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    Review Roundup

    by Janna February 21, 2018
    by Janna February 21, 2018

    It can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreads review can be just enough. Less pressure for me, more book recommendations for you! So without further ado, …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: Dunbar

    by Joli February 17, 2018
    by Joli February 17, 2018

    Dunbar by Edward St. Aubyn is part of the Hogarth Shakespeare Project, which I’ve been making my way through over the past almost year, as they’re released every so often. It’s been hard not to compare them all to each …

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    Review: The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells

    by Caleigh February 12, 2018
    by Caleigh February 12, 2018

    โ€œThe impossible happens once to each of us.โ€ The Synopsis: The Impossible Lives of Greta Wellsย by Andrew Sean Greer is the story of a young womanโ€™s travel through time to escape heavy loss, while she experiments with which life is …

  • Book ReviewsSci-Fi/FantasyYoung Adult

    Review: Artemis

    by Caleigh February 4, 2018
    by Caleigh February 4, 2018

    Andy Weirโ€™s sophomore novel, Artemis, was released at the end of 2017, following his critically acclaimed The Martian which was published in 2012 with the movie quickly following on its heels. He also is responsible for the four page e-book …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: Exit West

    by Caleigh January 28, 2018
    by Caleigh January 28, 2018

    Exit West is the beautiful story of Nadia and Saheed, two young lovers from the Middle East, who come together during a time of militant uprising, and escape to “safer” refuge… only to find themselves struggling in the masses who …

  • Book ReviewsChick LitRomance

    Review: Family Tree

    by Joli January 11, 2018
    by Joli January 11, 2018

    Family Tree is a lighter, girlier book than I usually go for, but I’m glad I picked this one up! There were a lot of feelings and relationships that were deep and well developed, and I really fell in love …

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    What We’re Reading This Week

    by Joli January 8, 2018
    by Joli January 8, 2018

    Here’s what we’re into this second week of January! What are you reading? Amber Print: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (I know, I’m late to the Potter party) Audio: Murder on the Orient Express Aubrey Print: I just started …

  • Book ReviewsCooking/FoodLiterary Fiction

    Review: Sourdough

    by Joli January 3, 2018
    by Joli January 3, 2018

    This is one heck of a unique novel. Centered around food and baking, it’s also a bit futuristic and strangely magical. Our main character is Lois, a young, gifted software programmer who has just moved to California to work at …

  • Book ListsLiving Life Bookishly

    Our Favorite Reads of 2017

    by Joli December 31, 2017
    by Joli December 31, 2017

    2017 was a great year for us! We all had a hard time picking out our favorite book(s) of the year, so some of us have chosen multiple. What was your favorite read of the year? Here’s to 2018 being …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Review: The Nix

    by Joli December 20, 2017
    by Joli December 20, 2017

    Janna and I just read this for our book club (The Girly Book Club), and we both agree on a lot of things about it! So, since we read it at the same time and talked about it in a …

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