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April 22, 2026

Q1 – Buried in Books

So, I fell asleep. On the couch. Sitting up. Clutching the remote. When I jolted awake, I remembered that I had plans to write a post tonight. So, here I am. Hey, did you know I like reading? It’s true! Reading is kind of a big deal to me. It’s my thing. It’s one of… Continue reading

Book Reviews, Books and Reading

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April 19, 2026

My Entire Personality

This may come as a big surprise to everyone, but I have a tendency to encounter something/someone, love them instantly, and then make that something or someone my entire personality. Wild, right? It’s true, though. Even in my advanced age, I will latch onto something/someone and obsess for an unspecified amount of time. Years sometimes.… Continue reading

Lists

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April 15, 2026

Buy More Books (Part 2)

So, you want to buy more books? I got you! Let’s continue with more physical locations where you can find books out in the wild. Walmart Yeah, I know. It’s no one’s favorite place. In fact, the majority of people I know dread going into this store. If, however, you are a reader and happen… Continue reading

Books and Reading

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April 9, 2026

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

If you could see my face right now, you’d see disappointment. I have beef. Not the fun beef that comes between two buns, smooshed with lettuce, tomato, and my choice of condiment. You see, friends, I had a post all written out on Monday night. I was clever. I was hilarious. WordPress, though, is scared… Continue reading

jekyll & hyde, movies

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March 15, 2026

Buy More Books! (Part 1)

This may come as a shock to you, but I love books. Because I love books more than most people, I feel it is my duty to inform the masses of where they can purchase their own. You think this would be cut-and-dried, yes? My friends, there is much for me to teach you. There… Continue reading

Books and Reading

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March 8, 2026

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1912)

Is it too soon to revisit our misguided friend Dr. Jekyll? I think it might be too soon. You see, I had expected to watch a different adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, wait a week or two while I gathered my thoughts, and post something completely unrelated to this current project in the meantime.… Continue reading

movies

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March 1, 2026

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886)

Problem one: Why doesn’t Siemelle have a copy of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Solution: Purchase Book. Done. Problem two: Siemelle owns 1.7 million books and may get distracted by all the pretty colors and the promise of all those enemies-to-lovers tropes. Solution: Siemelle reminds herself that she is trying to… Continue reading

Books and Reading

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February 15, 2026

Jekyll & Hyde (part 2)

Last month, I mentioned that one of my favorite stories is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Great news, I started my re-read after rectifying the horror of not owning a copy. After that, I will keep everyone updated not only on my thoughts about the book itself, but also on the… Continue reading

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January 11, 2026

Every Version Of…

One of my favorite stories is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Let me be completely honest, my first true introduction to the story was the musical Jekyll and Hyde (music by Frank Wildhorn; book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse). Yes, many musical lovers look down on Wildhorn’s… Continue reading

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December 2, 2024

The Book Was Better

She has always been an avid reader. One of her favorite things to do in elementary school was to go to the Scholastic Book Fair. While there were many treasures at said book fair, she only cared about the books. She only purchased the books. Bookmarks be damned. Color pencils? Snorts. As if. Posters? Erasers?… Continue reading

Books and Reading

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