After our short hiatus in blogging, I decided I needed to get back into the swing of reading. For some people, this can seem like a daunting task. (If you need help trying to get back into reading check out this post here.) For me, I find it’s easier to get back into reading starting…
10 Greatest Literary Halloween Costumes
Umbra Ex Libris’s second favorite holiday is right around the corner, and oh boy, are we excited. We love all things Halloween and cannot wait to celebrate with you. Where would Halloween be without people dressing up. Are you trying to find a neat literary costume to dress up as this Halloween? Look no further…
All Hallows Book Review
Halloween is a time for spooks, eerie atmosphere, and fearful tension. While I am not one who lives without fear, I do enjoy a good spooky story. You might not find me at amusement park themed horror nights. However, you will find me curled up in bed with a horror book in my hand. I…
Bird Box Book Review
Have you ever watched a movie or a TV show to find out its based off a book? Only to find out after the fact and have the reading experience ruined for you. That almost happened to me with Bird Box but thankfully Netflix is getting better at advertising their book based movies and shows. …
5 of Stephen King’s Best Horror Novels
With spooky season right around the corner, we at Umbra Ex Libris have decided to break out some horror novels. Who doesn’t love a good horror book to keep you up at night. Stephen King is probably the most well known horror author in today’s world. He first introduced me to the horror genre and…
A Man Called Ove Book Review
Have you ever wondered what a book about Carl Fredrickson from Up would be like? A grumpy, old man dedicating his life to stubborn pursuits forced out of his comfort zone to help those in need. Of course, with helpers along the way. This was the first comparison I made when I picked up A…
The Song of Achilles Book Review
If you’ve followed us along for a while, maybe you’ve realized how much I enjoy Greek mythology. From Percy Jackson, which I will get around to finishing, to the Odyssey, I just love all things Greek myth. While browsing the bookshelves of Target, Marissa and Roxy both said I needed to read The Song of…
Fourth Wing Book Review
Umbra Ex Libris was founded by Roxy and Jonas. But we wouldn’t be able to run without the help of Marissa, our social media coordinator. Marissa is also an avid reader. With some coaxing and encouragement we are excited to introduce her very first book review, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Fantasy books have long…
Educated Book Review
I’ve always been a fan of memoirs. Perhaps this stems from my love of people and their stories. There is something so beautiful about a person opening up about the struggles and tribulations they have faced. Educated by Tara Westover is definitely a good example of this in her memoir. We hold memoirs with open…
On writing: Similes and Metaphors
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…