Category: Books
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Book Review: The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith Rating: 4/5 Once I found out that J.K. Rowling had released a new book, I had to get my hands on it immediately. Unfortunately for me, all of my local bookstores were sold out following the big announcement. Though I wanted a hardcover copy to add to my growing…
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Book Review: The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon Pub Date: August 20, 2013 Rating: 5/5 I’ve been eagerly waiting for a series that makes me fall in love like Harry Potter. Sure I’ve found great books like A Discovery of Witches, and The Night Circus, but nothing has quite hit the mark. Until now.
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Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Rating: 5/5 Every once in a while a book comes along and takes your breath away. If you’re very lucky, you stumble across a gem with fully developed characters, beautiful prose, and an engaging story. The Song of Achilles is that book. I’d fallen in love with the idea of…
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Speed Reviewing: July 15
This month’s installment of speed reviewing is a little shorter than last months — I guess that means there are fewer books that disappointed me! If you missed last month’s post check it out here.
The Library of Alexandra 