It was always so hard to get everyone in the same place at the same time. This happy hour had been on the books for months. It was moved four times—once because torrential rain flooded the subways, once because Callie’s roommate was out of town and she had the rare chance to have the couch … Continue reading Layoffs
Writing
Review: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leigh Bardugo is a powerhouse author that I somehow just…missed all these years. Don’t ask me what I was doing when everyone else was diving into the Grishaverse because I simply don’t know. And I still haven’t read those books! Or watched any of the adaptations! I’ve only read Ninth House (love) and now … Continue reading Review: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Mimi
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, you go searching for answers. Or at least I did. There’s all these tips online and from ‘helpful’ people about how to ‘deal with’ them. The prevailing one, I’ve found, is much like improv—just ‘yes and’ them and you’ll avoid any potential meltdowns. When I read that, … Continue reading Mimi
Review: The Thursday Murder Club
I have been excited for the Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club for years and it did not disappoint. I want to back track a bit here before I get into the movie itself. Richard Osman, a beloved UK TV personality, burst onto the literary scene in 2020 with The Thursday Murder Club. It was … Continue reading Review: The Thursday Murder Club
Tri-State Mommies
February 2, 2019, 11:13 am:Tri-State Mommies:Thank you for your interest in joining Tri-State Mommies! We want to be sure that all members of the group are not only mommies but pillars of the community, so we have a few questions before we move forward: Are you a mommy? Y/N Do you believe in the power … Continue reading Tri-State Mommies
Book Review: Stephen King’s Never Flinch
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m a big fan of Stephen King. I have devoted two entire bookshelves to his works—8 feet each! I think! Maybe it’s 6! I don’t know, it’s longer than me! And I am not very long, but if you measure me in books, that would be pretty long. What I’m saying is: it’s a … Continue reading Book Review: Stephen King’s Never Flinch
Book Review: Juno Dawson’s Queen B
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I finished Juno Dawson’s prequel to the HMRC trilogy, QUEEN B. She took us all the way back to the 16th century, following the reign and tragic downfall of powerful witch Anne Boleyn. What a wild ride! I loved the way she connected Anne’s story to witchcraft, transforming her from a victim to a … Continue reading Book Review: Juno Dawson’s Queen B
Book Review: Stephen King’s You Like It Darker
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Like many spooky girls, I have been terrifying myself with Stephen King’s stories since I was honestly too young to read them. YOU LIKE IT DARKER is a compelling collection of stories that stay with you long after the lights go off, but the one that stood out to me the most was RATTLESNAKES. … Continue reading Book Review: Stephen King’s You Like It Darker
Book Review: Juno Dawson’s Human Rites
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve waited two long years for the final installment in Juno Dawson’s HMRC Trilogy and it did not disappoint. Juno left us on a MAJOR cliffhanger at the end of THE SHADOW CABINET and HUMAN RITES satisfyingly picks right back up where we left off. This book has EVERYTHING: witches, Satan, time travel, pregnancy, … Continue reading Book Review: Juno Dawson’s Human Rites
Book Review: Donna Tartt’s The Secret History
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ For years, people have been shocked to learn that I had not yet read The Secret History. For years, people have been telling me to read it. For years, I have ignored them due to my very annoying NO ONE TELLS ME WHAT TO DO personality. Well, ladies and germs, I’ve finally read it … Continue reading Book Review: Donna Tartt’s The Secret History
Marie Hendry 