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Why I Don’t Use A Rating System Anymore

Something I see frequently in the world of book bloggers and media bloggers is the use of a rating system, ranging from stars, teacups and even dragons. When starting off this blog last year I thought it was such a great idea! It was a concise form of giving people a snapshot of how you felt about the work in question (which in our case could be book, film, TV show, or album). However, while this remains true, in recent months I have felt a resistance to rating my books. One reason for which is simply because I do not…

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Music

Late Fall Vibes Playlist

For those of us living in certain time zones, daylight savings ended last night. This period seems to mark the unofficially official start of the colder season – leaves falling, colours bright, shorter days, and a chill in the air that makes you want to sip hot beverages, layer up in forty scarves, and don stylish jackets. There’s something unavoidably charming about the autumnal transition into winter, be it the earthy tones that people and nature alike sport, the cozy feeling of a warm home, or the beautiful landscapes. Personally, autumn is the time that I love discovering new songs…

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