Tag: nostalgia
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Book Review: The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
In 1988, we meet Frank, a lonely vinyl shop owner. He has a knack for matching people with the right piece of music. Although deeply attuned to the emotional needs of others, he prefers to keep his distance. Even more so, he wants to keep CDs far away from his shop…
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Book Review: If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
I simply could not pass this book by when I heard that it’s a romcom set in the 90s. Better yet, it’s set in the 90s at a New England bed and breakfast during the fall. I picked the book up around Thanksgiving, which is always the time of year I feel myself craving some…
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Book Review: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Because of Winn-Dixie was one of my favorite movies growing up. I’ve probably had the book sitting on my shelf since childhood, and I know I attempted to read it at least once, but it took until adulthood to finally sit down and give it a proper read…
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Book Review: Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage
If you’ve ever watched The Golden Girls, it’s hard to resist picking this up. Though it’s not a show I’ve watched regularly, I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve watched and have been fond of Betty White in particular. If you’re looking for Golden Girls nostalgia, this is the book for you. If you’re looking for a mystery, this may…