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November 2025 Reading Wrap-up

MariaDecember 10, 2025

I missed out on doing an update for October. I’m sorry! My college courses have been keeping me occupied. However! I did get some reading done, so let’s do a quick run through of all that I read since October (and of course November!) […]

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The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer | Book Review

MariaNovember 4, 2025

“BLOODY BRILLIANT!” From the #1 New York Times bestselling “Queen of Fairytale Retellings” and author of Cinder and Heartless, this is the tale of Bluebeard as it’s never been told before–a thrilling romantasy and murder mystery. The House Saphir by Marissa MeyerPublished by Faber and Faber Ltd; November 4, 2025Genres: Fantasy […]

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First Lines Friday – 31st October 2025

MariaOctober 31, 2025

First Lines Friday is a weekly post hosted by Wandering Words. In this post, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author, or its prestige, we judge it by its opening lines. To do this simply: 1. Pick a book off your shelf (it could […]

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Asian Literature Fiction YA

Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan | Book Review

MariaOctober 21, 2025

Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this Cinderella-inspired fantasy by the bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess—for fans of Renée Ahdieh, Tahereh Mafi, and Stephanie Garber. Never Ever After: Book 1 by Sue Lynn TanPublished by Little, Brown Books for […]

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September 2025 Reading Wrap-up

MariaOctober 8, 2025

September was a slow month. I’ll admit it. However, juggling and multi tasking between 4-5 different books is not easy. Thankfully, I was able to deduct two from my currently reading. Carl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt DinnimanOverall rating: ★★★★☆ | 4.5 / 5 This […]

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August 2025 Reading Wrap-up

MariaSeptember 2, 2025

August has come and gone. I can’t believe the month flew by so fast. Surprisingly, I read a lot of books this month. Considering I had kids at home, we all took the time to visit the library and read. Here are all the […]

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Adult Fiction Fiction Miscellaneous

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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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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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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