Odett Terrazas
Star-Studded Reads: Book Recommendations from Your Favorite Celebrities
Celebrities, with their bustling lives in the limelight, often turn to books for solace, inspiration, and even escapism. Though they may...
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Odett Terrazas
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Trailblazers and Icons: Immerse Yourself in the Lives of Influential Figures
The best biographies transcend the realm of factual accounts and neat, chronological events. The following narratives weave together...
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Ilena Alvarez
- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
Embrace the Blank Pages: Making the Most of New Year's Opportunities
As the New Year approaches, it's natural to reflect on the past and consider the possibilities that the future holds. “We will open the...
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Ilena Alvarez
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Favorite Holiday Movie...The Holiday (Plus Book Recs)
If you're in need of a heartwarming and uplifting movie to watch this holiday season, look no further than "The Holiday". This romantic...
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Ilena Alvarez
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
Holiday Recommendations: Movies, Books, Music, Poetry
"The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore is a beloved holiday poem that has been passed down through the generations. The...
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Ilena Alvarez
- Mar 4, 2022
- 5 min
The Gentle Soul: Maeve Binchy
I have always been fascinated by Maeve (pronounced mayve) Binchy. As an early reader, I came across a book titled “Circle of Friends.” I...
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Ilena Alvarez
- Feb 18, 2022
- 2 min
Murder, But Make it Cozy
Hi, everyone! It’s hard to believe February is in full swing. What is time anymore? What is life? I believe it’s all about perspective....
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Ilena Alvarez
- Feb 11, 2022
- 1 min
The Cool Cat: James Baldwin
I don't think anyone can look cooler than James Baldwin looks in this picture. And as charismatic and classic as he looks on the outside,...
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Ilena Alvarez
- Feb 7, 2022
- 3 min
Valentine's Day: A Survival Guide
Valentine's Day is a day loved or dreaded 'round the world and the reasons for these strong, antagonistic feelings are obvious. This post...
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ilena2
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Chanel Cleeton's First Historical Book on Cuba: Next Year in Havana (a review)
This amazing book contains all my thoughts and feelings I've harbored about Cuba my entire life. And I want to personally thank Chanel...
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Ilena Alvarez
- Aug 6, 2021
- 1 min
Staff Picks for August: Writers and Lovers by Lily King (a review)
Writers and Lovers secured my membership into the Lily King fan club. The titular character Casey is grappling with her mother's death...
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Katie Lee
- Dec 5, 2019
- 7 min
A Funny Review About a Funny Book
Hi, everyone. My name is Katie, and each week I’m going to give you my totally unbiased perspective of a book I didn’t read based on an...
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Katie Lee
- Nov 25, 2019
- 7 min
Fun, Fun, Fun in the Florida Winter Sun...It's a Humorous Book Review!
Hi, everyone. My name is Katie, and each week I’m going to give you my totally unbiased perspective of a book I didn’t read based on an...
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Katie Lee
- Nov 16, 2019
- 5 min
Funny Alert: A Book About Murder
Hi, everyone. My name is Katie, and each week I’m going to give you my totally unbiased perspective of a book I didn’t read based on an...
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Katie Lee
- Nov 7, 2019
- 5 min
It's Book Review Time!
Hi, everyone. My name is Katie, and each week I’m going to give you my totally unbiased perspective of a book I didn’t read based on an...
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Katie Lee
- Oct 26, 2019
- 6 min
A Humorous Book Review
Hi, everyone. My name is Katie, and each week I’m going to give you my totally unbiased perspective of a book I didn’t read based on an...
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Katie Lee
- Oct 18, 2019
- 6 min
Another Satirical Book Review!
Hi, everyone. My name is Katie, and each week I’m going to give you my totally unbiased perspective of a book I didn’t read based on an...
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Katie Lee
- Oct 13, 2019
- 6 min
The Satirical Book Reviews Begin!
Hi, everyone. My name is Katie, and each week I’m going to present you with a funny review of a book read by one of the Friends of the...
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