Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹'s Updates en-US Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:56:33 -0700 60 Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹'s Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Friend1423626857 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:56:33 -0700 <![CDATA[<Friend user_id=164913946 friend_user_id=182481238 top_friend=false>]]> Review7599725738 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:34:32 -0700 <![CDATA[Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ added 'Tales from the Café']]> /review/show/7599725738 Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ gave 5 stars to Tales from the Café (Before the Coffee Gets Cold, #2) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
I am in love with these stories!

Step back into the enchanting world of Funiculi Funicula, the quaint Tokyo cafe where time isn't just a concept, but a destination. Tales from the Cafe is the much-anticipated sequel to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, diving deeper into the lives touched by a truly extraordinary opportunity. Here, amidst the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a single table and chair—always occupied by a mysterious woman in white—holds the key to a journey through the past or future.

This latest collection pours out four captivating stories, each steeped in a customer's poignant desire to revisit a moment gone by. Imagine: a man longing to share his daughter's wedding news with a dear departed friend; a retired detective hoping to right a past oversight with a forgotten birthday gift for his beloved wife; a son seeking one last, heartfelt encounter with the mother whose funeral he couldn't attend; and a man simply wanting to know if his true love is thriving. These aren't just trips through time; they're profound journeys of the heart.

What makes these tales so deeply moving is the central paradox: why would anyone choose to travel back, knowing full well that the past is immutable? With strict rules—you can't leave your seat, and you've got barely ten minutes before the coffee gets cold—these brief encounters highlight a powerful, universal truth. While you can't rewrite history, the act of revisiting it can utterly transform your perspective on the present. Each story beautifully illustrates that even a fleeting moment in the past can ignite a profound shift in how we understand and navigate our lives today.

Must read !! ]]> Comment291561928 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:22:52 -0700 <![CDATA[Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ commented on "What do you guys think about the “before the coffee gets cold� book series???" in hot girls read books]]> /topic/show/23150957-what-do-you-guys-think-about-the-before-the-coffee-gets-cold-book-seri Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ made a comment in the hot girls read books group:

So i finished the first book few months ago & currently im reading the 2nd book “Tales from the cafe� & i really like ittt!!

Just want to know your thoughts about it... ]]> Review7393596257 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 22:49:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ added 'First-Time Caller']]> /review/show/7393596257 First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ gave 5 stars to First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1) by B.K. Borison
OMG WOW!!!

Get ready to fall head over heels for B.K. Borison's "First Time Caller," a delightful blend of contemporary romance and classic rom-com charm that will have you hooked by page 5 and ready to declare it a five-star read by page 25!

Meet Lucie, a single mom whose daughter Maya plays cupid, pushing her to find love by calling a radio romance talk show. Despite a supportive circle, Lucie grapples with a quiet disconnect, but everything shifts when she finds herself undeniably drawn to Aiden, the show's wonderfully cynical host.
What unfolds is an exquisite slow-burn romance that practically crackles with palpable chemistry, weaving together laugh-out-loud humor and moments of deep emotional honesty. Borison's writing is a breath of fresh air—genuine, relatable, and utterly engaging, drawing you into Lucie's heartfelt journey. Adding a unique, immersive twist, the story is sprinkled with radio show transcripts, making you feel like you're right there listening in.
Their banter? Gold.
The slow-burn romance? Chef’s kiss.
The way Aiden starts catching feelings despite his I’m-too-jaded-for-this attitude? Absolutely delightful.
I love the build up tension in this story where it was friendship that slowly built up to love.


If you're looking for a book that stays with you, leaving you with a warm glow, "First Time Caller" is absolutely it. ]]> ReadStatus9519130170 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:52:53 -0700 <![CDATA[Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ is currently reading 'Butcher & Blackbird']]> /review/show/7635028117 Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Smriii ♡� ࣪⊹ is currently reading Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
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