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After all, the only things worth remembering are the books we read and the blush we wore.


In Review: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
This is a book review of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
5 days ago2 min read


Choosing Your Wedding Bouquet: Meaningful Flower Options
The idea of flowers having some kind of meaning attached to flowers comes out of the victorian era. While this idea is romantic, not...
5 days ago2 min read


In Review: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
I was first drawn to this book because: First, the cover design is some of the best I have seen produced by an American publication....
6 days ago2 min read


Thinking Through Literature: What is romance?
This post explores the complexities of romance through the lens of two powerful novels—Best Heads Maru and Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez’s work—examining how love, longing, and human connection are portrayed across different cultural and narrative styles.
May 265 min read


In Review: The List by Yomi Adegoke
The List by Yomi Adegoke explores masculinity, #MeToo, and toxic behaviors.
Jan 153 min read


Four Books: What to Read When you Have Not Read in a Long Time
A quick list of Four books to read if you haven't not read anything in a while.
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Four Books: Unread Titles on my shelf I haven't touched.
Four Books on my Shelf that I haven't touched
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Four Books: Boys Edition
Many of my male friends ask me for book recommendations. The most common request is: No girlie shit about feelings, love & babies, and no...
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Four Books: Reading Johannesburg
I had a very sheltered upbringing. I went to private catholic schools, I did ballroom dancing and horse riding as my extra mural...
Oct 9, 20233 min read


Four Books Set in Cape Town
Reading forms a big part of how I travel: it gets me excited for my trip and makes me feel so much more connected to the place that I am...
May 30, 20233 min read
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