29 Nov

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A Journey of Words: A Personal Reflection on Love That Dog by Sharon Creech From the moment I cracked open Sharon Creech's Love That Dog, I was enchanted—not just by the story, but also by the sheer power of poetry to convey emotion and connection. As someone who has always loved the written word, I found myself rooting for Jack, our reluctant young poet, who starts off with a staunch aversion to poetry and unwittingly finds his voice through the pages of this beautifully crafted book. The narrative follows Jack,...

26 Oct

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Love at First Fright by Nadia El-Fassi is a captivating blend of romance and the paranormal that promised to tickle my fancy from the moment I laid eyes on its cover. The intriguing premise of a horror author falling for a Hollywood actor (with a generous dose of paranormal flair) left me curious and excited to dive in. As a lover of cozy autumn reads, I couldn’t resist finding out how El-Fassi weaves the magic of love with the thrills of the supernatural. The story unfolds through the dual...

13 Oct

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Captivated by Connection: A Personal Review of What I Love About You I recently stumbled upon What I Love About You: 30 Things I Love About You and the Reasons Why I Love You Fill-in-the-Blank Gift Book, and I couldn’t resist diving into this sweet endeavor. A creative gift idea from Questions About Me, it’s designed to help us articulate our feelings in a tangible way. In a world where love sometimes gets lost in everyday chaos, this book caught my attention for its promise to rekindle those special...

28 Sep

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A Cozy Embrace: A Review of The Second Chance Book Club There are books that call out to us at just the right moment, and for me, The Second Chance Book Club by Stephanie Butland was one of those whispers I couldn’t ignore. As an ardent lover of bookstores and the magic they hold, the very notion of a book club centered around stories, secrets, and self-discovery felt like a warm hug, especially from the author of Found in a Bookshop, a book I cherished. With excitement, I dove...

07 Sep

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Book Review: Love Is an Open Book by Chandra Blumberg From the moment I picked up Love Is an Open Book, I felt an undeniable pull to its pages. Perhaps it was the promising title, hinting at the intricate dance of romance tropes, or the charming cover that called to my inner book lover. Whatever it was, I knew Chandra Blumberg was about to take me on a journey that celebrated love in all its messy, glorious forms—and oh, did she deliver! At its heart, Love Is an Open Book...

18 Aug

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Why I Love Horror: A Journey Through the Shadows As a longtime lover of storytelling, I’ve always found myself drawn to genres that push boundaries and explore the human psyche. When I stumbled upon Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature edited by the insightful Becky Siegel Spratford, I felt an electric pull. Here was an anthology that promised not just to delve into the mechanics of horror but to unravel the very essence of what makes this genre resonate so deeply with us. And let me tell...

12 Aug

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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...

26 Jul

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The Truth of You: Poetry About Love, Life, Joy, and Sadness (The Souls Trilogy) – A Heartfelt Exploration Sometimes a book arrives in your life just when you need it the most. As someone who often turns to poetry for solace, I found Iain S. Thomas's The Truth of You enveloping me like a warm embrace on a chilly day. This collection is more than just a series of poems; it's a deeply intimate gathering of thoughts and feelings that speak to universal experiences of love, loss, joy, and...

20 Jul

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Review of Still Here: A Poetry Memoir of Grief & Love by Jenny Smith When I first came across Still Here: A Poetry Memoir of Grief & Love by Jenny Smith, I felt an immediate pull. The title, with its poignant duality—reminding us of loss and the enduring power of love—echoed my own experiences with grief. As soon as I began reading, I knew I had stumbled upon something deeply personal yet universally relevant. Jenny's exploration of her brother's unexpected loss resonated with a raw honesty that compelled me...

10 Jul

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The Story Paradox: How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Our World – A Reflection on Jonathan Gottschall’s Provocative Insights As I settled down with The Story Paradox: How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Our World, Jonathan Gottschall’s latest exploration of the storytelling phenomenon, I felt a familiar thrill akin to revisiting an old friend. Having previously been mesmerized by his earlier work, The Storytelling Animal, I was eager to unravel how he would tackle a more ominous topic: the potential pitfalls of our relentless storytelling drive. Spoiler alert: this...