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ItsAnotherJen

ItsAnotherJen

Joined September 2016

"Fiction gives us empathy: it puts us inside the minds of other people, gives us the gifts of seeing the world through their eyes." ▪Ravenclaw▪INFJ▪
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Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
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Excellent. Highly recommend. Beautifully written, unforgettable characters. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the stars

CoverToCoverGirl I wasn‘t a fan of the writing style and nearly DNF‘ed this .. I‘m so glad I carried on, it really was excellent. 1w
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Mister Magic | Kiersten White
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This was unlike any book I've read in a while. I didn't really know where it was going and was constantly guessing at the outcome. 5 of the 6 child stars of a wildly popular children's program 'Mister Magic' reunite to do a reunion podcast 30 years later. There's no record of the show or evidence of it even airing although there is speculation of it and what happened the 6th member of the cast deep in the depths of internet chat groups.
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I'm thinking the audiobook version was def not the way to go for me. The constant angst - the yelling, cursing, anger. Ugh. It was too much. I experienced ptsd. Aunt Nadine was pretty hilarious. I had to laugh at some of the insults she was throwing around. It was much needed comedic relief in this ocean of negativity and anger. What menopausal women has Nat Cassidy been around to write these characters? Who hurt him? 😅
This wasn't for me. ⭐⭐

dabbe #fanofthepan! 🤩🤩🤩 2w
ItsAnotherJen @dabbe love the hashtag! Is this a new movement? If so, I support it wholeheartedly 2w
dabbe @ItsAnotherJen Nah. It's just me reminding myself to bail/pan books if they're not reaching me––and a fun way to support others. Life's too short, and there are too many other fabulous books out there, right? 🤩 2w
ItsAnotherJen @dabbe Absolutely 💯 ❤ 2w
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Wellness | Nathan Hill
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I feel like I've been reading this book for months. It's never going to end.

ETA: Okay, you're right! The last part was very good. It was enough to make me happy I stuck with this. But it was a JOURNEY. ⭐⭐⭐

AmyG The last 200 pages were good. 3w
JamieArc I finished this a few days ago after reading it for months as well! The last couple hundred pages did pick up. 3w
ItsAnotherJen @AmyG @JamieArc you were right 🎉 3w
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In a Single Moment | Imogen Clark
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A nice easy book to get sucked into! The idea of two baby girls born on the same day going home from the hospital with the wrong family is definitely not a new one. But I needed an audiobook and it sounded interesting. Luckily, this was on Kindle Unlimited and after starting it, I immediately switched to reading it. Much faster. I really enjoyed it and the ending was not what I expected but exactly right for these eclectic characters! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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I love the Emily Wilde world filled with fantastical creatures, magical charm, and new adventures! The first book hooked me immediately and this second book did not disappoint. I always fall the hardest for the first book in the series, but this was one of the better 2nd books. I'm 100% reading the next because I'm invested in Emily and Wendell. Such a unique relationship and I'm here to see how it ends! ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

PirateJenny I'm in the middle of this now and also loving it! 1mo
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These books are addictive. I feel like I'm one of the last to the Zodiac Academy party. Unless they start getting bad, I'm going to do nothing but go from book to book. These books get enormous. 😳 Actually it's the 8th book that has me shook at how big it is.
Book 1-436 pgs||Book 2-475pgs||Book 3-561pgs||Book 4-724pgs||Book 5-886pgs||Book 6-823pgs||Book 7-716pgs||Book 8-1242pgs||Book 9-to be released in April
Currently on Book 3. Wish me well..

thegirlwiththelibrarybag 💪🏼 good luck! Those are some hefty paperbacks! 2mo
ItsAnotherJen @thegirlwiththelibrarybag Thanks! 😅 I'm also reading A Court of Wings and Ruin, which is 700pgs. I keep getting distracted with this series though 2mo
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @ItsAnotherJen, some book series are made to binge! Always good when you find them a few books in because waiting is tough!! 2mo
ItsAnotherJen @thegirlwiththelibrarybag This definitely fits in that category! Binge worthy for sure! 2mo
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This Woven Kingdom | Tahereh Mafi
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So much better than I expected! I read much of the Shatter Me series and knew the author was excellent. I've had this book for a while and kept putting off reading it because I wasn't in the right mood to tackle such a large book. I started it yesterday, and finished today. Couldn't put it down! I neeed the next one. I wish I could go right into it. Ugh. So sad. Now I have to do things I put off yesterday when all I wanted to do was to read. 5⭐

