The Patient Poppy
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Book Excerpts
Here are some excerpts from books that I've read recently. Sometimes it's nice to get a taste of the writing before diving into a book.
Book Reflections
Here are some reflections and personal takeaways from books that I've read recently. These are a discussion of what I found interesting to provide you useful information and help you decide if you want to read the book.
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I saw thee once
Two poems by Edgar Allan Poe As it’s Poetry Month, here are a few poems by Edgar Allan Poe. Annabel Lee It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of ANNABEL LEE; And this maiden she lived …
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A new name
This is a quote from the book The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Have you read this book? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below! If you’re interested, you can read an excerpt from the book here. The House on Mango Street – Summary Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers …
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A wild horse of a woman
Excerpt from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros This is an excerpt from the book The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. In English my name means hope. In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting. It is like the number nine. A muddy color. It is …
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