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Opinion: My top reads of 2022
Let’s just say I read a lot of books last year, but few managed to stand out from the rest. I have narrowed it down to a selection ranging from…
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Khaled Hoessini’s ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ is a breathtaking ode to female empathy
Khaled Hoessini, author of New York Times Bestselling novel “The Kite Runner,” wrote another bestselling novel titled “A Thousand Splendid Suns.” The novel takes place in the overall same time…
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Colleen Hoover releases ‘It Starts With Us,’ the long awaited sequel to trending, bestselling novel ‘It Ends With Us’
*Spoiler Alert! “It Ends With Us” Bestselling author Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us” was a global hit and made huge waves in the book community. Lovers of the novel…
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‘Bluets’ stands as one of the most raw and poetic tributes to loss and heartbreak
Maggie Nelson's 2009 part-essay, part-literature book titled “Bluets" pays homage to the color blue and the symphony of loss. “Suppose I were to begin by saying I had fallen in…
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Review: Dolly Alderton’s ‘Everything I Know About Love’ is an essential read for people in their 20s
Don’t be fooled by the scribbles on the cover. Although this book is definitely about parties, friends, jobs and life, it’s also about love and the love you find when…
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Review: Lulu Miller’s ‘Why Fish Don’t Exist’ is a must-read
In biologist Lulu Miller's 2020 part-history, part-memoir “Why Fish Don’t Exist,” we are introduced to the author and narrator in an exploration of her past and her confrontation with nihilism:…
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Book Review: Is Colleen Hoover’s latest novel ‘Reminders of Him’ worth the read?
Trending bestselling author Colleen Hoover is known for her collection of romance novels that each illustrate a unique story that never seems to disappoint. You may have heard of her…
Review: Five classic books that are actually worth the read
When thinking about literature, many individuals think about books considered to be “classics.” However, not all classics are actually worth reading. Yet, there are several classic books that are worth…
Review: “Red, White and Royal Blue “, popular LGBTQIA+ romance novel is not valuable reading
*Spoilers ahead* I am a straight, cis woman, and I aim to learn about different life experiences through the literature I consume. Most of that literature is valuable and teaches…
Review: Novelist Alice Oseman examines the spectrum of sexuality in her novel “Loveless”
“Loveless” by Alice Oseman, published in 2020, is a coming-of-age novel that tells the story of 18-year-old Georgia Warr’s journey of self-discovery. Georgia has always been obsessed with the idea…