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My Friends
My Friends (2025) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ by Fredrik Backman I read an ebook version. From the author who brought us A Man Called Ove (which I reviewed here) we get the story of four soul mates during the summer before they turned 15. One of them becomes a famous artist and paints three children on a pier.…
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Exiles
Exiles (2025) ⭐⭐ by Maison Coile I read an ebook version. I’m teetering between 2 and 3 stars with this one. I decided to go with two stars. Three people have been sent to Mars. When they get there, they find out that there’s something off with the three robots that were sent ahead of…
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The Substitute Guest
The Substitute Guest (1936) ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ by Grace Livingston Hill Inside the cover of my copy, there is a shiny gold sticker that says “Honaker’s Huntington W. VA.” and someone did a series of subtraction math problems in it. In the front flyleaf, it says “Clara Stover 1102 Chestnut St. Kenova W. VA”.…
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Helen of the Old House
Helen of the Old House (1921) ⭐⭐⭐ by Harold Bell Wright My copy is so dirty that I decided to cover it with a wrapping paper cover. Inside my copy, it says “Christmas, 21” in pencil. It was published by D. Appleton and Company. Helen of the Old House is a thoughtful story of society…
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Scary Stories Treasury – The Viper
The Viper Kitty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Winterjoy: ⭐⭐⭐ How perfect for this first entry in the year 2026 would be the beginning of a new chapter. Even better, it’s the silly joke stories chapter! The following story was a favorite in my household. I’m excited. The Viper A widow lived alone on the top floor of an…