Introduction August is such a weird month. It's still summer, but you can feel the shift coming, like the air is getting ready to say something. For me, this August has been full of little discoveries, things I stumbled across on the internet, shows I couldn't stop watching, and quotes that made me stop scrolling and actually think. So here's my roundup of everything that's been living in my head rent-free this month. Things I've been loving This quote from a medium article I

I just binged Sterling Point on Prime Video in like 24 hours. Sterling Point follows Annie, who decides to visit a remote Canadian island she recently inherited from her late grandfather. There's this love triangle between Rory, Ellis, and Annie. The way Annie loves Ellis is so tender and sweet and real. He's there for her. She's there for him. It's not dramatic or toxic or complicated. It's just... good. And I think that's a really great example of what love should actually

A couple months ago, a reel popped up on my Instagram feed and I have been thinking about it since. The video was of a woman talking about how we need to treat our friends more like our partners and our partners more like our friends. Basically, she said we don't really tell our friends we love them as much as we do our partners. We put our relationships on a pedestal and often leave our friends behind. Sadly, I cannot find the original video. However, the message stuck with

Information Book Title: Fahrenheit 451 Author: Ray Bradbury Publisher: Ballantine Books Publish Date: October 19, 1953 Genres: fiction, classics, dystopian, science fiction Moods: dark, reflective, tense Pace: medium Synopsis Fahrenheit 451 is about Guy Montag, a fireman in a world where books are illegal and reading is basically a crime. Instead of putting out fires, he burns books, and society is obsessed with screens, fast entertainment, and shallow distractions. But then

Introduction January has been full of fresh starts and little cozy moments that have made the winter days a little brighter. From quiet mornings with coffee to random things that sparked joy, I’ve been noticing the small pleasures that make this month special. So, just like last month, I’m rounding up all the things I’ve been loving lately, whether it’s a show, a website, a book, or just a feeling that’s been warming up these cold days. Things I've been loving Palm Royale Sea

Introduction Over my holiday break I had lots of time to sit, relax, and do whatever I wanted. This meant I had lots of time to catch up on my podcasts. One of the episodes I listened to was "Being Offline Is Cool Now?" by Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain. Some of the topics discussed in her episode were many that I had been thinking about for some time now. So taking inspiration from her, I decided to talk about this topic myself. Related I had 228 unlistened podcast epi

Information Book Title: Tell me Three Things Author: Julie Buxbaum Publisher: Random House / Delacorte Press Publish Date : April 5, 2016 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: lighthearted Pace: fast-paced If you’re looking for a more emotional take on young adult relationships, I also shared my thoughts on All the Bright Places , which explores heavier themes like grief and connection. Synopsis Tell Me Three Things is a story about Jessie, a junior in

Information Book Title: All the Bright Places Author: Jennifer Niven Publisher: Knopf Books Publish Date : January 6, 2015 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: emotional, sad Pace: medium-paced If you’re drawn to emotional young adult stories, you might also like my review of The Virgin Suicides , another book that explores heavy themes and leaves a lasting impression. Synopsis All the Bright Places is about two high school students, Finch and Viol

Information Book Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Brontë Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co. Publish Date : October 19, 1847 Genres: fiction, classics, literary, romance Moods: dark, emotional, mysterious Pace: slow-paced If you enjoy classic, character-driven stories, you might like my review of The Picture of Dorian Gray , which also explores identity and complexity in a darker, more philosophical way. Synopsis Jane Eyre is about a girl who grows up feeling alone her whole l

Information Book Title: Today Tonight Tomorrow Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon Publisher: Simon & Schuster Book Publish Date : July 14, 2020 Genres: fiction, contemporary, romance, young adult Moods: funny, lighthearted Pace: fast-paced If you enjoy lighthearted, fast-paced romances, you might also like my review of Tell Me Three Things , another high school story with a mix of romance and mystery that kept me hooked. Synopsis Today Tonight Tomorrow follows Rowan Roth on her las

Information Book Title: The Kite Runner Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: Riverhead Books Publish Date: May 29, 2003 Genres: fiction, historical, literary Moods: dark, emotional, sad Pace: medium-paced If you like emotional, heartbreaking books, you might also enjoy my review of All the Bright Places, where I talk about grief, connection, and the moments that stay with us. Synopsis The Kite Runner is a story about friendship, betrayal, and redemption. The story originally ta

Introduction The title is a little confusing. But let me explain... For nature, spring is a rejuvenation. The flowers are coming out of...

Information Book Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde Publisher: Penguin Classics Publish Date : 1891 Genres: fiction, classics, horror, lgbtqia+, literary Moods: dark, mysterious, reflective Pace: medium-paced Synopsis The Picture of Dorian Gray is about a handsome young guy named Dorian who wishes he could stay young forever, while his portrait ages instead. As he dives into a life of pleasure and excess, the painting starts to reveal the truth about who h

Introduction October has been full of good vibes, and I honestly can’t help but want to write it all down. From little cozy moments to random things that made me smile, I’ve been noticing a lot of stuff that’s been sparking joy. So, just like last month, I’m rounding up all the things I’ve been loving lately. Whether it’s a song, a snack, an app, or just a feeling that’s been making my days a little brighter. Things I've been loving Studywithara Wallpapers I found this deskto