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What a fun (and informative) little astrology book!

I am a huge astrology nerd, so naturally I was very excited for this one.

I loved that the book opened up with a short introduction into astrology and briefly explained birth charts and houses (although the graphic for the houses has an error on the numbering).

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/04/09/review-astrolographs/

Only a strong desire to bid farewell to your old life…
…Makes it possible to reach this forsaken place.
Child, who has yet to awaken.
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This was a fascinating look into the lives of fictional child stars!

The story follows three child stars as they navigate fame and all that comes with it. The book is broken up into 3 parts, with each part taking place during a different decade (2006-2008, 2018, and 2028), so we got to see the characters age and grow.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/04/07/review-when-stars-align/

5 Stars • The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is about a mixed Black and Jewish neighborhood in Pottstown, PA, back in the 1920s and ‘30s. It kicks off with a skeleton found in a well and follows Chona, who runs this little store, and her husband Moshe, who owns a theater. It‘s all about how these folks stick together and deal with life‘s messy stuff like race and belonging.

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“Let‘s see it! Give it here! And be quick about it!”
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I was debating whether or not to give this 3.5 or 4 stars. I finally decided on 4 because the story was so clever!

This was my third Jane Austen novel. Previously, I had read Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility and enjoyed both of them.

My immediate impression of this book was that it was hilarious.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/04/05/review-northanger-abbey/

4 Stars • We Solve Murders by Richard Osman follows retired cop Steve Wheeler and his thrill-seeking daughter-in-law, Amy, a security officer. When Amy‘s client, novelist Rosie D‘Antonio, is tied to a murder and Amy‘s framed, the trio embarks on a global chase. They uncover a conspiracy linking influencers‘ deaths to a criminal, Francois Loubet, and Amy‘s firm, solving the case with humor and cleverness.

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Catching up with first few books ... Reading with Christie‘s Capers Group on #Litsy (Reading Agatha Christie's books in publication order) Hosted by @Librarybelle
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4 Stars • "The Secret Adversary," Agatha Christie's 1922 novel, introduces Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley, unemployed friends who start "The Young Adventurers, Ltd." ⬇️

What a beautiful collection of poems!

Going into this, I was only vaguely familiar with Rumi and his poetry. I was always curious about his work and I‘m happy I finally read it.

I love that the translator gave a ton of context to the poems. The book opens with notes on the transliteration, Rumi‘s life, and on the poems.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/review-the-flame-of-love/