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.
At this point, Andy Weir doesn’t need an introduction. If you read sci-fi, you know who he is. The writer of The Martian is back out in space with his newest novel, Project Hail Mary. The book has already been picked up to be turned into a movie with Ryan Gosling as the protagonist. And while I was looking forward to it, right now, I’m not…
Innovations Academy is a very exclusive all-girls school set in a remote location. The girls are isolated from the town nearby to focus on their education. They are taught to be the best. Obedient, free from defiance, opinions, and individuality. Perfect wives, beautiful at all times, and well-behaved. Only the wealthiest parents can enlist their daughters to secure them a good husband in the future. But…
From the author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series comes her recent standalone thriller Five Survive. Holly Jackson has become an author for me to keep an eye out for since I read AGGGTM. I haven’t finished that series, but I enjoyed the first book so much I’m reading everything she writes. So when I saw her newest book, I didn’t think twice. I…
Last year, I went through my annual reading slump. Although it hit harder than usual. And since I’m in the middle of what I call Project TBR Zero, where I try to read all the books I own, I was aware of how bad it was. My reading slump lasted from April to October. I still managed to read a book here and there, but I…
More than a decade since the release of The Hunger Games, we go back once again to the dystopian world of Panem. The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes is the prequel to the highly acclaimed series. When it came out, it received mixed reviews since the protagonist is none other than President Snow. But that didn’t push me away, especially since I didn’t enjoy The Hunger…
Another four months passed since my last update. I’m so happy my reading is back to normal, and I feel motivated again to tackle my TBR. Some progress was made. Some were undone, but better months will come. The slump curse was lifted, and I’m in an amazing reading mood and ready to wrap up 2023 and have a great 2024. October Coming out of a…
If you are reading this, I’m hoping you have also read We Were Liars by E Lockhart. If not, run like the wind to my spoiler-free review before it’s too late. Or proceed and spoil yourself. Either way, I’m not holding back because I had way too much fun working on this post. I’m diving deeply into the story and answering the question once and for…
From time to time, I do find a TV series or a mini-series that sparks my interest. And if I’m lucky enough, I want to talk about it. One of the latest additions to the Netflix catalogue is the mini-series Bodies. The premise is straight up my cup of tea. Four crimes. Four time periods. Same body. It’s time travel story time, y’all! I love time…
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.
