Ove is a crotchety older man. Every morning, very early, he walks around the neighborhood, making sure nothing is out of place, or has been stolen. Ove hates when people do not follow the rules, like parking vehicles in the residential area. He makes coffee for himself, and coffee for his wife every morning. OveContinue reading “A Man Called Ove”
Author Archives: Meghan B.
Hello there! Thanks for checking out my blog.
Fun Facts:
• I'm in my early 30s!
• Writing is a HUGE part of my life—I'd be lost if I couldn't express myself through words. (Growing up, books were a source of comfort for me. I’m still drawn to bookshelves & read as often as I can.)
• My other hobbies include knitting, gaming, & coloring.
• I have two "Golden Girl" Retrievers, Charlie (4) & Lily (almost a year old! How time flies).
My family, friends, dogs, & fiancé Rory are all very important in my life. I honestly wouldn't trade them for anything!
Happy blogging, everyone! 💙
Letters for Lucardo Vol. 2: Fortunate Beasts
Edward and his lover Lucardo return in the second volume of the graphic novel series Letters for Lucardo. For those of you who haven’t read the first graphic novel, see the quick summary below: Ed and Lucardo find out they are attracted to each other one day, as Ed is writing letters. Their passion isContinue reading “Letters for Lucardo Vol. 2: Fortunate Beasts”
this is how it always is
Claude is like any little kid: He likes peanut butter sandwiches, his family, and wearing beautiful fairy wings for dress up. Claude also wears a dress, and wants to be a girl when he grows up. Claude’s parents, Pen and Rosie, want what’s best for their child. They let Claude wear a dress, and beContinue reading “this is how it always is”
Maus I: My Father Bleeds History
Art Spiegleman’s Pulitzer Prize winning 1992 graphic novel Maus is divided into two parts: the first starting with his father’s experiences during World War II, and the beginning of the horrible journey to Auschwitz, and the second taking place mostly in the Auschwitz concentration camp, and how he survived and escaped the camp.
LotR: Return of the King
The final installment of this classic high fantasy tale, our heroes are on the last leg of their journey. Pippin and Gandalf arrive in Minis Tirith, the White City. This is one of my favorite parts in the film, because the white city stands out against the oncoming darkness like a white beacon of hope.Continue reading “LotR: Return of the King”
#weekendcoffeeshare June-July Edition (Family Vacation: Oh Canada!) Part 1
Welcome back! Grab a cup of coffee, relax, and away we go! This post covers my family trip into Canada, as well as our journey to Flathead, Montana.
Burn
In the second installment of the Witchbane series, Seth Tanner and his now boyfriend Evan Malone are on their way to Pittsburgh, to save more of the victims of crazy killers. During pit stops, they are confronting their feelings for one another, and figuring out whether or not their relationship will remain intact now thatContinue reading “Burn”
Center of Gravity: Nook Island
When you’re with the one you love, every day should feel like an adventure. Rob is an accountant. He’s a straight-laced, by-the-book kind of guy. When he hooks up with a younger guy who’s in his 20’s at a bar, Rob does his best to forget about the guy, chalking it up to an experienceContinue reading “Center of Gravity: Nook Island”
Blinded by the Light
I saw this film a few nights ago with Rory. We originally wanted to go see Detective Pikachu, but we ended up going to see Blinded by the Light instead.This was a film I was interested in, and Rory thought it looked good, too. With a ’90s feel to the cinema, we meandered through theContinue reading “Blinded by the Light”
The LOtR: The Two Towers
The second film in The Lord of the Rings trilogy covers a lot of ground, especially considering that the second book is 447 pages long. I’ve been watching the films after reading the books, and boy does Peter Jackson outdo himself. The score soundtrack, the acting, and the scenery of New Zealand brings the booksContinue reading “The LOtR: The Two Towers”
#weekendcoffeeshare May-June Edition
Got a cup of coffee? Alright. Let’s do this! MAY May 24th – 26th Besides working a ton, I had a great time at my friend’s birthday party. Heather is a really sweet girl, and her family is just as nice. My friend, Alex, is also a really nice person. I got to meet bothContinue reading “#weekendcoffeeshare May-June Edition”
The Lion King 2019
I saw the new version of The Lion King with a friend. She and I, as well as a woman with her two kids, were the only ones in the theater. I loved the beautiful CGI animals, as well as the return of James Earl Jones as the voice of Mufasa. The kids who voicedContinue reading “The Lion King 2019”
A Visit from the Goon Squad
This is one of those books I’ve had since my first or second year in college. I remember buying it at the bookstore, and recall starting the novel, but never finishing it. When my mind gets bored of one page, I’ll jump around, sneaking peeks into future pages of books. This is a bad habitContinue reading “A Visit from the Goon Squad”
Witchbane
When Seth Tanner’s younger brother is murdered during a ghost sighting gone awry, Seth finds himself in the hospital. Under suicide watch, Seth is considered to be a little off his rocker, because he keeps mentioning that he and his brother met something supernatural that night. Two years later, with his parents dead, and withContinue reading “Witchbane”
light-bulb trees
the trees glow with light-bulbs swinging down from their branches shimmering with fresh dew,the electricity snapping like twigs.pumpkin spicesfill the autumnal air as old bulbs break and twinkle to the ground the shards litter a carpet of their red, yellow, and orange pieces on the concrete floor, creating a kaleidoscope pathway for urban morning strollers.Continue reading “light-bulb trees”
The Nerdy Nook 