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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
In The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood drops us right into the messy, slightly chaotic life of Olive Smith, a biology Ph.D. student who’s just trying to survive grad school. Olive’s not a believer in happily-ever-after, but she wants to convince her best friend that she’s moved on from an old crush. Her solution? Kiss the first man she sees in the hallway. That man happens to be Dr. Adam Carlsen, a brilliant but infamously moody professor who has the power to make grad students cry. Instead of calling campus security, Adam surprises her by agreeing to keep up the charade of being her boyfriend. The two strike a deal: Olive…
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Never Let Me Go: A Powerful, Unforgettable Read
What is the story about – Never Let me go by Kazuo Ishiguro Kathy H., now in her early thirties, looks back on her childhood at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. Alongside her friends Ruth and Tommy, she recalls a life filled with art classes, health checks, strange rules and a quiet but constant sense that something isn’t quite right. At Hailsham, the children are told they are special. They’re encouraged to create art, to stay healthy, to follow routines. But no one explains why any of this matters. As Kathy pieces together memories from her past, we start to see the purpose of their education and the…
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Dark Twists and Secrets: 3 Thrillers You’ll Love
I’ve been on a bit of a thriller streak lately. I was in the mood for books with secrets, lies, unreliable narrators, shady characters and that delicious feeling of not knowing who to trust. I picked up The Last Thing He Told Me, The Family Upstairs, and The Woman in Cabin 10 over the past few weeks, and each one had enough suspense to keep me turning the pages. None were perfect, but all had something that kept me invested. Here’s what I thought of each them; spoiler free. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave⭐️⭐️⭐️½ What’s it about This one kicks off with a handwritten note: “Protect…
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Reading Parable of the Sower in 2025: Honest Thoughts
I just finished Parable of the Sower, and honestly, I’m still thinking about it. It’s one of those books that creeps into your thoughts and refuses to leave. I remember having to pause and remind myself that Butler wrote this in 1993, not last year. I rated this book ★★★★★ (5/5) stars, because it is one of those books that will stay with me for a while and I love that. “All that you touch You Change. All that you Change Changes you. The only lasting truth is Change.”— Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower The story “The Parable of the Sower” is set in 2025, and the world…
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Welcome to My Little Corner of the Book World
Hello and welcome! I’m Valda, and I’m so glad you’re here. So here I am, starting a blog. This blog is my little corner of the internet where I share my love for books, honest reviews, recommendations, and all the bookish thoughts in between. Living here in the Caribbean gives you plenty of quiet time to read, especially when you need to escape from everything else going on. Books don’t judge your reading pace, and they’re always there when you need them. “I have lived in books more than I have lived anywhere else. – Neil Gaeman – The ocean at the end of the lane. I read everything. Romance…