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Chasing Beauty book by Natalie Dykstra with coffee and headphones, an Isabella Stewart Gardner book review

A reflective review of Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart, inspired by visiting her Boston museum—and why it made me want to return!

February 3, 2026

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Theo of Golden book by Allen Levi beside coffee and headphones on a wooden surface

Theo of Golden book review exploring creativity, kindness, and the quiet influence of a gentle soul. Thoughtful, human, unforgettable.

January 20, 2026

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Book cover of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab with headphones and coffee, used as a video review thumbnail

A thoughtful The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue book review exploring love, loneliness, immortality, and what it truly means to be remembered.

January 6, 2026

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Thumbnail for Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar book review video with text overlay: Grief, Faith, and Survival

A bold, lyrical debut: My review of Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar —exploring grief, faith, and survival in a novel that challenges and moves readers.

September 18, 2025

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Flat lay of Everything is Tuberculosis book with headphones, notebook, and coffee cup on a teal wooden background

My review of John Green’s Everything is Tuberculosis: a heartbreaking, brilliant novel about illness, identity, and hope you won’t forget.

August 15, 2025

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Flat lay of The Hate U Give book with headphones, notebook, and coffee cup on a teal wooden background

Powerful and unflinching, The Hate U Give gives voice to a movement and a generation. A must-read for teens and adults alike.

August 7, 2025

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