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The House Witch | Delemhach
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If you loved the vibes of Legends & Lattes and/or The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches you will love this as well. It's a cozy fantasy with whimsy, magic, and comedy. All the good things! It's a bit long (658 pgs), and that is why I was fluctuating between a 4-5 star read. But I went with 5 stars because of how delightful of an escape I felt it gave me. I will definitely be reading the next one. Def noticing a theme of my 2024 fav reads!

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Breen is a middle school teacher not loving her dull boring life and very controlling mother. She discovers her mother has been keeping a lot of secrets from her. She finds out the truth about her father and herself after going to Ireland for the summer.
Very unusual for me to rate TWO books five stars only 7 days into the year. Maybe my goal this year should be to read more slowly and to choose even more books about magic? Such a fun world here!

Ruthiella Great start to 2024 reading! 2mo
AnnCrystal Oh, that looks way too good ☺️👍! 2mo
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I really really liked this! 🤗
I just love books with magic in them. Finding out that there is another book in the series coming out in a week or two is so exciting. I may have to buy that one.

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#bestof2023 📚
9 books out 268 got a five star rating this year!

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Iron Flame | Rebecca Yarros
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The ending was excellent! Really looking forward to the next book. I couldn't give it 5 stars because it was difficult to get into this one. Maybe it was the timing of trying to read it during a busy holiday season? Not sure. However the ending was very good and made up for the sluggish first portion. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Romantic Comedy | Curtis Sittenfeld
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I've been on a lucky streak with books lately. This is one I listened to on audio and really liked. Sally is a sketch writer for a tv show (exactly like SNL) who falls in love with a famous singer who is a guest host. One of the most realistic, relatable, funny love stories I've come across. It made my cooking and cleaning for Christmas fly by! I hope this gets made into a movie because it would be so good. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Tress of the Emerald Sea | Brandon Sanderson
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What an experience! The world that Sanderson has built here is a bit insane. Seas of different colored spores that react to water in (sometimes) horrifying ways? The humor in this book is constant, something that took me by surprise for some reason. It's quite fun! The whole book. I think it's a little long and wordy but I'm glad for the experience once I got used to the style. If you loved fairy-tales as a kid, you will love this.
3.5/4 stars

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Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano
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This would make a great book club book. So much to discuss! I really enjoy books about complicated families and the beautiful up/down relationships between people as they navigate life. Everyone has a story. Everyone has a multitude of reasons for why they are the way they are.
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The Love of My Life | Rosie Walsh
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This isn't a thriller or a mystery exactly, more of a love story with a LOT of twists and turns! I would say it is a solid 4 ⭐ read. I had to keep reading to find out exactly what Emma's story was. The characters were interesting. I knew the love that Emma and her husband Leo had for each other was true. I was hoping that the story wasn't going to be a clichéd mess by the end, that's always a disappointment. Some beautiful writing, I enjoyed it!

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Super cute and enjoyable Christmas romance. I'm trying to enjoy more light-hearted holiday reads this month to help get more in the spirit of Christmas. This was exactly what I hoped it would be. I liked the characters and the humor.

LiseWorks This one is on my list too! 3mo
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Honor | Thrity Umrigar
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"Maybe, in the end, that‘s all that love was—doing the hard thing. Not roses and valentines and walks on the beach, but simply being present, day after ordinary day. The extraordinary romanticism of ordinary life."
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The Change: A Novel | Kirsten Miller
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Such an empowering book! A group of women discover they have powers once they are middle aged, find out that there are quite a few girls that have gone missing in their town. They band together to find who is at fault. I loved these strong female characters! Such badasses. Very inspirational story that I will recommend especially to women 40+.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great review!! 4mo
GondorGirl This was such a good book! 4mo
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The Seven Year Slip | Ashley Poston
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I loved this! I haven't read a book I couldn't put down for a while. I missed that feeling. This was a great way to spend my Saturday. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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So very good! I've heard a lot of great things about this book and they are all correct. I loved it. A quick and satisfyingly delightful read. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

