The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah stole my breath away with its raw, haunting portrayal of survival in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. The heart of this story belongs to thirteen-year-old Leni, who captured my soul from the very first page. Reading about her experiences reminded me so much of my own teenage years spent feeling […]
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Reading Circe by Madeline Miller felt like discovering an ancient scroll that somehow speaks directly to modern hearts. As someone who grew up devouring mythology books in my local library’s dusty corners, I wasn’t prepared for how this retelling would completely transform my understanding of this misunderstood goddess. The story follows Circe, daughter of the
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Diving into the world of professional tennis was the last thing I expected to do this weekend, but Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “Carrie Soto Is Back” served up an ace that kept me glued to its pages until the early morning. TJR is an excellent author, so I really wasn’t surprised by how invested I became
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There’s something magical about historical fiction that transports you completely into another time and place, making you forget about the modern world around you. Lisa See’s “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” did exactly that for me, whisking me away to 15th century Ming Dynasty China with such vivid detail that I could almost smell the
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Sometimes a book comes along that feels so authentic, so vivid, that you forget you’re reading fiction. Daisy Jones & The Six is exactly that kind of story – a spellbinding tale that captures the raw energy and undeniable magic of 1970s rock and roll. From the first page, I was completely immersed in this
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Real Americans has been sitting on my bedside table for weeks, its gorgeous cover taunting me every night. I finally carved out a weekend to dive in, curled up with my signature hot chocolate (yes, even in summer – I’m that person), and emerged with some complicated feelings about this ambitious novel. The book unfolds
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I don’t typically read a lot of historical non-fiction, so I was a bit nervous diving into Oathbreakers: The War of Brothers That Shattered an Empire and Made Medieval Europe. My usual reading consists of cozy romances and young adult fantasies, but something about this dramatic family feud caught my attention! To be honest, my
I picked up The Ministry of Time with high expectations, drawn in by its intriguing premise of time travel and historical romance. While the novel has some compelling moments and interesting ideas, it ultimately left me with mixed feelings – like a beautifully wrapped gift that’s somewhat empty inside. The story follows a British-Cambodian translator
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There’s something magical about seeing a familiar tale through fresh eyes, discovering new layers and perspectives that make you question everything you thought you knew. When I heard about James, Percival Everett’s reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s perspective, I knew I had to read it. What I didn’t expect was how
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I should have known better than to start The Women right before bed. “Just one chapter,” I told myself at 9pm. At 3am, I was still wide awake, completely immersed in the jungles of Vietnam alongside our protagonist Frankie McGrath. Kristin Hannah has done it again – crafted a story that grabs you by the
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