Category: Books
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The Desperate Wives of Texas
Book Review: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb When Sophie moved with her husband and child from Chicago to Mapleton, a small town in east Texas, she was looking for a quieter life. Days filled with gardening, craft projects, and creating her blog. But soon, she feels restless and envious of those around her. What…
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Finding Anna K
Anna Karenina is one of those big books that I carry around and say I will read, some day. The story intrigues me, but I’m not committed to it yet. However, when I found out that Anna K is a retelling of the story, set amongst the opulence of over-privileged high school kids in New…
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The Beautiful Novel of Mina Lee
The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim This book was a beautiful read! Nancy Jooyoun Kim crafted a gorgeous story about family, loss, language, and tragedy. I loved the dual timelines that told the story of Mina Lee and her daughter, Margot. With differences in culture, understanding, and desires, this mother-daughter relationship…
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Broken: A (Funny) Tale of Mental Illness
Book Review: Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson Jenny Lawson writes with honesty, vulnerability, and power. She brings truth to the page as she explains what it’s like to be in the dark hole of depression and anxiety while you lose shards of your soul. She brings levity to the story as…
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Finlay Donovan: Murderess for Hire
Book Review: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano If you’re looking for a wild romp of a novel that puts a woman who’s life is falling apart against her ex-husband’s fiancé, then Finlay Donovan is Killing It should be your next read. This book was funny and fresh with a touch of murder-for-hire…
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