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Sandra Cruz
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Blogger, book reviewer for Reader Views, Constant Reader, artist, poet, and animal/nature lover. Www.saexaminer.org
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Threshold follows Jessie Diggins through a high-stakes season of elite competition and a deeply personal battle for her health. Witness the resilience of a champion.❄️

📺 Streaming Feb 23 on Peacock

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Peacock’s ‘Threshold’: A Raw Look at Jessie Diggins’ Journey from the ‘Pain Cave’ to Recovery
‘Threshold’ will premiere on Peacock on February 23. Photo: Brinkema Brothers Productions, used with permission. The Struggle Behind the Smile: New Documentary ‘Threshold’ P…
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February 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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💕 From rooftop dates & candlelit jazz dinners to Galentine’s glam nights & heart-shaped desserts, SA is full of ways to celebrate love — however you define it.

Need more ideas? 👇
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#SanAntonio #ValentinesDay #SanAntonioEvents #DateNight #GalentinesDay #RomanticGetaway
Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in San Antonio: Date Night & Galentine’s Picks
The Study at Dean’s. Photo: Kimpton Santo, used with permission. More Valentine’s Day Ideas in San Antonio 💕 San Antonio is turning up the romance this Valentine’s season. From heart-themed d…
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February 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Country roots, Cuban-American heart.

An Cristina Cash's new album The Sunshine State, a stunning bilingual journey recorded at the historic Cash Cabin Studio, is out now.

Read more about the release 💿
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#NewMusicAlert #AnaCristinaCash #LatinCountry
Ana Cristina Cash Releases New Bilingual Album ‘The Sunshine State’
Ana Cristina Cash explores her roots in her new album. Photo: Gina Binkley, used with permission. A Fusion of Heritage and Harmony: Ana Cristina Cash Releases New Bilingual Album, The Sunshine Stat…
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February 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Currently listening to the audiobook 'The Institute' by Stephen King. Thanks @libbyapp.com #StephenKing #ConstantReader #Thriller #Books
February 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Can you love someone and still turn them in? ⚖️ Lori Miller Kase’s 'The Accident' explores the high cost of loyalty in a small Connecticut town.📚

Check out my latest blog post for a full review of this tense YA drama.👇

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#TheAccident #BookReview #YANovels #ComingOfAge
‘The Accident’: A Gripping Tale of Secrets, Lies, and a Small-Town Tragedy
‘The Accident’ is the new YA thriller by Lori Miller Kase. Photo: Barnes & Noble Book Spotlight: The Accident by Lori Miller Kase The Accident is a tense, emotionally charged YA nov…
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February 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Still deciding how to celebrate Valentine’s Day? 💘

San Antonio has no shortage of ways to fall in love (or re-fall in love) this weekend. 💌

More info in today’s blog post. 👇

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#ValentinesDaySA #SanAntonioEvents #SATXDateNight #GalentinesDay #RomanticGetaway #SATXSpas
Valentine’s Day Weekend Ideas in San Antonio for Couples, Friends & Self-Love
Jason Dady restaurants will offer romantic Valentine’s Day prix-fixe dinners. Photo: Jason Dady Restaurant Group, used with permission. More Valentine’s Day Celebration Ideas to Love 💘 With V…
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February 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Todd and Viola’s legacy continues. 🌍 Patrick Ness returns to New World with Piper at the Gates of Dusk.

