"The Library Book"
The little-known facts and tidbits fueled my curiosity, but my interest quickly fizzled from the pacing. Summary: In 1986, the largest...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
"God So Close"
Very timely with current life events and useful reminders to focus on how God is working in, around, and through you. Summary: While many...
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Jul 11, 20233 min read
"Ducks"
An eye-opening, heart-breaking, and fascinating way to show the whole truth to a distinctly different way of life. Summary: Before she...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read
"The Phantom Tollbooth"
A quirky little adventure, like Alice in Wonderland but with more puns. Summary: Milo is sick and tired of his world until a mysterious...
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Jul 6, 20233 min read
"Ariadne"
The classic Greek myths with a modern feminist take. Loved the storytelling but left with a lack of hope. Summary: Everyone knows the...
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Jun 12, 20232 min read
"Upstream"
Original, inspiring, and insightful - The Heath Brothers never disappoint. Summary: Expanding on the old parable of downstream reactions...
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Jun 8, 20232 min read
"People We Meet on Vacation"
An amusing escape but didn't quite enrapture me like her other romance. Summary: Their annual summer trips together have always been the...
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Jun 5, 20232 min read
"Scott Pilgrim: Vol. 1-6"
A wildly fun Canadian rock adventure about relationships. Summary: Boy meets girl. Boy dates girl. Boy must defeat her seven evil exes?...
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May 26, 20232 min read
"Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give"
Quite possibly my top nonfiction pick for this year. Refreshingly honest without being sappy or preachy. Summary: At weddings, you...
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May 10, 20232 min read
"The Bookish Life of Nina Hill"
A witty and light read that caters to book nerds (in both good and not so good ways). Summary: Nina Hill is content with her quiet life,...
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May 8, 20232 min read
"No One Goes Alone"
Picture Dan Brown meets M. Night Shyamalan in a historic and chilling new type of science-fiction/horror story. Summary: At the turn of...
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May 5, 20232 min read
"The Girl on the Train"
The main character was off the rails, but the mystery kept me speeding along the twisted track. Summary: For all her time spent...
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May 1, 20232 min read
"Interview with a Vampire"
Imagine if your English teacher described a horror movie. Drain all the thrill out of vampires and replace it with dry morality. Summary:...
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Apr 24, 20234 min read
"Love in the Time of Cholera"
There are few times where I've been this angry at a book and yet respected the artistry and execution of the themes. Summary: Fermina...
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Mar 19, 20233 min read
"The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek"
One of my first completed audio books and a great exploration into the absolutely and historically real blue Fugates of Kentucky....
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Mar 10, 20232 min read
"Sherlock Holmes: The Red Tower"
Not groundbreaking or unique but still a thrilling little puzzle with historically beloved characters. Summary: Dr. Watson is called to...
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Feb 27, 20233 min read
"Me Before You"
This novel was trying to be Fault in Our Stars for the disabled but ultimately lacked any spark or heart. Summary: After losing her job...
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Feb 10, 20232 min read
"The Help"
Only good things about this book. Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, humorous and hard-hitting all at once. Summary: The tale of three...
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Feb 3, 20233 min read
"The Professor and the Madman"
A fascinating account of a part of history we take for granted. Academic (in both good and bad ways) but overall enjoyable. Summary:...
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Jan 24, 20233 min read
"Th1rt3en"
A unique cat-and-mouse case with a thrilling premise but lack-luster pacing and an obnoxious protagonist. Summary: Defense attorney Eddie...
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