Author: psyche1587
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The Apothecary Diaries – Ep 1: Maomao
The Apothecary Diaries is based on a Japanese light novel series set in a fictional realm inspired by imperial China. It tells the adventures of a young woman, Maomao, training as an apothecary, who ends up in the royal palace and how she unwillingly becomes enmeshed in the affairs of…
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What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim- Ep 1
Recently, I’ve been dipping my toe into the vast pool of K-dramas. A bit late to the party I know, considering how popular they’ve become, especially during the pandemic. But with 2 young kids at home and limited free time, my TV watching has been skewed towards storylines with a…
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The Madness of Crowds: By Louise Penny
Series Rating: Book Rating: Welcome back to the world of Three Pines! For the uninitiated, Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series revolves around the Inspector and his team solving various murders, largely in and around the village of Three Pines. I’ve seen articles discussing whether Louise Penny’s books fall within the…
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Tsarina – A Novel: By Ellen Alpsten
Tsarina tells the fascinating story of Empress Catherine, second wife of Peter the Great of Russia. Catherine rose from being a serf on the edges of poverty, to a reasonably comfortable servant in a Lutheran pastor’s household, to mistress, wife and eventually Empress to Tsar Peter, to Empress Regnant after…
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