I've been writing for most of my life. And like any writer out there, I've experienced writer's block more times than I can count, especially in the early stages of my journey. Writer's block is a nasty thing, and no…
To me, dark academia, as a literary subgenre, is like the finest brand of wine. It’s a bountiful well of dark philosophy with a strong backbone of…
Some of us know that climate change is real. Others, even though believing the same, are still rather skeptical about the idea that we, humans, are the cause of it. But the truth stays. There are constant changes in our biosphere that are affecting thousands of species every…
I was baffled to know that Russian book market has the same reputation as the Russian mafia. This reputation is based on two widely spread myths: rampant piracy and low prices. This is one of the main reasons, why most…
First, I learned to read, and then I started learning to live, or something like that. But really, what can be more beneficial for your life than a good, wisdom-ish friend in the pocket of your jeans or bag? Especially for an introvert-minded person. Books are the best…
Today is a very special day on my blog; I am officially in book reviewing and sharing my experience with the works of the best authors in the world. My first blog post in this category I am honored to dedicate to a…
Habit is what makes all people wear clothes. But what about the habit of daily reading? I used to be an avid reader. English literature and urban fiction writers made it easy for me to merge with the idea of daily…
Who would think that staying at home can be so challenging and tough?! I’m sure, most of us dreamed of a week or better a month off work. But now when we have it, it doesn't feel as satisfying as we imagined it would…
Those who have a natural attraction to reading, are indeed lucky! But not all of us, lucky bookworms, are being productive in our reading. Quite often, this very attraction turns us into blind puppies that can easily consume book after book and yet struggle to form a good…
I have already mentioned these two books on my Instagram, but I thought it would be great to dedicate my attention to them one more time here. Why? Because these two books have changed and are still changing the way I…
It is not a secret — life can be overwhelming, hard, and challenging. Each of us has their own share of bitter and sour, and ironically, this is probably one of the most normal things about life. We all have good days…
What happens in your mind is as real as what happens in your life, for the connection between what you think and what you see is stronger than you can imagine. As a passive aggressor, anxiety club member, and overly…
2020 started as a swift spin down. Many plans and goals, hopes and visions were forced to be put on hold. Time slipped through our fingers with the speed of waterfall and I know, many of us feel like there is no hope…
"A short story is not a sailing ship to take you far in the ocean but a boat to transport you fast to the other side." Honestly, I had not much of interest in short stories before. I—an experienced bookworm—obviously preferred full-length novels over twelve-page stories. I…