LiteraryinLawrence I just borrowed this from the library! 5mo
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This was a nice change of pace after reading quite a few psychological thrillers and darker books in the spirit of Halloween. A sweet romantic comedy that reminded me of turning on a Hallmark movie and getting sucked into the story and rooting for a happy ending for the main characters. I def know how it feels to come from a small town and feeling judged by who you were at 17 every time you're back. This is a chunky book at 532 pgs but worth it!

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There are so many 5 star reviews of this book. So many. Did I like it? No. And that's okay. Everyone is different. We all can like what we like. That's the beauty of life. I thought this book would be right up my alley. Sounded interesting. Yet I did not like anything about it. The bulimia, the abuse, the sexual depravity. I'm fascinated to read all the positive posts. It's as though we all read different books. Oh well, on to the next.

jdiehr I think I'll unstack this one... 5mo
RamsFan1963 I feel the same way about Fourth Wing, everyone seems to love it but me. 5mo
GondorGirl Ugh. I loved both of this author's other books, but this one was HORRIBLE. I didn't like any of the characters and the sex stuff was really cringy. I only finished it out of spite. 5mo
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Sea of Tranquility: A Novel | Emily St. John Mandel
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I absolutely loved Station Eleven so was excited to read this. It was such a different reading experience. Like waking up from a dream over and over. It all came together at the end in a way that made me want to reread the book for clues.
I didn't see the forest for the trees.
Prob not for everyone, but I liked it because people seem to talk about simulation all the time these days. The peek into the future and time travel aspect was fun as well.

Kimbono “Like waking up from a dream over and over.” What a perfect way to describe the experience of reading this book. 5mo
GondorGirl The thought process that went into writing this book is kind boggling! 5mo
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Iron Widow | Xiran Jay Zhao
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Violent, confusing, powerful, and creative. I don't really know what to think about this book. I really liked parts of it. Other parts I really didn't like. The little bit of romance thrown in was not enough, and seemed almost disjointed. Something didn't flow correctly throughout. The ending threw everything off. Then again, nothing about this world was making sense. So it didn't really surprise me. I kind of want to know what happens next.

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Have You Seen Luis Velez? | Catherine Ryan Hyde
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A lovely heartwarming story. I'm so glad I came across this, it was exactly what I needed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Perfect Child | Lucinda Berry
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Soo disturbing. I'd say this is a good Halloween type pick because it freaked me out. 😦 The ending was disappointing because it didn't really end, but I was forewarned because I read other reviews where they mentioned it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Adelaide: A Novel | Genevieve Wheeler
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A very real book about a woman and her journey in a very unhealthy relationship and coming to terms with mental illness. There were many times I wanted to yell at Adelaide. To save her. It was not a light book. It's a relatable and realistic story unfortunately. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Reading this was icky and frustrating. I enjoy liking the main character in the books I read. June was not a likeable character. Noone was a likeable character. I feel like deleting all my socials. That is what this book did for me. Highlighting the power of social media and the disturbing yuckiness in the publishing industry. Racism and plagiarism. Ego and internet trolls. 😖😦 ⭐⭐⭐

rachelk Oh no! I just started this. At least it was a “lucky day” at the library and I didn‘t buy it. (edited) 6mo
ItsAnotherJen @rachelk Maybe you'll like it? There are a lot of people who rated it high. I might not of been in the right mood for it. 6mo
TieDyeDude It certainly is a read that challenges you. I did find the characters frustrating and difficult, but I can't say I hated them. 6mo
ItsAnotherJen @TieDyeDude I didn't hate them either. Just not exactly likeable. 6mo
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The Hotel Nantucket | Elin Hilderbrand
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Surprisingly, this is only the 3rd book by Elin Hilderbrand that I've read. I really do enjoy her books! Her style of writing is easy to get lost in. There are a variety of characters in this one. Like, a lot of characters. 😬 Lots going on! They all intertwine at the hotel, where most of them work at. I liked the character of Grace, the ghost. That was a unique twist.⭐⭐⭐⭐

