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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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    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.

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    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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    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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    Review: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe

    by Joli August 23, 2022
    by Joli August 23, 2022

    What an incredibly captivating story. I highly suggest adding this one to your TBR list! Read on for my full review of Last Summer on State Street.

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    Review: The Couple at Causeway Cottage by Diane Jeffrey

    by Cathy August 17, 2022
    by Cathy August 17, 2022

    Have you ever read a book that gave you the shivers? A creepy thriller you just couldn’t put down? That’s exactly how I felt about The Couple at Causeway Cottage by Diane Jeffrey.

  • Book ReviewsYoung Adult

    Book Review: Take Me With You When You Go

    by Jess August 8, 2022
    by Jess August 8, 2022

    Take Me With You When You Go tells the story of Ezra and Bea Ahern, a brother and sister who live a difficult life. When Bea runs away, she leaves an email address for her brother to contact her. The …

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    Review: The Guncle by Stephen Rowley

    by Joli August 6, 2022
    by Joli August 6, 2022

    Want to read a book that’ll steal your heart? The Guncle is a great choice for that! The Guncle came highly recommended and, therefore, was a highly anticipated read for me. The verdict? It didn’t disappoint.

  • Book ReviewsMemoir/Biography

    Review: War and Me by Faleeha Hassan

    by Joli August 4, 2022
    by Joli August 4, 2022

    This story had me just rapt the whole time. I wasn’t prepared for just how harrowing Faleeha’s tale would be! I think I (and most of my fellow Americans probably) have no idea how the war impacted the people of …

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