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  • Black History Month Reads: Thriller & Mystery Voices Worth Savoring

    Black History Month is a powerful reminder to be intentional about the stories we read — but let’s be honest: these books deserve a spot on your shelves year-round. If you’ve already dipped into literary and speculative stories this month and are craving tension that grabs you by the throat, this collection of thrillers and…

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  • Friday Five: Morally Gray Characters I’d Still Defend in Court

    There’s something irresistible about a character who blurs the line between hero and villain. The ones who make terrible choices for understandable reasons. The ones who would absolutely ruin your life… but you’d still slide into the courtroom with a briefcase and a closing argument ready. Here are five morally gray characters I would defend…

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  • Black History Month Reads: Literary Fiction & Contemporary Voices Worth Savoring

    Black History Month is a powerful reminder to be intentional about the stories we consume—but let’s be clear: these books deserve space on our shelves every single month of the year. If fantasy isn’t your lane (or you’re simply craving something grounded, intimate, and piercingly real), literary fiction and contemporary novels by Black authors offer…

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  • Black History Month Reads: Fantasy & Speculative Fiction Worth Savoring

    February is Black History Month, and while Black voices deserve space on our shelves year‑round, this month feels like the perfect excuse to be intentional about what we’re reading. If you’re craving immersive worlds, powerful magic systems, and speculative stories that don’t shy away from big themes, Black‑authored fantasy and sci‑fi deliver every time. This…

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  • Books for When You’re in a Reading Slump 📚😴✨

    Reading slumps are rude. One day you’re inhaling books like oxygen, the next you’re staring at your TBR like it personally betrayed you. When nothing sounds good, everything feels like too much effort, and even your favorite genres aren’t hitting, it’s time to change the approach—not quit reading altogether. These are the kinds of books…

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  • A Year of Intentional Reading: Literary Gluttony’s 2026 Monthly Themes

    Some reading years are chaotic. Others are comfort-driven. For 2026, Literary Gluttony is leaning into intentional reading — choosing themes that guide mood, curiosity, and momentum without boxing anyone in. These monthly themes are flexible invitations, not rigid rules. Swap genres, double up, mood-read freely. The goal is discovery, not pressure. January — Fresh Starts…

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  • Underrated Reads You Rarely See Recommended

    Because not every great book is trending on BookTok Not every good book comes with hype. Some slip quietly onto shelves, get read once or twice, and then disappear into the void of “why does no one talk about this?” These are the books that don’t show up in viral recommendation videos, don’t get endless…

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  • ✨ Sunday Spotlight: Ruth Hogan ✨

    There’s something about a slow, golden Sunday that makes stories feel softer—like they settle a little deeper, linger a little longer. So this week’s Sunday Spotlight is shining on an author whose work embodies that exact feeling: Ruth Hogan. If you’ve ever wanted a book to wrap around you like a favorite blanket, Hogan is…

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