There are people who enjoy reading.

And then there are book nerds.

You know who you are.

Your bookshelf is probably overflowing. Your TBR list somehow keeps getting longer, and you’ve probably bought books faster than you can read them. Maybe you’ve even bought another copy of a book you already own simply because you loved the cover.

Being a book nerd isn’t just about reading.

It’s about the stories we carry with us, the characters we become attached to, the worlds we disappear into, and all the wonderfully strange habits that come with loving books.

So, let’s have some fun.

Strange Secrets by Mike Russell can be described as bizarre, thought-provoking, and satirical. It’s a collection of seven short stories. That discusses topics of the nature of reality, the afterlife, and our individual perceptions of our world. Each story discusses its theme well and prompts the reader to explore them deeply.

Hello April & Goodbye March!

The first week of March was busy my little sister came all the way from Michigan and spent the week with me for her spring break. We went out almost every day exploring the city. Even though it was tiring It was nice to get a break from my daily routine and do something different. Then after she left I went into overdrive working on cosplays for Planet Comicon. I managed to get all of them done ahead of schedule. And since I had some free time I took on my reading challenge and was able to read 1 book and start another. So here’s my wrap-up of March.

Reading is good for your brain

Mental health can affect the way we think, feel, and act. Though there are many ways to improve our mental, reading is inexpensive and can not only improve your mental wellness but your overall quality of life. Reading for pleasure can increase your self-esteem, reduce symptoms of depression, and exercise your brain and make it stronger. So no matter what has you feeling down, take the steps to create a life long healthy habit to help out your mental health. Here are some ways that reading can boost your mental health.

Encouraging children to read can be a challenge. Reading is key in not only education but in the modern world where communication takes place over emails and text messages. Because of this, the ability to communicate and comprehend is important. Also reading for pleasure provides lots of benefits as they go through school and adulthood. Children who read for pleasure do better in spelling and vocabulary. So here are some ways to encourage children to read.