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Mondays are tough, but what if you could escape into a book and treat yourself to the perfect meal at the same time? This week, I’ve put together some delicious book-and-food pairings to satisfy both your literary and culinary cravings! 1. Cozy Fantasy & A Warm, Comforting Meal 📖 Book Recommendation: Legends & Lattes by
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Hum by Helen Phillips is a novel that presents an intriguing premise but, at least for this reader, ultimately struggles to live up to its potential. The book weaves together elements of speculative fiction, psychological drama, and existential inquiry, all centered around a world where communication feels increasingly ambiguous and disconnected. While Phillips’ writing is
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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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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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“The House on Watch Hill” by Karen Marie Moning is a masterful blend of mystery, romance, and the supernatural that keeps readers captivated from beginning to end. Moning, well-known for her rich storytelling and intricate world-building, delivers another mesmerizing tale that blends suspense with her signature touch of magic. The story is set in a
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Sacrificial Animals by Kailee Pedersen weaves together elements of family drama, supernatural horror, and ancient Chinese mythology in a captivating debut novel. Nick Morrow, who left behind a troubled past in rural Nebraska, receives an unexpected invitation from his father to return home. Despite his initial reluctance, Nick decides to confront his past and reunite
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“Best of both worlds” is a phrase we hear often, but not so much when it comes to the books we read. It seems that most fall into one category or another. Or there are those that try to span a couple different genres but don’t necessarily do it well. However, I’ve come across a
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Do you ever have those books on your TBR that are intimidating? I don’t mean the ones that are 800 pages or more. But the ones that you’ve seen all over social media, the ones everyone can’t stop talking about. It’s hard to come across anyone who hasn’t heard of Forth Wing. And if you
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It’s been years since the Doom wreaked havoc on the world. And as the remaining population finds a way to survive, Lana and Simon are enjoying their growing family as their time grows short with their daughter. The One is quickly coming of age and will head on her own path to fight the dark
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The war is over…or so Rin thinks. But she still has yet to avenge the betrayal of her homeland. However, in order to do so, she must join forces with the Dragon Warlord whose only plan is to unseat the Empress and create a new republic. But the more time Rin spends with the Dragon
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