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• Book Lists, Books

  Middle-Grade March: 50 Books for Reluctant Gen Alpha Readers

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  March 18, 2026

  

  50 Middle-grade books for reluctant readers (8-12). Fight the Gen Alpha literacy crisis with these middle-grade fiction picks, from contemporary to horror.

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• Book Review

  Prophet Song – Paul Lynch (Review)

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  March 16, 2026

  

  Discover a realistic dystopian tale in my review of Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, a poignant, heartbreaking novel about a mother caught in totalitarian Ireland.

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• Writing

  50 -Ologies for Writers: From Arachnology to Zythology

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  March 11, 2026

  

  Elevate your character creation skills with this list of 50 -ologies for writers. Find unique professions or hobbies, etymology, and creative inspiration.

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• Book Review

  Leonard and Hungry Paul – Rónán Hession (Review)

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  March 9, 2026

  

  Dive into my review of Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession. See why this slow-burn Irish novel offers authentic representation but a disingenuous blurb.

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• Book Lists, Books, TBR

  Irish Eyes are Writing: 20 Irish Novels (My March 2026 TBR)

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  March 4, 2026

  

  Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with my March 2026 TBR! Discover 20 Irish novels written by Irish authors, from cozy contemporary fiction to messy family dramas.

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• Book Review

  Forever Home – Graham Norton (Review)

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  March 2, 2026

  

  Dig into my review of Forever Home by Graham Norton, a gripping Irish family drama about a woman ousted by her partner’s children and the secrets she unearths.

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• Books, Thoughts

  Sweet to Spicy: A Discussion on Romance Heat Levels

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  February 25, 2026

  

  Where do you land on the romance spice scale? From Sweet to Smut, I’m breaking down the “Heat Index” and sharing my favorites. Come join this hot discussion!

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• Book Review

  Exes and O’s – Amy Lea (Review)

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  February 23, 2026

  

  Dive into my review of Exes and O’s by Amy Lea, a sweet steamy, slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine rom-com about a book influencer and her hot firefighter roommate.

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• Tropes, Writing

  Dump ‘Em: 10 Romance Tropes to Avoid in Your Writing

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

  on

  February 18, 2026

  

  Dump overdone clichés! Discover 10 romance tropes to avoid, from instalove to third-act breakup, and learn how to write realistic stories readers will love.

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• Book Review

  The Do-Over – Lynn Painter (Review)

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  Kimberly | This Writer Reads

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  February 16, 2026

  

  Check out my review of The Do-Over by Lynn Painter, a story about a girl’s Valentine’s Day-from-hell stuck on repeat (and so are the countless errors!).

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