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Book #29: If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
By: Gregg Olsen This is definitely not my typical read, but a friend recommended it to me, so I said, "what the hell." And let me tell you. This is a true story, so it does not come with the same "lightness" that would accompany a fictitious murder mystery. There is...
Book #8: Queenie
By: Candice Carty-Williams Ha! On the front cover there is a review that says that Queenie is Americanah meets Bridget Jones Diary, and I am just not sure of that at all! It felt more like Fleabag...
January in Review
I read a total of 7 books in January, which is probably an all time monthly high since I was in grade school! Beloved Citizen: An American Lyric On the Come Up Purple Hibiscus The Immortal Life of...
Book #7: There There
By: Tommy Orange I went to a story circle at the library inspired by this book, but I didn't realize that when I signed up. The story circle was really wonderful for many reasons. Not least of which...
Book #6: Daisy Jones & The Six
By: Taylor Jenkins Reid First of all, what an emotional roller coaster, when I didn't know what the book is about, and quickly realize it's an oral history of a monumental rock band, so I look them...
Book 5: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
By: Rebecca Skloot I'm thinking about changing the rating system on this blog to reflect across categories. That is because this book is so important, and the story is so compelling, but I was a...
Book #4: Purple Hibiscus
By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Narrator: Lisette Lecat This was my first audible listen of the year and SUCH A GOOD BOOK! Probably my favorite author across the board. She is amazing, and the way that...
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