Book Review
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Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is an intoxicating tale of old Hollywood glamour, ambition, and the price of fame, woven together with themes of love, identity, and sacrifice. A novel that blends historical fiction with contemporary storytelling, Reid delivers a compelling narrative that lingers long after the final page. The story
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There are some books that make you question everything around you—like, say, that weird patch of fungus growing on your back porch. T. Kingfisher’s What Moves the Dead is one of those books. A retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher, this novella takes everything unsettling about the original and
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If you love historical fantasy with dark, atmospheric storytelling and complex sisterly bonds, The Witches at the End of the World by Chelsea Iversen is a book to put on your radar. Set in 17th-century Norway, this debut novel weaves magic, revenge, and the struggle between belonging and rebellion into a haunting tale of two
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I just finished Sunrise on the Reaping, and wow—I have so many feelings about this book. Suzanne Collins has once again delivered a prequel that is just as brutal, thought-provoking, and emotionally devastating as the rest of the Hunger Games series. A Return to the Arena This time, we follow Haymitch Abernathy as a teenager
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Happy Monday, book lovers! There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book and the perfect drink in hand. Whether you’re diving into a fantasy epic or a tense thriller, the right beverage can set the mood. So, here are my top cozy drink pairings and book recommendations for your reading sessions this week!
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Sheila Heti’s Motherhood is an introspective, meandering meditation on one of the most fundamental questions a woman can ask herself: Should I have a child? Blending fiction, memoir, and philosophical inquiry, Heti crafts a novel that is less a traditional narrative and more an intellectual and emotional exploration of what it means to be a
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Happy Friday, book lovers! 🙌 This week, I wanted to take a quick break from my usual reviews and dive into a fun poll. We all know that some of the best movie adaptations are based on books, but here’s the real question: Do you read the book before watching the movie? It’s a hot
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I went into Grave Empire with high expectations, drawn by its intriguing premise and the promise of a complex, immersive fantasy world. Unfortunately, I found the book to be a struggle to get through and ultimately decided not to finish it. One of the major issues for me was the pacing. The story felt slow
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Collin Armstrong’s Polybius is an enthralling debut novel that blends 1980s nostalgia with supernatural horror. Drawing on the urban legend of the mysterious arcade game rumored to induce bizarre effects, Armstrong crafts a story that is part Stranger Things, part The Walking Dead. Set in the quiet coastal town of Tasker Bay, the narrative follows
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By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult is a masterful exploration of how memories, identity, and family bonds shape who we are and how we see the world. Picoult’s writing style shines as she tackles heavy themes with sensitivity, weaving a multi-layered story that’s hard to put down. The book centers around characters who are
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