I’m In Love With The Villainess (Light Novel, Vol 1) by Inori
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Guns, Germs, and Steel, by Jared Diamond
The stated goal of this work is to answer a seemingly simple question: "why did some societies become conquerors while others were conquered?" After listening to the audiobook, I can…