Review: Kindred Spirits - Rainbow Rowell - February 2016 You know those days you can sometimes have when you want to read, but nothing grabs you, and then the time is getting later and later and you just need something to hit that spot and scratch that need to read itch? When these moments hit, as they do hit for everyone, I like to go for reading a quick read novella. An author I have enjoyed most of their books as they do tend to focus on the quirky and geek/ nerd culture is Rainbow Rowell and Kindred Spirits was just that as the title suggests a group of three kindred spirits. The book starts with the new Star Wars movie being released at the end of the week and for Elena, she is excited and wants to experience that feeling with other Star Wars fans. She remembers reading about the massive line-up for the original Star Wars movie and decides to go four days earlier and camp out with other fans. However, her hopes will be slightly dashed as there are only 2 others in line but she is...

This past weekend, the BayofGeddon Expo, hosted by www.armageddonexpo.com , brought together fans from all over the world to celebrate their love for pop culture, music, anime, and comics. It was the perfect event for unleashing the inner geek in all of us. The BayofGeddon Expo was a two-day event, held on the 25th and 26th of March 2023, at the Baypark Trustpower Stadium . The event featured a variety of exhibits, panels, and interactive experiences, providing attendees with the chance to immerse themselves in their favorite fandoms. One of the highlights of the BayofGeddon Expo was the cosplay contest. Fans dressed up as their favorite characters from movies, TV shows, video games, and comics, and paraded around the convention center to showcase their costumes. The contest was judged by a panel of experts, and the winners were awarded prizes for their creativity and attention to detail. The expo also featured a number of special guests from the world of entertainment. Fans had the o...

Wallflower Cookie O’Gorman Publication date: March 25th 2021 Genres: Romance, Young Adult Wallflower (wohl-flou-erh): Identifier for someone who is shy and/or awkward. For reference, see Viola Kent. Seventeen-year-old Viola Kent likes being invisible. Well, not literally, but she’s content being a loner, reading her books, and hanging out with the animals at the shelter. She just wants to keep her head down and get through her senior year at Durham High. Driving Dare Frost to school every day wasn’t part of the plan. And when Viola finds out her dad recruited Dare, his number one player, to be her friend? Her inner Slytherin demands revenge. The solution: Get Dare to be her fake boyfriend. Convincing the star athlete to pretend is easier than she’d thought it would be. The hard part is protecting her heart. With every word, touch, and kiss, Viola’s feelings become more real. The problem: Viola knows she’s falling for Dare—but he doesn’t believe in love. This book featu...