One girl’s quest to rediscover her love for reading, crafting, & life in general

A person with a tattoo on their arm holding a stack of six books. The titles are 'Flirting Lessons' by Jasmine Guillory, 'Can't Get Enough' by Kennedy Ryan, 'The Unworthy' by Agustina Bazterrica, 'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green, and 'Dungeon
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"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."

— C.S. Lewis

How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold — Review
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How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold — Review

Grady Hendrix meets And Then There Were None in this darkly funny, haunted-house horror. How to Survive a Horror Story follows seven unlucky guests through a deadly puzzle-box mansion built by their ex-friend Mortimer Queen. Fast-paced, weird, and full of eerie charm, this debut is perfect for readers who like their horror clever, satirical, and just a little twisted.

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10 Must-Read LGBTQ+ Books for Pride Month 2025: Top Picks Across Genres
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10 Must-Read LGBTQ+ Books for Pride Month 2025: Top Picks Across Genres

Celebrate Pride Month 2025 with this curated list of LGBTQ+ books spanning romance, fantasy, sci-fi, nonfiction, and contemporary fiction. From fan-favorite authors like Casey McQuiston and Becky Chambers to powerful memoirs by Carmen Maria Machado and Jacob Tobia, these queer stories are essential reads. Find your next favorite book and show your support for LGBTQ+ voices in literature.

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May Reads Recap
Heather Heather

May Reads Recap

I read 11 books in May 2025 and they were all over the map—nonfiction that gutted me, thrillers that wrecked me, and alien smut that... just confused me. Full reviews of Everything Is Tuberculosis, All the Sinners Bleed, Razorblade Tears, and more—come see what’s worth reading (and what nearly made me cry on a patio).

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Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby - Review
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Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby - Review

Just finished Razorblade Tears and I’m not the same person I was before.
S.A. Cosby crafts a story that’s equal parts heart-wrenching, high-octane, and deeply human.
It’s a revenge story—but it’s also about grief, growth, and grappling with what it means to truly love someone.
If you’re a thriller fan, you need this one. If you’re not… this might convert you.

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The House Of My Mother
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The House Of My Mother

This book isn’t an easy read—but in an age where “lifestyle” blogs are profiting off children’s trauma, it’s one no one should skip. Shari Franke doesn’t just recount her survival, she issues a call to action. Through her brave, unfiltered voice, we see what was really happening behind the curated YouTube perfection. The House of My Mother is devastating, honest, and absolutely necessary.

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