Tag: favorite authors
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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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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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Finding The Stolen Queen Review
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis A Four-Star Book Fiona Davis is one of my favorite historical fiction authors, and I have loved each of her books. Her newest book, The Stolen Queen, is solidly among the top for me. I enjoyed the story’s dual timelines and dual points of view, which are signature selling…
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