Why Some Readers Skip Blurbs

Have you ever met someone who insists on diving into a book without even glancing at the blurb on the back cover? When I first learned of this, I thought, “Isn’t that like taking a leap of faith blindfolded?” Well, today let’s unravel the mystery behind why some readers choose to skip the blurb and […]

Do You Keep Duplicate Books?

If you’ve ever found yourself gazing lovingly at your bookshelves, only to realize that you have not one, but multiple copies of the same book, you’re not alone. Welcome to the world of duplicate books, where the allure of a beloved story transcends its single edition. Join us as we dive into the fascinating phenomenon […]

Game Review: Koral

Koral Developer: Carlos Coronado Publisher: Carlos Coronado Release Date: 16 May 2019 Genre: Casual Platform: Switch RRP: $21.50 AUS Disclaimer: Koral is a short but dense game that will last you no more than 3 hours. More if you want to get 100%. If playtime/price is crucial to you, waiting for a sale is adviced […]

Floored by Sara Barnard et al

“Floored” is a collaborative novel written by Sara Barnard, Holly Bourne, Tanya Byrne, Non Pratt, Melinda Salisbury, Lisa Williamson, and Eleanor Wood. The authors all met in an elevator, and then decided to write the story of six very different teens who also met in an elevator, but the story only checks in on them […]

Game Review: Florence

Florence Developer: Mountains Publisher: Annapurna Interactive Release Date: 14 February 2020 Genre: Casual Platform: Switch RRP: $8.95 AUS   Florence Yeoh feels a little… stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything […]