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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I love discovering books that perfectly balance historical settings with compelling narratives, and “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen was quite the ride – though not always a smooth one! As always, my main points are bolded. 🙂 Overall, “Water for Elephants” is like the circus it depicts – a mix of genuine magic and
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