• Travel

    Holiday Gift Guide: Powerful Reads by International Authors

    As the holiday season approaches, there is a distinct joy in finding a present that feels truly meaningful. You know the feeling. The one that invites a loved one to slow down, explore new horizons, and see the world through a fresh perspective. For the passionate readers and armchair travellers on your list, this entry in my gift guide should help. For a reader, few gifts carry quite as much weight as a book. These translated books from international authors are well worth considering for the book lovers on your list. Translating literature across borders bridges cultures, fosters empathy, and…

  • parenting

    Still Life: Ten Crime Stories

    I received gifted product for consideration here. Post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. Listen, I am a fan of escapist fiction. Thrillers, romance, mystery, psychological thrillers – these are my go to. It has been a while since I picked up a book of short stories. So, when Still Life: Ten Crime Stories arrived for consideration, I was excited to pick up this collection of stories. After all, short stories are the perfect length before bed or for a quick read in the middle of the day. And who doesn’t love crime stories? There’s an art to…