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53 books.

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The Moonstone

by: Wilkie Collins
Ave. Rating: 3.91
Pages: 528
Year Published: 2001 (1868)
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Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

by: Suleika Jaouad
Ave. Rating: 4.43
Pages: 352
Year Published: 2021
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"Deeply moving. The vulnerability connected me with the author and allowed me to enter into her experience in ways I didn't always want to, but it helped me go on the journey with her and reach the conclusions she reached. This book is filled with wisdom and poetry and heartbreak."
- katelynn
02/09/2023
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Cibola Burn (The Expanse, #4)

by: James S.A. Corey
Ave. Rating: 4.22
Pages: 581
Year Published: 2014
Date Read: 07/24/2023
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The Dutch House

by: Ann Patchett
Ave. Rating: 4.1
Pages: 337
Year Published: 2019
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"I found this book.... overhyped. What was not overhyped was the Tom Hanks narration! A++

It was riding along at a 3 stars but the ending brought it up for sure. I get it - it’s interesting for discussion, themes, symbolism and the like. But I didn’t enjoy the story really. It was just “eh” through till like 75%, then it got better. There was some meaning and heartfelt moments brought in to save the day."
- katelynn
04/02/2020
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Happy Place

by: Emily Henry
Ave. Rating: 3.98
Pages: 400
Year Published: 2023
Date Read: 07/27/2023
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The Bookshop on the Shore (Kirrinfief, #2)

by: Jenny Colgan
Ave. Rating: 3.9
Pages: 416
Year Published: 2019
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"Loved this one even more than the first one.
This is the perfect book for October. Just swim around in the vibes."
- katelynn
10/28/2023
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My Contrary Mary (Mary, #1)

by: Cynthia Hand
Ave. Rating: 3.9
Pages: 512
Year Published: 2021
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"Such silly fun. I lol-ed many times."
- katelynn
01/26/2023
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Take My Hand

by: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Ave. Rating: 4.37
Pages: 359
Year Published: 2022
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"3.5"
- katelynn
03/01/2023
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Thorn (Dauntless Path, #1)

by: Intisar Khanani
Ave. Rating: 4
Pages: 512
Year Published: 2020 (2012)
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"3.5

A little overly-flowery and saccharine for my taste. I actually abandoned it, then picked it back up again. It's very wholesome, and I'd say it's a unique enough story to keep me interested and guessing along the way. I'm not sure I'll continue. "
- katelynn
11/16/2023
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Tara Road

by: Maeve Binchy
Ave. Rating: 3.93
Pages: 648
Year Published: 1988 (1998)
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"3.5

My second Maeve Binchy after Circle of Friends. Some similarities? Yes indeed. After these two books I'm suspicious of all men. And beautiful best friends, which should be outlawed.

But like the first, it was cozy and atmospheric and full of a huge, fun cast of characters. There were definitely some tear-jerking moments. Also some cringing, but nothing too crazy. It's easy, fast reading that kept me entertained from start to finish!"
- katelynn
11/24/2023
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The Long Way Home (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #10)

by: Louise Penny
Ave. Rating: 4.07
Pages: 373
Year Published: 2014
Date Read: 07/15/2023
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A Clash of Kings: The Graphic Novel, Volume Four

by: Landry Q. Walker
Ave. Rating: 4.15
Pages: 192
Year Published: 2022
Date Read: 12/13/2023
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Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs, #2)

by: Jacqueline Winspear
Ave. Rating: 3.99
Pages: 311
Year Published: 2005 (2004)
Date Read: 07/06/2023
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Summer of Salt

by: Katrina Leno
Ave. Rating: 4
Pages: 256
Year Published: 2018
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Anne's House of Dreams (Anne of Green Gables, #5)

by: L.M. Montgomery
Ave. Rating: 4.18
Pages: 227
Year Published: 1983 (1917)
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"It was so fun to revisit this classic for a third time, prompted by my book club. These stories are always so magical - full of poetry and laughter.
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- katelynn
02/16/2023
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Before We Visit the Goddess

by: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Ave. Rating: 3.77
Pages: 208
Year Published: 2016
Date Read: 03/20/2023
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A Clash of Kings: The Graphic Novel, Volume One

by: Landry Q. Walker
Ave. Rating: 4.11
Pages: 192
Year Published: 2018
Date Read: 12/06/2023
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Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3)

by: Tana French
Ave. Rating: 4
Pages: 449
Year Published: 2010
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"4.5

It's been a day, and I'm still thinking about it, missing it. I wish I hadn't predicted the major twist from the beginning, BUT it was definitely surprising (in a gut-wrenching way) to find out the motivations and context.

