Summary Set against the first moon landing in 1969, Rennie King’s life isn’t at all what she expected it to be. Reeling from the loss of her newborn, she’s desperate for the support of her husband, but instead of providing …
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WHEW, what an end to the summer. All in one week, I had a 3,000+ word article due, we went to the MN State Fair (whole day affair), we drove up to the cabin, had an electrical issue at our …
Do you read more in the summer, less, or the same? In general, I think these past few years I’ve read a bit less in the summer. Before having a kid? Maybe it was more. But now, summer is all …
I feel like every time I write one of these, I’m somehow stunned that another month has gone by. I’ve been busy filling up my freelance client roster. Somehow I’ve made it happen, but man, getting used to this whole …
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Book Review: Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
by Cathyby CathyWritten by Hwang Bo-Reum, translated by Shanna Tan Summary Yeongju is burned out. With her high-flying career, demanding marriage, and bustling life in Seoul, she knows she should feel successfulโbut all she feels is drained. Haunted by an abandoned dream, …
Journalist Dawn’s personal and professional ghosts show up to haunt her in Leslie Gray Streeter’s modern family drama, Family and Other Calamities. Here’s a look at this upcoming tale of grief, betrayal, and determination. The Summary Three years after the …
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Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
by Savannahby SavannahThis novel of interconnected, emotional stories may not be โclassicโ time travel fiction โ and its underlying values can feel a bit dated โ but itโs a worthwhile read nonetheless. The Summary The quirkiest cafรฉ in Japan, Funiculi Funicula, has …
Oh heeeyyy *waves sheepishly* it’s been a while! What happened and why did I ghost this lovely book blog for a while? Well, you see, I got laid off from my job about a month ago. It was 4 days …
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Review: The Stars and Smoke Duology by Marie Lu [Guest Review]
by Joliby JoliThanks to author Kristen Illarmo for this fun guest review! Meet her at the bottom of the post. Spies, pop stars, James Bond type gadgets, explosions, a few kisses, and unforgettable quiet moments that leave you wanting more. If this …