hi there!

Hi there! I'm Meg.

My goal for this space is to have somewhere to share my thoughts and reflections, especially on what I read. I read a lot, at least compared to the average person in my country (US). These thoughts and reflections may also include video games and anything else that makes me feel like writing.

I teach high school science and as such, I have not written anything longer than a text message since my certification training. Expect a lot of wild wording until I relearn how to wrangle my thoughts. Entertaining? Maybe- you decide. Awkward and insecure? Definitely. Hopefully no spelling or grammar errors, but you never know. That oxford comma is divisive :)

As a child, I enjoyed fantasy to the point of exclusivity. I did read the books assigned for English class, but the ones I remember enjoying the most were Macbeth, Tale of Two Cities, and Pride and Prejudice. As I've gotten older (oof) I have come to understand that a book doesn't have to be "enjoyable" to be informative or personally profound.

I have expanded my reading to other genres and I often try stories that are outside my usual rotation. Science fiction is a close second favorite. Romance is fun for me when it's combined with another genre (but I am still incredibly confused how romantasy has been smushed together). Horror is a recent addition, but body horror is often still a no-go. Fantasy will always remain my favorite.

Non-fiction is also a genre I have recently tried to expand into. It was not something I enjoyed growing up, but with (hopefully) maturity, I have learned that there is a lot more to the real world. Non-fiction helps me dive into history, learn about indigenous studies, and explore perspectives different than my own. I have not found many non-fiction books on science that have held me though- have any recommendations?

I consume books primarily via eBook and audiobook formats. I lack the talent for taking care of physical books (I cannot stop myself from cracking those spines) and eBook is the best when lying sideways. Kobo is my provider of choice there. Audiobooks are convenient, but also an incredible format for storytelling and information delivery. Vocal performances can make or break my enjoyment of a book. I have a long commute by car, so this is how I do most of my reading. Libraries are my main way of getting books and audiobooks (hooray!). While I have dreams of books upon books stored in a personal library, this is not all that practical for both my money and my sanity. Moving house is hard. Even harder with books. Especially hard with books.

Why Sunlit Spines? I needed a name.

(Now that I think about it, with my propensity for cracking book spines maybe this wasn't the best title)

Welcome to Sunlit Spines!