Knowing Tana French, I wasn't expecting a nice ending with a bow on it, but this book in particular left me feeling like there's so much more left for these characters. Like they have to go on living once I'm done with the book. It was a bit unsettling."
- katelynn
08/17/2023
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While Justice Sleeps (Avery Keene, #1)

by: Stacey Abrams
Ave. Rating: 3.96
Pages: 367
Year Published: 2021
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"2.5"
- katelynn
09/17/2023
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The Plot (The Book Series, #1)

by: Jean Hanff Korelitz
Ave. Rating: 3.82
Pages: 320
Year Published: 2021
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"What a fun ride! I wish I hadn't been able to predict a major plot point halfway through - that was disappointing. But overall, I was still hooked."
- katelynn
03/30/2023
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The Reading List

by: Sara Nisha Adams
Ave. Rating: 4.07
Pages: 380
Year Published: 2021
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"A celebration of reading! Thank you for someone standing up for the way that reading can bring people together and not just be an introvert’s retreat. Books change lives. "
- katelynn
04/20/2023
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The Husband's Secret

by: Liane Moriarty
Ave. Rating: 3.95
Pages: 396
Year Published: 2013 (2015)
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"How does she do it? I've never failed to laugh and cry and have my jaw drop in shock reading a Liane Moriarty book. This was no exception. Beautiful, fantastic. The ending was so rich!"
- katelynn
03/24/2023
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The Fisherman's Lady (Malcolm, #1)

by: George MacDonald; Edited By Michael Phillips
Ave. Rating: 4.21
Pages: 278
Year Published: 1991 (1875)
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"3.5

So many nuggets of wisdom - I want to read about MacDonald’s theology! Great stuff - struck deep in my spirit.

The story was engaging too and had some truly surprising twists. "
- katelynn
07/22/2023
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Uprooted

by: Naomi Novik
Ave. Rating: 4.03
Pages: 438
Year Published: 2015
Date Read: 06/15/2023
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Once Upon a Wardrobe

by: Patti Callahan Henry
Ave. Rating: 4.35
Pages: 320
Year Published: 2021
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"I little overly-saccharine, but it had some truly profound moments."
- katelynn
12/19/2023
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The Bird King

by: G. Willow Wilson
Ave. Rating: 3.73
Pages: 403
Year Published: 2019
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"3.5"
- katelynn
02/18/2023
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Black Cake

by: Charmaine Wilkerson
Ave. Rating: 4.1
Pages: 385
Year Published: 2022
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"3.5"
- katelynn
05/26/2023
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by: Victoria Schwab
Ave. Rating: 4.18
Pages: 448
Year Published: 2020
Date Read: 10/15/2023
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Happiness Falls

by: Angie Kim
Ave. Rating: 3.74
Pages: 387
Year Published: 2023
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"RAVE!

This one will linger. So much to consider. She really hit on so many topics! The book is just clever, truly mind-engaging and heart-warming."
- katelynn
10/10/2023
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All My Rage

by: Sabaa Tahir
Ave. Rating: 4.5
Pages: 376
Year Published: 2022
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"Phew, took a bit of an emotional beating with this one, but so well-written! I do think there was maybe just _one_ too many tragedies.

I rooted so hard for these two protagonists! They were so real."
- katelynn
12/26/2023
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The Midnight Library

by: Matt Haig
Ave. Rating: 3.99
Pages: 288
Year Published: 2020
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"Just beautiful!!"
- katelynn
01/25/2023
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Stay with Me

by: Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Ave. Rating: 4.06
Pages: 260
Year Published: 2017
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"What a gut punch! This slow-burn novel has so much impact. I'll be thinking about it for a while.

