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Raising an Activist: How “Watch Us Rise” Inspired Important Conversations with My Daughter

When my 9-year-old daughter, who is currently completing 5th Grade, decided to read “Watch Us Rise” by Renee Watson and Ellen Hagan for a…

Mar 6

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Mar 6

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It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover — A Sequel of Hope and Healing

Friends, let me hip you to the page-turning sequel that had me ugly crying into my pillow — I’m talking about Colleen Hoover’s “It Starts…

Mar 5

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Mar 5

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I’m Glad My Mother Died by Jennette McCurdy: A Heart-Wrenching Memoir Unveiled

So get this — I just read Jennette McCurdy’s memoir “I’m Glad My Mother Died,” and wow, it is intense. Like, I knew going in it wasn’t…

Mar 5

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Mar 5

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Book Summary of Britney Spears’ Memoir: “The Woman In Me”

Hey everyone! Let’s delve inside Britney Spears’ life beyond her great tunes and legendary pop culture prominence. Britney, in her memoir…

Jan 17

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Jan 17

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Review of “The First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston

Let’s discuss Ashley Elston’s latest page-turner, “The First Lie Wins.” Picture this: a book that is not just another mystery thriller. It…

Jan 16

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Jan 16

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Tiny Changes Forging Big Futures: Book Summary For “Atomic Habits” by James Clear

James Clear offers a thorough manual for comprehending and changing behaviors in “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits…

Jan 4

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Jan 4

Tales & Critiques

Tales & Critiques

Celebrating stories that make the world a better place. My honest, occasionally wacky, and always enthusiastic book reviews of a variety of genres.

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