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THE VILLA BY RACHEL HAWKINS
Rachel Hawkins is in the group of authors that I look for … I get excited when one of these authors puts out a book and I want to be the first to read it. I’m a little on The Villa, I’ll admit. I’ll confess I saw the ratings tumble as it was first released…
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AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW BY ZOULFA KATOUH
A absolute heartbreaking story from Syria. Yes, Syria. A place that I know is going through (still going through?) some heartbreakingevents but no one talks enough about. 4.5 stars for me and I’ll explain my 1/2 star drop later in the review. This is a beautiful story, paired with a beautiful cover and an even…
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THE WITCHES BY ROALD DAHL
A re-read for me. When rereading you get to experience the Roald magic all over again. I know there are a lot of ‘things’ to discuss about him as a person, but the magic he has in his books is still quite remarkable. I really enjoyed The Witches and am going for a 4.5 stars.…
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WHEN I’M DEAD BY HANNAH MORRISSEY
A wonderful, twisty, true crime novel that doesn’t surprise you, but entertains you none the less. I’ll dive right in to the positives with this book. I was pulled in immediately and quickly became obsessed. The characters felt complex, distinct and interesting for a reader. I didn’t expect the ending, but also I wasn’t…
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Tom Lake By: Ann Patchett
Absolutely beautiful book about a mother telling her children about a love interest turned great movie star. You can’t say this book isn’t well written. It is. It’s beautiful. I found real peace while reading and even though winter is hitting us now, I longed for the warmth of the Michigan summers. The idea of…
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