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vsunner
May 2, 20232 min read
Cleat Cute
by Meryl Wilsner Our first review of a repeat author! Last summer, I reviewed Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner, and now we’re back...
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vsunner
Jul 23, 20221 min read
Meredith, Alone
There seems to be a new sub-genre emerging in literature, and I’m not sure I’m a fan. More and more books are being published that...
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vsunner
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Mistakes Were Made
I love a good summer romance. I can’t read romance any other time of year. I read Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers in February and hated it. I...
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vsunner
Jun 23, 20221 min read
A Sliver of Darkness
A Sliver of Darkness is C. J. Tudor’s apology book – a collection of short stories released to make up for the delay in the publication...
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vsunner
May 30, 20222 min read
Elektra and Ithaca
I’ve just completed a back-to-back Greek re-telling marathon, and they deserve to be reviewed together! The first was Elektra by Jennifer...
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vsunner
May 23, 20221 min read
Making Love with the Land
I got the chance to read an advanced reader copy of the upcoming non-fiction work by Joshua Whitehead (thanks, NetGalley!). The book,...
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gemmasunn
Jul 25, 20212 min read
The Silence of the Girls
By Pat Barker I've noticed a recent trend of novels based on Greek and Roman history or mythology, often with the aim of highlighting a...
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vsunner
Jul 7, 20212 min read
Project Hail Mary
By Andy Weir The best-selling author of the Martian has finally redeemed himself for his unfortunate second book with this, his third...
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vsunner
Jan 9, 20212 min read
Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life
By Christie Tate Disclaimer: The therapy described in this book and review is not typical. If you need help, please seek it. Explicit...
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gemmasunn
Jan 3, 20213 min read
Best Books of 2020?
With 2020 finally over with, we wanted to provide a quick review of the year’s best books. These books were named the ten best books of...
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gemmasunn
Dec 23, 20202 min read
The Eyre Affair
By Jasper Fforde I liked this book. Other than that, I genuinely don't know where to begin. The Eyre Affair is the first novel in a...
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vsunner
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Kim Ji-young, Born 1982
by Cho Nam-ju I think this is the very first book I’ve ever read by a Korean author – and I read a lot. I suppose if 2020 is good for...
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vsunner
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Hidden Valley Road
By Robert Kolker I recently heard the term “microhistory” and decided I’m in love with it. The idea is that by doing an in-depth study on...
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gemmasunn
Dec 5, 20202 min read
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
By Grady Hendrix By the time I had finished about two chapters of this book, I'd already recommended it to at least two people. It ended...
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vsunner
Nov 29, 20201 min read
The Office of Historical Corrections: A Novella and Stories
By Danielle Evans Lately, my attention span has been shot. Between the election, the pandemic, and trying to keep life moving despite...
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vsunner
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Leave the World Behind
By Ruuman Alam Let me start by saying that I was so hyped for this book. It has gotten great reviews and its own table at the front of...
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gemmasunn
Oct 6, 20202 min read
American War
By Omar El Akkad This book is probably not the best to pick up right now, especially if you live in the United States and find yourself...
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vsunner
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Solutions and Other Problems
By Allie Brosh Meme-queen Allie Brosh returns to us with her new release, Solutions and Other Problems. Brosh was previously...
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vsunner
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Red, White, and Royal Blue
Book by Casey McQuiston Your favorite "average girl falls in love with prince and becomes a fairytale princess" romance gets a smart,...
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vsunner
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Swimming Lessons
By Lili Reinhart For someone who has never formally studied poetry, I have a lot of opinions about it. Good poetry should express...
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