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The Best Books I Read in February 2021

March 1, 2021

February started out as a stellar reading month for me. The first six books I finished were four or five stars. Then things took a turn and I read a few duds, but I finished the month strong with a four and a five. Here’s […]

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10 Books to Read if You Loved Mexican Gothic

February 25, 2021

One of them most popular novels of 2020, Mexican Gothic tells the chilling story of a house that seems to have its own power. The novel contains many elements of the classic gothic horror genre. It’s a slow paced yet engaging story with vivid imagery. […]

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Five Things Friday: February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

Hello and welcome to another Five Things Friday. Here’s a look at what I’ve been up to! Something that made me happy this week: These photos showed up in my Facebook memories, they’re from six years ago when I went to the Columbus Zoo on […]

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My Favorite Romance Novels

February 11, 2021

Since Valentine’s Day is this weekend, I thought I’d give you a list of my favorite lovey dovey stories. As I’ve mentioned before, I haven’t always been a fan of romance novels. If you’d like to learn about my journey, read this essay I wrote […]

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The Best Books I Read in January 2021

February 1, 2021

I finished fifteen books in January and most of them were meh. That’s the down side to reading and reviewing over two hundred books a year, it takes something truly exceptional to wow me! Below are three out of the fifteen that I found special, […]

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What I Read This Week: January 31, 2021

January 31, 2021

The Gunners by Rebecca Kauffman Literary Fiction This is a slow paced character driven novel. It focuses on a group of friends who met as children and reconnect in adulthood when one member of the group dies. It’s a heartbreaking story about friendship, love, and […]

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What I Read This Week: January 24, 2021

January 24, 2021

So far this month, I’ve finished eleven books. There was only one stand out this week, the romance novel at the end of this list. Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi Literary fiction This is a powerful novel that covers a ton of ground. It’s about […]

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Five Things Friday: January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021

This was another difficult week for me when it comes to finding things to be happy about. I learned of the deaths of two people I care about within two days of each other. My heart feels like a wrung out sponge. I cried so […]

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What I Read This Week: January 17, 2021

January 17, 2021

I finished three books this week and am almost done with Transcendent Kingdom. While I’ve always gravitated toward literary fiction, since the pandemic I’ve found it challenging. I’m slower with those books and prefer to fly through romance or thrillers these days! Housewife Chronicles by […]

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What I Read This Week: January 10, 2021

January 10, 2021

This was a slow reading week for me. Partly because Jane Eyre is so dang long. And partly because every once in a while, life can distract me from books and this was one of those weeks for sure. Barbarian’s Prize by Ruby Dixon Romance/Science […]

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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
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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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