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      Talking at Night Book Review: A Beautiful Slow-Burn Romance Worth Reading
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    As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh: Honest Book Review & Summary

    A reflective YA novel about survival guilt, exile, love during war, and what it means to leave home behind!

    June 30, 2026
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    I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee Honest Book Review

    A memoir showing what it's like to live with a quiet sadness, the kind that doesn’t look dramatic from the outside but stays with you every single day.

    April 30, 2026
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    10 Emotional Young Adult Novels About Teen Life and Growing Up

    Here's a list of my favortie emotional YA novels that explore friendship, grief, identity, first love, mental health, & the challenges of growing up!

    July 13, 2026
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    Affordable Books: Build Your Home Library Without Breaking the Bank

    Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or a lifelong reader, knowing how to get affordable books is the first step to creating a collection you actually love.

    September 1, 2026
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    4 Must-Read Books That Helped Me Get Back Into Reading

    These must-have stories reminded me why I fell in love with reading in the first place. They challenged me, made me reflect, and thrilled me, sometimes all at once.

    August 8, 2026
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    3 Feel-Good Books to Read During the Holidays

    Assuming there are others like me who yearn for meaningful cozy holiday reads, I have put together list of 3 feel-good books…full of heart, character, and meaning.

    April 25, 2026
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    Normal People by Sally Rooney: A Quiet Devastation of First Love

    Normal People by Sally Rooney is a quiet yet devastatingly beautiful exploration of first love. It was published in 2018....

    April 30, 2026
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    When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao – Grief, Ghosts, and Growing Up

    When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao is a touching exploration of grief, denial, and emotional survival told through the eyes of Eric, a teenage boy....

    April 30, 2026
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    Green Dot by Madeleine Gray – A LOL Tragedy of Millennial Life

    Green Dot is a contemporary romance about 24 years old Hera’s romantic relationship with a middle-aged married man Arthur exploring the themes of love and existential dilemmas.

    May 9, 2026
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