iyashikei in words

iyashikei in words

癒し系 (iyashikei) – that which can warm one's heart, calm one's mind, and provide comfort in times of sadness

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  • on an unexpected niche

    We all know bad things come in threes. Apparently, London-based historical mysteries with a female lead come in fours. For those who are unaware, NetGalley is a website where publishers offer digital and audio ARCs (advance reader copies) to interested readers in return for their completely unfiltered reviews. It’s the…

  • on the spreadsheets that rule my life #2

    Okay, disclaimer: It might not be for everyone, but there is something liberating about having your life externally managed by a spreadsheet. Last year, I wrote about one: the habit points tracker (idea courtesy of Chris Bailey). The tracker has helped build habits and improve my consistency. What started as…

  • on the nobleman’s guide to scandal and shipwrecks

    Adrian Montague appears to have it all. He’s the sole heir to his father’s estate; he is soon to be inducted into the House of Lords; and he is engaged to the love of his life, Louisa Davies. His future is bright, his fortune is secure, his happiness seems absolute.…

  • on january’s reads

    A new year usually begins with the desire to read more and with intention. I can read ten murder mysteries in a row without having to even think twice about it, but intentionally reading other genres and expanding my reading profile is a harder task than it seems. No matter,…

  • on a statistical look at 2022

    An overview of my reading habits in 2022, based on my StoryGraph reading Wrap-Up.

  • on an accidental book haul

    There was a very brief period in 2022 when I looked at my overflowing bookshelves and thought to myself, ‘I need to go on a book-buying ban next year.’ Well, the next year has arrived, and yes, less than three weeks in, there’s six new books next to me, waiting…

  • on cosy games that have taken over my life

    January has been exceptionally lovely and has gifted me with a dose of writer’s block that I did not ask for. Consequently, I turned to all things cosy to stay sane. Reading the queen of cosy mysteries, Agatha Christie, crocheting beanies for my partner, and yes, playing cosy videogames.  I’m…