Disappearing children, a mysterious object in the sky, and the return of the Noise. Are you ready? 🤐

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#PatrickNess #ChaosWalking #YABooks #SciFi #BookRelease
New World Trilogy: Why Patrick Ness’s New Book is the Must-Read Sci-Fi of 2026
The king of dystopian YA books is back with ‘Piper at the Gates of Dusk.’ Photo: Barnes & Noble Return to the Noise: Patrick Ness Reinvents the Chaos Walking Universe Patrick Ness i…
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February 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Still figuring out Valentine’s Day plans? ❤️

Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a Galentine’s toast, or a low-key night out, this dining guide has you covered. 🍷✨

#ValentinesDaySA #SanAntonioEats #LocalRestaurants #EatLocalSA #DateNightIdeas

More here 👇
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Romantic Valentine’s Day Dining Options in the San Antonio Area
Mezquite Spread. Photo: Robert J. Lerma, used with permission. Valentine’s Day Dining Guide: Romantic & Relaxed Restaurant Offerings With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Pullman Market…
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February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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My review of 'Blood & Wine' by Bryan James Beck for Reader Views.

#BookReview #ReaderViews #NoirFiction #IndieAuthors
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A scarred veteran becomes the prime suspect in a small-town winery murder, forcing a gritty noir reckoning with guilt, judgment, and the lies hiding behind scenic wine country charm. #BookReview #NoirFiction #IndieAuthors #AmReading #ReaderViews buff.ly/ouMJAw2
February 7, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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Inheritance (2024) is a quiet, family drama about grief, sisterhood, and the pain we carry in our DNA.

#InheritanceMovie #MovieReview #FilmReview #FamilyDrama #GriefAndHealing #IndieFilm #FilmBlog #GenerationalTrauma

Read the full review on the blog. 🎬🖤
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Inheritance Movie Review: When Family Secrets and Trauma Refuse to Stay Buried
Inheritance stars Rachel Noll James and West Brown. Photo: IMDb Inheritance (2024)The past never dies Following its successful release in the US and Canada, Inheritance is now available on major di…
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February 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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🤠❤️From the inaugural Cowboy Heritage Festival to rodeo markets, live music, & Valentine’s Day celebrations, Pearl is packed with can’t-miss events.

More info here 👇
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#PearlSanAntonio #SanAntonioEvents #CowboyHeritageFestival #LiveMusicSA #PearlFarmersMarket
Pearl San Antonio February Events Guide
Pearl’s first ever Cowboy Heritage Festival is taking place this Saturday. Photo: Pearl, used with permission. February Happenings at Pearl From Rodeo Festivities to Valentine’s Weekend Fun P…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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In 'Mattering,' Jennifer Wallace makes a powerful case that being valued and having meaning is a basic human need. 💛

Full review 👇📚

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#Mattering #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Connection #Purpose #BookReview #HealthAndWellness #Gifted
Book Review: ‘Mattering’ by Jennifer Wallace and Why Feeling Valued Is Essential to Well-Being
‘Mattering’ by Jennifer Wallace explains the mental health crisis we’re living in. Photo: Penguin Random House Related Post: What It Means to Matter and Why It’s Essential for a Meaning…
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February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Amon Amarth and Dethklok are joining forces for The Amonklok Conquest—a massive North American co-headlining tour in Spring 2026.⚔️

#AmonAmarth #Dethklok #TheAmonklokConquest #Metalocalypse #VikingMetal #HeavyMetal

Details, quotes, and tour info. 🤘🔥

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Amon Amarth and Dethklok Announce 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour
Amon Amarth. Photo: Tomas Gidén, used with permission. Amon Amarth & Dethklok Announce The Amonklok Conquest North American Tour Swedish metal titans Amon Amarth is joining forces with Dethklok…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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From $1 wings and beer buckets to rooftop watch parties and game-day cocktails, local San Antonio spots are going all out for the Big Game. 🍻🍔🏈

#SuperBowlSunday #SanAntonioEats #SATXEvents #SupportLocalSATX #GameDayEats #SATXFoodies #SuperBowlWatchParty
More info 👇

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Best Super Bowl Watch Parties in San Antonio (Plus Food & Drink Deals)
Tenfold Rooftop at Kimpton Santo San Antonio – Riverwalk. Photo: Kimpton Santo, used with permission. Super Bowl Sunday Specials: Where to Eat, Drink & Watch the Big Game in San Antonio S…
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February 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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My review of Sin & Sanctum by Gene Gross for Reader Views.