MissyD This is on my TBR. I read The Beach Club And didn‘t care for it. 🤷🏼‍♀️. Could have been my mood at the time. 6mo
ItsAnotherJen @MissyD I haven't read that one. I've only read 28 Summers and Barefoot before this one. She has written a lot of books! 6mo
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Thunder and Rain | Charles Martin
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It was hard to decide on a rating for this one. A 5 star rating is one I give out to those books that I fall head first into and don't want to ever set the book aside until I finish it. This wasn't a book like that. Although it was such a good story. I sped through the beginning and then couldn't read more than a little of it it at a time through the rest. But it's good. I got a lot out of it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
I loved Hope and Tyler Steele so much.
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I don't think I've read any book by Freida McFadden that I didn't enjoy. I did not see the ending turning out that way. Took me completely by surprise! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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This is a very different kind of book. I kept thinking that it reminded me of Stanger Things in certain parts. Makes you question what is real, what isn't real. Is there some kind of dark power at play here? Is it all made up in the minds of two teenagers? Some kind of overactive imagination? Interesting and unique story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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He Loves Lucy | Susan Donovan
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Do you have a genre that is a guilty pleasure? Reading a book about a woman that goes on a fitness journey to lose weight is totally mine! To be honest sometimes (more often than not) they are awful and eye rolling. Sometimes they are inspiring. I get in a bored funk about exercise, and I love the parts in the books where they find their self confidence through working out. They spark my drive to continue getting my own workout in each day.
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AileenRR I haven‘t anything like this and I‘m interested. Please recommend a favorite? 7mo
ItsAnotherJen @AileenRR hmmm..maybe try Love, Lies, and Weight Loss by Jax Burrows and see what you think! 7mo
AileenRR Thanks! I‘ll take a look at that one 😊 7mo
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If He Had Been with Me | Laura Nowlin
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I regret reading this. It's very YA and I felt my age.

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28 Summers | Elin Hilderbrand
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"And the worst thing about being young is not being able to appreciate that you‘re young because you aren‘t old enough to know any better."

A very good book with all the right elements. The best way to describe my thoughts on this is to quote another reviewer that stated "I liked the book, but I didn't like how it made me feel." I couldn't say it better than that. My stomach hurts. ?
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So freaking good! Perfect for a night where you can't sleep and need a nice escape. If they made this into a movie with really great actors and actually put time and effort into the screenplay, this would make such a great rom com.
I've enjoyed so many GOOD books this summer. This is making it in the top 10! Christina Lauren is a great author, I love her characters personalities. I'm going to have to check out her other books I haven't read yet!

Reggie This is one of my favorite romances ever! Every time I give it to a friend they love it also. 8mo
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Warm, fun, sweet. I liked this one quite a lot! I'd like to live at Nowhere House.
Am I too old to still think about how cool it would be to be a witch?
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Sharpeipup Not at all 8mo
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I wasn't sure what I was getting into in the first part of this book. The main characters were not very likeable and their situations were getting increasingly depressing. However, things changed. There is such magic and unifying power in the friendships of middle-aged women. Women who support and encourage each other in the toughest of times. The ending got a bit crazy/super charged with not knowing how it would end up. Overall, a 4 star read!

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Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
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5 stars!
Loved it. Was I a little worried after reading a handful of reviews saying it wasn't worth it? Yes. It's been the most talked about book for so long, of course there's the chance I'd be one of the minority that didn't like it.
Luckily for me, that wasn't the case here. I thought it was great. The world building was epic. Action packed throughout. I cannot wait for the next one. I will happily be in a book hangover for a few days now.

