Victoria Mendes

My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Video Edition

If you’ve already read these 3 other blog posts, you probably won’t be interested to see it in video format? But, just in case you are — here’s the video! My Team Pumpkin Spice TBR My Team Cozy Sweater TBR My Team Boxed Wine TBR

Update 3: The Worst Book I’ve Read in 2020

Cover Art for How I Saved a Planet by Stephen Quatro

If you’ve missed the original post, check this out first: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/2020/08/30/the-worst-book-ive-read-in-2020/ Also here’s Update 1: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/2020/08/31/update-1-the-worst-book-ive-read-in-2020/ and 2: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/2020/09/01/update-2-the-worst-book-ive-read-in-2020/ So yesterday I decided to organize my notes a little better so I could guestimate how many more updates I’ll be making … I have 20 pages of Arial size 10 notes and we’re starting onContinue reading “Update 3: The Worst Book I’ve Read in 2020”

My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Team Boxed Wine Edition

Boxed Wine Top 3 Squares, Left to Right Chardonnay (traditional crisp white wine) - Read a classic. Moscato (a boxed white wine often shared with friends) - Read something outside your own cultural "box" Pinot Grigio (white wine with notes of citrus) - Read a novel with a fruit in the title or on the cover. Rosé (blush with hints of berry and peach to comfort the soul) - Read a childhood favorite Wild Card - Anything goes! White Zinfandel (crisp blush wine to carry you to far off lands) - Read a fantasy/science fiction. Cabernet Sauvignon (bold blood red for romantic evenings) - Read a sexy vampire or supernatural novel. Sangria (fruity punch to enjoy with friends) - Read an LGBTQ+ novel. Chianti (can be served room temp or chilled) - Read a novel that features weather.

If you haven’t already seen my video or web page about it, I’ve co-created a readathon with the help of several people this year! If you don’t know what I’m talking about click this link: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/autumn-essentials-readathon/ Also if you want to know what I might be reading for #TeamPumpkinSpice check out this blog post: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/2020/08/31/my-autumn-essentials-readathon-tbr-team-pumpkin-spice-edition/Continue reading “My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Team Boxed Wine Edition”

Update 2: The Worst Book I’ve Read in 2020

If you’ve missed the original post, check this out first: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/2020/08/30/the-worst-book-ive-read-in-2020/ Also here’s Update 1: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/2020/08/31/update-1-the-worst-book-ive-read-in-2020/ The opening of Chapter D is the first time we see Editor’s Notes pop up because of the abrupt style change to something akin to Dr. Seuss (at least for the first few lines). I kinda wish the entireContinue reading “Update 2: The Worst Book I’ve Read in 2020”

My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Team Cozy Sweater Edition

Cozy Sweater Top 3 Squares, from Left to Right Cozy Sweater (you're all curled up in your favorite spot) - Read an old favorite or a predicted 5 star read Classic Cardigan (Stay classy) - Read a children's classic Sweater Shaver (shave those pills off) - Read a book in which good vanquishes evil. Middle 3 Squares, from Left to Right Sweater Vest (you only need a little bit of sweater in your life) - Read a short book Wild Card - Anything goes! Fuzzy Sweater (cozy up with your favorite companion) - Pet? Person? Plushie? Just get comfortable with your read. Bottom 3 Squares, from Left to Right Granny Sweater (celebrate your lost loved ones) - Read a book you think they would enjoy. Sparkly Sweater (festival of lights) - Read a book featuring a candle Cornucopia Sweater (give thanks for a good harvest) - Read a book that evokes thankfulness or mindfulness

My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Team Pumpkin Spice Edition

Team Pumpkin Spice Top 3 Squares, from Left to Right Pumpkin Spice (like the spice mix, this need not contain actual pumpkin) - Read a book that warms you heart. Jack-O-Lantern (a most classic halloween decoration) - Read a classic middle grade or YA book. Comfort Food (to be shared with those you love and possibly scarfed down in one sitting) - Read a book or share a recipe that brings you comfort. Middle 3 Squares, from Left to Right Folk Tale/Music (a story passed down for generations) - Read a book featuring folk tales or read while listening to folk music. Wild Card - Anything goes! Crisp Air (the seasons are changing) - Read a book outside your typical comfort zone. Bottom 3 Squares, from Left to Right Stay Warm (a beverage to stave off a/the cold) - Read a book featuring a beverage or make a toasty drink. Pumpkins (a fun fall symbol) - Read a book featuring a pumpkin on the cover or in the text. Quick Bread (life's too short to wait for sweet treats) - Read a short book or have some pumpkin spice cake while reading

If you haven’t already seen my video or web page about it, I’ve co-created a readathon with the help of several people this year! If you don’t know what I’m talking about click this link: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/autumn-essentials-readathon/ Since I made the video to go with that announcement my health has been lackluster to say the leastContinue reading “My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Team Pumpkin Spice Edition”

Update 1: The Worst Book I’ve Read in 2020

If you’ve missed the original post, check this out first: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/2020/08/30/the-worst-book-ive-read-in-2020/ I won’t be able to provide page markers or place markers since I read this as an EPub document with the iBooks app. I will provide direct quotes where I think it’s necessary — hopefully it will make sense. The title page of theContinue reading “Update 1: The Worst Book I’ve Read in 2020”

The worst book I’ve read in 2020

I was scrolling through Reedsy hoping for a fun satire to read and lo and behold I came across How to Save a Planet by Stephen Quatro which was classified by genre as a comedy. Based on the visual and written context clues on the front cover and the very opening of the book, that’sContinue reading “The worst book I’ve read in 2020”

A List of Resources for Black Lives Matter

This blog post will be updated with resources on how to help out. Please leave links to more resources in the comments as well. If you don’t know why it’s important to be vocal and actually contribute to the cause, I just made a video about it: https://youtu.be/bOPDVgyxgMg Here’s another video on why it’s importantContinue reading “A List of Resources for Black Lives Matter”

Read & React: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin – Chapter 23

This is the twenty-fourth blog installment of Read & React for The Fifth Season. If you’re new to the series check out the first installment here. Eventually I hope to take my notes from this and transform them into a Spoiler Free Review, but this segment will definitely be filled with spoilers since it is my thoughts as IContinue reading “Read & React: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin – Chapter 23”