I used to think that the Order as a society was broken, but watching you navigate it, knowing what they’ve done to you because of it, being away from it myself, showed me that it’s not broken. It’s working exactly as designed. A wheel, drenched in hate and control, churning.

Enjoy life to the best of your abilities.

Want to build lasting wealth? This guide breaks down the key financial habits of successful people.

When you’re too busy to think about your life, you’re able to put off proactive decisions under the guise of responding to what seems urgent. You think you’re doing all the right things, but really you’re just keeping busy.

An insight into the brogue of Okracoke Island

Habits shape our lives in ways we often underestimate. From the moment we wake up to our nighttime routines (even our sleep habits!), our daily actions are driven by ingrained behaviors—both good and bad. What if we could take control of our habits and intentionally build ones that lead to success, happiness, and well-being?

Reader, I nearly fled. Cold iron holds no power over my kind, but we are quite repulsed by dull people.

Whereas the old way of thinking was that in-person communication is always better, newer research has now demonstrated that isn’t always the case. There are often trade-offs to communicating in person, and in many situations, video calls, phone calls, email, and even text messages have been shown to be the superior mode of communication.

It’s important, Ellie, that they feel we’re a very benevolent dictatorship. It means we can get away with more.

Your records show exceptional intelligence and mediocre results. It’s a comfortable place, mediocrity. Never pushing oneself to the limits to see what you can take. Never staring down your fears, never reaching into yourself to find that last bit of courage.

Bookstores are foundational to community and representation.

Whether you’re an Amazon worker or an Amazon neighbor, you’re more likely to bear the brunt of Amazon’s environmental impact if you’re a person of color.

I’ve stopped rating books with stars. Why? Books are too nuanced and there are so many options. Why would I want to yuck on someone’s yum?

The final book of the Fallen Gods trilogy by Hannah Kaner.

I lament my own immersion in an economy that grinds what is beautiful and unique into dollars, converts gifts to commodities in a currency that enables us to purchase things we don’t really need while destroying what we do.

Whatever he says, whatever he does, you need to remember that you are a brilliant, amazing person. You bend over backwards to please that man, and if he doesn't appreciate you, if he doesn't realize how special you are, then you just have to do whatever you need to do to protect your heart.

She came to us as any apocalypse does: slowly at first, and then all at once.