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Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie

Fifty Words for Rain is at once achingly sad and poetically beautiful. I love a heart-wrenching plot and complex characters, and Asha Lemmie delivers in one sweep with her debut novel. Prepare to get lost in the range of emotions you’ll feel at every turn. Whether it’s friendship, siblinghood, parenthood, hope, or survival, there is… Continue reading Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

CW/TW: depression, suicide, death Nora Seed is trapped – in the Midnight Library. Matt Haig’s latest novel The Midnight Library tells the story of a woman named Nora, who finds herself in the ultimate position between choice and fear of the unknown. After a series of events leaves Nora feeling despondent, unwanted, and more alone… Continue reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Viaticum by Patrick Morgan

“Paradise has a price. It isn’t just a job, it’s his dream job. This is everything he’s worked for and everything he deserves. One job offer, and Ethan Birch’s life changes forever. Given immense creative control, power, and perks, Ethan falls deeply under the company’s spell. His Beverly Hills office is a modern mecca, complete… Continue reading Viaticum by Patrick Morgan

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"When you need to think, drink more coffee" ☕ 📖 Flora's Fury by Ysabeau S. Wilce 🧐 Who are your favorite crime writers? I haven't read enough crime yet to really have a favorite, but autumn is coming with its perfect mystery reading weather! Lisa Jackson has TONS of books out and this is my first read by her. I'm about 48 pages into The Their Grave and I have some OPINIONS about one of the main characters. Nikki - newspaper reporter and true crime novelist - is married to Detective Reed. After sneaking into a crime site after he asked her not to, she endangers Reed's partner Sylvie. Nikki and Slyvie both end up in the hospital - Sylvie with life threatening injuries. Nikki's lack of remorse and concern is so infuriating. Hoping the character arc is strong with her! The premise of the story is that the skeletons of two young girls are found, with an empty third grave spot next to them. It is confirmed that the skeletons are of two sisters who went missing many years ago, the whereabout of the missing third sister are still a mystery. Nikki and Reed work to piece together the information - but will the murderer be found before they strike again? Today's bookhaul brought to you by @aibooks 📚 What are your September reads? Mine are... All of them 😅 And these are my September @bookofthemonth selections 📦 No feeling like getting that blue box in the mail 💙📖 🤔 Do you like early mornings? 🌄 I woke up early today (unintentionally 😅) and figured it was a good time for coffee and reading time. To black coffee I added some half 'n half, a splash of my cousin's homemade cinnamon maple syrup, whipped cream mixed with all spice, and topped with more whip and all spice. It's your coffee - add as much whip as you want! 🤣 New books! And a rare pic of me with the books! The closest B&N is now an hour and a half away - there are a few great local bookstores near me thankfully but B&M has a special spot. It reminds me of taking trips to the city with my parents when I was a kid. What bookstores have a special place in your heart? 📚 Do you love the library? I recently took my son to get his first library card and a new one for me 🤗 This series caught my eye while he was picking out some picture books. Personally, I think I didn't read enough magical stories when I was a kid and I have no problem making up for it now 🪄🧝🏻‍♀️ So far I've read Flora Segunda and really liked it! I appreciate that the characters act their age (around 13-14) instead of pretending to be adults. They do make some important decisions, but their actions and decisions are portrayed in such a way that it still feels like a middle grade/YA story. Very excited to see where Flora's story takes her! Will she become a ranger? Will her drunken father get sober and stay there? What will happen to her best friend, Udo? 🤔🧐 I also think that Califa as an otherworldly-California is intriguing. Who else is excited for fall?? Excited for the #september botm picks! 🌊 Coffee and a book ☑️ Spotted down by the mailbox this morning ☔ 🥀 Am obsessed! 😍 Rose Pen by Oak Ring Pens 🌹 It's beautiful, comfy to hold, and writes so smoothly. Check out this and more at @oakringpens and at their #etsyshop

Heather is a reader, writer, hiker, and casual over-thinker. She loves in Texas with her family.

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