All That Jazz.

Reading, writing, cooking, living, and maybe some other random explorations.

Last week, I discussed my new initiative to read more books and find new favorites. This post is an update on the tournament status. I read four samples from the chosen books for round two and decided on the winners.

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Let the games begin

I tried different ways to read more, such as joining online book clubs, practicing 'did-not-finish,' reading before bed, binge reading, etc. None of them worked that well for me. I was still left with slow reads that barely grabbed my interest.

Why I Loved '1923' (Despite My Initial Skepticism)

The season finale left me reeling—impatient for more, a feeling I haven't had in ages. This cliffhanger ending, with characters scattered and facing new struggles right before the climax… _chef's kiss_. It got me thinking: why did I even like this show so much?