#BookReview #CrimeThriller #IndieAuthors #ReaderViews
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A ruthless nightclub kingpin, a human trafficking escape, and a former prosecutor collide in a high-stakes Midwestern crime thriller where corruption hides behind lakeside charm. #BookReview #CrimeThriller #IndieAuthors #AmReading #ReaderViews buff.ly/j033UGo
February 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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If you love #crimefiction that keeps you guessing who to trust, try That Other *Family by Lis Angus.
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Called “a nail-biting cat-and-mouse crime thriller,” this #domesticsuspense dives deep into family secrets, betrayal, and survival.

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February 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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When Preservation Became Resistance: Inside The Monuments Men

#Substack #TheMonumentsMen #Art #ArtPreservation #WWII

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February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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What Every CEO Must Know by Bill Miller - a practical leadership guide filled with real CEO stories, decision-making frameworks, & leadership tools.

#Leadership #CEOLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessBooks #LeadershipDevelopment #BookBlog

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‘What Every CEO Must Know’: 37 Leadership Secrets for Confident, Decisive CEOs
‘What Every CEO Must Know’ is the new book by Bill Miller. Photo: Barnes & Noble 📘 Book Spotlight What Every CEO Must Know: 37 Secrets to Lead with Confidence and Power By Bill Mill…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Tio Tomas
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 AM
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These people must live in an alternate dimension.
February 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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'What’s True About You' by Katherine Woodward Thomas is a powerful, trauma-informed guide to healing old wounds. ✨

#WhatsTrueAboutYou #BookReview #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalHealing #SelfImprovement #Gifted

Full review 👇

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Healing the Past to Manifest Your Future: A Review of ‘What’s True About You’
‘What’s True About You’ is the new book by Katherine Woodward Thomas. Photo: Amazon What’s True About You by Katherine Woodward Thomas Book Review & Overview Katherine Woodwar…
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January 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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From page to screen 🔥

Don Winslow’s Broken delivers raw, relentless crime fiction & now “Crime 101” is a major motion picture.

#DonWinslow #Broken #Crime101 #BookToMovie #FilmAdaptation #CrimeFiction #NoirFiction #ThrillerBooks #BookBlog

More in today's blog post 👇
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Don Winslow’s ‘Broken’ and the Movie Adaptation of Crime 101
Crime 101 is one of the short stories in Don Winslow’s Broken. Photo: Barnes & Noble Broken by Don Winslow: From Gritty Crime Fiction to the Big Screen “No matter how you come into this w…
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January 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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I love this song! #irishsongs #music

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Chasing Abbey - ÍORÓNTA (Lyric Video)
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January 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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✨ What’s coming to Contemporary at Blue Star in 2026 ✨
From international voices to a Berlin residency opportunity, this year is all about community.

#ContemporaryAtBlueStar #SanAntonioArt #ArtExhibitions #ContemporaryArt #ArtistResidency

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Contemporary at Blue Star: 2026 Exhibitions, Events, and Artist Opportunities
Mini Art Museum at the Contemporary’s Family Day, 2024. Photo by Bria Woods, used with permission. Upcoming Exhibitions & Programs at Contemporary at Blue Star San Antonio, Texas – …
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January 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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trauma ray’s Carnival EP is here—and it’s their darkest work yet.🎠From “Hannibal” to “Clown,” this EP is a brief but brutal detour into darkness.

#traumaray #Carnival #ShoegazeBand #HeavyMusic #IndieBlog #MusicCriticism #NewRelease

Read the full post on the blog.👇

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trauma ray’s Carnival EP Is a Dark, Shoegaze-Fueled Descent Into Unease
trauma ray announces new album – Carnival. Photo: Erasmo Viera, used with permission. trauma ray Explores the Dark Funhouse on Carnival EP trauma ray’s Carnival EP captures the Fort Worth fiv…
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January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM