• Stack of books on a ledge
    Lit Life

    Best Books of 2020

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information. I started this year with a commitment to be more mindful in my reading. Who would have thought such a reasonable resolution would turn into my most prolific year of reading. While nothing in 2020 went quite the way any of us expected, it was a year filled with small moments of joy and surprising wins; this blog is one of mine. So what follows is a list of the best books I read in 2020 and some honorable mentions (July…

  • Practical Magic Book cover and Movie Poster
    Adaptations,  Lit Life

    Book v Movie: Practical Magic

    I am of the mind that the book is always better. If I’ve read the book (especially if I love the book) then seeing the film adaptation disappoints. However, if I see the movie first, I find that movie holds a special place in my heart that the book just can’t fill. Stardust (book by Neil Gaiman, film starring pretty much everyone) is the best example of this. I love the film so much that the book just fell flat for me. Somehow it lacked the magic of the film. Another great example is Legally Blonde. Despite that the literary Elle Woods is a member of my sorority; the book…