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Feature image for Skyland trilogy FAQ with covers of Kennedy Ryan’s novels “Before I Let Go,” “This Could Be Us,” and “Can’t Get Enough” pinned on a corkboard. Surrounding sticky notes ask questions like “Fav quote?”, “Fav character?”, “Dislikes?”, and “Recommend?”.
Skyland Trilogy FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered
Sometimes the best way to talk about books isn’t with a formal review, but with a chat. So here’s my...
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Skyland Trilogy: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Reinvention
Some books are more than stories—they’re mirrors, holding up truths we often avoid. Kennedy Ryan’s Skyland...
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A reflective blog post exploring time, distance, and cultural perspectives, inspired by Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Where Did My Time Go? Reflections on Space, Distance, and How We Experience Time
“Astronomy was history, because space was time. … The space between you and the star is time.”— Joan,...
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Collage featuring the book cover of Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone, Lisbon’s iconic yellow tram, Portuguese tile patterns, and colorful “Portugal” and “Obrigado” graphics.
The Quiet Critique of America in Two Nights in Lisbon
This Two Nights in Lisbon review isn’t about the mystery or the plot twists. Sure, the plot is a suspenseful...
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Why Shell Games by Bonnie Kistler Is Smarter Than It Gets Credit For
I picked up Shell Games thinking it would be light and entertaining—a good “palate cleanser” read. And...
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Dark Matter by Blake Crouch & The Weight of a Single Choice
Spoiler warning: this reflection includes major plot details from the novel. If you haven’t read the...
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Love That Protects, Respects, and Still Desires: What I Learned from The Frozen River
Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River is a historical mystery—filled with court scenes, cold winters, and buried...
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When Education Awakens You — Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga
  “I am not sorry my brother died.”That’s how the story begins. One sentence — sharp, unsettling, unforgettable....
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Let's Talk About Mentorship: Seven Days In June by Tia Williams
Masculinity, mentorship, and why our boys need men who show up. I went into Seven Days in June expecting...
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