Have you ever read a comparison in a book and ask yourself how did the author come up with that? Colorful language and comparisons can bring a mediocre phrase to an amazing one. In almost any book you find yourself reading, you can flip to a random page and find a simile or a metaphor…
Month: August 2023
Childhood Favorites All grown Up
I always find myself drawn to old comforts. Whether that be aching for a warm mug of hot cocoa filled to the rim with marshmallows or the smell of the desert after a rainstorm. These old comforts provide a sense of safety and familiarity, drawing me back to childhood. Almost nothing can beat the feeling,…
We Have Always Lived in the Castle Book Review
Welcome back our dear readers. Sorry for the extended absence and thank you for your patience. We at Umbra Ex Libris enjoyed a very busy summer leaving us little time to write. But, here we are back and hopefully better than ever! For our returning post I am writing a book review on Shirley Jackson’s,…