Books ✦ anika superstar

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ChatGPT’s Free Literature Curriculum

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024anikaLeave a Comment

I’m back with another AI-created curriculum. This time, we’re learning how to read.

Twisty, Nonlinear Thrillers I’ve Read Lately

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024anikaLeave a Comment

In honor of shorter days and the spooky season approaching, I’m writing to share the thrillers I’ve been eating up lately and the ones I plan to start next.

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Recent Reese’s Book Club Romances

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024anikaLeave a Comment

This summer, I read two Reese’s Book Club romances; the May 2024 pick, How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang, and the August 2024 pick, Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell. I would describe both books as story-driven slow-burn romances, and I’ll dive into the details below.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – Book Review

August 16, 2024August 22, 2024anikaLeave a Comment

Any book that takes over six months to read deserves no more than three stars. This masochistic endeavor lasted from November 20, 2023 to May 19, 2024. This book killed my reading streak, destroyed my spirit and stole my sanity.

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell – Book Review

April 6, 2024August 22, 2024anikaLeave a Comment

It took just over a month for me to read another book, it’s quite unfortunate. 😔 I’m not exactly *crushing* my 2024 reading goals yet, but I’m hopeful that this book pulled me out of the slump (although I think I’ve been saying that to myself every time I finish a book lately).

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens – Book Review

March 4, 2024August 22, 2024anikaLeave a Comment

I think I’m finally coming out of a reading slump. I blame Spotify’s 15-hour listening limit; it really slowed things down for me in January and sent me book-spiraling.

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Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson – Book Review

January 6, 2024August 22, 2024anikaLeave a Comment

Welcome to 2024! There is still so much to be excited for this year. With my hobbies, I’m most excited to write more and read great books. I had originally set a goal of 30 books, but I think the goal is there to get me into the reading habit rather than boost stats (I seem to hit 28 every year anyways).