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10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in this Strange World: A Story That Will Stand the Test of Time | Book Review

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Hello…friends? I have been writing in various capacities for over 10 years now and I still don’t know how to open a new blog post. "Hello, friends" feels nice but then if you’re a random stranger, is that too intimate? I mean I’ll gladly be friends with anyone but I don’t know if that means … Continue reading 10 Minutes and 38 Seconds in this Strange World: A Story That Will Stand the Test of Time | Book Review

The Book Thief Musical | The World Premiere of a New and Unforgettable Piece of Theatre | Theatre Review

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The Book Thief always has - and probably always will be - my all-time favourite book, joint with The Great Gatsby and The Kite Runner. I read it first when I was 15 or 16 and was entranced and obsessed. Markus Zusak’s storytelling amazed me and ever since I’ve always been inspired by his writing … Continue reading The Book Thief Musical | The World Premiere of a New and Unforgettable Piece of Theatre | Theatre Review

The Prince and the Witch: The Book that Feels Like a Fairy Story for Adults | Book Review

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I am a firm believer that just because we grow older, that doesn't necessarily mean we have to grow up. That we can still read stories with heroes and villains, good and evil, witches and princes and magic and mystery and adventure. In short, that we can still read books like The Prince and the … Continue reading The Prince and the Witch: The Book that Feels Like a Fairy Story for Adults | Book Review

The Not So Chosen One: A Good Choice for a Magical Read! | Book Review

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Magic schools are not a new concept in literature. You know the drill. Someone reaches an age in their life, they have someone show up and tell them they're special, magical, and need to come to a secret school to harness their power. And occasionally, this person will be the 'chosen one' to defeat a … Continue reading The Not So Chosen One: A Good Choice for a Magical Read! | Book Review

Everything a Book Should Be | Daughter of the Moon Goddess | Book Review

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Book: Daughter of the Moon GoddessAuthor: Sue Lynn TanReleased: 11th January 2022Genre: FantasyRating: 5 stars From the moment I heard the premise of Sue Lynn Tan's debut novel, I was intrigued and desperate to get a copy of the book to read it as soon as I could. The premise of the book is as … Continue reading Everything a Book Should Be | Daughter of the Moon Goddess | Book Review

My most anticipated 2021 read | Indivisible | And An Interview With Author Daniel Aleman!

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Happy April everyone! I’m starting to get a lot more excited on the book front, as there is a lot of books I’ve pre-ordered this year that are starting to come out and I am really looking forward to reading. The first of which is out one month today. That book being Indivisible by Daniel … Continue reading My most anticipated 2021 read | Indivisible | And An Interview With Author Daniel Aleman!