Author: jessicareadsmanybooks
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Lessons from Dad
February 17, 2024, marked seven years since my dad died. It wasn’t unexpected. From 2011 to 2017, he faced health challenges that drained him, and it was difficult to watch this strong, robust man lose agency over his body. But, Dad had lived a long, full life. From his dedication to his family to his…
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The Rachel Incident Book Review
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue A Four-Star Review Decades ago, I received my B.A. in English Literature and Language, with a concentration in Irish Literature. I benefited from professors at Creighton University who were experts in Irish history and literature, spanning from ancient to contemporary authors and poets. That education led me to love…
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A Review of Black Sheep (Contains Spoilers)
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison A 4-Star Book Review I am not a horror fan. Scary movies? No thanks. Blood and gore? No way. Creepy crawlers and evil monsters? I’ll pass. So, I’m surprised that Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison turned out to be a four-star book for me. I’ll try to keep this review…
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Cradles of the Reich Book Review
Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn A Four-Star Book Review As I’ve shared before, historical fiction is one of my most-loved genres, especially when I learned something. In the case of today’s book, Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn, I learned about a silenced part of the Nazis’ despicable, evil actions with Germany.…
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All the Sinners Bleed Book Review
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby A Five-Star Book Review S.A. Cosby will tear out your heart while pouring words of gold across the page. That’s what I learned when I read his book Razorblade Tears, and All the Sinners Bleed exceeded even higher expectations. He is a master at crime fiction novels, a…
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