12 Aug

Much Ado About Margaret: A Final One-Star Farewell As the year winds down, I find myself reflecting on the literary journeys I've taken this year, and I must confess, the latest offering from Gina L. Maxwell, Much Ado About Margaret, has left me with enough questions to fill a novel of its own. After diving into the novel with high hopes, I now find myself wrestling with my disappointment, feeling that I quite unceremoniously ended the year with a one-star read. At its core, the story promises to explore Maggie’s...

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12 Aug

Book Review: The Truth About Horses: A Novel by L.J. Weller As a lifelong admirer of both horses and heartfelt storytelling, I was instantly drawn to The Truth About Horses: A Novel by L.J. Weller. Tackling themes of love, loss, and resilience, this debut novel promised a vibrant exploration of family and the unique bond between humans and their equine companions. And let me tell you, Weller does not disappoint. At the heart of the story is Reese Tucker, a spirited 14-year-old girl living on a shaky farm in Birdwood,...

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12 Aug

Review of Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future by Aleksic There’s something undeniably magnetic about the interplay between language and social media—a realm where words morph and manifest at the speed of a scroll. When I stumbled across Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future by Aleksic, I found myself drawn in, enticed by the promise of exploring this linguistic chaos in a thoughtful way. Could it really navigate the dizzying junction of internet culture and modern discourse? Spoiler alert: it did, and boy, it was...

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12 Aug

Review of The Storyteller's Workbook: An Inspirational, Interactive Guide to the Craft of Novel Writing As I sat down at my familiar writing nook, notebook, coffee, and a sprinkle of enthusiasm, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of trepidation mixed with excitement. I’ve been planting seeds for my novel for what feels like an eternity, and the promise of structure in The Storyteller's Workbook by Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez felt like a gust of fresh air. This interactive guide isn’t just another writing manual; it's a creative...

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