Category: Books
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Honey: A Book Review
Honey by Isabel Banta As a teen of the 1990s, I was interested in the premise of Isabel Banta’s debut, Honey. I wasn’t much of a pop music fan, ignoring the Britneys and the Christinas and the boy bands, but I love nostalgia. So, I used a Book of the Month credit for Honey with…
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Do Me a Favor Book Review
Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley I’ve loved Cathy Yardley’s books since reading the Ponto Beach Reunion series. She’s one of my favorite independent authors, and she delivered another winner with her newest book, Do Me a Favor. Summary of Do Me a Favor (No Spoilers) Willa just inherited her great aunt’s house on…
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It’s a Funny Story
Funny Story by Emily Henry A Four-Star Book Review Funny Story by Emily Henry is a delightful contemporary romantic about losing what you thought you wanted and finding what you are destined to have. It’s a light read with a lot of heart—perfect for the blistering hot and humid summer we’re having! Summary of Funny…
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Just Out of Arm’s Reach
Within Arm’s Reach by Ann Napolitano A Three-Star Book Review Hello Beautiful was one of my favorite reads of 2023, so when I heard about the re-release of Ann Napolitano’s debut novel, Within Arm’s Reach, I knew it was one to add to my reading list. While I didn’t love it like I did Hello…
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An Island Cure: The Paradise Problem Book Review
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren A Four-Star Book Review The Paradise Problem needs no lengthy introduction as it is a solid Summer 2024 hit read, but this was a bit of a genre shift for me because I don’t gravitate toward contemporary romances like I used to. But, I needed an escapist read and…
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