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oddandbookish
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Pickpick

This was a dark and twisted romance!

The story is basically an erotic dark romance retelling of Beauty and the Beast. As a retelling, it worked well. It followed the storyline and a lot of elements were present, including a protagonist who loves to read and a stunning library. The library was massive.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/review-a-bedtime-story-fairy-tale...

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JenlovesJT47
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So many books, so
little time — mount TBR
is calling my name. 📚

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #bibliophile #mounttbr

lil1inblue So relatable! The eternal struggle! 😍 😉 😍 4d
AmyG I feel this! 4d
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dabbe A struggle I think a lot of us truly love! 🩶🤍🖤 4d
Jari-chan 💯💯💖💖 4d
AnnCrystal Perfection! And which to read next?? There are so many books that I'd like to read at exactly the same time. 👏🏼🐝👌🏼😂📚🤔📚🐝💝. 4d
Gissy 🙋🏽‍♀️

By mistake I bought a copy of Wonderland by JenniferHillier (paperback) in French 🤦🏽‍♀️It is a secondhand book but in good condition. I don‘t know if maybe you are interested to have it. Let me know, I just wanted to ask you first before I unhaul it🤗
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JenlovesJT47 @Gissy thanks for thinking of me! I‘d love to have it. Thank you so much! 🤗♥️♥️♥️ 3d
Gissy @JenlovesJT47 Do you have my email? I know it was long time ago but let me know so you can send me your address via email🤗 3d
JenlovesJT47 @Gissy I have it on my old computer somewhere, who knows where 😆 you can email me at jbtranscriptionist@gmail.com 3d
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oddandbookish
The Blossoming Summer | Anna Rose Johnson
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What a charming story!

This is exactly the kind of story I would have devoured as a kid. Growing up, I loved historical fiction, especially niche stories of children evacuating WWII London. I also enjoyed stories set in quaint country houses. This book had both!

I loved how the book incorporated Native American culture.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/25/review-the-blossoming-summer/

willaful Have you ever read Searching for Shona? One of my fav evacuees stories. 1w
oddandbookish @willaful I have not but I will be adding it to my TBR! Thank you for the recommendation. 1w
rubyslippersreads This looks right up my alley. I love reading about this time period. I‘d also recommend 1w
oddandbookish @rubyslippersreads Thank you for the recommendation! 7d
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oddandbookish
An Irish Summer: A Novel | Alexandra Paige
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Pickpick

This was a cute rom-com set in Ireland!

The best part of the book was definitely the setting. Ireland makes for an incredible backdrop to the story. I enjoyed how the book gave you a little tour through Ireland and explored some Irish culture like fairy stories.

The book is fairly short (around 300 pages) which was the perfect length. It was short and sweet.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/23/review-an-irish-summer/

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Chrissyreadit
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Denise!!!! This book is gorgeous!!! thank you so much for thinking of me on my birthday! I LOVE the book and the hourglass!!! You rock!!!!

AnnCrystal 👏🏼🥳 Happy Birthday 🎂🍰💝. 2w
AmyG That is just the lovliest book. Happy Birthday…tomorrow!!!! 2w
SconsinBookyBadger Cheers to your birthday! Hope you get to celebrate with your new book! 🥳 2w
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mabell I hope you have a lovely birthday, friend!! 🎂🎉🎈📚 2w
dabbe YAY! One more book you'll have to find room for on your gloriously reorganized shelves! HB, m'dear! I'm so happy to have gotten to know you even better these past few months! 💛💜🧡 2w
Chrissyreadit @dabbe 😘😘😘 How are you feeling?????? 2w
dabbe @Chrissyreadit I've been better, thanks for asking! Usually the first day is the hardest one, so I know things will get easier day by day. 💛💜🧡 2w
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oddandbookish
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Pickpick

What a wonderful coming of age story!

The book is set in a hotel in Seattle during the 1990s and I loved how authentically Seattle it felt. There were numerous references to Seattle pop culture (and 90s pop culture in general) throughout, including a chapter cleverly named, “Pleatless in Seattle” (pg. 114).

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/review-the-sylvan-hotel/

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JenlovesJT47
The Book of Fantasy | Jorge Luis Borges
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plunge headfirst into

fantasy, watch adventure

unfold on each page.

be enchanted by

whimsy, fall in love with a

hero, slay dragons.

storm the castle gates,

fight against evil — watch good

triumph in the end.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #fantasy #bibliophile

lil1inblue I love this! It encapsulates what I love most about fantasy! 😍 3w
dabbe Love the crescendo buildup to the end! 🧡🤎💛 3w
CBee LOVE LOVE LOVE this so much 💚💚💚 3w
AnnCrystal LOVE!!!! This is incredible perfection 👏🏼🐝👍🏼🪄📚💫🐝💝. 3w
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oddandbookish
Kakigori Summer | Emily Itami
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Pickpick

This was a moving family drama!

The book starts off strong. The story is about 3 sisters who reunite at their home on the Japanese coast. Immediately, I was invested in the story and the scandal involving the youngest sister. The ending was also very strong. It was touching and packed an emotional punch. However, the middle of the book was slow and dragged on.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/09/review-kakigori-summer/

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JenlovesJT47
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I haven‘t been reading as much this year because I‘m easily distracted these days. Here‘s some motivation to read more.

time to go back to

your roots: make time for reading

again — your first love.

read with purpose; learn,

relax, unwind — travel the

world in cozy comfort.

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #bibliophile

dabbe Such lovely sounds in this one. 🖤🐝🖤 3w
TheBookHippie 💙 such a good reminder. 3w
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Susanita Even a little bit of reading is still reading. 3w
lil1inblue 😍 😍 😍 (Totally relate to being highly distracted these days!) 3w
AnnCrystal Magical Inspiration 👏🏼🤩📚😍
👏🏼🐝👌🏼🪄📚🐝💖.
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julieclair I love this!!! 3w
BethM I love this! I‘m in the same boat! 3w
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oddandbookish
The Last Tiger | Julia Riew, Brad Riew
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This was a powerful YA fantasy!

First off, I loved that the story was inspired by the authors‘ grandparents and their romance during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Drawing on real life experiences gave the story a ton of emotional depth.

I also enjoyed the dual POVs. The story is told in alternating points of view of the two leads, Seung and Eunji.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/review-the-last-tiger/

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