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Navigating My TBR Tower: New Book Discoveries
I did it again and I’m not going to apologise for it. More books were bought and the TBR book tower I have is swaying extra painfully and wiggly today because of it. Here’s what happened (yes, I’m going to justify myself), in a rare venture out of my cosy room (my natural habitat, if Read more
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The Joys and Challenges of Being a Serial Hobbyist
I used to think that there was something wrong with me; I had far too many interests and hobbies. University life was a whirlwind of activities and “doing nothing” was never on the menu. Chill and laidback weekends didn’t exist either (my roommate can attest to this, she’s a lawyer). I was always right in Read more
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The Unmistakable Glow of Genuine Emotion
Their eyes are the first to tell the story, a slow flicker that brightens like a streetlamp waking from a long night. I see it spread across their face, from a subtle lift in their cheeks to the tips of their fingers. Sometimes they don’t realise it, but their smiles broaden, their brows furrow with Read more
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How Childhood Dreams Shaped My Writing Journey
Of childhood aspirations, the transformative power of reading, and the early beginnings of my writing journey sparked by imagination and solitude. Read more
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Unhauling Books: Creating Space for Favorites
A towering pile of books, standing 81 cm high is currently posing a potential hazard. To manage the collection, I’ve decided to unhaul five books I no longer wish to keep, aiming to create a shelf of only my favourite titles and generate funds for new booksies! Read more
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My Guilty March-May 2025 Book Haul Revealed
Hey guys! I’m still alive and unsurprisingly still reading a book at my usual slow-poke pace. My current read is Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy after many recommendations from my friends and the last page I bookmarked was at Part 4 of the story. LET ME JUST SAY… The way I’m reacting to the characters Read more
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Another Book Haul: From TBR Pile to Digital Reading
How I acquired so many books during trips to bookstores is yet to be answered. But here are some book reviews for various titles and also how I’m transitioning to eBooks. Read more
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My 2025 Birthday Haul
My birthday was a blast! Got to celebrate with my favourite people and got some awesome gifts too – think fantasy books, a super cute tote bag, and amazing chunky sneakers! Read more
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A Chilling Tale: My Insect Nightmare Story Inspired from a Prompt
A short story inspired by a writing prompt of a vivid nightmare involving suffocation and a terrifying creature known as a Slicer. Read more
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Why The Secret History is a Must-Read for Literary Fans
“…If death is a journey to another place – that you will not see him again?” I’m completely sure I haven’t read any books that are labelled as “dark academia” by the book community, which makes reading The Secret History by Donna Tartt even more special in my opinion being that it’s also highly, highly Read more
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Stumbling Through Life: One Mocha, Three Cats, and a Whole Lot of Love
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