Lifestyle: In Practice

What if you could have dinner with the five people who shaped your life? In this reflective review, Grace explores the emotional layers of The Dinner List—a novel that brings together exes, estranged parents, and soul friends at one unforgettable meal. With sharp insights on character dynamics and missed opportunities in structure, this review weighs love, regret, and the complexity of memory.

In this raw and intimate review, Grace Sofia reflects on My Body by Emily Ratajkowski—a collection that explores consent, silence, beauty, and the pain of womanhood. Through stories of early trauma, identity, and the contradictions of female power, this book gives language to the things so many women have lived but never said aloud. It’s haunting, honest, and urgently necessary.

What happens when you date someone in your major? According to Sofia Villafaña: major drama. In this candid diary-style entry, she shares the messy aftermath of dating a fellow writer in grad school—complete with emotional immaturity, crossed boundaries, and way too many classroom run-ins. If you’ve ever mixed love and literary ambition, this one’s for you.

Thinking about a master’s in creative writing? In this candid reflection, Sofi breaks down why she pursued her MFA, what she’s learned so far, and what she wishes she knew before starting. From overcoming writer’s block to surviving intense workshops—and navigating the personal pitfalls of dating within your program—this post is a must-read for aspiring writers and future professors alike.