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2025 Goodreads reading challenge and updates

MariaAugust 27, 2025

I must admit I haven’t read anything from my summer reading list as indicated here. There have been plenty of library visits with the kids, browsing bookshelves, treasure finds at HomeSense, and browsing the Goodreads friends’ reading lists to see what everyone is reading. […]

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig | book review

MariaAugust 21, 2025

Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, […]

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Asian Literature Fiction YA

K-Pop Revolution by Stephan Lee | a book review

MariaAugust 12, 2025

She thought that debuting in a K-Pop band was the finsh line, but it was only the beginning. Because now it’s not only Candace’s company judging her—it’s the entire world. How will she find the courage to stand by her beliefs, even when powerful […]

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Adult Fiction Fiction

Remain by Nicholas Sparks with M. Night Shyamalan | a book review

MariaJuly 29, 2025

“I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my […]

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Asian Literature Fiction Middle School / Children YA

K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee | a book review

MariaJuly 18, 2025

A Korean-American girl travels to Seoul in hopes of debuting in a girl group at the same K-pop company behind the most popular boy band on the planet in this romantic coming-of-age novel about chasing big dreams, for fans of Mary H. K. Choi […]

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Elevation: A Novel by Stephen King | Book Review

MariaJuly 8, 2025

“Everyone should have this, he thought, and perhaps, at the end, everyone does. Perhaps in their time of dying, everyone rises.” From the master storyteller Stephen King comes this compelling tale about finding common ground despite differences, a magical story with deep resonance for […]

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Fiction YA

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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Adult Fiction Asian Literature Fiction

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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Fiction Miscellaneous

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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Fiction Graphic Novels

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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Maria D.

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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