19 Oct

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Book Review: People Like Us by Jason Mott As summer slowly fades and the leaves hint at the promise of fall, I often crave a transition in my reading—something a bit more layered and profound than the beach reads of July. So when People Like Us landed on my desk, I was intrigued not just by its striking cover but by the promise of Jason Mott, a National Book Award winner, delivering a narrative that balances humor with serious themes. I dove right in, and boy, am I glad...

24 May

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Discovering the Unsung Heroes Behind Our Language: A Review of The Dictionary People by Sarah Ogilvie As a lifelong lover of words, I’ve often eyed dictionaries with reverence, seeing them as treasure troves of knowledge and nuance. So when I stumbled upon The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the English Language by Sarah Ogilvie, I was instantly captivated. This book promised to peel back the layers of these language compendiums and showcase the fascinating lives behind them—those who dedicated their lives to documenting our jagged, ever-evolving lexicon....

19 May

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The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick: A Journey Through Pages and Dreams As an avid reader and aspiring writer myself, Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People immediately caught my eye. The premise of a caregiver thrust into the literary world, under uncertain and somewhat tragic circumstances, felt not only intriguing but deeply relatable. After all, who hasn’t dreamed of finishing a manuscript for their favorite author? The blend of personal ambition and familial responsibilities painted a realistic picture that resonates with many of us...