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10 Classic Books I Think are Worth Reading
My list of classic novels that I think are actually worth the time to read. (This is my opinion, please do not come for me or my choices :))
Apr 25, 20244 min read
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The Help - Review
A review of The Help by Kathryn Stockett where I talk about my dislikes of this book.
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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10 Books I Consider Modern Classics
Literature is ever growing. Here is my list of 10 books I think are modern classics.
Apr 11, 20247 min read
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Treasure Island - Book Review
A review of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson touching on characterization and dubious morals.
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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Books & Mortar - Grand Rapids, MI
A review of Books & Mortar bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep - Review
A review of The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry. Covering two main themes and my feelings on them.
Mar 13, 20245 min read
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The Lives and Deaths of Sherlock Holmes and his Many Iterations
A small rundown of some iterations of the very famous Sherlock Holmes! Adaptations via book, movie, and TV.
Mar 6, 20245 min read
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Assistant to the Villain - Review
A review of Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Discussing subverting genre expectations and fantasy vibes.
Feb 28, 20245 min read
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Trope Treatises: Second Chance Romance
Breaking down the second chance romance trope and giving you some book recommendations to try!
Feb 21, 20244 min read
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Seven Days in June - Review
A review of Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. Discusses story structure and major themes.
Feb 14, 20246 min read
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When is romance, Romance?
Breaking down the romance genre. What makes a novel a romance? What about the genre do people get wrong? Is there a romance for you?
Feb 7, 20244 min read
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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - Review
A deep dive review of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Including talk of evil, manipulation, and manic-pixie-dream-girls.
Jan 31, 20249 min read
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Schuler Books - Michigan, USA
This is the first in my newly minted Book Shop Series where I visit independent book stores in various places and do a lil review of the...
Jan 24, 20246 min read
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The Cat Who Saved Books - Review
A not-quite review of "The Cat Who Saved Books" by Sosuke Natsukawa. I dive into the questions brought on by the different labyrinths.
Jan 17, 20246 min read
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Speculating on Speculative Fiction
A look into the umbrella category of Speculative fiction and what genres/novels fall underneath it.
Jan 10, 20244 min read
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A Million Junes - Emily Henry
A relatively spoiler free review of Emily Henry's YA novel "A Million Junes".
Jan 3, 20246 min read
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A Romance for Writers
Title: The Roughest Draft Author(s): Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka Publisher: Berkley Books Length: 317 Pages Rating: ★★★★★...
Mar 6, 20234 min read
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Myths in Mystery
I am not here to persuade or dissuade you from reading this book. The Hound of Baskerville by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is (arguably) one...
Jan 25, 20233 min read
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Genuine(ly) Confusing
Title: Genuine Fraud Author: E. Lockhart Publisher: Ember Length: 262 Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Imogen lives...
Jan 14, 20234 min read
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D is for DNF
Something you should know about me as a reader is that I am a completionist at heart. A series I lose interest in by book three, I’ll...
Sep 1, 20225 min read
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