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Some books make you laugh. Others make you cry. And every so often, one comes along that manages to do bothābeautifully, quietly, and with a depth that sneaks up on you. This weekās Feel-Good Friday spotlight goes to A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backmanāa novel that begins with grumbling, gruffness, and grief⦠and somehow…
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Some days, you just need a little whimsy in your lifeāand today is one of them. For this Wildcard Wednesday, Iāve cooked up a fun, no-pressure quiz to help you find your perfect cozy fantasy read based on your current mood, favorite creature comforts, and magical preferences. Whether you’re a cottagecore witch or a grumpy…
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I need to start this post with a confession: I buy books faster than I can read them. Sometimes it’s a slow trickleājust one or two new releases that everyone is talking about. Other times it’s a full-on, no-shelf-space-left, āhow did I walk out of that indie bookstore with eight paperbacks?ā kind of situation. I…
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Life is loud. Deadlines pile up, responsibilities creep in, and before you know it, even your favorite hobbyāreadingāstarts to feel like work. If youāre in that headspace where everything feels like too much, itās time for a bookish balm. Todayās Readerās Remedy is for:š¤ The Burned-Out BookwormSymptoms may include:ā Rereading the same sentence five timesā…
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Whether you’re still mourning Eddie Munson or secretly hoping the Upside Down has a cozy reading nook, Stranger Things has likely left a Demogorgon-sized hole in your heart. But never fearāthere are books that bring all the same spine-tingling, heart-thumping, nostalgia-soaked vibes. Here are six reads that channel the best parts of Stranger Things: 80s…
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Thereās something magical about curling up with a comfort read on a lazy Sundayāespecially if youāve got a warm, satisfying dish by your side. Today on Literary Gluttony, Iām pairing one of my favorite cozy books with a dish that brings the same kind of soul-soothing comfort. Whether you’re nursing a book hangover or just…
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Letās be honestāreading time is precious, and not every book is worth the investment. Over the years, Iāve noticed a few red flags that make me side-eye a story⦠or DNF it altogether. Today, Iām sharing five bookish deal-breakers that almost always have me closing the cover early. 1. Endless Info Dumping in Chapter One…
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Welcome to Bookworm Confessional, where I spill my most shameful, silly, or strangely specific reader habits. This weekās confession? I absolutely judge books by their coversāand not just a little. You know the old saying, āDonāt judge a book by its coverā? Cute. Noble. Utterly unrealistic. Because the second I see a cover with a…
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Because every good book deserves a snack pairing Happy Monday, book gluttons! Welcome to this weekās edition of Bookish Bites, where we pair a delicious read with the perfect snack and drink to match the vibe. Because letās be honestābooks are best devoured with something sweet (or savory) in hand. This Weekās Feature: š The…