Hey, Valkyries ♥ Welcome back to the Weekly Raven! How’s January going for you? As a reminder, each week we’re inviting you into the Halls of Valhalla for a taste of what we’re watching, listening to, and reading. It’s our way of passing on whatever stories are haunting us, no matter the medium. But we’d …
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Things We Want to Embrace In 2023
We’ve finally arrived in 2023 with everything intact. Well, mostly. There might be a few scratches, dings, and dents. Nothing a bit of whiskey self-love won’t fix, though. Last year was a chaotic hot mess (seriously, who did the universe let into the kitchen?). Life kept shifting beneath our feet, and we remain unconvinced this …
The Weekly Raven | November 13, 2022
Hey there, Valkyries ♥ How’s November going? We’d love to welcome you to The Weekly Raven, previously known as our Valkyrie Scoop. Each week, we’re inviting you into the Halls of Valhalla for a taste of what we’re watching, listening to, and reading. Pretty much passing on whatever stories are haunting us, no matter the …
Book Series I Want to Read In 2023 | Top Ten Tuesday #5
Good afternoon, Valkyries. It’s Tuesday. Again. And almost the middle of the month. Where on earth is November going?! Just a fair warning: I’m a smidge sick today. My husband gave me whatever freak throat-tickle he had the other day. I’m reporting to you guys (and work) from beneath a cascade of blankets and surrounded …
Why I’m Breaking Up With Book Arcs In 2023
All year long, I debated writing this post because I wasn’t sure of my decision yet. I didn’t want to come across as someone ungrateful for the hundreds of ARC opportunities I’d been given. I didn’t want this decision to be clouded by memories or emotions, good and bad. I didn’t want it to be …
Typographic Book Covers | Top Ten Tuesday #4
Good morning, Valkyries! I hope the changing of the seasons has been kind to you. I’m basking in the Fall vibes, with warm cinnamon tea, sweaters, and wool socks, even though summer is trying damn hard to cling to Tennessee. Still, I am willing Winter into existence over here 😀 feel free to send me …
Book Settings I’d Love To Visit | Top Ten Tuesday #3
Hey there, Valkyries! Welcome back to Bookish Valhalla for another Top Ten Tuesday post. This week’s topic is all about the book settings I’d love to visit. To be honest, though, I read a ton of dark fiction and space horror, so I’m not sure if I’d *really* want to take a vacation to one …
I’m 33 Today | Birthday Book Tag
Hello everyone! In case the title isn’t a dead giveaway, it’s my birthday today. I’m 33 years old, and I’m kind of loving it. I finally feel like I’m becoming the person I’m supposed to be—a grueling, but lovely journey. It’s also one of my best friends’ birthday as well (Happy Cake Day, Amanda!). So, …
Asian Dramas I Can’t Stop Thinking About | Top Ten Tuesday #2
Welcome back, Valkyries! It’s another Tuesday in this Earthly grind we call life, but I hope you found something worthy to ease the passage of time. To my surprise, this week’s TTT topic is a freebie, which means I get to talk about whatever I want. Since I’ve been diving so deeply into Chinese and …
The Small, Quiet Joys Of Disappearing
I miss disappearing. Is that such an odd thing to admit? That I miss fading away the online world and vanishing into life? That I miss going days on end without bumping into another soul? Without compulsively wondering if I should be speaking, posting, feeling, judging, sharing, or doing everything in the public eye? Without …