Author Archives: Olive
Book Soundtracks
When I read a book, I like it to be a complete sensory experience. I suspect that’s why I read so seasonally; I even like the weather and the time of year to match my books in order to help … Continue reading
*He’s* Making You Crazy?
I’ll never forget a moment that happened at the office of my old job. Our team was chit-chatting one morning as we normally did, and when we randomly got on the topic of TV shows, I revealed that I love … Continue reading
A grief memoir in a time of grief.
Though I make all of my reading public online, my friends and family largely ignore it, and I’m grateful for that. Thus, I do frequently get asked what I’m reading by people I know personally. When people have posed this … Continue reading
Saying hello to old friends.
I started this blog roughly four years ago, and with the sincerest intentions. I planned to use it, if not regularly, then at least semi-regularly as I continued making Booktube content. As is made obvious by almost immediate cessation of … Continue reading
Book & Cocktail Pairings, First Round
If you’re anything like me, you enjoy a good cocktail. And if you’re reading a book blog, you probably enjoy reading as well. My question is… There’s nothing quite like experiencing two things that give you a similar feeling. Reading a … Continue reading
Welcome to Olive the Books!
I hope you like crappy puns, because there are going to be a lot of them here. If you’ve found yourself here, lovely reader, then I’m assuming you’ve made your way from my Booktube channel. And I’m certainly glad you have! … Continue reading
