{DISCUSSION} Foreign Languages in Fiction

Should characters use their native language in fiction? Join the discussion!

{DISCUSSION} Female Villains

Female Villains are few and far between. Female Villains with LEGITIMATE reasons for being villains are like magical unicorn-dragon hybrids. Why? Join the discussion!

{REVIEW} The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King

{REVIEW} The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King
[Genre: YA Fantasy]
Read more about why I rated it 4 stars!

Discussion Highlights: Manga

Missed last week's discussion on manga and how its vastly misunderstood? No worries! Here's the highlights and a sneak peek at this week's discussion topic!

{DISCUSSION} Are Writers more Empathetic?

Writers understand a wide variety of people and their emotions. Is that because they're more empathetic than non-writers? Join the discussion!

Best Novel with an Active War

The first Wednesday of the month means it's time for Calendar Girls! And this month's theme is WAR! Check out my book pick and let me know what book you picked!

Could I live in Japan?

For two months I lived in Japan. Now the real question is: could I live in Japan permanently? Read more about why I could and couldn't live in Japan.

Being a Minority

Traveling in Japan was the first time I was a minority. Read about my experience with being Caucasian in Japan.

Okayama

I visited Okayama while in Japan. Read more about Japanese castles and gardens.

Japanese Food: Bento

I ate bento while I was in Japan. Read more about why I was so excited for that.