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Review: Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente
Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente Tor Books Read/Finished: 12/31/2014—1/1/2015 Catherynne M. Valente’s Deathless is a sprawling and visceral tale that expertly weaves Russian mythology and history...
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Review: Wildalone by Krassi Zourkova
Wildalone by Krassi Zourkova William Morrow Finished: 10/25/2014 Krassi Zourkova’s Wildalone is an intoxicating debut. Zourkova weaves an intriguing tale that blends Bulgarian and Greek mythology in a...
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5th Anniversary Giveaway
On Friday, February 6, my blog turned five. Can you believe it’s been five years already? I sure can’t. I still remember stumbling across The Story Siren and thinking, “I want to do this!” So, I did,...
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Weekend Catch-Up: February 27-29, 2015
I decided to take this weekend a little easier than normal. I usually run errands or explore the city with my camera in hand, but with the temperatures being a bit too harsh for my Canon, I’ve been...
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Playlist of the Month: April 2015
Spring is in full swing, so it’s time to clean out our winter blues and usher in new and good vibes. This month’s playlist features Joy Williams and her new single, Kelly Clarkson, Jay Brannan, and...
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BEA Part of It 2015: DJ and Amy Dictate Your NYC Visit!
I am so honored and thrilled to participate in Estelle/Rather Be Reading‘s BEA Part of It series this year! Having previously experienced BEA as a visitor, I know how crunched for time my fellow...
View ArticleConey Island’s Mermaid Parade
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015 — Ever since Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Splash, I have loved mermaids and to this day, still whole-heartedly believe in them. Or, at least, wish I could be one, ha. So when...
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Weekend Catch-Up: November 7-8, 2015
This past weekend I resolved to get back into blogging, so here I am with a recap. A small one, but hey, it’s a start! First of all, I had the pleasure of participating in last month’s QUEER ROMANCE...
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Buzzlines: November 13, 2015
Buzzlines is a weekly round-up of articles, videos, and other tidbits you might have missed during the week. “One Bouquet of Fleeting Beauty, Please” by Alisha Gorder (The New York Times) — I was...
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TBTB Secret Santa Haul
This was my third time participating in the Broke and the Bookish’s Secret Santa exchange and it was just as exciting as the first time! I even managed to submit my application on time this year! Go...
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The Artist Behind the Art: Kate Lichtenstein and Crystals, Coffee, Nature
Crystals, Coffee, Nature by Kate Lichtenstein I’ve had the fortune of knowing Kate Lichtenstein for quite some time now. As an artist, entrepreneur, and positive spirit, Kate has quickly made a name...
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5/8/16: Book Haul and South Street Seaport
This week was a pretty darn good one in my bookish world. I mean, look at all those beautiful books! I was lucky enough to snag copies of Caraval and Heartless from work and you bet your bookshelf I...
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7/30/16 – 8/2/16: Montreal Getaway
Fun fact: I’ve never traveled outside of the United States. Well, unless you count the fact that I was born in South Korea, but no one counts that, right? Right. Anyway, this all changed this past...
View Article9/1/16 – 9/5/16: Seattle & Forks
This post is severely overdue, but better late than never, right? Right. Back in February, I asked my dad if he wanted to go on a trip. He said yes, so we floated around a few ideas of where to go and...
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Book Thoughts: Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza
Full of action, exciting twists, and smooth writing, Empress of a Thousand Skies is a rousing debut by an author to watch. Everything from the descriptions to the alternating points of view work...
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Book Thoughts: The Thorn and the Blossom by Theodora Goss
When a coworker first told me about Theodora Goss’s The Thorn and the Blossom, I thought it sounded interesting, especially the accordion-style format and dual narrative. But when they brought in...
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Book Thoughts: Caraval by Stephanie Garber
When I first heard about Stephanie Garber’s upcoming debut, Caraval, I heard it was similar to The Night Circus, which is one of my absolute favorite books. Now, I’ve come across quite a few books...
View ArticleThe Fairest and the Huntswoman
It’s been quite some time since I’ve sat down to write. I’ve been plotting and Pinteresting to my heart’s content, but it’s been a struggle to get actual words down on paper. As a way to get back into...
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Weekend Catch-Up: November 7-8, 2015
This past weekend I resolved to get back into blogging, so here I am with a recap. A small one, but hey, it’s a start! First of all, I had the pleasure of participating in last month’s QUEER ROMANCE...
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