Author Archives: Rory

Zazen by Vanessa Vaselka. A short review, an even shorter apology, and a literary secret santa.

I think for the vast majority of the book blogging community, this hobby is not a paid one. It certainly isn’t for me. I wish it was. Of course, I did become a librarian so that I’d be paid to read*! However, book blogging is frequently rewarding. Yes, there are free books involved (and the stressContinue reading “Zazen by Vanessa Vaselka. A short review, an even shorter apology, and a literary secret santa.”

So You’re Thinking About Reading Short Stories? Consider Starting Here…

Short stories are sort of the underdogs of the literary world. I say sort of because I think poetry is the true underdog. Personally, I love short fiction. It fits well with my ability to concentrate and my time for reading as of late (not long and not much, respectively). And because of my bookContinue reading “So You’re Thinking About Reading Short Stories? Consider Starting Here…”

Beneath the Bonfire by Nickolas Butler

I’ve been lucky enough to visit most of the United States (or unlucky, in a few cases), which is lovely because we live in a country with an incredible variety of landscapes and cultural influences. While I am personally from northern New England – I swear I didn’t learn how to hug someone until IContinue reading “Beneath the Bonfire by Nickolas Butler”

{Like This, Read That} Deadwood

Deadwood may be one of the finest television shows ever written. In my opinion – for whatever that’s worth – it certainly had the best dialogue of any show ever aired. It’s early cancellation was criminal (right behind Firefly). Ian McShane’s acting is sublime and Timothy Olyphant is not bad by any stretch of theContinue reading “{Like This, Read That} Deadwood”

Lately.

Making: Tonight: Salted Caramel Milkshake. Like I need this, but whatever. Drinking: Ice water. Exciting times around her. Reading: Beneath the Bonfire // Nikolas Butler Coveting: This DIY cat litter contraption. And it’s Ikea! I recently adopted two new cats, bringing the total to four. Brilliant. Listening: Twilight / William Gay Watching: Daredevil. SO excited. Smelling: Absolutely nothing (see feeling)Continue reading “Lately.”

Where Are They Now?

It sounds like the title of a fun celebrity update (like Full(er) House), right? I wish. Because I’d love to share the weirdness of Macaulay Culkin  or the fashion designs of the Olsen Twins. Or the surprising normalcy of Dakota Fanning and Sean Astin and the train wreck of Lindsay Lohan. More importantly,  I’d loveContinue reading “Where Are They Now?”