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Review: The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed
I know what you’re thinking. “Didn’t you just read another book by Premee Mohamed?” And, yes. You’re totally right. Since December, I have powered through two of Mohamed’s novellas, And What Can We Offer You Tonight and The Annual Migration of Clouds. Amazingly, both of those have been 5-star reads. Because of that, I knew… Continue reading
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If You Like This Popular Book, Read This Novella
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. These are all things I can wholeheartedly get behind. This week’s topic is “Top Ten Quick Reads” or recommendations for novellas. I… Continue reading
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Back Shelf Review: The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed
Welcome back to Back Shelf Saturdays, where I review backlist titles I didn’t get to read when they were first published. I do this every week to ensure I’m reading more than just newly released and forthcoming titles. For my purposes, a backlist title is at least one year past its release date. This week’s… Continue reading
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Review: Dusted in Snowflakes by T.M. Mayfield
It’s nearly February, which means it’s almost love month! I’ve never really been into Valentine’s Day, but I’m making an effort this year to feel into the love spirit. I’m trying to add a few more romance-heavy books into the mix, starting with T.M. Mayfield’s cozy fantasy Dusted in Snowflakes. Continue reading
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The Sunday Post: Reviewing the Week and Looking Ahead – 1/28/2024
Welcome back to Back Shelf Books! We finally lost all our snow this week! In its place, though, we got a heck ton of rain. Rain, I can handle. It’s been a much more normal week this week, and normal is perfectly good in my book. News & Fun I’m super excited to now be… Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Meant To Read in 2023 But Didn’t Get To
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. These are all things I can wholeheartedly get behind. This week’s topic is “Books I Meant to Read in 2023 but Didn’t… Continue reading
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Back Shelf Review: Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse
Welcome back to Back Shelf Saturdays, where I review backlist titles I didn’t get to read when they were first published. I do this every week to ensure I’m reading more than just newly released and forthcoming titles. For my purposes, a backlist title is at least one year past its release date. This week’s… Continue reading
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Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books from the Past Ten Years on My TBR
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. These are all things I can wholeheartedly get behind. This week’s topic is “Bookish Goals for 2024.” I’ve talked a lot about… Continue reading
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Back Shelf Review: Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente
Welcome back to Back Shelf Saturdays, where I review backlist titles I didn’t get to read when they were first published. I do this every week to ensure I’m reading more than just newly released and forthcoming titles. For my purposes, a backlist title is at least one year past its release date. This week’s… Continue reading