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What is a Novella?

January 23, 2023

If you’re participating in my reading challenge this year, then you’re on the look out for a novella to read. You may be wondering what exactly constitutes a novella and sets it apart from other works of fiction. A novella is a work of fiction […]

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My 5 Favorite Quotes From How to Keep House While Drowning

January 16, 2023

My first read of 2023 was How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis. This book had been on my wishlist for a while because that title really speaks to me! This is a small, short book (144 pages) and I thought I’d breeze […]

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8 Books I’m Looking Forward to This Year

January 2, 2023

Radiant Sin by Kate Robert (February 7) Book 5 in the Dark Olympus series, this modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra is guaranteed to be scorching hot. Robert’s world building is incredible in these books and it’s easy to get swept up in the political […]

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7 Authors I Discovered This Year

December 26, 2022

One of the best and worst parts of being a book blogger and on Instagram is that I’m constantly finding new books and authors that I want to read. I’ve read some truly amazing books this year, and here is a list of authors who […]

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8 Books to Read if You Love Reality TV

August 9, 2022

If you need a break from reality TV but still want some juicy drama, I’ve got you covered with today’s list! All the books below either feature a reality TV show or could be one. I hope you find a new favorite here. 8 Books […]

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5 Books to Read if You Liked The Love Hypothesis

April 19, 2022

Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis was one of the big romance releases of 2021. I still see it making the rounds on Instagram, and it appears to be well liked by just about everyone. I enjoyed it quite a bit when I read it last […]

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5 Books I Want to Reread

April 14, 2022

I recently wrote about the benefits of rereading. And while I don’t do it often, there are several books I’ve found comfort in rereading. Here are a few that I’d like to visit again. 5 Books I Want to Reread 1. The Gunslinger by Stephen […]

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7 Authors to Read for Black History Month

February 9, 2022

When I tackled my first Read Harder challenge a few years back, I realized my bookshelves and reading habits weren’t exactly what I’d call diverse. It wasn’t a choice I’d made, yet somehow the majority of authors I read were white Americans. That reading challenge, and the ones to […]

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10 Books to Battle the Winter Blues

January 25, 2022

This is a tough time of year. The joy of the holidays is behind us, everyone has stopped wishing each other a Happy New Year, and spring is still faaaaar in the distance. In the past, I’ve talked about my total immersion tendencies when it […]

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My Top 3 Favorite Christmas Romance Novels

December 23, 2021

Before this year, I’d only read two Christmas romance novels and didn’t care for them. I know there are some gems in the genre so I decided this was the year I would read a bunch of them! So far this month I’ve finished six […]

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Ramona Mead

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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