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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 one—set in Lisbon, with a woman whose husband disappears under strange circumstances. It’s about...
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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 in a way, it was. But it also surprised me by going deeper than expected. The setup: Kate is 70, wealthy,...
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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 book yet and want to go in blind (which I recommend), maybe save this post for later. Reading Dark Matter...
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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. Tambu, a young girl growing up in rural Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), dreams of an education...
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