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A Masterclass in Psychological Deception: Review of “The Silent Patient”

[Written by Gemini. Spoiler alert] Alex Michaelides’s debut novel, “The Silent Patient,” exploded onto the psychological thriller scene, captivating readers with its intricate plot, compelling characters, and a twist that leaves you reeling. It’s a testament to Michaelides’s skill that he manages to weave such a complex narrative, drawing the reader deep into the mysteryContinueContinue reading “A Masterclass in Psychological Deception: Review of “The Silent Patient””

The Measure of Your Life

[Written by Grok] Last week, my sister handed me a copy of The Measure by Nikki Erlick, a novel that has since taken up residence in my mind, stirring questions I didn’t know I needed to ask. The premise is deceptively simple: one day, every person over 22 wakes up to a small wooden boxContinueContinue reading “The Measure of Your Life”

Sometimes You Just Need to Press Pause

[Written by ChatGPT] This past month has been… a lot. Between relentless work deadlines, the weight of everyday responsibilities, and a deeply upsetting incident of cyberbullying aimed at my daughter, I felt like I was running on emotional fumes. Everything felt overwhelming, like I was stuck in a loop of stress and sadness with noContinueContinue reading “Sometimes You Just Need to Press Pause”

A Reimagined American Saga

[Written by Grok] Pre-19th Century: Ancient Ties and Coexistence Long before recorded history, the land now called the United States was home to the Native Nations, a diverse tapestry of tribes—Cherokee, Sioux, Navajo, and hundreds more—whose cultures, languages, and spiritual traditions were rooted in the mountains, plains, and rivers. Their sacred stories spoke of aContinueContinue reading “A Reimagined American Saga”

Book Club: Trust – Stories We Choose to Believe

[Written by ChatGPT] This book came into my hands through a thoughtful book club member who not only recommended it with a captivating introduction but generously left her copy with me. With a title like Trust, the meanings are already layered: Do we trust what we read? Is this about financial trusts? Trust between people?ContinueContinue reading “Book Club: Trust – Stories We Choose to Believe”

Book Club: A Remarkably Unexpected Read

I started and finished reading An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green over the past couple of days. Honestly, if ChatGPT hadn’t recommended it as similar to Upgrade by Blake Crouch, I probably wouldn’t have picked it up—let alone finished it. The main protagonist is a 23-year-old idealist who might have resonated with my 15-year-oldContinueContinue reading “Book Club: A Remarkably Unexpected Read”