10 books as Netflix shows or movies

So the title may make you think that I am a fan of novel-turned-movies or series but, a quick disclaimer, I am not. When I was younger, I used to be a fan of Nicholas Sparks and I've watched all his novels' adaptations and not a single one is better than the book version. But… Continue reading 10 books as Netflix shows or movies

Ten Reasons Why I Love Reading

It’s calming. It’s quiet. It’s easy to concentrate. It’s like dreaming while awake. It’s a guiltless delight. It’s like munching a calorie-less cake. It’s sleep-inducing. It’s detoxifying. It’s poetically inspiring. It’s just… the best thing. ❤ – Photo Credit: Unsplash In response to The Broke and the Bookish‘s Top Ten Tuesday today: June 7: Ten Reasons I… Continue reading Ten Reasons Why I Love Reading

YA Series that Made Me Quit Dystopia Genre

No bad blood, just honesty, I used to love these books, wholeheartedly. After jaw dropping first books, followed by ‘okay’ second books, series finale always give me a disappointed look. Instead of ranting, let’s now reveal the series with great beginnings, and disappointing endings that made me quit reading YA dystopia genre. --- Hunger Games… Continue reading YA Series that Made Me Quit Dystopia Genre

2016 Reading Challenge Update: April Part 2

“All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince I have read seven books last April and the first four are posted here. As promised, here are the three more good reads I had last month! 25th –A book at least 100 Years Older Than… Continue reading 2016 Reading Challenge Update: April Part 2

Ten Books I’m Glad I Picked on a Whim

I am good in planning, except when I’m reading, sometimes I follow where my mood is swinging, and here are the books I’m glad I picked on a whim. --- Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson About: Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity,… Continue reading Ten Books I’m Glad I Picked on a Whim

I’ll Be

I’ll Be: A Tanka* I’ll be the wind that whispers comfort to your soul I’ll be the water that washes, heals your burnt holes after you’re engulfed in flames. — ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Unsplash In response to May Book Prompts –  by Sarah Doughty and MahWrites. Today’s prompt is When You Are Engulfed in Flames by… Continue reading I’ll Be

Taught

Taught: An Imayo* You taught me to eat my pride, my inner monsters. You taught my tired soul to pray, hope for the better. But most of all my dearest, t’was you who taught me, how to love with all my heart, until it stops beating. — ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Unsplash… Continue reading Taught

Mind’s Colorful Beats

“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations I am currently… Loving… writing poetry ‘cause I don’t know I have them in me.   Eating… chewy moniegold. Drinking… water, not cold. Watching… nothing, really. Going… to exercise my right to vote, freely. Reading… The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Texting… my… Continue reading Mind’s Colorful Beats

Ten Inspiring Reads for Every Dream Chaser

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer” ― Harriet Tubman I was born a dream chaser and so are you, admit it or not, you know it's true. So here are ten inspiring reads to uplift your spirits and boost of moral beads! --- 1. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Inspiring words: “So many people walk around with… Continue reading Ten Inspiring Reads for Every Dream Chaser

Titles in Love: A Book Spine Poetry*

Titles in Love: A Book Spine Poetry* All the Bright Places All the Light We Cannot See Shatter Me Unravel Me Ignite Me Everything, Everything Every You, Every Me — ©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Josh Felise In response to Napowrimo Day 10.   Today’s prompt comes to us from Lillian Hallberg.… Continue reading Titles in Love: A Book Spine Poetry*