books

Being a bookseller was more about noticing all of the quiet, and hushed fleeting moments, ones that lasted seconds but were cherished forever, the tiny pockets of beauty and joy hidden within the pages that is the love for books.

My dream job has always been to become an author and now, at UC Berkeley, I’m studying English to hopefully one day get there. 

Ghost stories have permeated human societies for centuries. In many cultures, it is believed that the spirit of a dead person can come back to visit the world of the living.

These quotes genuinely resonate with me — especially during the fall — and I hope you enjoyed these quotes and start to live by them, just like I did.

Getting cozy and watching TV or reading a good book is my favorite part of fall. As the outdoors seem more chilly and uninviting, these are my favorite things to get comfy and enjoy with company or alone. Pair with pumpkin or cinnamon flavored treats, hot tea or cocoa and fluffy bedding to celebrate the start of October in the best way.

If you're like me and can’t get enough of everything Fall, here’s a list of books I’ve read (and loved) that I think capture the Fall energy perfectly.

Around fifth grade, I decided to try my hand at writing a novel. An idea formed in my head and I was desperate to write it down.

Due to my required reading for classes and the ever-present feeling that I lack time, reading is definitely the hobby that has fallen to the back of my mind the most. Despite this struggle, I’ve been trying my best to read every day and make more time for this activity in my life.

When I’ve been reading too many scholarly articles and classic literature for school, the mere sight of a book gives me a visceral level of dread. These are the books on my “To Be Read” list from my childhood — easy enough to follow with enjoyable plots and interesting characters so I can learn to love to read again.