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    What I Read Last Week: Stories That Stayed With Me

    May 18, 2026 /

    There’s something magical about getting lost in a good book. Last week, my reading stack took me through stories of family, healing, resilience, heartbreak, and finding peace in the middle of life’s Read more [...]

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    May 17, 2026 /

    Time travel to medieval Wales! When Meg slips through time and into the arms of the last Prince of Wales, she must navigate the shifting allegiances that threaten the very existence of Wales–and Read more [...]

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    May 17, 2026 /

    There’s something magical about getting lost in a good book. But let’s be honest—between work, errands, family responsibilities, and trying to squeeze in a little self-care, finding time to Read more [...]

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    May 16, 2026 /

    If you’ve spent any time on BookTok or scrolling through summer reading lists lately, chances are you’ve heard about The Summer I Turned Pretty. The dreamy beach setting, emotional love triangle, Read more [...]

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    Books, Blankets & Besties: Why Reading Retreats Are Trending

    May 15, 2026 /

    There’s something magical about packing a bag full of books, grabbing your favorite cozy sweatshirt, and escaping the chaos of everyday life with your favorite people. Forget crowded tourist attractions Read more [...]

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    May 10, 2026 /

    When the past is broken and the future is uncertain, it's time to finally let go. For seventeen years, pharmaceutical chemist Callie Winters has built a secure life for her son in San Francisco, Read more [...]

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