Author: Leslie | Bookish Nana
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Fresh-Pressed Books | March 3, 2026
Welcome back to another edition of Fresh Pressed Books, a weekly round-up of the newest releases brewing their way onto my ever-growing TBR. Tuesday morning are my favorite part of the week, because that’s when new books are released. Every Tuesday, I wake up early, pour myself a big cup of coffee, and then get…
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Books by the Numbers | My February Reading Wrap-Up
Welcome to Books by the Numbers, a new monthly series where we review my reading stats and let the data tell the story of my current reading life. In February, I read 20 books. Well… I listened to 20 audiobooks. But as a visually impaired reader, stories count whether you read with your eyes or…
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Fresh-Pressed Books | February 24, 2026
Welcome to Fresh Pressed Books! A weekly blog series highlighting the newest book releases brewing their way onto my ever-growing TBR. Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week because it’s the day new books officially hit the shelves. Thanks to New Book Tuesday posts from creators like The Dog-Eared Bookstore, Haley_rkn, and Tina TBR…
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Book Review: Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey (Spoilers)
Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey immediately brought to mind the Mexican proverb of “Lo que mal empieza, mal acaba”, which translates to “bad beginnings make bad endings”. But, was that really the case here? Disclaimer; This post contains spoilers about the plot and ending. Proceed accordingly. Dandelion is Dead is NOT a bad book…
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Book Review: This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page (Spoiler-Free)
Some books tug at your heart. Others gently sit beside you while it heals. This Book Made Me Think of You is firmly in the second category. This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page is a tender, emotionally rich story about grief, love, books, and the slow, brave process of rebuilding a…
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How I Read So Much (And Why It Doesn’t Matter)
Reading is a journey, not a race. It is not a competition. It is, however, a beautiful hobby to be enjoyed at the reader’s own pace. That said, a question I often see across social media platforms is: “How do you read so much?” The beauty of the bookish community, at least to me, is…
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Freshly Brewed: My Reading Goals for 2025
As I look to the new year ahead, I can’t help but reflect on how much my love of reading has grown since I restarted my reading journey in 2023. Each year, I’ve pushed myself to read more, explore new genres, and make time for the books that bring me joy. For this new year,…