Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Book Spotlights
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Happy fall, everyone! I’ve always felt like fall was too short. It would encompass October and November and that’s it, but thinking about it, I feel like it deserves just as much love as the other seasons receive. So when I heard that people are counting September towards the fall, I realized that that’s the…
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The Starless Crown was supposed to be the final book of 2021 for me, but alas December is always a quieter month for me when it comes to reading. However, I do want to return to this one once I have the time for it. It’s a wildly intriguing story with a cast of characters…
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I didn’t end up finishing this one when I started it. Mostly because it was too serious and too hard sci-fi for my tastes. But I know that many folks out there still love these kinds of books, so I wanted to spotlight it for those who may be interested in this Shards of Earth…
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Thanks Orbit Books for the gifted books. Do you ever go online and find yourself completely overwhelmed by the number of books that are coming out? I feel that all the time, but the worst is when I see a book I haven’t seen before or new to me. If it sounds super good, then…
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Thanks Avon Books for sending me a gifted copy. Every once in a while, I get the urge to read a little bit of romance. I guess that’s probably obvious from the romance reviews I share on this page. But when you combine royalty and baking in an enemies-to-lovers/grumpy and sunshine story, I couldn’t help…
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Thanks Tor Teen for the gifted copy of these books. I didn’t really get into Western stories until my husband and I watched a few together. I’ve never read Westerns before and when I think about it, it sounds like old white dudes riding on their horse with a cigarette pursed at their lips and…
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Are you reading translated fiction this year? I’m always on the lookout for some great reads especially from folks around the world. When I heard about this translated sci-fi collection from a South Korean author, I knew I had to pick it up and read it. I don’t plan to read it until next month,…
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