Tag: book review
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Book Review: Dune by Frank Herbert
For some reason, I’ve been drawn to this book. The length of not only the book but also the number of books in the series terrifies me. I tried to resist, alas, here I am now…
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Book Review: Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky
Perhaps more interesting than this book itself is the story behind it. Before Irène Némirovsky’s had the chance to complete five planned parts of Suite Française, she was taken by the Nazis and sent to Auschwitz, where she died shortly after. Before her murder, she was able to complete the first two parts of the book…
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Book Review: Gilligan’s Island by William Johnston
I love Gilligan’s Island, so an extra star for nostalgia, but otherwise this was a major disappointment (and my expectations were low to begin with). The plot of this book makes the TV show look sophisticated in comparison…
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Book Review: The Book of Disquiet by Fernado Pessoa
I’ve wanted to read this book for so long but I felt so intimidated by it. Given it’s one of those niche classics, I was so excited when an opportunity for a buddy read came along. I was glad to be able to go into it with someone and to be able to have discussions…
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Book Review: Hazelthorn by C.G. Drews
I am inexplicably drawn to C.G. Drews’ books. I’ve been dabbling more in the horror genre lately, and I keep coming back to this author. The premises are so interesting…
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Book Review: Moonshot by Mike Massimino
It’s been a while since I’ve picked up any kind of space travel book. After the Artemis II mission, I was inspired to scroll through my audiobook library. How did I manage to forget how much I enjoy this topic?…
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Book Review: Finally This by Kathleen Byron Etzel
Finally This is a poetry collection that tells a story of love, grief, growth, and change. Told in three parts, the author reflects on different stages of life and experience. I won’t say there is a distinct plot to follow, but there is an emotional journey with a vague, linear story beneath…
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Book Review: Touring Switzerland by Train by Elena Rossetti
Yet again, I am traveling vicariously through books. This time, I’m reading about a country that I’m slightly more familiar with and have dreamt of traveling to since I was a child. This extensive guide to touring Switzerland is a useful starting point for travelers new to the country as well as a glimpse for…
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Book Review: Play It By Heart by Flick O’Mara
Ollie and Becca have been best friends for years. Alongside their friend Kennedy, their wedding business is thriving. When a high-profile celebrity books their services, their hopes for the future skyrocket…
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Book Review: The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle
As soon as I saw that Audrey Hepburn was a character in this book (and on the cover of the edition I bought), I picked it up, no questions asked…