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📚 Book Reviews
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This Writer Reads
Book Reviews, Reading Topics, and Writing Tips
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😭 I thought I was a writer until I saw the results of a writing contest. Read how a recent failure and the subsequent imposter syndrome made me want to give up.

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721st Place: How Losing a Writing Contest Made Me Want to Quit Writing
I thought I was a writer until I saw the results of a writing contest. Read how a recent failure and the subsequent imposter syndrome made me want to give up.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
💘 🥓 Love and bacon sizzle in my review of The Second You're Single by Cara Tanamachi, A Valentine’s Day romance that fizzles thanks to constant body shaming.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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The Second You’re Single – Cara Tanamachi (Review)
Love and bacon sizzle in my review of The Second You’re Single by Cara Tanamachi, A Valentine’s Day romance that fizzles thanks to constant body shaming.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
💘 Looking for a laugh? Check out my 2026 February TBR with 20 Valentine's Day rom-coms! From fake dating to enemies-to-lovers, find your next read here.

📚 Check out my other reading topics, book reviews, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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My Funny Valentine: 20 Valentine’s Day Rom-Coms (My 2026 February TBR)
Looking for a laugh? Check out my 2026 February TBR with 20 Valentine’s Day rom-coms! From fake dating to enemies-to-lovers, find your next read here.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
💘 Read my review of Mall You Need is Love by Sarah Robinson, a Valentine's Day novella with a cute premise, but suffers from zero chemistry and factual errors.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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Mall You Need is Love – Sarah Robinson (Review)
Read my review of Mall You Need is Love by Sarah Robinson, a Valentine’s Day novella with a cute premise, but suffers from zero chemistry and factual errors.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
📘 Delve into my review of “The Last Chance Library” by Freya Sampson, a tale in which a community rallies to save their beloved library from shutting down.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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The Last Chance Library – Freya Sampson (Review)
Delve into my review of “The Last Chance Library” by Freya Sampson, a tale in which a community rallies to save their beloved library from shutting down.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM
💡 Join the discussion on where to find writing inspiration! I’m sharing how mundane moments turn into story ideas and my tips for harnessing creative sparks.

🖊️ Check out my other writing topics, book reviews, and more on my blog!

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Where to Find Writing Inspiration: A Discussion for Creative Writers
Join the discussion on where to find writing inspiration! I’m sharing how mundane moments turn into story ideas and my tips for harnessing creative sparks.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
☀️ Read my review of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, a story about an android and her human marred by robotic humans, confusing writing, and a bleak ending.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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Klara and the Sun – Kazuo Ishiguro (Review)
Read my review of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, a story about an android and her human marred by robotic humans, confusing writing, and a bleak ending.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:43 PM
January 24, 2026 at 2:09 AM
⚾️ Read my scathing review of "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes. See how a promising story was marred by an infuriating main character and flawed writing.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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Evvie Drake Starts Over – Linda Holmes (Review)
Read my scathing review of “Evvie Drake Starts Over” by Linda Holmes. See how a promising story was marred by an infuriating main character and flawed writing.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:21 PM
📖 Read my review of “Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop” by Hwang Bo-Reum, a novel with a plotless story, robotic characters, and infuriating decisions.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop – Hwang Bo-Reum (Review)
Read my review of “Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop” by Hwang Bo-Reum, a novel with a plotless story, robotic characters, and infuriating decisions.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:53 PM
My blog hit 10,000 views!
Thank you to everyone who reads my posts and supports my reading/writing blog!
You have no idea how much I appreciate it!

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January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
📚 🎥 Explore 20 books becoming movies and TV shows in 2026, from Emily Henry to The Chronicles of Narnia. Get the list and start your reading marathon today!

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20 Books Becoming Movies and TV Shows in 2026
Explore 20 books becoming movies and TV shows in 2026, from Emily Henry to The Chronicles of Narnia. Get the list and start your reading marathon today!
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January 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
🐦 Read my review of "It Rhymes With Truth" by Rich Miller, a unique yet bleak story about a homeless boy and a lonely woman that spoils its own depressing ending.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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It Rhymes With Truth – Rich Miller (Review)
Read my review of It Rhymes With Truth by Rich Miller, a unique yet bleak story about a homeless boy and a lonely woman that spoils its own depressing ending.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
📝 Start your 2026 Writing Reset for a more productive year. Learn how to curate your project list, audit obstacles, test new habits, and research your genre.

