Tag: contemporaryfiction
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Unconventional Spooky-Time Books
Okay, yes. Spooky books are inherently unconventional in content. But what if there’s something about them that makes them even more unique? I’ve seen reading guides on YouTube, blogs, and Instagram recommending what you’d typically expect: Stephen King, slashers, Riley Sager, etc. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with these, I thought I’d switch things up.…
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When We Believed in Mermaids Tests the Waters of Family
“Your quest is powerful. You needn’t apologize for the space it takes.” When We Believed in Mermaids – Barbara O’Neal My Rating In Summary of When We Believed in Mermaids “Her sister has been dead for fifteen years when she sees her on the TV news…“ Kit Bianci goes on a search for her long-lost…
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10 Audiobooks to Listen to Now
Why Audiobooks? Let’s be honest – some people struggle to find time to sit and read a book. And that’s totally fine. Life gets in the way, and some lifestyles require us to be constantly moving. In these moments, I choose… AUDIOBOOKS. I’m driving to work or to get groceries? *Listens to an audiobook.* I’m…
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Cathy’s Corner: The Switch
Cathy’s back in Cathy’s Corner for another guest post! Cathy’s Rating of The Switch Cathy’s Review Leena and Eileen Cotton are in mourning. After Leena’s sister/Eileen’s granddaughter (Carla) passes away, Leena begins having panic attacks at work and Eileen’s husband leaves her for another woman. They both need a break from their situations so they…
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The Maidens: What Secrets Are Being Kept?
“Once you kill another human being, there’s no going back… It’s a bit like being reborn, I suppose… What emerges from the ashes is not a phoenix, but an uglier creature: deformed, incapable of flight, a predator using it claws to cut and rip.” The Maidens – Alex Michaelides Thank you to Celadon Books for…
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The Audacity of Sara Grayson will Catch Readers’ Hearts
“‘All writers have demons, Grayson. Nasty little guys that will chop you up and feed you to the pigeons down below.‘” The Audacity of Sara Grayson – Joani Elliott Thank you, NetGalley and Post Hill Press, for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Available for purchase on Tuesday,…
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The Authenticity Project Falls Short
“Everyone lies about their lives. What would happen if you shared the truth instead? The one thing that defines you, that makes everything else about you fall into place? Not on the internet, but with those real people around you?” The Authenticity Project – Clare Pooley My Rating In Summary of The Authenticity Project All…
Archetypes & Anecdotes 