper…

The Writing Life by Annie Dillard

By Quinn March 14, 2022Books, Reviews2 Comments

Dillard provides insight into, "The Writing Life," or hers, anyway. This book is filled to the brim with stories, metaphors, and anecdotes about writing, some of which involve the author…

Rock On: An Office Power Ballad by Dan Kennedy

By Quinn March 12, 2022Books, Reviews

Part memoir, part essay collection, Rock On: An Office Power Ballad by Dan Kennedy discusses the author's 18-month stint at Atlantic Records as a middle manager making 6 figures. I mention…