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Continue reading →: ErasureA biting satire wrapped in literary brilliance, Erasure follows a disillusioned writer whose parody of Black stereotypes becomes a critical sensation. As Munk grapples with identity, integrity, and irony, readers are pulled into a sharp, introspective narrative that blurs the line between genius and farce. Thought-provoking, layered, and undeniably bold.
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Continue reading →: Reading Recap: June 2025June was all about diving into new books. I blocked out distractions and racked up an impressive 25 hours of reading a week, exploring various genres. While some reads, like Percival Everett’s “James,” were great finds, others fell short, making for a mixed reading month. But, as always, I’m looking…
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Continue reading →: The NoteA girls’ trip in the Hamptons turns chilling when a man goes missing and three old friends become tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and unresolved pasts. The Note is a fast-paced thriller with layered characters and sharp writing—but the real mystery is who you can trust.
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Continue reading →: The Couple Next DoorA missing baby, a shaky marriage, and neighbors who know too much—The Couple Next Door rockets from zero to panic in one chapter. Postpartum guilt, money secrets, and a ransom gone sideways keep the pages flying, even as the wheels wobble. Perfect for quick thrills, not deep reflection.
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Continue reading →: Plus Size PlayerInfluencer Nina Ford’s dating roster is stacked—until one irresistible man hijacks the whole game. Plus Size Player promises steamy fun, but cartoonish fat‑shaming, eye‑rolling miscommunication, and dialogue that drags left me skimming pages. Sex sells, sure—but this story needed substance. Proceed if you’re here purely for spice.
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Continue reading →: Curvy Girl SummerOnline dating, fat-shaming relatives, and a ticking 30th-birthday deadline collide in Curvy Girl Summer. Follow Aaliyah’s cringe-inducing first dates, her meddling bartender confidant, and the will-they-won’t-they slow burn with Ahmad that might silence her biological clock—or explode hilariously—before she learns what she truly deserves.
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Continue reading →: With a VengeanceSnowy tracks, old grudges, and a hauled‑off cast of guilt‑stained strangers—Riley Sager’s With a Vengeance turns a 13‑hour run from Philly to Chicago into a dagger‑sharp game of revenge. Anna’s plan derails fast, and the real mystery isn’t why but who. Buckle up before the whistle blows on your commute.
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Continue reading →: The Phoenix Pencil CompanyA magical pencil, wartime secrets, and a granddaughter’s quest to reunite lost family before memory fades. The Phoenix Pencil Company is a spellbinding story of intergenerational connection, set between WWII Shanghai and modern-day Philadelphia. If you love rich history with a touch of wonder, don’t miss this one.
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Continue reading →: JamesIn James, Percival Everett delivers a powerful, layered retelling that’s as thought-provoking as it is gripping. Through philosophical conversations, harrowing escapes, and unforgettable characters, this book redefines a classic—and demands to be required reading. Trust me: you’ll want to talk about this one.
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Continue reading →: Glory BeSharp-tongued Glory Broussard investigates her best friend’s mysterious death in this Southern-set mystery full of secrets, sisterhood, and simmering tensions. But can an unlikeable heroine carry the story? A complicated mother-daughter duo, voodoo rumors, and church gossip keep things interesting—but not quite unforgettable.
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I’m Whitney
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