Category: Books
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What I Read in March 2025
March was an odd month for me. It felt like it lasted 342 days, but at the same time seemed to rush by because there were not enough hours in the days to get everything done. Still, I found comfort in reading 12 books and short stories to ease some anxiety, keep my mind occupied,…
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A Favorite Duo in The Favorites
The Favorites by Layne Fargo A Five-Star Book The Favorites by Layne Fargo hit Bookstagram like steel on ice this winter. And it’s well worth the hype. I loved this story of two ice dancers’ complicated love, hard determination, and chasing dreams. It’s the first 2025 Book of the Month pick that I’ve loved this…
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Reel and the Harlem Renaissance
Reel by Kennedy Ryan A Four-Star Book Kennedy Ryan is one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. She’s sharp, authentic, and creative, crafting complex stories about strong Black female leads and the men they love. That’s why I was thrilled to find Reel, which was originally published in 2021 but released in 2024 with a…
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Returning to Sophie Kinsella
Mini-Reviews: Can You Keep a Secret? and Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella Sometimes I need to go back to my favorites, and when there are unread backlist books by those authors, all the better. That’s the case for my recent picks of Sophie Kinsella’s Can You Keep a Secret? (2003) and Love Your Life…
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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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