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Let’s talk about…the classics
Are you a classic novel reader? Do you enjoy all the metaphors and looking for specific themes and plots? I have to say for myself this is a mixed bag. I typically have a really hard time reading the classics. I’m not sure if it’s my brown knowing it’s one of “those school books” and…
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Marshmallows for Breakfast
by Dorothy Koomson Want a cute quick read? This one is for you! Koomson develops a cute story with some difficult topics in a great way. It only took me a week to read and would have been sooner if life, right? Kendra returns to England after escaping Australia after a series of unfortunate events…
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The Therapist
by B.A. Paris B.A. Paris is one of the best psychological thriller writers I’ve read; however, this one was a little bit of a dud for me. It had me captivated the whole book and then just fell at the end. Alice is a young woman who translates books for a living, and her partner…
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We Were Once a Family
by Roxanna Asgarian Talk about true crime! This one was a mix between true crime and social justice. Asgarian takes true crime to the next level, not only exposing the crime but also providing suggestions to what needs to change in the foster care/adoption/CPS world. This story is a tragedy for four families: two sets…
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Let’s talk about…true crime books
This has to be one of my favorite genres and yet it’s the one I probably read the least of sadly. I love having the stories of various crimes and how they’ve gone through the investigative process. I’d have to say that Ann Rule is my favorite True crime author given that she really paints…
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Not That Kind of Ever After
by Luci Adams This was a cute romance novel that comes out March 14, 2023. If you are looking for a cute romance novel that is set in England, this one is for you. I’ve never read anything from Luci Adams, but I’d love to see a sequel to this one for sure! Bella is…
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Searching for God Knows What
by Donald Miller This was a difficult read. This is a self-help/Christian book, so if you’re not interested in that topic at all, this one is not for you. I have read a couple of other Donald Miller books (notably Blue Like Jazz) and I struggle with his writing style. While he tends to write…
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Let’s talk about…when your favorite series turns tv show
That’s right folks. My favorite series, Kay Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell, is in negotiations with Amazon for a tv series. Scarpetta is a medical examiner based out of Richmond VA who helps solve crimes with her eventual husband Detective Benton Wesley. I love this series for many reasons. One of them is I love the…
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Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings
by Liz Ireland Kay and I read this book as our holiday/Christmas book and due to some unforeseen circumstances, we weren’t able to record it. Our plan was to have hot chocolate bombs with some sort of Christmas-esque dip. April is Mrs. Claus after meeting Nick who was vacationing at her Inn. They fall in…
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What Lies in the Woods
by Kate Alice Marshall This one is new the shelves and is a great read. It started off a little slow and I was worried it would lose some points in my book, but it caught up and earned my love back. Naomi was brutally attacked at 11 years old while her and her two…
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