Review: The World of Junji Ito Offers Both Psychological and Physical Terror
Hello, hello! This isn’t your typical plant or kid lit post, it’s true. But since this is my personal blog,…
A Short and Simple Guide to Money Trees
I grew up surrounded by money trees, spotting them not only during my rare trips to big-box nurseries but also…
Review: Days With Frog and Toad Is a Universal Classic About Love
Days With Frog and Toad is an understated and humorous collection of stories about love that's perfect for all ages. My…
Weekend Update: 8/15
This weekend passed away like a cloud of smoke. Literally, because I smell smoky air whenever I crack open a…
A Short and Simple Guide to Crotons
Crotons are the pumpkin spice lattes of the plant world. To put it bluntly, they're pretty basic. You'll find them…
Review: Linda Sue Park Crafts an Emotional Narrative Glazed With Elegant Writing in A Single Shard
I've been picking up more adult-oriented books lately (lots of romances by Jasmine Guillory and a few thrillers by Megan…
A Short and Simple Guide to ZZ Plants
The ZZ plant is nothing to yawn at! Dubbed the "unkillable houseplant," zamioculcas zamiifolia makes for an agreeable and low-key…
Review: Kelly Yang’s Front Desk Paints Dazzles With Depth and Nuance
Kelly Yang's Front Desk illuminates issues of poverty and immigration with a heartwarming story and fiercely self-aware protagonist at its core. Hello,…
A Short and Simple Guide to Philodendron
Last summer, my grandma visited us from Canada for a few weeks. She had a lot of life hacks and…
Review: Goosebumps Offers the Perfect Blend of Wry, Spooky Nostalgia
Hello, hello, hello, my fronds! It's me, Count Olaf — just kidding. I've been slow to post this week because…