fiction
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February Total: 7Year-to-date Total: 11 Wonder – R.J. Palacio ★★★☆☆I think if I’d read this at a younger age, I would’ve appreciated it more. Documenting a young boy’s transition into Middle School after years of homeschooling, and difficulties with a disability that led to face deformations since birth. I did like that there were multiple…
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Another year, another reading challenge. My goal for this year is 50 books – my total for 2025 was 53, so I’m hopeful. So, for the end of January, the current progress is… I read 4 books throughout! The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner – Stephenie Meyer ★★★★☆Finally, finally completed the entire Twilight Saga…
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The Black Canvas As I push aside the heavy, oak door, I hear the creaking of the hinges attempting to support its weight. The mid afternoon sun cascades into the room like a floodgate opening, and particles of dust are kicked up by the slow draft of wind that joins it. The scent of decay…
Alisha Dempsey 