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Photo of a hardcover copy of Stolen Focus by Johann Hari standing on a white desk next to a yellow highlighter pencil.

Reviews

Book Review: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

A startling look at why we can’t pay attention and how to think deeply again.

View of a stuffed bookshelf including the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb.

Recaps

February 2025: Read what you love, forget the rest.

Why did January feel like it took forever to endure, and February disappeared in a blink? Time is weird... Anyway, it's time to recap what I've read or written in the last month! Subscribers get this right in their inboxes, so if you're interested

Book cover of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, New York Times Bestselling Author.

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Book Review: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

Self-help for those who need to let go of what others think and let themselves succeed.

Book cover of Cello's Gate by Maurice Africh.

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Book Review: Cello’s Gate by Maurice Africh

Treasure hunts, space pirates, and epic fight scenes. What more could you want?

A hand holding up a hardcover copy of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in front of a stuffed bookcase.

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Book Review: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

One of the most anticipated books of 2025 is finally here.

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Recaps

Weekly Recap: Feb 1 - Feb 7, 2025

We did it, folks, we made it to February! Here's a recap of what I've read or written in the last week. I'm still trying to find the right cadence for recaps, but I think Fridays are a nice day to share these. Subscribers

A paperback copy of Parable of The Talents by Octavia E. Butler lying on a black side table.

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Book Review: Parable of The Talents by Octavia E. Butler

An incredible and devastating story that everyone needs to read.

Recaps

Weekly Recap: Jan 20-26, 2025

Welcome to my second Weekly Recap, where I talk about my last week in books and reading updates! I hope you had a great week and kept warm. If you like these or find them interesting, make sure to drop a comment below!

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Book Review: Dry by Jarrod Shusterman and Neal Shusterman

A dystopian story that feels a bit tooooo relevant.

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Book Review: Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson

The thrilling and much awaited conclusion to the first arc of The Stormlight Archive.

A woman holding a hardcover library copy of Vengeful by V.E. Schwab in front of a stuffed bookcase.

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Book Review: Vengeful by V.E. Schwab

The thrilling sequel to Vicious, following Victor and Eli and a few new exciting additions.

A stack of books on a white desk, including Parable of The Talents, Dune, and Mistborn.

Recaps

Weekly Recap: Jan 13-19, 2025

Welcome to my very first Week In Review post, where I talk about all things books that I read or wrote about in the last week. If you're interested in that sort of thing, subscribers get access to these juicy deets. Sign up below to read more. Let&