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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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#Olympics2026 #TeamUSA #Skiing #Documentary #JessieDiggins
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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'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
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Just borrowed the audiobook on George Orwell's 1984 using the @libbyapp.com app. I had to wait, being as there were 2 people ahead of me. Can't wait to check it out. ##libbyapp #georgeorwell1984 #audiobook ##dystopianfiction
January 27, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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🔥 San Antonio food lovers, this one’s for you! 🔥
Titans of Tailgate is back and it’s bigger, bolder, and tastier than ever. 🍖🔥

#TitansOfTailgate #SanAntonioFood #SATXEvents #SanAntonioEats #SupportLocal #CulinaryCommunity #SATXFoodies

Full details 👇

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Chef Jason Dady Hosts Titans of Tailgate at La Cantera in San Antonio
The Titans of Tailgate event supports San Antonio high school culinary programs. Courtesy photo, used with permission. Titans of Tailgate Returns to San Antonio for Its 9th Year Chef Jason Dady and…
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January 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM