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Book Review of Favorite Daughter

Reflecting on “Favorite Daughter” by Kaira Rouda: A Deep Dive into Family Dynamics When I first stumbled upon Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda, the title itself stirred something within me. It conjured memories of my own complex family dynamics and made me ponder the often-uncharted territories of sibling relationships. As someone who’s always been fascinated

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Book Review of The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir

Reflecting on Race and Identity: A Review of The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir by Martha S. Jones Growing up as the child of a Black father and a white mother, I felt a pang of familiarity as I delved into The Trouble of Color: An American Family Memoir by Martha S. Jones.

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Book Review of Sleep

Title: Unraveling the Threads of Trauma and Memory in "Sleep" by Honor Jones When I first stumbled upon Sleep, the debut novel by Honor Jones, I was drawn in by the promise of a deeply emotional journey through the murky waters of family dynamics. The haunting exploration of trauma and memory struck a chord with

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Book Review of The Shards

Review of The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis: A Disappointment Dressed as Transgression There’s an undeniable allure to Bret Easton Ellis’s name, isn’t there? Known for his provocative take on modern life and his keen insights into the human condition, I felt a genuine thrill when opening The Shards, hoping to encounter the sharp, cutting

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Book Review of Deeper Than the Dead (Vera Boyett, #1)

Unraveling Truths and Traumas: A Review of Deeper Than the Dead by Debra Webb There’s something hauntingly compelling about small-town mysteries, especially when they intertwine with deep-rooted personal histories. When I stumbled upon Deeper Than the Dead, the first installment in the Vera Boyett series by Debra Webb, I was instantly drawn in. A forensic

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Book Review of Cellar Rat: My Life in the Restaurant Underbelly

Book Review: Cellar Rat: My Life in the Restaurant Underbelly by Hannah Selinger There are few things more intoxicating than the allure of the restaurant industry—the clinking of glasses, the rich aromas wafting through the kitchen, and the electrifying camaraderie between staff members. Yet, what happens when that love story becomes one-sided? Hannah Selinger’s Cellar

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