Book Recommendations & Reviews
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Book Review: Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham
Through a series of emails and text messages, Basham relays the story of a book-lover named Isabelle Louisa Edgewood, who goes by “Izzy.” Working for her aunt as a librarian, Izzy is surrounded by classic books and loving cousins. After Izzy’s pregnant cousin, Josie, signs her up for a dating app, Izzy meets a man… Continue reading
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Reviewing the Books I’ve Read This Year
Most authors agree that reading is an extension of writing. If you want to improve your writing skills, you have to read. A lot. To be perfectly honest with you, however, I don’t read as much as I should. But this year, I wanted to change that, so I made a 2025 reading list. Since… Continue reading
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3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering
To be honest, memoirs are probably one of my least favorite literary genres, but let me explain. Memoirs will only be published if they are about a significant and oftentimes unique hardship that the author experienced in his or her life. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this, and we should shed light on… Continue reading
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10 Classic Works of Literature That Are Actually Entertaining
If you’re a picky reader, you’ve probably found that some pieces of classic literature just aren’t very fun to read. You might have found yourself falling asleep or zoning out while trying to decipher Shakespeare’s romantic monologues or Jane Austin’s family trees. (And don’t get me wrong, Jane Austin and Shakespeare crafted excellent works!) Sometimes,… Continue reading
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