2020 Reads

How’s everyone holding up? Like most people it’s the end of week 1 of self-isolation/quarantine and I can’t lie – it’s been rough.

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I’m sure we all are working through our feelings of frustration, anxiety, sadness.

I hope you have found outlets that promote happiness and reassurance during this crazy time.

Like you, I’ve had a lot of time on my hands. One of the things that I’ve been doing is compiling a list of books that I’m most looking forward to reading this year. Some of the books are previous releases as well as ones that are set to be released later this year.

In this time of uncertainty I think one thing is guaranteed – BOOKS.

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Leave The Mortal Instruments series alone

Book covers for The Mortal Instruments series (SOURCE: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/mortal-instruments/images/39116481/title/mortal-instruments-photo)

The evil is almost defeated. The evil being Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments TV series on Freeform & Netflix. Now that the series is in its endgame with its final two episodes on the horizon, I am here to make a plea to anyone and everyone who will listen: Leave The Mortal Instruments series alone.

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Snow Day Vibes

I’m currently in the middle of my second official Snow Day of 2019! (Well, technically my third due to freezing rain we had in the city last Wednesday that lead to multiple class cancellations.)

Self-Care experts like myself have perfected the art of how to use Snow Days wisely. For some, it may be harder to actually be productive during days when you are snowed in and the temptations of your home (your bed, TV, game console, your phone etc.) are all around you

Don’t fret! I’m here to offer you some advice on how you can use your Snow Day in a way that you will thank yourself for come tomorrow.

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Winter Reads

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Winter is peak cozy season. There is no better time to put the kettle on, curl up with your cuppa in your favourite chair/nook and read a book.

Throughout most of this year, I was kind of in a reading slump. I wasn’t able to find many books that really grabbed me or that I was fully invested in. For that reason, I found myself indulging in rereading books that I already know and love. Though there is nothing wrong with rereading books, I was really itching to read some new releases.

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