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    Review: Under Water by Tara Menon

    by Megan May 21, 2026
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     I am honestly breathless. This book didn’t just tell a story; it submerged me in it.  The Summary After Marissa loses her mother at six, the most intimate relationship of her life begins. Her marine biologist father, determined to channel …

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    Review: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

    by Joli May 18, 2026
    by Joli May 18, 2026

    I picked up The Creative Act because I kept seeing it show up in YouTube videos by creators publishing the kinds of videos on topics I’m into right now, like creativity, less scrolling, and cozy productivity. I’m glad I picked …

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    What We Read in April 2026

    by Joli May 9, 2026
    by Joli May 9, 2026

    April was a ridiculous roller coaster here in terms of weather. We had days as warm as the 70s and as cold as the 40s, one day after the next. The month felt weird for me, too—like it went really …

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    Review: A Long and Speaking Silence by Nghi Vo

    by Molly May 6, 2026
    by Molly May 6, 2026

    The latest installment in Nghi Vo’s Singing Hills Cycle shines a light on new facets of protagonist Cleric Chih’s personality and history, while also exploring refugee experiences. The Summary A newly ordained Cleric Chih travels with their companion, a talking …

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    Review: The Summer House Murder by Ava Roberts

    by Megan May 5, 2026
    by Megan May 5, 2026

    I devoured this book in a single sitting—I’m always gonna love a lake house thriller. The Summary A summer trip to the Adirondacks is turned upside down when a woman’s body is discovered in the lake in this twisty thriller, …

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    What We Read in March 2026

    by Joli April 10, 2026
    by Joli April 10, 2026

    March was kind of a weird month here in Minnesota. It got bitterly cold again a few times, and for some reason it just flew by for me! I still managed to read some good books, though, of course 🙂 …

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    Review: A Grave Deception by Connie Berry

    by Joli April 4, 2026
    by Joli April 4, 2026

    How much do you love discovering a new historical mystery series? I was lucky enough to receive A Grave Deception as an advanced reader copy (ARC), although it came out in December 2025 and I read it in March 2026. …

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    12 Best Books to Stash in Your Analog Bag

    by Joli March 29, 2026
    by Joli March 29, 2026

    The analog trend is having a moment. You’ve probably seen it mentioned by your favorite YouTube and/or TikTok creator, and maybe you’ve decided to hop on the trend and build your own analog bag or just find some new analog …

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    Review: Where the Truth Lies by Katherine Greene

    by Megan March 27, 2026
    by Megan March 27, 2026

    This domestic thriller is exactly the kind of messy, addictive read that reminds me why I love the genre so much. The Summary A picture-perfect couple’s sordid past threatens to rock a sleepy Southern town down to its core.  Told …

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