Watching the “Fear Street” trilogy on Netflix got me thinking about the book adaptations I actually want to see.
All in Non-Review
Mid-Year Check-In: The Best (and Worst) Books and Audiobooks of 2021
Of the 43 books completed, most have been relatively mediocre with only five solidly five-star reads a few more strong recommendations.
13 Genre-Spanning Books About LGBTQIA+ Experiences
For Pride month, I’ve committed to reading only stories written by LGBTQIA+ writers and/or featuring predominately queer characters.
If you’re interested in a similar challenge, let me help you narrow down your choices with a little “Read This, Not That: Pride Edition.”
A Blogging Retrospective
Today marks one year since I launched Please Read It To Me, a quarantine hobby that provided both a creative outlet and distraction in a challenging year.
2020: My Year In Reading – The Stats
This infographic breaks down my reading by page count, hours listened, author diversity and genre.
2020: My Year in Books
Whether you stopped by once or were a return visitor, thanks for being a part of my book reading and reviewing hobby this year.
Do You Have Literary Genre Bias?
How often do you step outside your literary comfort zone?
When Harry Met Andy
Six years ago this week, I began reading the Harry Potter series for the first time. Being in my early 30s, and facing one one of the most challenging periods of my life, I didn’t expect much. What I got was everything I needed.
Can You Separate The Art From The Artist?
Separating the art from the artist is something I've been thinking about a lot lately as I'm nearing the six-year anniversary of when I first read the Harry Potter series. Especially since JK Rowling has joined the ranks of many other artists that in recent years have been exposed for unsavory opinions or behavior.
On Second Thought, I Was Wrong
Do you ever think a book comes to you at the wrong time? Where you either are not in the right headspace to enjoy it, or your experiences to that point aren’t where they need to be to fully appreciate it? Read about the four books that meet that criteria for me.
What Is the Longest Book You've Read? Was It Worth It?
I don’t shy away from epic reads, but in reviewing my 10 longest reads, only about half ended up being the time spent reading or listening. Is this your experience too?
Are the Movies Better? A Hunger Games Retrospective
With the release of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” The Avid Listener debates if the film series was better than the source material.
8 Books to Read and 1 to Avoid for Pride Month
Get ready for a social distancing-approved Pride month celebration by diving into these eight books.
Can You Really Listen to An Audiobook And Multi-Task?
Can you multi-task and listen to an audiobook? Yes, but it takes some practice. Here’s a few tips to get you started.