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Variation by Rebecca Yarros

Rebecca Yarros, fresh from her meteoric success with “Fourth Wing,” pivots gracefully from fantasy to contemporary romance in “Variation,” a compelling tale of second chances set against the backdrop of professional ballet and maritime rescue operations. This shift in genres showcases Yarros’s versatility as an author while maintaining her signature emotional depth and character development. […]

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The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

In his latest novel, “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” Haruki Murakami returns to familiar territory while breaking new ground. The celebrated author of “Norwegian Wood” and “Kafka on the Shore” weaves another intricate tapestry of magical realism, blending the mundane with the mystical in his signature style. This time, however, Murakami delves deeper into […]

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Review: Light Locked by A.K. Chandler

Synopsis: Humanity is about to unravel, and Clea Hart holds the final thread. A light-wielding warrior known as a Veilin, she’s stolen the cursed Deadlock Medallion—an artifact of legend that could spell doom for mankind’s last three cities. Escaping from enemies she once called friends, Clea knows she has to destroy it, and that means […]

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40 Bookish Gifts for Readers

Black Friday Amazon Finds and More Are you looking for gifts other than books to give your favorite reader? Find the best bookish gifts for readers, bookworms, and bookish people at the Amazon Black Friday deals. If you want gift… Read More The post 40 Bookish Gifts for Readers appeared first on She Reads Everything.

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Book Review: Space for Birds

Space for Birds by Dr. Roberta L. Bondar Genre: Coffee Table Book / Birds / Space ISBN: 9781773272450 Print Length: 256 pages Publisher: Figure 1 Publishing Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff An interstellar love letter to two birds with long legs, long necks, and their own lives to lead The […]

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The Lies We Leave Behind by Noelle Salazar

In her third novel, The Lies We Leave Behind, Noelle Salazar weaves an intricate tapestry of romance, wartime courage, and devastating secrets. Following the success of The Flight Girls and Angels of the Resistance, Salazar once again proves her mastery in crafting compelling historical fiction set against the backdrop of World War II. Plot and […]

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White Mulberry by Rosa Kwon Easton

In her debut novel White Mulberry, Rosa Kwon Easton weaves a compelling narrative inspired by her grandmother’s life as a Korean nurse in Japanese-occupied Korea and wartime Japan. This deeply personal story explores themes of identity, motherhood, and survival through the eyes of Miyoung, a young Korean woman who must navigate life in an increasingly […]

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The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman on October 8, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Historical / 20th Century / General, Fiction / Jewish, Fiction / Romance / Later in Life Pages: 320 Format: Audiobook Buy on Amazon Goodreads This is a heartwarming story about reconnecting with your first love later in life. […]

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Book Review: Caribbean Sun and Fun in Barbados (Miles of Adventure)

Caribbean Sun and Fun in Barbados (Miles of Adventure, 1) by Jamie Bright Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9798218417871 Print Length: 56 pages Buy from Amazon Reviewed by Toni Woodruff An exciting educational story celebrating the exploration of new places and cultures Miles cannot contain his excitement about his first beach day in Barbados. The […]

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STARRED Book Review: Sundown in San Ojuela

Sundown in San Ojuela by M.M. Olivas Genre: Fantasy / Latinx / Gothic ISBN: 9781941360750 Print Length: 350 pages Publisher: Lanternfish Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph An intimate, poetic gothic horror where murder, mythology and family drama intertwine M.M. Olivas has written an unforgettable book that you’ll only want […]