October Monthly Recap

Books Read

Darkest Fear – 5/5

I didn't do a lot of reading in October. I was busier than I thought I would be, so I wasn't able to get through Darkest Fear as fast as I originally thought I would.

Movies Watched

The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Based off of the trailers, I thought this movie looked like it would be interesting. And I guess it sort of was, but I personally didn't care for it. There were some funny moments here and there, but ultimately this isn't a movie I'd watch again.

Venom

Based off the trailers for this movie, I didn't think I'd enjoy this movie. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was much better than I thought it would be. It had its week spots, but it was fun to watch. It's not a movie that I'd want to watch over and over, but I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel if they get around to making it.

Travels

I enjoyed a day trip with my family to Boone, North Carolina in October. We enjoyed a stop at a living history museum, which was very informative and may have given me a few ideas for stories to write in the future. We also walked through the Daniel Boone Native Gardens. It was nice, but it was kind of a cold, windy day, and I imagine that the gardens look a lot prettier in the spring and summer when everything is in bloom. We ended the day with some shopping and a stop at Krispy Kreme, which is always a nice treat.

November's Book of the Month

Severed Veil

A dream-traveling boy haunted by a broken girl. A cursed warrior, weary of bloodshed. A princess who battles dragons in an enchanted slumber. A treacherous graveyard in the stars. From Bethany A. Jennings—author of Threadbare and Dragon Lyric—come twelve mesmerizing short works of poetry and prose that boldly pierce the shadows. Severed Veil contains a selection of fantasy, sci-fi, and poetry, including “Dreamskip,” the winner of an honorable mention from the Writers of the Future Contest in 2018. Illustrated with ethereal pencil sketches by artist Julia Busko, these tales dance on the delicate rift between life and death, waking and dreams.

I enjoyed reading Threadbare and Dragon Lyric by Bethany Jennings, so I'm excited to start reading her new short story collection. All of the stories inside sound like they'll be interesting, so I'm curious to see which one will be my favorite.