Author: jessicareadsmanybooks
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My Brain Hates Me
I have had a headache for four months. That’s not hyperbole. For 120-plus days, I have had some sort of pain in my head. The doctor first diagnosed me with tension headaches, which wasn’t a real surprise given the amount of stress I hold onto. I had a bout of tension headaches in April, so…
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You Have Entered Beartown
Beartown by Fredrik Backman – A Five-Star Book Review Beartown is a mainstay in book club conversations and on Bookstagram, with so many reviews raving about the power of this book by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. It took me until 2023 to understand why. I had trepidations about reading this book when I first heard…
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Couch to 5K and Back Again
In 2013, when I met my now husband, I told him that I wanted to run a 5k. I was about 70 pounds overweight but had lofty wishes — not goals, let’s be clear. I wanted to run, but I didn’t put the willpower or discipline behind it. You know that saying, “A goal without…
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23 in 2023
I had every intention of publishing this post on January 1st, but failed! Luckily, I’d put a lot of thought into the following already, so here it goes–out into the interwebs and ready to keep me accountable. Taking inspiration from others, I decided to put together my list of 23 in 2023: 23 goals I…
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The Vibrant Years
Book Review: The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev With gorgeous writing, amazing characters, and deep representation, The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev is an excellent read about family, womanhood, and choosing your path. I really enjoyed reading this book, especially because of the exploration of Indian culture and how each character finds their way amidst…
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