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Book updates, WIP artwork & eclectic discoveries
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Storytelling is a craft. Though some books are rushed out before reaching their potential, everything on this blog is curated to my personal taste. If a book is reviewed here. I recommend it.
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๐๐Miya's Mooncakes
4.5 stars I truly appreciate this message. Immigrants may not share culture and other traditions, but they relate to being an immigrant, unfortunately we don't witness this camaraderie and sense of community, and each culture closes itself in shells, but little Miya's idea of welcoming and bringing everyone together is a great sentiment. Detailed, sweet illustrations. Thank you @ireadbookstour for the copy Social Media Links: Facebook: @acornsireadbooktours Instagram: @cry
Sep 17


A (fun) Emotional Memoir
My review: 5 stars What a great discovery. This memoir is a duology but reads as a single volume. It's easier to write this review by saying what connected me to it. I used to answer people with book titles or the chorus of songs ( it was a thing). The author connects specifically to one band: R.E.M., but he gives a song title to each chapter and they are on point with what he describes in the chapters. The history of his life is quite sad in many moments, and relatable in mo
May 5


Boy with Wings
BOY WITH WINGS by Mark Mustian is a historical fiction novel. Published: March 2025, 324 pages - Publisher: Koehler Books - Category: Adult Fiction (18+ and up) - Genre: Historical Literary Fiction - Rating: PG-13: There is adult content, use of the f word and (in limited context) the n word About the book What does it mean to be different? When Johnny Cruel is born with strange appendages on his back in the 1930s South, the locals think heโs a devil. Determined to protect hi
Nov 24, 2025


Stones River: A Novel
About the book Published: September 2025 Publisher: Fieldwood Books Category: Adult Fiction (18 +) Genre: Historical, literary supernatural romance Content rating: PG:+ M: There is no profanity. There is one sex scene that contains a generalized description of lovemaking with a few non-explicit references to bodily parts, actions, and sensations. #StonesRiver, #MFJones, #ireadbooktours, @lauren.ireadbooktours, @ireadbooktours 4 stars Very informational regarding Civil War,
Sep 20, 2025
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