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Month: September 2021

Reading Challenge

Reading Challenge Check In

September 29, 2021

At the end of this week, there will officially be only three months left in 2021. I figure this is a good time to check in and see how everyone is doing on the While I Was Reading 2021 Challenge. I completed my challenge September […]

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My LIfe

What I Read This Week: September 26, 2021

September 26, 2021

After being in a slump last week, I got my reading mojo back and finished five books this week! That was partly because a couple of them were pretty short, but I’ll take it! Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things by Amanda Lovelace Poetry Advanced copy […]

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Book Reviews

My Favorite Paranormal Romance Series

September 23, 2021

With a little over a week to got til October, we are just about to the season of spooky reads. As I’ve said before, I’m not into horror so I thought this would be a good time to talk about what I am into, which […]

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Book Reviews

What I Read This Week: September 19, 2021

September 19, 2021

For the first time in about four years, I only finished one book this week! This is partly because my time is full of carertaking my dad after his heart surgery, and partly because this was an intense read that slowed me down. Under the […]

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Guest Post

7 Books Recommended by Carlos Santana

September 16, 2021

Today’s guest post comes from the writers over at Vubio.com, a place to find the top recommended books by the people you trust or are a big fan of. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, lightworker, pioneer of jazz-rock fused Latin influences, and multi-Grammy […]

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What I Read This Week: September 12,2021

September 13, 2021

Due to a technology glitch, my scheduled post didn’t publish yesterday. Instead of skipping this update, I figured I’d give it to you a day late! I finished four books this week and they were all pretty enjoyable. Here’s a rundown: Klara and the Sun […]

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Miscellaneous

My Least Favorite Tropes in Romance Novels

September 9, 2021

A while back, I walked you through my favorite tropes in romance novels. Now I’m going to go through which ones I like the least and why. Billionaires Secret billionaires, not so secret billionaires, I don’t care, I don’t like any of them. These are […]

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Read Alikes

10 Books to Read if You Loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

September 7, 2021

Taylor Jenkins Reid is a fan favorite when it comes to contemporary authors. Her titles become immediate best sellers. Not only are her novels popular, they’re great as well (not always the case) often telling emotionally complex stories of families and relationships. The Seven Husbands […]

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Book Reviews

What I Read This Week: September 5, 2021

September 5, 2021

I can’t believe it’s September already! You may have noticed I haven’t been posting with my usual regularity lately. As I mentioned in my last post, this is because I’ve had family stuff going on and am care taking my dad post-surgery. I’m hoping to […]

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Book Reviews

The Best Books I Read in August 2021

September 1, 2021

I finished eighteen books in August, bringing my total for the year to 135. This has me on track to meet my goal of 200 books for this year. The break down of my star ratings is as follows: 5 star books = 2 4 […]

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My mission is to get you out of your reading comfort zone! I can recommend the “right” books for whatever you're facing in life. I weed out the overhyped trendy titles. By sharing my experiences, I will lead you to a richer reading life. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Dark Matter
liked it
Dark Matter
by Blake Crouch
What if you were able to go back in life and take the path not taken? It's a fascinating concept. It took a little while to get into, and I got bogged down by the heavy science in the middle but otherwise this is a pretty good book. It's...
The Silent Wife
liked it
The Silent Wife
by A. S. A. Harrison
This is a thriller that unravels gradually. The twists aren't sharp but they are there. Every single character is unlikable, their behavior deplorable, but I couldn't help rooting for them at times. I went back and forth between the audi...
A Separation
liked it
A Separation
by Katie Kitamura
Three and a half stars. This book wasn't what I expected from reading the dust jacket, it's not an intense thriller. There is a mystery gradually unfolding, which we learn about from the first person narration of a wife who reluctantly a...
Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction
liked it
Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction
by Elizabeth Vargas
Three and a half stars. I was not familiar with Elizabeth Vargas prior to reading this, but I admire her greatly now. This is a brutally honesty memoir, written with grace and good intentions. The writing is a bit superficial at times, I...
Into the Water
did not like it
Into the Water
by Paula Hawkins
I pushed myself through this book because I thought it *had* to get better. The last 25 pages were the best part because I got resolution of open issues, but otherwise reading this was a waste of time. The story was sloooow and felt supe...

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