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She Who Became the Sun
She Who Became the SunShelley Parker ChanThis is definitely a book that snuck up on me. I went into it thinking it was going to be action packed,...
The Light From Uncommon Stars
The Light From Uncommon StarsRyka AokiSynopsis from Goodreads: An adventure set in California's San Gabriel Valley, with cursed violins, Faustian...
Riot Baby and Gorilla My Love
Riot Baby and Gorilla My Love#independentbookstore appreciation post! One of my favorite bookstores in Los Angeles is @reparations.club I actually...
All Thirteen The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team
All Thirteen The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer TeamChristina SoontornvantMiddle grade teachers, my students absolutely LOVED this...
January Wrap-up
January Wrap-up#JanuaryWrapup, I had no business reading this much this month, but I was home A LOT because of COVID and my kid’s daycare shutting...
The Witch’s Heart
The Witch's HeartGenevieve GornichecThis is a perfect winter tale and a cozy read with a strong female lead. I read Neil Gaiman’s NORSE...
The Warmth Of The Other Suns
The Warmth Of The Other SunsIsabel WilkersonI used to think nonfiction books were boring. Too long! Inaccessible! Not written for me! But now I know...
How High We Go In The Dark
How High We Go In The DarkSequoia NagamatsuReading books has always been a way to cope with stress. I find it to be a mindfulness activity. When I'm...
Small Things Like This
Small Things Like ThisBefore reading this book I highly suggest you do some research about “Magdalene Laundries” in Ireland. Without that context...
Paradise
ParadiseLizzie JohnsonFires have always been a part of life in CA, with the fearsome Santa Ana Winds signaling it’s arrival. As a kid it never...
