Reading Life
I am bingeing on TV series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I have read books 1-4. But I can’t read if I had read the 5th or not. I just learned that there is the 6th book. I will read both books when I get a chance.
Talk about timing! Got an email about the Cross series right after binging three episodes. Season 2 starts in 5 days—the article suggests books to read while watching. If you’re into crime thrillers and the Cross series, these books are worth checking out.
I finally watched Together last night. It was a tripping experience, and I didn’t see the ending coming. Hmm, wow—that’s all I can say.
Posted earlier: I am currently watching Together
Together, 2025 - ★★★★
Posted on Substacks on January 9, 2026
Hey folks, I’m experimenting here. I usually put together a monthly newsletter on various topics, but I read about 100 articles a week, and there’s always something that catches my attention and feels worth sharing sooner rather than later. Over the last two weeks alone, I had about 30 links I wanted to share with you—way too much for one newsletter. So I’m breaking them up into a weekly newsletter instead. This one covers genuinely good health news, some overdue reflection on Deaf representation, and tackling my mountain of unread books. Not sure yet if I’ll stick with weekly or go back to monthly—we’ll see how this feels.
Thrift store haul from Pikeville, KY! Yesterday’s adventures led my parents and me through two local thrift shops, and I struck an absolute jackpot in the book section. Found these four gems that I can’t wait to dive into 📚✨ They are very cheap, costing a dollar per book! What a great find, right?
- The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly 📚
- State of Fear by Michael Crichton 📚
- I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 📚
- Snow Crash: A Novel by Neal Stephenson 📚
Speaking of going analog—there’s something magical about holding a real book, feeling the pages, breathing in that paper scent. E-books are convenient, sure, but they’ll never quite capture that tactile joy. Anyone else with me on this? 📖 Stay tuned for a deeper dive into my analog adventures coming soon!
Currently reading: The Secret of Secrets (Robert Langdon, #6) by Dan Brown 📚. Got it from my parents, started reading 2 weeks ago! I wonder what the secret of secrets is…I’m on page 260, nearly middle of the book. Perhaps, the secret isn’t revealed yet? I hope I will find out eventually! 🙄🙄🙄