Read it or Skip It
An avid reader sharing thoughtful reviews and carefully chosen recommendations to help you find your next great read.
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Welcome! I’m an avid reader who loves digging into stories and sharing honest reviews and recommendations for readers always wondering what to pick up next. This blog is where I talk about the books that impressed me, disappointed me, and stayed with me long after the last page.
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Part of the magic of Stranger Things isn’t just the monsters or the 80s callbacks, it’s the emotional core. Kids banding together, adults failing spectacularly, and the darkness lurking just beneath the surface of an “ordinary” town. If you finished the latest season and found yourself craving that same small-town weirdness and teen-against-the-unknown energy, here…
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January is National Hobby Month, which makes it the perfect time to lean into gardening. Fun fact about me: I’m a certified Master Gardener in my state. Since earning my certification, I’ve been especially focused on studying cut flowers. Last year was also my first (unsuccessful) try at growing vegetables and dahlias (successfully). I’ve read…
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This year’s reading focused on personal connection rather than trends. The choices reflected emotional needs, ranging from comfort reads to engaging mysteries and poignant narratives. Themes of found family, grief, and love emerged. Reading provided comfort and affirmation that stories matter, regardless of their perceived productivity or acclaim.
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