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Nov 2023: My Upcoming ARCs
Hello, book nerds! I have five ARCs in my Netgalley queue currently and my goal is to complete at least one this month. Here’s what I have to choose from: Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro Pub: April 16, 2024 Synopsis: “An ancient Aztec vampire roams the modern world in search of vengeance and love in…
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Little Women: Sweet as a toothache
Little Women follows the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they grow up in the American Civil War era.
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Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands (Book 2): A charming sequel
The prickly professor Emily Wilde is working on a new project, and is swept onto a new academic adventure to uncover the secrets of Faerie Doors with her former rival, Wendell Bambleby.
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Beware of Sharks: The plot missteps of ‘jumping the shark’
If you’ve ever felt a series inserted gimmicky or sensationalized plot points in a weak attempt at keeping your attention, it may have “jumped the shark.” Let’s talk about it.
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Dialogue-Heavy Books: Engaging, or a writer’s crutch?
Is it possible to have too much dialogue in a book? Let’s talk about why excessive chatter might signal weak storytelling.
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On Profanity in Books: Mature or immature?
Some book reviewers leave low ratings because of profanity. But is profanity in literature even a bad thing? Let’s dive in.
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Weyward: Witchy feminine rage
This story follows three women across five centuries who must take their destinies into their own hands. One is accused of witchcraft, one is locked inside her home, and one is on the run from her abusive partner.
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2023 Fall Reading Recommendations
Book recommendations for these different fall vibes: Magical Horror, Gothic and Atmospheric, Whimsical Halloween, Cozy and Witchy, and Historical Fall.
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The Silent Patient: Solid audiobook
Theo, a criminal psychotherapist, is determined to unravel the mystery of Alicia Berenson, a patient locked up for murder who refuses to speak – even in her own defense.
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How to Become a Reader in the Post-COVID Era
Here are six tips for becoming a reader in today’s day and age.
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