Review of The Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Henn As a devoted book lover, the premise of The Door-to-Door Bookstore drew me in like a moth to a flame. A charming bookstore, intertwined destinies, and the promise of heartwarming adventures—what’s not to love? My buddy read with Hilary turned out to be a delightful, albeit perplexing,

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Book Review: Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson When I first stumbled across Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson, I was captivated by the sheer beauty of the cover and the promise of profound intimacy within its pages. A slim gem, less than 150 pages long, it felt like the perfect escape into the hearts

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Exploring Identity and Ambition in Danzy Senna’s Colored Television I can’t quite pinpoint what drew me to Colored Television, but the moment I saw Danzy Senna’s name, I felt an electrifying pull. Perhaps it was the thought of diving into a narrative that bridges such critical themes as race, identity, and the often messy human

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Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger: A Riveting Saga of Womanhood and Legacy Whenever I pick up a multigenerational family saga, I become a little giddy with anticipation. There’s something infinitely captivating about unraveling the complexities of familial bonds, legacies, and the intricate dance of identity passed down through generations. That’s precisely why Susan

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A Journey Through the Grotesque: A Review of Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh When I first stumbled upon Lapvona, I felt an irresistible pull toward Ottessa Moshfegh’s murky world. Known for her incisive exploration of human flaws and societal decay, Moshfegh’s latest novel had been making waves and, honestly, it felt like a dark ride I

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Review of Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey: A Beautiful Misstep When I first stumbled upon Black Woods Blue Sky, the name Eowyn Ivey piqued my interest, especially given her reputation for weaving rich, immersive stories. As a self-proclaimed fan of retellings—particularly the beloved Beauty and the Beast—I was intrigued by the promotional material

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