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Author Archives: mooseisreading

Book Rec: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

My review of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. This was a book club pick and we watch the movie for it. I also go into what I can learn from it as an aspiring author.

Posted bymooseisreadingOctober 2, 2022October 2, 2022Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:book blog, Book Recommendation, Hidden FiguresLeave a comment on Book Rec: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

My Desk Set-Up

My favourite writing and gaming space. I spend most of my time here as I also work from home, so I have tried to make it a mix of practical and cosy.

Posted bymooseisreadingSeptember 11, 2022September 10, 2022Posted inHappiness Archives, WritingTags:desk tour, writing deskLeave a comment on My Desk Set-Up

Book Rec: The Host by Stephanie Meyer

I read this book for the second time a few months ago. I really enjoyed this book.

Posted bymooseisreadingJuly 31, 2022July 31, 2022Posted inBook RecsTags:book blog, book Rec, the hostLeave a comment on Book Rec: The Host by Stephanie Meyer

Book Rec: Reading Like a Writer by Francine Prose

This book gives a good overview of how to do deep dives into stories from different levels of story telling (micro to macro). I read it as part of my learning to improve my writing.

Posted bymooseisreadingJuly 3, 2022July 3, 2022Posted inBook Recs, WritingTags:Book Recommendation, reading, Writing1 Comment on Book Rec: Reading Like a Writer by Francine Prose

Joy Post: May 2022

A reflection from May of what made me happy. Seeing lots of dogs and getting my cat a gift, gardening for the first time, and going to the spa all feature!

Posted bymooseisreadingJune 26, 2022Posted inHappiness ArchivesTags:cat, Dogs fest, gardening, Joy, spaLeave a comment on Joy Post: May 2022

Book Rec: A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

My review for A Gathering of Shadows is the second book in V.E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic series.

Posted bymooseisreadingMarch 13, 2022February 28, 2022Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:Book Recommendation, Book review, FantasyLeave a comment on Book Rec: A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

Book Rec: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

My review of A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. It has excellent characters and a riveting world.

Posted bymooseisreadingMarch 6, 2022February 28, 2022Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:Book Recommendation, Book review, Fantasy, Learning to WriteLeave a comment on Book Rec: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Monthly Joy Reflection: February 2022

A reflection on the past month and things that brought me joy. Exploring a castle, playing an old Pokemon game, a care package from Canada, and reigniting a book club with friends – all in all a very good month!

Posted bymooseisreadingFebruary 27, 2022February 19, 2022Posted inHappiness ArchivesTags:Book Club, Joy, Kennilworth Castle, reflectionsLeave a comment on Monthly Joy Reflection: February 2022

Book Rec: Price of a Rose by Byrd Nash

My review of Price of a Rose by Bryd Nash. I learned a lot from this novella from an aspiring writer’s point of view.

Posted bymooseisreadingFebruary 20, 2022February 7, 2022Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:beauty and the beast, Book review, BooksLeave a comment on Book Rec: Price of a Rose by Byrd Nash

Book Rec: Dance of Hearts by Byrd Nash

My review for Dance of Hearts by Bryd Nash. It is a Cinderella retelling with some magic.

Posted bymooseisreadingFebruary 13, 2022February 7, 2022Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:Book review, Books, Cinderella retelling, reviewLeave a comment on Book Rec: Dance of Hearts by Byrd Nash

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