This August, my family and I went on vacation to the Adirondacks. We rented a cozy cabin, hiked rocky trails and mountains, and explored areas like Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. It was the perfect getaway because I had an excuse not to text anyone (no service 🙂 and I was able to relax … Continue reading Reader’s Haven (the Adirondacks Version)
Bookstore Reviews
The Strand (Part One)
Late May, I took a spontaneous trip to visit my aunt and uncle in Barto, Pennsylvania. Took a six-hour train ride from Pittsburgh, listening to Taylor Swift (folklore & evermore) and pretending to be the main character of my life. I remember looking out the window at the sun streaming through the state's blooming green … Continue reading The Strand (Part One)
The Williamsburg Public Library and Yorktown Bookshop
When my aunt mentioned how much she liked the Williamsburg Library, I knew I had to visit. On the first full day with my relatives, having arrived for the week to spend spring break with them during late March, I perused the library's website and found an event to attend. It was a puzzle competition … Continue reading The Williamsburg Public Library and Yorktown Bookshop
Posman Books
Welcome to a new portion of the blog: bookstore and coffee shop reviews! Since these are essential to the lives of writers everywhere, I want to help spread the word about local stores and independently owned businesses, because people matter. I will also do a couple posts on libraries as well, often overlooked, even though … Continue reading Posman Books