Review of The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami When I first heard about The Dream Hotel, I must admit, a hint of skepticism crept in. Novels steeped in the nebulous world of dreams often set me adrift—metaphors wrapped in italics have a way of boring me into a skim. However, this is Laila Lalami we’re

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Finding the Right Words: A Dive into Perfect Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People When I stumbled upon Perfect Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People by Maryanne Karinch, I couldn’t help but think of the tough conversations and challenging interactions we’ve all faced, whether in the office, at home, or even with acquaintances. The promise

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Review: Home of the American Circus by Susan Carleton As a fan of Susan Carleton’s previous work, particularly The People We Keep, I had high hopes for her latest novel, Home of the American Circus. The juxtaposition of personal struggle and the vibrant backdrop of Somers, New York—the birthplace of the American Circus—felt like the

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Book Review: Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change by Olga Khazan Have you ever wondered if you could really transform your personality in a year? I certainly have, especially during those moments when I found myself grumbling about life’s little annoyances instead of embracing the joy around me. That’s why Olga

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Review of Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams From the moment I stumbled upon Bitter Sweet, I felt an almost magnetic pull—perhaps it was the book’s captivating title, or maybe it was the promise of a deep dive into the murky waters of the publishing industry. As someone looking to step into that world myself, the

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Book Review: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder by Marsha M. Linehan When I first stumbled upon Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder by Marsha M. Linehan, I found myself captivated by the challenge posed by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The complexities of human emotion and behavior often feel like a labyrinth, and discovering a

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