Category: Miscellaneous
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Choose Your Own Adventure—But Make It an RPG
Single Player RPG Books Where You Are the Hero There’s a particular kind of reader who loved Choose Your Own Adventure books as a kid—but grew up wanting more structure, more consequence, and more control. Not just “turn to page 47,” but track your skills, manage your inventory, and live with the results of your…
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Amazon Must-Haves That Make DoorDash Driving Easier, Safer, & Less Stressful
If you DoorDash long enough, you learn two truths very quickly: Most customers never think about dark driveways, unlit porches, flimsy drink carriers, or how sketchy it can feel walking up to a stranger’s door at night. Dashers live that reality every single shift. The good news? A few smart Amazon finds can make deliveries…
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Unique Dice Sets For Gamers, Creatives, & Gift-givers
Intro: Looking for dice that do more than just roll numbers? Whether you’re a tabletop enthusiast, a creative spirit, or just love a playful twist on everyday activities, these unique dice sets bring something extra to the table. From Dungeons & Dragons dice with eye-catching designs and magical effects to fun, interactive dice for writing…
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Board Games That Feel Like Reading Tarot (Without the Fortune Telling)
Intro Have you ever noticed how some board games feel like shuffling a deck of tarot cards? The mysterious artwork, often rich with intricate details and vivid colors, draws you in, making every game a feast for the eyes and a playground for the mind. The way players interpret symbols, each bringing their unique perspective…
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Talkie AI App & Your Child: A Parent’s Urgent Wake-Up Call
Earlie this month I discovered that my 12-year-old daughter had secretly downloaded the Talkie AI app after seeing repeated YouTube videos advertising it. At first glance Talkie looks innocent – a free “AI chatbot” platform where you can chat with custom characters or famous people. But I quickly realized that behind this kid-friendly facade lurks…
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The Books That Kept Me Up at Night: A Look Back at ’90s YA Thrillers
There was a time when the scariest thing in a teen girl’s life wasn’t SATs or prom — it was a mysterious phone call, a missing best friend, or a killer hiding in the closet. If you grew up in the ‘90s, you probably remember R. L. Stine, Christopher Pike, and Lois Duncan — the…
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What Happened to Zebra Gothic Novels? A Look Back at the Books That Haunt My Shelf
There was a time when I could walk into a used bookstore, head straight to the paperbacks, and know exactly what I was looking for: a Zebra Gothic. You know the ones — those dramatic covers with frightened women in flowing gowns fleeing from a shadowy mansion, often perched on a cliff with storm clouds…
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Reflecting on My 2024 Reading Journey
As the year comes to a close, I’m excited to reflect on the incredible books I read in 2024. This year, I set a reading goal of 26 books, and I’m proud to say I reached it—finishing my last book on New Year’s Eve! While thrillers are my go-to genre, I also ventured into a…