I sense a theme: What I’m reading and watching

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Sometimes, a little realism must meet a little escapism. And that means that there are two things I’m enjoying right now. Something a little older, something a little newer. But both have a sort of something in common.

A man and a woman are almost kissing. The title, the Catch, is just below their collars.
PREMISE:
The Catch
follows Alice Vaughan,

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Here’s to the Ladies who Launch! Okay, yes, that’s from Sondheim’s Company, and I can’t believe I’m using a musical reference to start this review, but that’s where we are.

Meg and her husband recently moved their young family to New York (from LA) in order for him to take a good job at an exclusive club in town. Meg is friendless, and jobless. She wants to go back into copywriting,

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Hello All,

Long time, no post. Sorry about that. Work has been very busy–and that’s okay.
Cool stuff from the Internet:
I’m digging this unearthed Disney info of Cinderella Castle mystery tour, there’s even a walkthrough video. I think there needs to be more Black Cauldron at the Parks (it has since closed).
This is a cool article about an Edward Hopper piece we’ve all seen.

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It’s been a long time since I wrote a post, and for that, I’m just blaming life. The last post happened last Summer, and it was mid-pandemic. I was focusing on my book goals, as well as trying to determine what my blog was to me. I’ve always considered this a place where I share things, but the pandemic totally made it hard to share those things; I felt that everything was just so connected to everything else,

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Instagram – Come Join the Party!

Have you ever gone to Bookstagram? That’s the nickname for the book people on Instagram. It’s a lot of fun and a great community.
Whether you are looking for your next great read, or want to commiserate about that latest book you read, Bookstagram is a great place to be.

Please check it out, and be sure to follow me on Instagram and I’ll follow you back!

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::Book Tour:: Wench by Maxine Kaplan

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Book Info:

Wench by Maxine Kaplan

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Publishing Date: January 19, 2021

Synopsis:

Content warning: Some magic in the book involves self-harm.

A funny, fiercely feminist YA epic fantasy—following the adventures of a tavern wench

Tanya has worked at her tavern since she was able to see over the bar.

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