The Secret History by Donna Tartt My rating: 4 of 5 stars Donna Tartt’s The Secret History is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that pulls readers into a world of privilege, intellectual obsession, and moral decay. Set in an elite liberal arts college in Vermont, the story follows a group of eccentric and highly intelligent … Continue reading “Book Review #61 – The Secret History”
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Book Review #60 – The Road
The Road by Cormac McCarthy My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cormac McCarthy’s The Road tells a haunting yet compelling story set in a post-apocalyptic world, where a father and his son struggle to survive. The novel follows their journey as they search for a better life in a desolate and hopeless landscape. Along the … Continue reading “Book Review #60 – The Road”
Book Review #59 – A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Someone recommended this book to me with the comment, “This is so you. You’re going to love it.” They were right—at least about the loving part. I’m not sure if I write, think, or act like Eggers, but if I … Continue reading “Book Review #59 – A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius”
Mastering CSS Selectors and Specificity
When I first started learning CSS, I was amazed by how much control it gave me over the appearance of my web pages. But with great control came great confusion. Understanding which CSS rule applied where and why felt like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. That’s when I discovered the power of selectors and … Continue reading “Mastering CSS Selectors and Specificity”
Understanding Semantic Elements in HTML5
When I first started learning web development, HTML was my gateway. At the time, it felt like a puzzle—figuring out which tags did what and how to structure a webpage that didn’t look like chaos. But then I discovered HTML5, and specifically, its semantic elements. Suddenly, everything clicked. These tags weren’t just about structure—they brought … Continue reading “Understanding Semantic Elements in HTML5”