Summer vacation is right around the corner and I personally feel like Summer is a great time to get some reading done. Whether you find yourself enjoying some time at the lake, whisked away on a dreamy holiday or just find yourself sitting through yet another youth baseball game, Summer has countless opportunities to get... Continue Reading →
Before I get started on the actual content of this post, I wanted to give a brief update. As many of you may have noticed, I took an extended break from posting any type of content for a good chunk of April. I'm keeping it totally transparent with you all and saying I was really... Continue Reading →
God dag fra Tromso!! Hello from the northernmost city in the entire world! It’s located 220 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and 1360 miles south of the North Pole. And unless I ever make it to the North Pole, can confidently say this will be the furthest north I’ll probably ever get. I also... Continue Reading →
Hei hei fra Bergen!! One of the most picturesque places I probably have ever been. Located on the west coast of Norway, it is known for its colorful architecture and access to some of the most incredible fjords in the whole country. Bergen is known for having very similar weather to Seattle. On average, 250ish... Continue Reading →
Hilsen fra Norge!! Greetings from Norway!! This trip has been a long time coming, and I’m so excited to be checking out this beautiful country. I’m currently writing this on the train from Oslo to Bergen, and can’t wait to share this journey with you all. This solo adventure is both the longest duration and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Serpent King Author: Jeff Zentner My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: Jeff Zentner is one of the most poetic writers I’ve read in probably my entire life. He has a way of creating these visuals with his words that just has you wanting to cry. Cry from happiness. Cry from sadness.... Continue Reading →
Beatrix is quickly becoming a Chicagoland staple. With 5 restaurants (and counting) in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, it's becoming one of those places that everyone goes to. Surprised it took me this long to make my way to one of them. And if their lunch and dinner menu is as good as their brunch menu,... Continue Reading →
Title: All the Dangerous Things Author: Stacy Willingham My Rating: ⭐⭐ (.5) Why I gave this rating: I didn’t love this storyline and didn’t love the characters. Didn’t love how they used mental health as an excuse for committing crimes. Read the entire thing and just never got into it. Was just reading till the... Continue Reading →
If you've ever gotten the chance to visit Milwaukee, you know that it's pretty much all the stereotypical attributions of a midwesterner in one place. Incredibly nice, willing to help a stranger, and ranch is the superior condiment. It also holds a very special place in my heart as I got to live in this... Continue Reading →
Title: Maame Author: Jessica George My Rating: ⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: If you took away how this book was written, it could’ve been an ok book. But the way it was written ruined it for me. It starts the chapter as a typical storyline but then you throw in her Google searches, Google... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 