Author: jessicareadsmanybooks
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The Impact of Women: Reflections on IWD 2025
While we recognize 8 March 2025 as International Women’s Day, there is much work to be done. That statement isn’t just true for women; it applies for people of color, for the LGBTQIA+ community, for people with disabilities. With so much to be done, I recognize that I am fortunate to have been empowered through…
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My Darkest Prayer Book Review
My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby A Five-Star Book I will read anything S.A. Cosby writes. If this Southern noir author decides to turn his skills to sci-fi alien romance novels, I’m there. If he pens a happily ever after romance, I’m on board. If he publishes essays about the benefits of drinking water, I’m…
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What I Read in February 2025
I filled the shortest month of the year with short stories in an attempt to pull myself out of a reading slump. February 2025 was a month full of stress and migraines, and that impacted my reading too. But, I did revisit some of my favorite authors with new installments from Abby Jimenez and Fiona…
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Books I Want to Read Again for the First Time
Selling my soul to read these books again for the first time may sound like hyperbole, but I’d give up a few toes at least. Each book I’m sharing below represents either an important milestone in my life or is integral to my identity as a reader. So, here we go. The Handmaid’s Tale by…
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Embracing Friendship and Love in Happy Place
Happy Place by Emily Henry: A Four-Star Book With Happy Place, Emily Henry delivers a heartfelt story that blends romance, friendship, and self-discovery against the stunning backdrop of a summer in Maine. I rated this as a four-star book because of the charming cast of friends and its touching exploration of how our relationships change…
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