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Book Review: Dead Is a State of Mind by Marlene Perez
By Michelle Allen I recently finished Dead Is a State of Mind, the second book in Marlene Perez’s Dead Is series, and it was a delightfully fun mix of mystery, paranormal intrigue, and teenage drama. Set in the quirky town of Nightshade, where the unusual is practically normal, the story follows Daisy Giordano as she… Continue reading
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Have You Ever Regretted Reading a Book?
By Michelle Allen It’s a question that feels almost sacrilegious to ask book lovers. We’re encouraged to believe that every book teaches us something, broadens our perspective, or enriches our understanding of the world. And while I generally agree, I’ve come to realize that not every reading experience is a positive one. Yes, I’ve regretted… Continue reading
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What’s a Book You Never Finished but Still Think About?
By Michelle Allen I have a confession: I don’t think I’ve ever had a book that I completely gave up on and still thought about years later. If a book captures my imagination enough to linger in my mind, chances are I’ll keep turning pages until I reach the end. Maybe I’m stubborn, or maybe… Continue reading
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⭐ Book Review: Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
(Audible edition — because his voice makes the whole experience) By Michelle Allen Listening to Stories I Only Tell My Friends felt less like reading a memoir and more like sitting across from Rob Lowe at a quiet café while he tells you the stories he usually keeps tucked away — the ones shaped by… Continue reading
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Book Review: Long Bright River by Liz Moore
By Michelle Allen Liz Moore’s Long Bright River is one of those novels that doesn’t just tell a story — it settles into your bones. Set against the stark, unflinching backdrop of Kensington, Philadelphia, Moore weaves a narrative that is equal parts mystery, family drama, and social commentary. But at its heart, this is a… Continue reading
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🌿 The Art of Reading Something Twice
By Michelle Allen Some books pass through our lives like travelers — lovely to meet, easy to forget. And then there are the others, the ones that stay. The ones that become part of the furniture of our memory, tucked onto the shelves of childhood, motherhood, and every season in between. For me, that book… Continue reading
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🌟 The First Book That Stayed With Me
By Michelle Allen Some books stay with us not because they’re long or profound, but because they arrive at exactly the right moment in our lives. For me, that book was One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish — the very first book I ever finished on my own, at the age of four.… Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past: The Story of My Ancestry (Allen)🪶Sacred Names, Silent Strength: Tracing Our Anishinaabe Path
Every family holds a story—woven through generations, shaped by resilience, migration, and quiet devotion. Mine begins with whispered names and faded photographs, with memories passed down like heirlooms. This blog is where I begin to trace those voices and preserve the legacy they left behind. From the Kieslichs of Prussia to the Newberrys of Michigan,… Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past: The Story of My Ancestry (Allen)
Every family holds a story—woven through generations, shaped by resilience, migration, and quiet devotion. Mine begins with whispered names and faded photographs, with memories passed down like heirlooms. This blog is where I begin to trace those voices and preserve the legacy they left behind. From the Kieslichs of Prussia to the Newberrys of Michigan,… Continue reading
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Echoes of the Past: The Story of My Ancestry (Newberry/LaFleur)
Every family holds a story—woven through generations, shaped by resilience, migration, and quiet devotion. Mine begins with whispered names and faded photographs, with memories passed down like heirlooms. This blog is where I begin to trace those voices and preserve the legacy they left behind. From the Kieslichs of Prussia to the Newberrys of Michigan,… Continue reading
