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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
One of the reasons that I created No-Deadline-November for myself is because I wanted to catch up on my TBR pile. I get to read a lot of brand-new books before their release. It’s a lot of fun, but recently it’s meant that books that have been out longer have taken a backseat. It was…
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The Book Oasis – Stoneham, MA
Another store from the North of Boston Book Trail that we recently paid another visit to was The Book Oasis in Stoneham, MA! It’s a store that feels bigger on the inside and new sections open up around every corner you turn. They work hard to make sure that there are books for everybody in…
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How to Dream by Thich Nhat Hanh
I’ve made no secret of feeling burnt out lately. In fact, this review is coming a couple weeks after I’ve finished the book. This month, I needed a book that wasn’t going to feel too heavy, and I wanted to know I would like it. That made it an easy choice. I had an unread…
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The Purple Couch – North Andover, MA
One of our stops on the North of Boston Book Trail back in April was The Purple Couch Bookshop in North Andover, MA! We made a second trip out there this past weekend. They have a great selection, and everywhere you look inside, there’s a cozy spot to peruse whatever book has caught your eye.…
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Daughter of Stone by B.A. Pepper
I know I’ve said it many times, but I had a very full schedule of ARCs in October. The final one was Daughter of Stone, which published on the very last day of the month. I was drawn to it because it was described as having witchy vibes, deadly magical trials, and lore inspired by…
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Root & Press Coffee and Books – Worcester, MA
This time we were in Worcester again visiting Root and Press Coffee and Books! It’s a super homey and cozy spot with an excellent selection of books. You can browse with a delicious coffee from the bar or hang out over breakfast or lunch in their cafe. Make sure to follow along for more Independent…
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Tatnuck Bookseller, Gift Gallery & Cafe – Westborough, MA
It’s time to introduce you to one of the local stores that I depend on and that is Tatnuck Bookseller Gift Gallery & Cafe in Westborough, MA. They get to claim the title of the largest independent bookstore in not just Mass but all of New England. I know I can count on them for…
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The Bookstore & Get Lit Wine Bar – Lenox, MA
On a recent visit to Lenox, MA, we couldn’t pass up a visit to The Bookstore & Get Lit Wine Bar featuring Shade Gallery. Even though we’re not drinkers, the place was super cozy and a great spot to spend some time. It’s no wonder it’s so beloved by the community. Check out the documentary…
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Oblivion’s Hymn by A.J. Peterson
I need to give a very big thank you to The Nerd Fam for getting the eARC Oblivion’s Hymn into my hands. October has been a hectic month, but I knew this was a book I needed to read. The gorgeous cover certainly drew my eye, but it was the promise of a unique magic…
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Raven Used Books – Northampton, MA
One bookstore that a lot of people have recommended to us for this project is Raven Used Books in Northampton, MA. It was easy to see why when we walked in. With five different colleges in the area, they have a lot of shelves devoted to interests that elsewhere might be considered too niche to…
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Reed Books – Harwich, MA
This time we went out to Cape Cod to check out some of the stores on the Cape and Islands Book Store Trail. We didn’t make it to all of them, but we’re glad we made it to Reed Books in Harwich, MA! It was a super cute little spot that sells a combination of…
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Child of Shivay by JR Cathers
Advance reader copies (ARCs) of Child of Shivay by JR Cathers were sent out in waves. Each wave went to a new round of applicants. Since my reading schedule for October was already very full, I tried to ignore the first few waves. However, a couple friends of mine jumped on the book right away.…