I will say, I had to emotionally distance myself from the ending a bit. If not for the ending (the way things turn out for the family), I probably would've upped it to 5 stars."
- katelynn
09/04/2023
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Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer, #1)

by: Laini Taylor
Ave. Rating: 4.28
Pages: 532
Year Published: 2017
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"I kind of just wish I could give more stars.

This book is poetry and magic and rich characters. I was swept away! It made me feel like a kid again - the way a book can take over my full imagination.

Best book I've read in a while."
- katelynn
10/03/2023
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Wild Pork and Watercress

by: Barry Crump
Ave. Rating: 4.29
Pages: 163
Year Published: 1997 (1986)
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"The movie was better.. "
- katelynn
11/05/2023
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

by: Julia Cameron
Ave. Rating: 3.94
Pages: 245
Year Published: 2016 (2002)
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"I read this over the course of a year with a group of people. It was wonderful for the stage of life I was in -- the rediscovery of play, of my inner child, of joy and wonder. It also brought me along in helping me understand that creativity is essential to practice for every human person. It's a spiritual practice."
- katelynn
12/27/2023
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Persuasion

by: Jane Austen
Ave. Rating: 4.15
Pages: 242
Year Published: 2018 (1817)
Date Read: 09/26/2023
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Miss Benson's Beetle

by: Rachel Joyce
Ave. Rating: 4.08
Pages: 352
Year Published: 2020
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"J'adore! I think this may be my next choice for book club. "
- katelynn
07/05/2023
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The Red Address Book

by: Sofia Lundberg
Ave. Rating: 4.01
Pages: 304
Year Published: 2019 (2015)
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"4.5"
- katelynn
04/15/2023
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Other Birds

by: Sarah Addison Allen
Ave. Rating: 4.03
Pages: 304
Year Published: 2022
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"Sweet, lovely, fun. "
- katelynn
12/26/2023
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Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1)

by: Jacqueline Winspear
Ave. Rating: 3.93
Pages: 292
Year Published: 2004 (2003)
Date Read: 01/13/2023
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Once There Were Wolves

by: Charlotte McConaghy
Ave. Rating: 4.1
Pages: 265
Year Published: 2021
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"4.5

I’ve never read anything like this. Amazing.
It moved me in a deep place, a place in me that loves trees and wilderness. That wants to be alone in nature, but when it gets there is not alone.

Ecological literature? Is this a thing? If so, I’m in.
(I suppose the Peter Heller novels I’ve read would fall in that category- loved that part of those too)"
- katelynn
04/23/2023
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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

by: Brené Brown
Ave. Rating: 4.29
Pages: 287
Year Published: 2012
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"It feels silly to write a review. There’s so much more processing and studying ahead, but this book is going to change my life. It’s already opened my eyes to further wonder in the mystery of the Gospel of Christ."
- katelynn
12/03/2023
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Immortality: A Love Story (The Anatomy Duology, #2)

by: Dana Schwartz
Ave. Rating: 3.92
Pages: 389
Year Published: 2023
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"4.5"
- katelynn
04/11/2023
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The Soulmate

by: Sally Hepworth
Ave. Rating: 3.79
Pages: 336
Year Published: 2023 (2022)
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"I think this would've been a higher rating if I wasn't so familiar with this author and the way she works, that a lot of the twists were not twists. That being said, it's wonderful, of course! There's a reason I keep coming back. She makes you think you're reading a thriller but you're actually reading a complex story on relationships, which always ends with so much hope."
- katelynn
10/22/2023
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A Treacherous Curse (Veronica Speedwell, #3)

by: Deanna Raybourn
Ave. Rating: 4.16
Pages: 308
Year Published: 2018
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"Much better than the last one! I'm hooked again and will continue until these two finally get together. Woot! Love the ride."
- katelynn
02/01/2023
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The Family Next Door

by: Sally Hepworth
Ave. Rating: 3.83
Pages: 335
Year Published: 2018
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"3.5"
- katelynn
08/07/2023
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The Road Trip

by: Beth O'Leary
Ave. Rating: 3.57
Pages: 400
Year Published: 2021
Date Read: 03/17/2023
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