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Book Review: We Were Never Here

The August pick for Reese’s Book Club: We Were Never Here. First of all, the cover was SO fun. Though the plot was dark and twisty, the cover was bright and uplifting—the two completely oppose each other, but I’m a fan of contradictions. I had never read an Andrea Bartz book either, so I was… Continue reading Book Review: We Were Never Here

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Book Review: 56 Days

56 Days was the first COVID-19 related book I’ve read since the pandemic hit. To be perfectly honest with you, the only reason I ordered it was because it was a Book of the Month pick. I had my doubts because I, and presumably the rest of you, am SO sick of hearing, reading, talking,… Continue reading Book Review: 56 Days

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Author Review: Alex North

I’ve got two books in this review, and if I could give this author ten stars, I would. The Whisper Man = one of the best mystery books I’ve ever read. The Shadows = arguably even better. Alex North has the same suspense/horror storytelling abilities as Stephen King, but without all of the “wordiness” -… Continue reading Author Review: Alex North

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Book Review: The Paper Palace

This month’s Reese’s Book Club Pick! I go back and forth with how I feel about this book. Miranda Cowley Heller is a beautiful writer and this book is the perfect summer read. The narrative is complex and intriguing, that presents dark, real life issues and confusing matters of the heart. It is a perfect… Continue reading Book Review: The Paper Palace

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Book Review: The Nightingale

New book, same mountain. The last time I cried while reading a book was when the Harry Potter series ended…until I read The Nightingale. Kristin Hannah triggered ALL the emotions in this unbelievably beautiful story. With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of WWII and illuminates an intimate… Continue reading Book Review: The Nightingale