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First Lines Friday | 10/4/24 | I’m a little obsessed with this one…

First Lines Fridays is a weekly event by Wandering Words that focuses on a book’s opening lines. The host shares a personal reading experience of a short story collection by Teika Marija Smits, emphasizing its emotional impact and diverse perspectives. The featured story, “Umbilical,” showcases her imaginative storytelling, blending genres.
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Book Review: In The Lonely Hours by Shannon Morgan

Once Upon A Book Club offers a unique subscription box combining books with wrapped gifts that enhance the reading experience. The “Castle of Shadows” box, featuring “In The Lonely Hours” by Shannon Morgan, explores complex family dynamics and ghostly interactions in a haunted castle. The story intertwines horror, mystery, and heritage, earning a 5-star rating.
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September Reading Wrap-Up

As October begins, the author reflects on a hectic September filled with reading and commitments. They express gratitude for a slower pace and aim to catch up while being more selective with future commitments. The post highlights their top three book picks for September, inviting readers to share their experiences.
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Now Available: Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright

In 1921, Marian Arnold, heir to a brewing fortune, confronts a series of murders and haunting visions in her family’s butterfly house amid Prohibition. In the present, researcher Remy Shaw seeks to unravel Marian’s dark legacy with her great-great-grandson. Together, they face the sinister forces connected to an infamous killer.
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Book Review & Tour: Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep

Lydia and Lucas, the protagonists of this regency romance, navigate societal expectations and secrets while finding love and support in each other’s philanthropic efforts. Written by Karen Thornell, the novel delves into societal disparities and the challenges of pursuing a better life. As their hearts lead them, they become entangled in a dangerous scheme that…
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Book Review: Sleep Tight by J. H. Markert

The Madness is a 5-star horror novel that captivates with Welsh folklore and true supernatural elements. Psychiatrist Mina returns to her hometown, uncovering a web of secrets, missing girls, and confronting an ancient evil. Author Dawn Kurtagich is known for psychologically sinister YA fiction, drawing from her upbringing in Africa.
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