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Making Mary Poppins by Todd James Pierce [Book Review]

A delightful deep dive into the making of Mary Poppins—from the Sherman Brothers’ songwriting magic to Walt Disney’s vision and the behind-the-scenes battles that shaped a classic.

Behind the Scenes of Stranger Things: Season 5, Episodes 5-7

A behind-the-scenes look at Stranger Things season 5, episodes 5–7—where the action explodes, emotions hit harder, and the end starts to feel very real.

Lapland, Finland: The Hometown of Santa Claus?

Santa’s hometown isn’t the North Pole—it’s Rovaniemi, Finland. A surprising, post-war origin story that turned the Arctic Circle into something magical.

Everest Isn’t “Accessible.” It’s Outsourced.

More climbers, more money, more danger. Everest’s accessibility problem isn’t about fitness—it’s about responsibility.

Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan [Book Review]

A paranormal slow-burn romance with Cape Cod vibes, Remain pairs Nicholas Sparks’ emotional instincts with M. Night Shyamalan’s eerie touch.

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The Lost House by Melissa Larsen [Book Review]

The Lost House by Melissa Larsen [Book Review]

A chilling mystery set in Iceland, The Lost House follows Agnes as she unearths dark family secrets while a new disappearance shakes a remote town. Atmospheric and well-crafted, but not as gripping as hoped. Read my...

What’s It Really Like to Live in a Mall?

What’s It Really Like to Live in a Mall?

Ever dreamed of living in a mall? Childhood nostalgia meets modern reality in this look at what happens when food courts and former Claire’s stores become your new neighborhood.

Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari [Book Review]

Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari [Book Review]

Songs for the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari is a tale of immigration, identity, and family spanning 1950s Israel and 1990s New York. Read my review. Ayelet Tsabari’s Songs for the Brokenhearted follows the lives...