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Twilight at Twenty: A Reader’s “Never Say Never” Journey

Posted on September 26, 2025 by jfkaufmann

How a teenage vampire romance cracked my literary shell and led me to my own stories This October marks two decades since Stephenie Meyer’s novel Twilight was published — and quickly became a global phenomenon. There was nothing about it … Continue reading →

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The Never Witch by JP McLean

Posted on August 6, 2025 by jfkaufmann

I had the pleasure of reading The Never Witch in its final stage before the official launch on September 16, 2025. As a great admirer of JP McLean’s work, I was eager to read her latest novel. It’s the first … Continue reading →

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2023 in books: “Meh.”

Posted on December 18, 2023 by jfkaufmann

This parting year was a bland reading experience. I couldn’t pick out more than a few books that made a lasting impression on me. I re-read a lot, though, which gave me some balance. I kicked off my 2023 reading … Continue reading →

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