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Happy Friday, book lovers! đ As we step into the weekend, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the most exciting new releases in fantasy, science fiction, and literary fiction. Whether you’re in the mood for epic quests, speculative futures, or profound human stories, May 2025 has something special for you. Here are some
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Sometimes, you pick up a book expecting a straightforward story⌠and instead, you get a wild, whimsical, genre-defying ride that leaves you blinking at the final page wondering, Did I just read brilliance or chaos? (Spoiler: itâs both.) This weekâs Weird & Wonderful feature:⨠The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins Imagine if American
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Letâs be honestâsome Mondays hit harder than others. The weekendâs over, the to-do list is looming, and that stack of books you swore youâd read? Still sitting there. Unopened. Mocking you. If youâre deep in a reading slumpâor tiptoeing on the edge of oneâyou are not alone. Even the most devoted bookworms hit periods where
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Thereâs something sacred about a Saturday morning when you have no plansâjust a quiet house, a steaming mug, and a book thatâs been patiently waiting all week. For me, lazy weekend reading isnât just a habitâitâs a ritual. A little pocket of time carved out for comfort, escape, and turning pages uninterrupted by the noise
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Some days, you want a story that wrecks youâin the best possible way. The kind of book that drags your heart through the dirt, then hands it back tenderly. For this weekâs Thursday Three, Iâm spotlighting three books that deliver big emotional payoffs. If you’re in the mood to feel everything, these are for you.
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âď¸âď¸âââ When I picked up KinnPorsche by Daemi, I was hoping for a thrilling, emotional dive into a mafia romance â a genre that, when done well, can be equal parts intense and addicting. Unfortunately, this novel left me more frustrated than enthralled. On the surface, KinnPorsche offers plenty of intrigue: bodyguards, forbidden romance, family
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Sundays always feel like the perfect time to slow down, take stock of the week, and of course â check in with my current reads. Right now, Iâm thoroughly enjoying Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild. Itâs the kind of story that quietly pulls you in, full of heart and beautifully drawn characters. Rothschildâs writing is
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Sometimes you crack open a book expecting a slice of lemon drizzle cake and end up with a dry scone. The Stormborne Vine isnât a bad read by any meansâit has flavor, it has charmâbut the textureâs just a bit off. Weâre introduced to Fern Oakby, a self-sufficient spinster with a sharp mind and a
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Where we serve up the perfect drink to pair with your next book binge. Welcome to Bookish Happy Hour, the part of the week where we combine two of my favorite indulgences: stories and sips. Whether you’re winding down after a long week or setting the vibe for a solo night in, this pairing is
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