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Brianna Renee
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Book Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Hi everyone, it's been a minute.... I have had to take somewhat of a step back from my writing but am now easing my way back into it....
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Brianna Renee
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Monthly Recap: September
I can't believe it's already the end of September and there are only three months left in the year... September is always a fun month,...
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Brianna Renee
Sep 22, 20234 min read
My Fall Reading List
Autumn... My favorite season. I love it so much that I begin to celebrate Fall around mid-August. I know, crazy, but that’s just how...
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Brianna Renee
Sep 15, 20231 min read
Seasonal Give Away: Fall
I am excited to announce that it’s that time of year again! Fall will officially be here on September 22nd and with that I am doing...
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Brianna Renee
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Book Review: The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis
"The Four Loves" by C.S. Lewis is a profound exploration of the intricate tapestry of human relationships, as seen through the lens of...
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Brianna Renee
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Author Spotlight: C.S. Lewis
“Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” ― C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. I fell in...
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Brianna Renee
Aug 25, 20233 min read
Monthly Recap: August
August is an exciting month for me. It is the final stretch until fall comes (at least to my household). Though the weather in California...
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Brianna Renee
Aug 11, 20234 min read
How I Fell in Love with Reading
When did you fall in love with reading? For me, it happened when I was as little as three or four years old. It was always, “just one...
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Brianna Renee
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Author Spotlight: Jenny Han
Born on September 3, 1980, in Richmond, Virginia, USA, Jenny Han is a young adult fiction author who draws inspiration from her...
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Brianna Renee
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Monthly Recap: July
Ah July, the month that feels the most like summer to me. My July was filled with many fun seasonal activities; playing pickle ball,...
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Brianna Renee
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Why Annotating is Important
Annotating. If you are like I was years ago you may be asking... what exactly does that mean? When I started college, I quite honestly...
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Brianna Renee
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear
For a while, I kept seeing one particular book on my "for you" page on Instagram. Posts, reels, and various snippets were all about this...
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Brianna Renee
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Author Spotlight: James Clear
For some time, "Atomic Habits" has been a popular book on social media, especially amongst the self-help community. I am finally reading...
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Brianna Renee
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Monthly Recap: June
Hi all! I recently had the thought that it might be fun to have monthly wrap-ups where I can give reading and life updates. So, even...
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Brianna Renee
Jun 21, 20235 min read
Summer Reading Recommendations
Happy first day of summer, fellow reader! If you, like me, love seasonal reading, it's time to get out your summer books today! While it...
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Brianna Renee
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Book Review: Sinister Spring
Overview For the final book review this Spring, I'm excited to say it is on the book "Sinister Spring" by the infamous Agatha Christie! I...
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Brianna Renee
Jun 9, 20235 min read
Novel to Film: Elements of Adaptations
The way a book is translated into film is fascinating to me. So much goes into the process, and sometimes, despite all the work that goes...
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Brianna Renee
Jun 2, 202312 min read
Ranking Notable Gilmore Girls Characters from Worst to Best
I have been rewatching Gilmore Girls with my husband (his first time), and as someone who loves to read and write, I love to take the...
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Brianna Renee
May 26, 20232 min read
Reading Like Rory Gilmore for a Week
Rory Gilmore is an inspiration when it comes to reading. As we saw last week, the number of books she’s read is staggering, putting me to...
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Brianna Renee
May 19, 202315 min read
The Ultimate TBR list: Inspired by Rory Gilmore
Something that is oh so beloved by many book lovers (including myself) is the show “Gilmore Girls.” As I said at the start of the week on...
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