fiction
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I think it’s fair to say that most readers have fantasized at least once about stepping into their favorite novel. Exploring the world and meeting beloved characters – what could be better? That is, unless your favorite book happens to take place in a kingdom on the brink of disaster. When Maggie wakes up –…
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While I have devoured several other books with monstrous protagonists, Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill is the monster-narrated story I never realized I was missing. Similar in spirit to Medusa by Nataly Gruender and Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo, Greenteeth stands out for its dynamic character relationships and its layered, compelling journey toward self-discovery. The novel follows…
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The Martian by Andy Weir has been trapped on my To Be Read list for years, but much like its main character Mark Watney, it finally achieved a miraculous escape as my final read of 2025. This book was far more enjoyable than I expected it to be, even with its stellar reviews and 2015…
The Left-Handed Librarian 