Tag: favorites
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On Fire with the King of Ashes
King of Ashes by S.A. CosbyA Five-Star Book King of Ashes is a brutal story of a man’s descent into criminality in an attempt to save his family. This viscerally beautiful novel is not one to miss! About King of Ashes (No Spoilers) King of Ashes dropped in June 2025, and I’m still thinking about…
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Six of the Best Fictional Villians
There’s so much bad in the world. The real-life villains are taking control. I find myself regularly asking, “What’s next?!” in the day-to-day dumpster fire that is 2025. So, let’s talk about fictional villains, those who live rent-free in our brains. Here are six of mine. President Snow (The Hunger Games) As if the original…
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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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Give All the Stars to Demon Copperhead
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver — A five-star (plus) book Demon Copperhead has been on my to-be-read list since I received the hardcover for Christmas in 2023. I knew it was going to be great. After all, Demon Copperhead won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023 and I expected nothing but amazement from Barbara…
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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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