All That Jazz.
Reading, writing, cooking, living, and maybe some other random explorations.
It's been a while since I've published an update on [my fantasy tournament](/posts/fantasy-tournament-w1). Finally, I am ready to give you some updates. I've read some great pieces of fantasy these past weeks. Next, I'll briefly review what I thought about each book and why I chose the winner for the next round.
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Fantasy Tournament - Week 7 & 8
In the past two weeks, I read The Blade Itself and The Emperor's Soul till the 25% mark and chose some new samples for next week!
Fantasy Tournament - Week 5 & 6
After recovering from a minor "reading slump," I returned to reading and read four samples I had chosen last time.
Fantasy Tournament - Week 3 & 4
We're in week four! I read two books until I reached the 25% mark, chose a winner, and shortlisted four books to read their samples over the next week. Check out the previous weeks to catch up with the progress!
Fantasy Tournament - Week 2
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.
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?