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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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Ilena Alvarez
Dec 27, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20222 min read
Murder, But Make it Cozy
Hi, everyone! I believe life is all about perspective. Since I teach, there are subjects that force me to remind my students that life is...
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Ilena Alvarez
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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, 20211 min read
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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