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2023 Reading Wrapped- My Year In Books
Featuring my top ten reads! Every year, I spend weeks contemplating the most exceptional stories that changed my reading; the characters who made my world stand still, rooting for them and the storylines that carried me away from dreary reality. I read 52 books this year- 23 books less than my reading goal- and it…
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Standout Books from Three Years of Blogging
In celebrating three years of book blogging, I decided to take stock of my favourite books over the years, and possibly share a glimpse of what is to come. Here, I share my top 2 favourite novels from each year, beginning in 2020. They span all fiction genres, including romance, African literature, and contemporary fiction.…
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Here’s Everything I Read in The First Half of 2023
The first half of the year has passed and tis the season to look back on your reading goals from January and assess how far you’ve come. I am going to briefly talk about my reading goals I set for 2023, how many I have read, and the standout stories of 2023 so far! I…
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Bite-sized: Short Stories Under 250 pages
I am all for long sweeping novels, but sometimes you need a short story to get you out of a reading slump. Below are 7 stories under 250 pages that still pack a punch: “First They Killed My Father: a daughter of Cambodia remembers” by Loung Ung Paperback page count: 238 This is a memoir…
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5 Fascinating Multigenerational Stories Everyone Should Read
The great thing about multigenerational novels is that 9 times out of 10, they have elements of true history embedded in them. You get a great story of fiction and at the same time, learn a good deal of the history behind the societies we see today. Below are 5 of my all time favorite…
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12 short story collections for every mood
I am a firm believer in the gospel that is short story collections. A good collection allows you to explore different themes, and worlds without committing to the length of a full novel. Several times, these short stories below have gotten me out a reading slump. They are great for a binge read, or an…