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I went into The Salt Path with no expectations — a slightly random pick, a Goodreads Challenge tick, and most importantly, short enough to fit my reading mood at the time. While the writing is often lovely and the coastal walking vibes are strong, there were moments that felt too neat, too cinematic, too perfectly…
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A gentle, comforting story about grief, love, and the quiet ways books can help us heal. Tilly receives a year of carefully chosen books from her late fiancé to guide her through the first year without him, and what follows is a quietly beautiful story about loss, courage, and rediscovering life.
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A slow reading month, a chaotic life month — classic me. December’s finally here, the tree is up (thanks to my daughter and her 300-bauble attack), and I’m easing back into blogging with a dark festive retelling and some exciting plans for the Christmas break.