ReadingVampire So glad you loved it!!! I did too!!! Highly recommend!!! 🌪️💕📚📖 8mo
Kimberlone I was also worried it wouldn‘t live up to the hype! Despite a few small critiques, I also loved it! It‘s fun getting caught up in book hype when the book actually deserves it. 8mo
ItsAnotherJen @Kimberlone Yes, I agree 💯! I would say this is my favorite book of 2023 so far. 8mo
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The True Love Experiment | Christina Lauren
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This was a fun read! The whole idea of a dating show set up like this...I mean, absolutely 100% I would watch it. They even mentioned my own favorite reality TV show 'Married at First Sight' in the book! Obviously a sure sign this author knows what she's talking about. The main characters are very likeable with their witty bantering. The ending was fantastic. I got teary eyed. It was a good one.
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All I pictured at the beginning of this book was Dick Solomon from 3rd Rock From the Sun. 😅
I really got a lot from this story! It's a good one once you get into it. I'm glad I have a copy of my own, because I feel the need to get my highlighters out and mark my most favorite parts.
I wish I had one of the pages printed out in poster form and could hang it on a wall. Unfortunately my sons already tease me about all the words on my walls.
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ItsAnotherJen This is my most favorite of all places to read in the summer! On my front deck, with a dog or 3 around me. A beautiful breeze. Pure happiness 😊 8mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great view 🫶🏻 8mo
dabbe Da cute pup is checking our your toes! 🖤🐾🖤 8mo
ItsAnotherJen @dabbe 😅 It does look that way in the picture! 8mo
dabbe @ItsAnotherJen If my mother had said something like what I wrote, me being the snarky teenager I once was, I would have answered with “Duh, Mom!“ plus this: 🙄 8mo
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Demon Copperhead: A Novel | Barbara Kingsolver
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I kept putting off reading this one because of all the hype. That was not a good decision. It deserves the hype. If you haven't yet picked this one up, you should. Excellent read.

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Cathythoughts Great ! I‘m starting it today. 👍🏻♥️ 8mo
ItsAnotherJen @Cathythoughts I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 8mo
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Mary Jane | Jessica Anya Blau
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Such a good book! I saw several people mentioned this as a favorite and decided to try it even though it's about a 14 yr old. Absolutely kept me from getting a good night's sleep last night. I was invested. Mary Jane and Izzy are perfection. Loved the different households and ways of life.
(**I can see how this would be a good one to try on audio, because of the music aspect..a few people recommended it as a great audiobook)

VioletBramble Also on the audiobook is the song “Mary Jane“.
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TheBookHippie Oooo stacked! 8mo
ItsAnotherJen @VioletBramble I need to check if it's on Spotify. Sometimes books have their Playlists on there 8mo
VioletBramble There is a Spotify playlist but it doesn't have Mary Jane. Which is a shame because the song is really cute. 8mo
ItsAnotherJen One thing I forgot to mention is this is on Kindle Unlimited! It's so rare a book I really want to read is on there 8mo
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This is How It Always Is | Laurie Frankel
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What a beautiful story. There is a lot more I could say about it, but there just is not enough space for it here. So many lovely and heartbreaking moments.
4.5 stars

readswellwithothers I read this a few years ago and it‘s still one I think about often and recommend always ♥️ 9mo
TheBookgeekFrau Loved this book so much!! 9mo
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Daisy Darker | Alice Feeney
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I've been reading more murder mysteries than usual lately. Not usually my thing. I have a problem with all the dying. Call me crazy but reading about terrible murders is kind of depressing. However, this was kind of a different spin on the usual. It felt like a murder mystery game with fun poems with hints in them thrown around. I enjoyed this book! It helped noone really acted emotionally devastated with some of the dead bodies. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cupcake12 I‘ve just finished this book too and loved it! I don‘t normally like murder/mystery but this was totally different! 9mo
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Something in the Water | Catherine Steadman
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Great mystery/thriller on audio! I enjoyed listening to this one. I'd recommend to anyone wanting something fun to try on audio. Always enjoy those twists that come right at the end.

MyNamesParadise I have this book but haven‘t read it! I‘ll have to give it a try! 9mo
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Love and Other Words | Christina Lauren
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I don't give out 5 stars very often, but this was that good. It's becoming harder for me as I get older to really like a romance book because so many of the scenarios seem ridiculous. This has the right combination of all my favorite things in a romance. I really wish I hadn't read 'Every Summer After' before this. Quite a lot of similarities.

"Why can‘t everyone be like you?”

“I can be enough of your world that it feels like everyone is."

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