Back in 2021, I decided to try book/reading journal which would eventually convert to a bullet journal style in 2023. I found a blank dot-grid journal with a hard cover and got to work. Surfing through journaling videos on YouTube, finding inspiration through Pinterest, and looking at past journals got me inspired to start over again….
4 Ways to Get The Most Out of Your Library
Today I’ll be chatting about some tips to help you show your local library more love and support while getting the most out of your library card. As someone who fiercely loved libraries since childhood and worked in a library for some years, I am so passionate about the joy libraries bring. Checking Out Their…
5 Ways To Donate Books
Today I’ll be chatting about some of my go-to places and websites to use when donating books. I hope these tips come in handy the next time you declutter your book collection. Libraries As a person who worked at a library previously, I know they usually accept used books in good condition. Please place an…
WANDER & TALE – An indie Book Fest 2026 Recap
On on Saturday, May 16 I got the opportunity to attend Southeast Michigan’s first indie book fest hosted by The Wandering Librarian! The book festival was held at the Knights of Columbus in Monroe, Michigan for the day. The festival hosted independent authors from all genres, book vendors, and local food trucks. I had such…
Save The Date! Join Me at SHPL Local Author Book Sale!
I’ll be participating in 2026 Local Author Book Sale during Dodge Park Thursdays on Thursday, June 18th from 3-8pm! The book sale will take place on the sidewalk alongside the Sterling Heights Public Library. Come out to talk with over artists and authors, get a peek at their work and purchase autographed books! The event is…
Spring Into Reading With These 5 Book Recs
Hello readers! Wanted to do something a bit different and share some of the books I’ve read and enjoyed and want to recommend to you. Alice In Kyoto Forest Orphaned at a young age, Alice has lived with her aunt for most of her childhood. But her uncle is abusive and resentful, and at fifteen…
My Favorite Playlists For A Working/Writing Mood
Hello readers! I love listening to music of all genres on a daily basis. Here are some recommendations of playlist that provide a great ambiance to any room you listen in. They’ve been really helpful for background music for writing in general, reading, studying, or working. Enjoy! Swing Beats Jazz Hop I love that it…
Traveling Through the Pages of Lost Love
Let’s take a tour of some of the locations I featured in Lost Love which is set in Detroit, Michigan. This novel is a love letter to my hometown and I wanted to showcase some of my favorite places to travel within the city. Location #1: Detroit Riverwalk The Detroit Riverwalk connects parks, greenways, and…
My Top 5 Favorite Local Bookstores
Hello everyone! I love visiting independent bookstores and shopping at local businesses regularly. Because it’s important to #shopsmall, here are some bookstores in the Metro Detroit area that you should visit when you’re here. Some of these shops have websites that you can shop at as well if you can’t shop in person! Source Booksellers…
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