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A forty-year-old trumpet player and old-school ladies‘ man, who lives for his music, refusing to be tied down by any woman, learns that the one who is secretly closest to his heart, is pregnant by him.

Individualized portraits, through third-person chapters detail the women‘s entanglements with the elusive musician. An enjoyable, sensual redemption story.

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This was an odd read to say the least. I was very confused when I finished it.

The story was very superficial. It never dove deep into any of the characters. I never felt like I knew any of them beyond the surface level.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/02/23/review-empire-of-billions/

4 Stars • "The Change" by Kirsten Miller follows three women in their late forties—Nessa, Harriett, and Jo—who gain unique powers in midlife. In Mattauk, Long Island, they unite to solve a teenage girl‘s murder, ignored by police, uncovering a dark network of privilege. Part mystery, part fantasy, it‘s a fierce tale of justice and empowerment.

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Retellings of The Arabian Nights 📚📚📚📚📚📚

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Lyrical and evocative, with a compelling range of voices, this slim but mighty novel explores 17th century colonial America before slavery was identified by race, and before a nation and its psyche developed the concepts of racial superiority and inferiority. An incredible reading experience.

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First off, trigger warning for diet culture and eating disorders, particularly anorexia. This book deals heavily with anorexia and the toxic diet industry, so please be aware of that. I thought the book did a good job exploring these two topics. I found all the discussion on the diet industry and how it is designed to fail to be so fascinating.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/02/19/review-what-we-give-away-bold-jou...

3 Stars • "Good Energy" by Casey and Calley Means argues that metabolic health is key to preventing and reversing diseases. They link modern lifestyle issues to metabolic problems and offer a practical four-week plan to optimize health through diet, sleep, exercise, and stress management. It's a blend of science and actionable advice for better health.

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4 Stars • "None of This Is True" by Lisa Jewell is a psychological thriller where podcaster Alix Summer becomes entangled with the mysterious Josie Fair. Josie convinces Alix to feature her dark, possibly fabricated life story in a podcast. As Alix investigates, she uncovers disturbing secrets, leading to manipulation and murder, with the truth becoming increasingly elusive.

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4 Stars • "The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak" by Shannon Bream explores faith lessons from nine Biblical families, focusing on the women. It's aimed at readers seeking spiritual guidance through historical female perspectives in the Bible.

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