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    Highly Illogical Behavior Book Review
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    Book Review: Highly Illogical Behavior

    by Jess October 20, 2022
    written by Jess

    I finished reading Highly Illogical Behavior in a matter of days. This emotion-packed story is sure to keep you engaged and invested in the lie of Solomon Reed. Keep reading for my review of Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey …

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    Book Review: The House on Linden Way

    by Jess October 16, 2022
    by Jess October 16, 2022

    I picked up this book and couldn’t put it down. I read it at the beach, in the car, and even in-between class periods while at work. Naranjo’s story is expertly crafted and beautifully horrific.

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    Review: In the Shadow of a Queen

    by Joli October 8, 2022
    by Joli October 8, 2022

    Have you ever picked up a book and thought ‘Hm, this will probably be okay” and then it ends up surprising the heck out of you and being a really great read? As you may have guessed, that’s exactly what …

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    What We Read in September 2022

    by Joli October 3, 2022
    by Joli October 3, 2022

    Whew. September is such a whirlwind for me and my family. I love it, but also I’m…kind of glad it’s over? 😆 Anyway, here’s what we read in September. Check it out and let us know what you read! Anyway, …

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    Review: We Are the Light by Matthew Quick

    by Joli October 2, 2022
    by Joli October 2, 2022

    Looking for something outside of what you normally read? We Are the Light was different, heartfelt, and will make you feel some feelings.

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    Story Review: Signal Moon by Kate Quinn

    by Becky September 22, 2022
    by Becky September 22, 2022

    The Summary Yorkshire, 1943. Lily Baines, a bright young debutante increasingly ground down by an endless war, has traded in her white gloves for a set of headphones. It’s her job to intercept enemy naval communications and send them to …

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    5 Books to Read While Grieving

    by Jess September 14, 2022
    by Jess September 14, 2022

    When my brother died from cancer 4 years ago, I felt completely and utterly alone. People were present at first, but after a couple of months, they began to disappear. I turned to books for support, comforted by the fact …

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    What We Read in August 2022

    by Joli September 5, 2022
    by Joli September 5, 2022

    August…the last month of summer. Some of us managed to read quite a bit! And I (Joli) read THREE five-star books in August. Three! August was just an awesome reading month for me. Anyway, here’s what we read in August. …

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    Book Review: Solito by Javier Zamora

    by Joli August 30, 2022
    by Joli August 30, 2022

    What an amazing story of resilience, strength, and love. I couldn’t put this memoir down and, at times, couldn’t believe it wasn’t fictional. Read on for my review of Solito.

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