It’s Banned Books Week! There are quite a few banned and challenged books out there. A surprisingly long list, actually. At Cask & Quill, I support the reading of banned books! You don’t have to agree with everything you read to be able to learn something from or enjoy a work. Below are some banned…
I recently entered the last year of my twenties and, like most on the cusp of thirty, I’m freaking out just a tiny bit. I’m more or less resigned to the fact that I will be thirty in a year’s time, whether I’m ready to be or not, and that the importance of your “twenties”…
Half the year is over and I can hardly believe it! Part of me thinks the amount of time I’ve spent reading has really helped to speed things along, but pretty much everyone I’ve talked to can’t believe July is already upon us. I don’t know what their excuses are, so who can say what…
Recently, I talked to you about how literary ambient sounds can be a real spoonful of sugar, so to speak, when it comes to dealing with the tedium of reality. Not to mention, they can really do something special for a reading session! Find the original post here: Literary Ambient Noises Will Make Your Life More…
I’d love to take a moment to introduce you to some of my Tolkien Tribe! We’re a group of Bookstagram nerds who frequently post Tolkien-related content and collectively freak out over his works daily. Won’t you join us? 🙂 Find us under the tag #TolkienTribe and use it to post your own Tolkien photos! One of my…
You’re probably familiar with videos or audio tracks of soothing nature sounds. Ocean waves. Soft rain. Whale sounds, and the like. These are great for relaxation, studying or to help you get to sleep. Anytime you need a little background noise, really. I’m here to introduce you to my favorite ambient videos on YouTube. And you…
Sometimes you need a little break from reading, but you still want to immerse yourself in the worlds of your favorite characters. If you’re like me, when you pull up Netflix your mind blanks and you might spend an hour sifting through options listlessly until finally settling on something. The list below contains adaptations of books or…
The official start of winter is right around the corner, so get to the bookstore or library and pick up some of these ahead of time so you can curl up with some hot chocolate and never leave the house again!! I don’t know about you, but when winter rolls around I get…
Who can believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner? I certainly can’t. But I couldn’t be more thrilled! Whether waiting for the turkey to be done, relaxing after shopping or about to hit a turkey coma, it’s the perfect time for book lovers like ourselves to reach for a festive read. You’ll find my recommendations…
There is very little that fills me with as much excitement as Halloween does. Dressing up, enjoying festive treats and delighting in spooky vibes are among my favorite activities, so this time of year really speaks to me. I always have this perfect Halloween vision of settling in, blankets pulled up to my neck, candles lit,…
