Imagine a world where Heaven on Earth isn’t just a lofty ideal or a cosmic joke, but a tangible reality—one within our grasp. Earth: The Improbable Utopia by R. J. Figaldo happens to be an immersive, interesting book like no other. As the book title suggests, the author envisions a well-thought-out world. It is a…
Category: The Close Read
Slow reading for fast minds.
Books & Bewitchment by Isla Jewell
Jewell’s, Books and Bewitchment, is a delightfully enchanting romance set in the magical town of Arcadia. Rhea Wolfe leaves for Arcadia after receiving an inheritance from her deceased grandmother. Determined to transform the video store into a bookshop of her dreams, Hunter’s help is welcomed as they explore their attraction. She curves her own path…
REVIEW: LOVER GIRL BY NICOLE SELLEW
Liberty Stowe makes an appearance with the charming small-town romance. Faced with a difficult past, they’re forced to share their truths as their attraction for each other grows. Wren is notorious for running from her problems. It was what she was up to when her car broke down. Vogel Springs, the closest place with a…
REVIEW: LOVER GIRL BY NICOLE SELLEW
In this literary work, Sellew writes a romantic book on forbidden desires. A young woman, given refuge by a friend named Lucas, finds comfort in the Hamptons while writing her novel; escaping from New York City to the Hamptons should have been an inspirational experience. Instead, it causes her to become distracted alone in the…
REVIEW: UNDEAD AND UNWED BY SAM TSCHIDA
Tschida’s storytelling combines wit and cozy warmth, complementing the picture-perfect holiday charm of Vermont during Christmas. Tiffenie, a 300-year-old vampire who inherits a home in Valentine, relocates to Vermont in search of self-discovery. Determined to leave out her rom-com holiday, she and her undead neighbor might be in for a roller coaster. Will she fit…
The CEO I HATE BY LESLIE NORTH REVIEW
Love and hate balance on a thin line that could be easily crossed. In THE CEO I HATE, Leslie North crafts a compelling romance blending irresistible tension with open vulnerability. Mia swears off kissing her brother’s best friend, Liam Lockhart. A mistake she made two years ago. As a heartbroken writer, it was only sensible…
Moonshine Mesa
A.W. Baldwin A lot can happen in a few weeks. Parker, an aspiring lawyer, is faced with a lot more than he thought possible. When sent to change pumps with his coworker, Dom, something seems to not add up. The psi reading isn’t what is required. After reporting to their boss, all hell breaks loose….
Cheap Talk, Big Gains in Education Kindle Edition
by Matthew Weinberg Dr Matthew Weinberg’s Cheap Talk, Big Gains in Education provides new insights into learning and educational systems. This method challenges the traditional approach to knowledge acquisition. The author discusses dialogic education, an interactive process of learning in which knowledge is actively co-constructed rather than passively received. This enables individuals to thrive regardless of…
The Flight of the Spellbound
Claire Trella Hill Hill carefully structures a compelling debut that is not only interesting, but also intriguing. The wizards’ experiment is bound by spells, denying them the illusion of freedom. They are to fight a war in which they should not be involved at such a young age. Tied to the wizard’s magic, there is…
The Matrix Opal by Stella Atrium
Betrayal must originate within the inner circle; otherwise, it is not betrayal. This is no different for Ariseng. With the goal to have the matrix opal for magic and protection, she leaves the forest and embarks on a mission. Survival becomes the main focus for the three protagonists, Ariseng, Kristos, and Bybiis, as well as…
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