Tag: contemporary fiction
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July Reads: Mini Reviews
We’re halfway through July, and I’m steadily making my way through my to-be-read stacks. Maybe I’ll finish them by July 2045. Or maybe I’ll keep adding to the collection. Who knows? My latest reads have run the gamut of complicated family drama to a queer contemporary romance to a dystopian world and magical realism off…
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What I Read in May 2025
May was an extremely rough month for me. For a month that honors mental health awareness, mine took a nosedive. But, I finished 11 books, the majority of which were excellent. Demon Copperhead and My Friends are now on my list of absolute favorites, and Blacktop Wasteland is one more reason to love S.A. Cosby.…
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Cherishing My Friends
My Friends by Fredrik Backman: A Five-Star Book The world doesn’t deserve a gift like Fredrik Backman. His wit and unique voice make his characters come alive with memorable personalities and heartstring-pulling stories. My Friends is one more example why Backman is an exceptional author who understands the human condition. About My Friends (No Spoilers)…
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5 Underrated Books You Should Read as
Confession: I give in to the Bookstagram made me do it urge frequently. I’m easily swayed to buy the newest and shiniest book that my favorite Bookstagrammers are hyping on a weekly basis. Most of the time, the hype is real and I’m happy with my lack of shelf control. But, what about those books…
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Five Stars for Yellowface
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang A Five-Star Book Yellowface by R.F. Kuang has been on my to-be-read lift for a long time. It’s gotten a lot of hype since its 2023 release, and I fully agree that the book is worth the praise. Reading Yellowface in April 2025 felt apropos as the U.S. is failing to…
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