Blogs
I have been working on a blog for over five years now. At first, I did it as a hobby and reviewed books. However, recently, I’ve been writing more about social issues that mean a lot to me. You can read more on my Medium blog.
You can also click on any of the links below to directly go to that post.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to my blog. In past years, I mainly wrote book reviews here, but have now expanded to articles on social issues as well as topics that interest me. I also re-publish writing I’ve done for other forums or publications.
Sept 1, 2024
The Catcher in the Rye: Why Holden Caulfield Is So Relatable (To Some)
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is one of the most humorously relatable books that I have read over the years. After devouring it cover to cover in about a day or two, I eagerly went online to read other...
June 18, 2026
The importance of literacy skills for a successful life
In today’s education system, there seems to be an increasing focus on STEM subjects, sometimes at the expense of reading and writing. Many parents and educators prioritize math and science, viewing them as more...
Nov 17, 2024
The Effects of Being “Chronically Online” and How It Distorts Our View of Reality
From rabbit holes to celebrity worship, news sensationalization to propaganda, the Internet constantly takes advantage of our...
Feb 19, 2024
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: A Reflection of Society’s Obsession with Productivity and Workaholism
Revenge bedtime procrastination, or staying up hours past bedtime to be productive, is a sign that we need to re-evaluate...
Mar 04, 2023
To Kill a Mockingbird: A Heartfelt Story About Innocence and Life in the South
To Kill a Mockingbird pulls readers in with its soft and sweet storytelling and leaves them stunned with its extraordinary...
Apr 17, 2022
The Truth Behind Lies
The dangerous, unseen effects of lying on our mental health, relationships and wellbeing...
Feb 21, 2022
Five Definite Signs of Intelligence
Here are five shocking yet decisive signs that your mental capabilities may exceed what you think...
Nov 21, 2021
Six Things That Writing Has Taught Me
Here are six pieces of advice that writing has given me that not only made me a better person, but also a better writer.
Jul 19, 2021
Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A Romance Novella That Everyone Should Read At Least Once
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a famous novella by Truman Capote, but why exactly did this charming and unique book do so well?
Jun 28, 2021
The Boy In the Striped Pajamas: A Dark Yet Gripping Story
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is an incredibly popular Holocaust fiction novel by John Boyne that even inspired a 2008 film directed by Mark Herman.
May 20, 2021
His Dark Materials: A Marvelous Trilogy for All Fantasy Readers
His Dark Materials is a fantasy series for young readers consisting of three titles: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife...
Apr 25, 2021
The Outsiders: An Engaging and Heartbreaking Story That I Will Never Forget
The Outsiders is a life-changing novel that you won't be able to put down: you will be smiling, laughing or tearing up at every turn....
Mar 25, 2021
Writer’s Block: Why It Occurs and How To Overcome It
Writer's block may seem like a detrimental obstacle to writers, but it is easier to overcome than you think...
Feb 25, 2021
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: How Did Tom’s Character Change By The End?
Here are a few ways Tom Sawyer changed from the first page of the novel to the last and a few ways how he remained constant...
Apr 25, 2021
The Famous Five, Ranked
Here is are the protagonists from Enid Blyton's adventure novel series The Famous Five ranked.
Dec 27, 2020
Top 5 'Little Women' Chapters
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers about certain parts of Little Women, so I do not recommend reading this if you are planning to...
Nov 16, 2020
The Seven Harry Potter Novels Ranked
Note: I have ranked the books in a similar order to how they come in the series, so it may seem like I am simply ordering the books...
Oct 24, 2020