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The Lion Women of Tehran: Thought-provoking and compelling
This story follows the wealthy, high-born Ellie and her best friend from the slums, Homa, as they grow up in midcentury Tehran, facing both life and political oppression – sometimes from opposite sides.
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Unearned Plot Points: When stories take a shortcut
From rushed development to the Deus Ex Machina, unearned plot points completely undermine stories. What gives? Let’s talk about it.
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When the Moon Hatched (Book 1): A plotless mess
An assassin finds herself swept up with a king from another nation, unexpectedly plunging her into the unknown mysteries of her past.
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Love on the Brain: Basic, but fun
Neuroscientist Dr. Bee Königswasser is sent to NASA for a joint project, only to find out she’s co-leading with her grad school nemesis, Levi Ward.
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Unreliable Narrators: Truth and deception in literature
When you can’t trust the main character of a story, you have an unreliable narrator. What makes them so compelling? Let’s discuss.
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: Interesting and emotional
A young woman makes a deal in 1700s France for freedom and immortality, with the consequence that everyone she meets will forget her as soon as she’s out of sight. In 2014 NYC, for the first time, someone remembers her – and she doesn’t know why.
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The Power of Perspective: First, second, and third person POV
Readers are increasingly selecting books based on POV types, like first-person or third-person, as each offers unique pros and cons that shape their reading experience. Let’s talk about it.
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Bunny: Academic femcel horror
Writer Samantha finds herself drawn into the strange and uncanny world of the Bunnies, the cultish clique in her graduate writing program.
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My Top Reads So Far in 2024
We’re officially halfway through 2024, so here are my favorites so far.
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Five Broken Blades (Book 1): A fast-paced fantasy heist
A spymaster and a prince, an indentured poison maiden and her master’s son, and a thief and her bodyguard all join forces to attempt the biggest heist of their careers: killing the king.
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