Tag Archives: reading

Book Dragon: The Irresistible Pull of Mystery Novels. Why Can’t We Look Away?

Posted on July 14, 2026 by ToilandTomes

There’s a unique thrill in turning the pages of a good mystery novel. A sense of urgency, a touch of danger, and the lingering question: What really happened? For generations, readers have been captivated by the puzzle-like structure and psychological … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Supporting Mental and Emotional Wellness Through Books. Reading as self-care.

Posted on June 13, 2026 by ToilandTomes

In a world that still prioritizes productivity over peace, carving out time for yourself can feel like both a luxury and anxiety inducing. But, in the same way we make time for work, sleep, house chores, children, it’s also important … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Myths That Endure – Why We’re Still Spellbound by Mythology

Posted on March 10, 2026 by ToilandTomes

There’s something ancient that still lives in the stories that surround us. Before cities, before books, even before writing itself, we had stories. Carved and painted onto stone and pottery, shared around fires, passed down through memory and generations. These … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: The TBR Tower – A Peek Into My Never-Ending Reading List

Posted on February 10, 2026 by ToilandTomes

I’ve never met a reader that didn’t have a TBR (To-Be-Read) list that somehow, sometime, and somewhere becomes a literary Jenga tower. Oh, these towers are chaotically stacked, constantly growing, and occasionally threatening to topple over, but they bring readers … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: 5 Tips for Reading While Traveling – Make the Most of Your Journeys

Posted on November 14, 2025 by ToilandTomes

There’s something magical about reading while on the move. Whether you’re soaring above the clouds, sitting on a train watching landscapes blur by, or lounging on a beach somewhere far from home, a good book can enhance the experience—or even … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Finding Solace in Stories – The Healing Power of Reading During Divorce

Posted on September 16, 2025 by ToilandTomes

Divorce is often described as one of life’s most emotionally turbulent experiences. Whether it comes after years of struggle or hits suddenly, it can untether even the most grounded among us. During this period of upheaval when routines are broken, … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Finding My Way Back – Life After a Reading Slump

Posted on June 17, 2025 by ToilandTomes

For a long time, I thought I’d lost it. The love, the pull, the quiet thrill of cracking open a book (or turning on the kindle) and falling in. I’d sit with a novel and feel… nothing. My mind would … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon 2024: DNF’d Titles, Ratings, and Future Reading Goals

Posted on July 12, 2024 by ToilandTomes

I am not going to lie, 2024 has not been my year for books so far. To date, I have already DNF’d four. Usually, that is my total for the year. I am definitely behind schedule on my reading for … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: 2023 In Review

Posted on April 9, 2024 by ToilandTomes

  I continue to tragically hope that one day I will magically find that I remember to post often, but alas so far that is still a dream. That being said, its time for a book post of some kind … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: Fall into Reviews

Posted on October 19, 2018 by ToilandTomes

*Please note that the following blog post may contain some spoilers in relation to book plots.* I’m at the finishing line for my 2018 reading challenge.  The goal was 45 and as I write, I’m sitting pretty at 44. Score … Continue reading →

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Book Dragon: The Good, the Bad, and the WTF…

Posted on June 13, 2018 by ToilandTomes

Not all books are created equal. Any reader, avid or otherwise, is well aware of this fact.   Shades of Fury series (Kasey MacKenzie) Red Hot Fury, Green-Eyed Envy, Blackhearted Betrayal I grabbed these books solely due to its premise: … Continue reading →

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Toil and Trouble: Authors du Jour

Posted on June 12, 2018 by ToilandTomes

So, you found Wicca. Perhaps you’ve gone out and purchased a few items. Attempted to build an altar or two? Except, where do you go from there? Which path do you choose? Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Dianic, Faerie, Georgian, Eclectic… Wicca, like … Continue reading →

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