Author: jessicareadsmanybooks
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Stolen by The Book Thief
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: A Five-Star Book Review This post contains product affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak has been on my to-be-read shelf for a decade. It was one of those books that…
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
Five-Star Book Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini Note: This review contains spoilers and discusses abuse, domestic violence, and war. It’s been nearly two weeks since I finished A Thousand Splendid Suns, and I’m still not sure how to capture my thoughts into an adequate review. In my opinion, Khalid Hosseini’s book is…
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Twelve Months of Migraines
Twelve months ago, I started experiencing debilitating headaches. Originally I thought it was sinus pain, then a tension headache that lingered. But nothing helped, despite multiple discussions with my doctor, new medications, changes to my diet and lifestyle, and a lot of frustration. Working 10-12 hours a day at a computer became unbearable as the…
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What I Read Last Week: August 14 to 20
This week was full of five-star reads! I greatly enjoyed each of these books for very different reasons. Here’s what I read for the week of August 14, 2023:
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Five Stars for Independence
Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni: A Five-Star Book Review Today I’m happy to share my review of Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, a Book of the Month backlist book from my stacks. This is a gorgeous novel from the start, and it hit all the right notes for me. Here’s why. Why I Loved Independence…
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