Every time I have to write an update for the Hardest Reading Challenge You’ve Ever Done, I get so excited. I would lie if I said it was so easy and that I’m not starting to question my life choices… BUT! I’m enjoying to see the progress. The books of September After the flop of A Study in Charlotte last month, I was missing a 4+…
Does the name Albert Kiefer mean anything to you? And how about Housesketcher on Instagram? If you walk around the artsy and sketching side of the internet, you have probably crossed paths with some of his works. The first time I heard about Kiefer was browsing the Domestika website. When I saw Housesketching, something felt familiar. And so I jumped at the opportunity to see what…
I want to keep these updates monthly and neat… And I’m doing a terrible job! I swear I’m not taking this long to read the books. Once again, I bring you another late update for the Hardest Reading Challenge You’ve Ever Done. Please don’t be confused. I know we are at the end of September, but this post is about the books I read in August.…
Family secrets, grief, and an icon, The Essential Elizabeth Stone by Jennifer Banash, tells the tale of a woman who created an empire around herself. And even in death, she can crumble down her daughter’s life. With the release date of the 10th of September, just in time for a gloomy rainy day. Disclaimer: Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read…
Often, I spill here and there about a readathon I’m excited about. I can’t resist. I see a readathon, I see a challenge, I’m in. And the hardest, the better. Now, do I finish the readathons I started? No. So far, I’ve only had one completed readathon, but that doesn’t push me away to keep trying. When I saw on my YouTuber feed, in big bold…
If you are looking for a bone-chilling, fast-paced story, look no further. The Bachelorette Party by Sandra Block is coming out on the 3rd of September to bring you just that. Snowed in at a murder lodge? Let the bachelorette party begin! Disclaimer: Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this book for free. All the thoughts and opinions here are my own.…
It has been two years. Two years since I decided to tackle my TBR and reduce it to zero. Am I closer to that number than I was when I started? I like to think that I’m crushing it! Although I’ve only managed to cut it down to about 20 books. So, 10 books read per year. At this rhythm, it will take me a decade.…
I don’t know about you, but this summer hasn’t been very summery. I think the weather is still trying to make up its mind. And while I wait for better days, it’s best to keep up with my summer reading. This time, I went to summer camp. Although this isn’t any ordinary summer camp, it’s Camp Lanier, where kids have been “going missing” for quite some…
If you are looking for a nice light read to keep you company in these upcoming warm months, The Curious Secrets of Yesterday by Namrata Patel could be what you need. In between spices and family secrets, a woman is trying to find her way. And it might happen to cross paths with a kind and handsome new neighbour. Disclaimer: Thank you to the publisher and…
After some unplanned hiatus, it’s time to get back to this little corner. I’ve missed so much sitting down to write about something that’s been on my mind. And, while I was away, I didn’t stop reading. Which means I have a few book reviews to come. Today, I’m focusing on classic sci-fi. No, it’s not Dune. I’m still making my way through that one at…
Last year, I reviewed a new YA sci-fi series, The Ark Trilogy. It’s an ongoing trilogy by Ruth Fox, and ever since I finished Under the Heavens, I wanted to get back into that world. And now that the second book is out, New Eden, I had to read it as soon as possible. Luckily, I found it on Everand, previously Scribd. The worst part is…
Once again, I bring another deep work philosophy presented by Carl Newport in his book Deep Work. The Monastic schedule is the only one of the four philosophies I planned to do for only a week instead of a month. This is possibly the schedule that can work the best since it minimises distractions. Although it’s also the least flexible.
I'm Joana, the girl behind Miss Known. You can find me sipping a hot cup of tea while unravelling mysteries, playing games, baking goodies, crafting loads, and report it back in posts.
