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Vasilisa: Old Rus Tales, Book 1 by Julie Mathison

MariaJune 24, 2025

Vasilisa has listened to tales of Old Rus all her life, a fantastical forest realm ruled over by the witch Baba Yaga, home to the mischievous Leshy, the deadly rusalka, and Old Koschei, butcher of hearts. But never would she have dreamed it to […]

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The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story | book review

MariaJune 17, 2025

A life of dangerous adventures might seem worth it now, when you are young and seemingly invincible, but one day, you will have children. The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story by M. L. WangPublished by Self Published; February 19, 2019Genres: Fantasy| Fiction| […]

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Bookish Wishes | Top Ten Tuesday

MariaJune 10, 2025

Hosted by the lovely Jana of That Artsy Reader Girl, this week’s topic is “Bookish Wishes”. I have had these books on my TBR for quite a while, and then some. I don’t have a chance to read them yet, but I wish to […]

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Top Ten Tuesday | summer reading list

MariaJune 3, 2025

For this week, I decided to join “Top Ten Tuesday”, hosted by Jana of That Artsy Reader Girl. The theme is “summer”. My list will include the books I plan to read during the summer, when the kids are home from school and park […]

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Sad Nuggie: Life is Sweet and Sour by Sad Nuggie | book review

MariaMay 30, 2025

Sad Nuggie may be stressed or depressed (or both), but he doesn’t let life get him down! Why is he sad? Because life is tough, especially as a small chicken nugget. Moving to a new city, starting therapy, eating healthy: Sad Nuggie tackles adulting […]

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Squire by Sara Alfageeh & Nadia Shammas | book review

MariaMay 28, 2025

Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself […]

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Asian Literature Fiction

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop | book review

MariaMay 20, 2025

“I don’t think it really matters whether you know a lot about books or not. That said, I don’t know that much myself. But I think what matters far more with a book is how it affects you.” The moving international sensation about new […]

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Adult Fiction

Empire of the Stars by Melissa J Cave | book review

MariaMay 13, 2025

A battle-scarred knight who dreams of peace. A secret princess who knows the Empire’s darkest truths. And a marriage written in blood and betrayal. Their marriage was forged by the end of a war. Now it’s all that stands between them and the Empire. […]

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Middle School / Children

Audible Originals “Olaf’s Quest”

MariaApril 26, 2025

In the mornings, I like to put on an audiobook for my kids as I’m driving them to school. We have been listening to Audible’s Original “Olaf’s Quest” and it is a treat! Voiced with background sound effects including many actors, including yours truly […]

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Maria D.

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I am an avid reader and audiobook listener, who also enjoys doing a variety of arts and crafts such as painting, drawing, knitting, crocheting and the occasional cross-stitching. As a mother of four, I am continuously looking for age-appropriate, meaningful and valuable stories to teach lessons and spark the imagination.

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