panI really couldn‘t stand the narrator‘s voice for the MMC (it‘s narrated by the author), so that detracted some enjoyment for me. The story itself was good, but this romance was clean. Like squeaky clean. I like at least some spice in my romances! Overall, this just didn‘t work for me.
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pickSo good! Mirror Lake, NC is experiencing a drought that is drying up the lake, uncovering buried secrets. Hazel returns to town for her father‘s funeral, and is surprised to learn that she is the sole inheritor of her dad‘s house, which her brothers aren‘t happy about. Soon family secrets start to unravel.
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pickThis book destroys the myths about the Alamo, to include the people involved and the reasons for the battle. The main reason for the Texas revolt, which included the defense of the Alamo, was slavery. Mexico had banned it, infuriating American settlers.
The second half of the book looks at the strange history of its preservation and cultural context. Fun tidbit, musician Phil Collins is a major player in the site‘s recent history.
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pickThis was languishing on my Kindle…actually a pleasant little romance! Part of the Westcott Bay series. Two former HS sweethearts meet at a mutual friend‘s holiday gathering at San Juan Island-will sparks ensue?
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pickSuch a fun and strange (in a good way) graphic novel!
The premise is very cool. It‘s about a soon to be 13 year old girl who starts getting nightmares of her impending doom filled birthday (she‘s born on 4/4, which is considered unlucky in Chinese culture). These dreams somehow end up in the comic she is creating.
Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/09/13/review-the-many-misfortunes-of-eu...
pick“There is a bright full moon, and boats in the harbor are lit up and dancing in the inky water.”
With seven older brothers and a love of adventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family's insistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. Set in Washington in 1899 - HF MG by one of my favorite Newbery authors.
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bailedAfter 136 pages I'm out. It's just not holding my interest. #HailTheBail
This concludes my #AllergicToChunksters challenge. Thank you @julieclair for helping me get 3 huge books off my TBR shelves!! 🙏🏼💕
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pickI last saw the movie as a teenager and only more recently realized it was based on a book. I liked the movie from what I vaguely recall. So I was surprised to find I absolutely loved this. It is utterly ridiculous and packed with adventure. This was honestly the most fun I‘ve had reading in quite some time!
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pickWas this prequel to the American Royals series in any way necessary? No, it wasn‘t. But I love being in the world of the Washingtons, so I‘m not mad about it! 😂
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pickI didn‘t see the Busybodies collection in the database, so I tagged my favorite. Six short stories written by some of the best mystery writers out there. All were enjoyable!
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