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A hand holds the book "Shooting Up" by Jonathan Tepper, featuring a cover photo of three boys with a ball. Bookshelves are in the background.

A hand holds the book "Shooting Up" by Jonathan Tepper, featuring a cover photo of three boys with a ball. Bookshelves are in the background.

Shooting Up 🤍

By Jonathan Tepper.

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4 days ago3 min read

A hand holds "This Happened to Me" by Kate Price. The book has a green cover with a forest scene. Bookshelves blur in the background.

A hand holds "This Happened to Me" by Kate Price. The book has a green cover with a forest scene. Bookshelves blur in the background.

This Happened To Me 🕊️🤍

By Kate Price.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Apr 112 min read

Hand holds yellow book "The Trauma Effect" with a photo on the cover. Background shows a scenic ocean view and cliffs under a clear blue sky.

Hand holds yellow book "The Trauma Effect" with a photo on the cover. Background shows a scenic ocean view and cliffs under a clear blue sky.

The Trauma Effect: Exploring and Resolving Inherited Trauma 🕊️

By Zetta Thomelin.

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Apr 62 min read

Hand holding the book "Losing the Plot" by Derek Owusu against a backdrop of ocean cliffs and blue sky.

Hand holding the book "Losing the Plot" by Derek Owusu against a backdrop of ocean cliffs and blue sky.

Losing the Plot 🖤

By Derek Owusu.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Mar 302 min read

Hand holds a tablet displaying an Audible cover for "Icarus" by Jeffrey Eugenides. Background shows colorful, patterned bookshelves.

Hand holds a tablet displaying an Audible cover for "Icarus" by Jeffrey Eugenides. Background shows colorful, patterned bookshelves.

Icarus 🕊️

By Jeffrey Eugenides.

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Jan 242 min read

Hand holds "Borderline Fiction" book by Derek Owusu. Bold red and black design with a silhouette. Bookshelf background with colorful spines.

Hand holds "Borderline Fiction" book by Derek Owusu. Bold red and black design with a silhouette. Bookshelf background with colorful spines.

Canongate Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Canongate Books!

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Dec 16, 20252 min read

Person holding a tablet displaying Rev. Kevin T. Taylor's book "A Charge to Keep" in front of a colorful bookshelf.

Person holding a tablet displaying Rev. Kevin T. Taylor's book "A Charge to Keep" in front of a colorful bookshelf.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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Dec 7, 20254 min read

A hand holds the book "Trying" by Chloé Caldwell against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

A hand holds the book "Trying" by Chloé Caldwell against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

Trying: A Memoir 🤍

By Chloë Caldwell.

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Nov 27, 20252 min read

A hand holds a pink book titled "Want" by Gillian Anderson against a blurred green field and cloudy sky, conveying a calm outdoor setting.

A hand holds a pink book titled "Want" by Gillian Anderson against a blurred green field and cloudy sky, conveying a calm outdoor setting.

Want 💋

By Anonymous but collected by Gillian Anderson.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Oct 18, 20252 min read

A hand holds a split-face book titled "Every Cloud" by Greg Sumner, against a colorful bookshelf background. Text: Perspective is everything.

A hand holds a split-face book titled "Every Cloud" by Greg Sumner, against a colorful bookshelf background. Text: Perspective is everything.

Every Cloud: Perspective Is Everything 🌥️

By Greg Sumner.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Oct 15, 20252 min read

A hand holds a book titled "The Drummond Affair" against a bookshelf. The cover is teal with a vintage photo. Books are blurred in the background.

A hand holds a book titled "The Drummond Affair" against a bookshelf. The cover is teal with a vintage photo. Books are blurred in the background.

Icon Books Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Icon Books.

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Sep 20, 20252 min read

Hand holds a pink book titled "One Minute Away" with a sushi illustration, against a blurred bookshelf background.

Hand holds a pink book titled "One Minute Away" with a sushi illustration, against a blurred bookshelf background.

Harper Collins Books Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Harper Collins UK!

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Sep 17, 20253 min read

Hand holds a black book with bold red text "YOU ARE NOT YOUR LIMITS" by Javeno Mclean. Background: blurred colorful bookshelf.

Hand holds a black book with bold red text "YOU ARE NOT YOUR LIMITS" by Javeno Mclean. Background: blurred colorful bookshelf.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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Sep 3, 20254 min read

Hand holds a book titled "The Scientist Who Wasn't There" by Joanne Briggs. Background shows bookshelves with colorful books.

Hand holds a book titled "The Scientist Who Wasn't There" by Joanne Briggs. Background shows bookshelves with colorful books.

Bonnier Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Bonnie Books influencer group, The Hive!

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Aug 27, 20253 min read

Hand holds a book titled "Believe" by Lisa Nicks-Balthasar in front of colorful bookshelves. The background is blurred, and the setting is a library.

Hand holds a book titled "Believe" by Lisa Nicks-Balthasar in front of colorful bookshelves. The background is blurred, and the setting is a library.

Believe!: A Woman’s Odyssey, from Tragic to Magic 🕊️

By Lisa Nicks-Balthasar.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Aug 4, 20252 min read

Hand holds "Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women" by Caroline Magennis. Red and pink cover, bookshelves in blurry background.

Hand holds "Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women" by Caroline Magennis. Red and pink cover, bookshelves in blurry background.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jul 10, 20253 min read

Canongate Book Mail 💌

Canongate Book Mail 💌

Canongate Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from Canongate!

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Jul 7, 20253 min read

Because of Brett: A View of Grief Without Pigeonholes 🕊️

Because of Brett: A View of Grief Without Pigeonholes 🕊️

Because of Brett: A View of Grief Without Pigeonholes 🕊️

By Sarah Woodier.

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Jun 23, 20252 min read

Notes from the Porch 🏠

Notes from the Porch 🏠

Notes from the Porch 🏠

By Thomas Christopher Greene.

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Jun 16, 20252 min read

Hand holding a red book titled "Ten Men, A Year of Casual Sex" by Kitty Ruskin, wrapped in pink ribbon, with blurred bookshelves behind.

Hand holding a red book titled "Ten Men, A Year of Casual Sex" by Kitty Ruskin, wrapped in pink ribbon, with blurred bookshelves behind.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jun 14, 20253 min read

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