Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Books
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I had a lot of high hopes for this one especially since I really loved The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders. It’s her first foray into sci-fi and while it definitely carried those themes, it hit the mark for me. Here’s More About Victories Greater Than Death Outsmart Your…
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Do you ever judge a book by its cover? I will admit, I’m a culprit of this and I most definitely judged Martha Wells’ All Systems Red a little too hastily. It had a giant robot guy on the cover and didn’t really convey the mood of the story. But once you get into it,…
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I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I really liked Nina Hill and expected a similar story for this one, but a mother/daughter growth story worked and really made me happy to read. Here’s more about I Was Told It Would Get Easier Squashed among a bus full of strangers, mother-daughter duo Jessica and Emily…
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I’m so glad I decided to pick this one up because it was a mix of a J Lo rom-com, Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians opulence, and Weekend at Bernie’s. It definitely left me with a smile on my face and also missing my family a little bit. Here’s more about Dial A for Aunties…
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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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I was really excited to read this one especially since historical fantasy is a sub-genre I’m really into lately. But what I read felt more like a historical fiction with a touch of fantasy. It may be perfect for those who love alternate history or a historical fiction that takes place during the late 19th…
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Well, I didn’t think I would completely fall in love with this book like I did. I’ve been following Abby Jimenez since she released her debut novel, The Friend Zone, only a few short years ago. Now she’s on her third book and thriving with a story about young Vanessa who’s motto in life is…
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Recently, my mood has been wanting more science fiction and I’m not mad about it because I’ve got some lovely sci-fi lined up for myself that I think my mood will most definitely appreciate. I decided to dive into the second book in Becky Chambers’s Wayfarer series, and I have to admit that it really…
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Not all science fiction needs to be difficult to read. Sometimes sci-fi just means it’s a story that takes place in space rather than trying to bend the laws of physics to the author’s will. And sometimes all you need is a little laughter especially when it comes to the terrifying reality of space. Here’s…
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I’ve already had such a deep relationship with this book because I spent so much time with it. It took me nearly two weeks to read and part of that was my mental health, but the other part was because the story was deeply rich, complex, filled with twists and turns that pretty much start…
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