🖊️ Check out my other writing topics, book reviews, and more on my blog!

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The 2026 Writing Reset: How to Reclaim Your Creative Momentum
Start your 2026 Writing Reset for a more productive year. Learn how to curate your project list, audit obstacles, test new habits, and research your genre.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
What are some humorous romances you highly recommend (and any that should be avoided)?

(No smut or erotica, please. My dear virgin eyes.)

#books #reading #romance #booksky #readersky
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
💃 Dive into my review of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms, an uplifting read for mothers, despite pacing issues and a major spoiler in the prologue.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

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The Overdue Life of Amy Byler – Kelly Harms (Review)
Dive into my review of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms, an uplifting read for mothers, despite pacing issues and a major spoiler in the prologue.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
⏰ Leap into my review of “Oona Out of Order" by Margarita Montimore, a unique time travel story that suffers from a flawed protagonist and her chaotic choices.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, writing tips, and more on my blog!

#books #reading #booksky #readersky
Oona Out of Order – Margarita Montimore (Review)
Leap into my review of “Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore, a unique time travel story that suffers from a flawed protagonist and her chaotic choices.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:59 PM
📚 📅 Get 120 unique reading challenge ideas to crush your goals, featuring 10 themed prompts for every month. Perfect for your TBR pile or content creation!

📖 Check out my other reading topics, book reviews, and more!

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120 Monthly Reading Challenge Ideas to Reach Your 2026 Goals
Get 120 unique reading challenge ideas to crush your goals, featuring 10 themed prompts for every month. Perfect for your TBR pile or content creation!
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January 7, 2026 at 2:18 PM
🍜 🐈 Taste the nostalgia in my review of The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai, a Japanese healing fiction about recreated dishes burned by redundancy.

📚 Check out my other book reviews, reading topics, and writing tips on my blog!

#books #reading #Japanesefiction #booksky #readersky
The Kamogawa Food Detectives – Hisashi Kashiwai (Review)
Taste the nostalgia in my review of The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai, a Japanese healing fiction about recreated dishes burned by redundancy.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Happy New Year, readers and writers! 🥳
Hope you have an amazing 2026!

#happynewyear2026
January 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
🎄🍪 See why Gingerdead Man by Maya Corrigan (Five-Ingredient Mystery #7), an amusing story, falls one ingredient short of being a true cozy mystery in my review.

📚 Check out my other reading topics, book reviews, and more!

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Gingerdead Man – Maya Corrigan
See why Gingerdead Man by Maya Corrigan (Five-Ingredient Mystery #7), an amusing story, falls one ingredient short of being a true cozy mystery in my review.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and Happy Holidays to all, readers and writers!

May your days be merry and bright (and filled with lots of snow and love!)!

Enjoy your celebrations with loved ones!
December 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🎄🍬 Stroll down my review of “Christmas on Candy Cane Lane” by Sheila Roberts. Explore the struggles of Tilda, Maddy, and Ivy in this emotional holiday novel.

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#books #reading #Christmas #booksky #readersky
Christmas on Candy Cane Lane – Sheila Roberts
Stroll down my review of “Christmas on Candy Cane Lane” by Sheila Roberts. Explore the struggles of Tilda, Maddy, and Ivy in this emotional holiday novel.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🎄 🖊️ Unleash your festive creativity this December with these 10 Christmas writing prompts. These prompts will spark some holiday cheer into your storytelling!

📚 Check out my other writing topics, book reviews, and more on my blog!

#writing #writers #Christmas #writersky #writingsky
10 Christmas Writing Prompts to Inspire Festive Stories
Unleash your festive creativity this December with these 10 Christmas writing prompts. These prompts will spark some holiday cheer into your storytelling!
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December 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎀 November was such a busy month! Check out all the posts I wrote for November 2025 in this monthly wrap-up, featuring my book reviews, posts about reading and writing, and how my month was.

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Monthly Wrap-Up — November 2025
Check out all the posts I wrote for November 2025 in this monthly wrap-up, featuring my book reviews, posts about reading and writing, and how my month was.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM