Notes from the Shelf

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Thoughtful reviews. Curated reads. Literary love.

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  • Book Review: She’s Not Sorry

    This post contains major spoilers. This post also contains affiliate links. If you buy through Bookshop.org, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the blog and indie bookstores! She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica is 330-page mystery thriller. Meghan Michaels is a full-time nurse in the ICU, juggling…

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    Book Review: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

    A vampire, a werewolf, and a marriage of convenience—Ali Hazelwood’s Bride blends paranormal politics with slow-burn romance. Find out how this fantasy twist on enemies-to-lovers delivers on its high-stakes premise.

  • Book Review: The Woman in the Library

    This post contains mild spoilers. This post also contains affiliate links. If you buy through Bookshop.org, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the blog and indie bookstores! The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill is a 292-page mystery novel set in the Boston Public Library. The…

  • Book Review: People We Meet on Vacation

    This post contains spoilers. This post also contains affiliate links. If you buy through Bookshop.org, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the blog and indie bookstores! People We Meet on Vacation is a 364-page romance novel by Emily Henry. Alex and Poppy are total opposites, but ever…

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    BOTM November 2024 Predictions

    I share my predictions for November 2024’s BOTM selections or add-ons.

  • Book Review: Tokyo Ueno Station

    This post contains major spoilers. This post also contains affiliate links. If you buy through Bookshop.org, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the blog and indie bookstores! Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri, translated to English by Morgan Giles, is a 168-page contemporary fiction. From the publisher:…

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Hi, I’m Sara!

By day, I’m a packaging engineer; by night (and any spare moment in between), I’m a devoted book lover who always has a story close at hand. Whether I’m curled up at home or traveling with a book in my bag, reading is how I explore, unwind, and connect.

Notes from the Shelf is my space to share thoughtful reviews, curated recommendations, and literary commentary across genres—especially fantasy, romance, and nonfiction. But I’m a firm believer that every book has its reader, so you’ll find a wide variety here, from buzzworthy bestsellers to underrated gems.

This blog isn’t just about what I’m reading—it’s about building a community of curious, passionate readers. My goal is to inspire, challenge, and entertain through honest reviews and engaging bookish content that sparks discovery and conversation.

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Thanks for being here and happy reading!

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