Tag: favorites
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Somewhere Beyond the Beautiful Sea
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune A Five-Star Book Review Falling in love with TJ Klune’s writing was easy. When I first discovered The House in the Cerulean Sea, it was a gift of delightful characters wrapped in beautiful prose wrapped in joy and tied with a bow of love. So, when it was…
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Five Stars for The Many Lives of Mama Love
The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing by Lara Love Hardin A Five-Star Book Review Lara Love Hardin’s memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing, is an unflinchingly beautiful look at her journey from heroin addict and 32-count felon to…
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Finding a Compass with Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life
Joe Nuthin’s Guide to Life by Helen Fisher A Five-Star Book Review While we’re not done yet, I love that there are more books telling stories with neurodiverse characters. This representation is so important, and well-written books can help break down stereotypes about neurodiversity. That’s why Helen Fisher has given the book world such a…
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Praise for The Lion Women of Tehran
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali A Five-Star Book Review The Lion Women of Tehran has taken Bookstagram by storm this summer, and for good reason. This historical literary fiction novel is a gorgeous look at friendship, growing up, and the choices we make. It’s easily one of my top books for 2024.…
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When The Guncle Goes Abroad
The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley A Five-Star Book Review Collective squeals of delight sounded across the book universe when Steven Rowley announced he was bringing back GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick), Maisie, and Grant, in a new book this year. The Guncle Abroad, released May 2024, did not disappoint. There was laughter; there were tears;…
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