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Summer 2025 Wrap-Up

September 28, 2025 Book Reviews, Commentaries, Wrap-Up

  Hello fellow readers! It has been a while but I’m back with my Summer 2025 Wrap-Up, where I go over all the books I read from June to August. I’ll give you my thoughts and opinions, and let you...
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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Review

August 30, 2025 4 Stars, Book Reviews

  When camp counselor Louise wakes up, she finds herself in a nightmare. Overnight, one of the campers, teenager Barbara, has disappeared and none of her bunkmates know where she has gone. The police are called and a search begins....
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The Wedding People by Alison Espach Review

August 9, 2025 5 Stars, Book Reviews

  Phoebe Stone’s life has fallen apart. Her college sweetheart and husband of several years has not only cheated on her with a work colleague but is also divorcing her. Her job no longer carries any meaning for her and...
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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Review

August 1, 2025 4 Stars, Book Reviews

  Is it possible to stay friends with someone even if they live hundreds of miles away from each other and have barely spoken in two years? That’s what travel writer Poppy Wright wonders as she evaluates her life. She...
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The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak Review

July 24, 2025 5 Stars, Book Reviews

  After a three year long estrangement from his only child, Frank Szatowski is overjoyed when his daughter, Maggie, calls him out of the blue. Not only that, Maggie is ready to forgive him for the past and to begin...
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Summerween Readathon 2025 Wrap-Up

July 19, 2025 Book Reviews, Summerween

  Hello fellow readers! And just like that, Summerween 2025 is over. I’m a little late posting this wrap-up but I finally have my thoughts about the books I read and want to share them with you. Check out my...
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A Flicker in the Dark by Stacey Willingham Review

July 5, 2025 4 Stars, Book Reviews

  When Chloe was twelve years old, her father was arrested for the murder of six teenage girls. With a full confession and evidence to support he committed the crimes, Chloe’s father was sentenced to prison and Chloe was left...
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Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Review

June 19, 2025 4 Stars, Book Reviews

  In the 1970s and 80s one woman reigned supreme in women’s tennis and that was Carrie Soto. Born to an immigrant father and told from birth that she was going to be the greatest female tennis player in history,...
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Spring 2025 Wrap-Up

June 14, 2025 Book Reviews, Commentaries, Wrap-Up

Hello fellow readers! With June now here, it is now time for my Spring 2025 Wrap-Up. Check out all my thoughts on the books I picked up (and some cases put down) during the Spring 2025. What did you read?...
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None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Review

June 7, 2025 5 Stars, Book Reviews

  On her forty-fifth birthday, Josie is able to convince her husband to go out for a celebratory birthday dinner. While she should be celebrating this milestone, Josie can’t help but feel that her life hasn’t turned out the way...
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