Tag: five-star reads
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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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What Makes Family Family
Family Family by Laurie Frankel A Five-Star Book Review Family Family was an exceptionally poignant read for me. While I don’t have experience with adoption, my husband and I chose to blend our families more than a decade ago. We added step- to our titles alongside mom and dad. Navigating my role as stepmom alongside…
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About The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Women by Kristin Hannah A Five-Star Book Review It’s no surprise that I loved Kristin Hannah’s latest novel. Her historical fiction rarely disappoints, but The Women hit differently. While the emotional pull drew me in, the commentary about the sacrifices and courage of these often-forgotten heroes of the Vietnam War kept me reading. Summary…
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Just for the Summer Book Review
When my youngest daughter was small, we had conversations about her favorite ‘au-fers.’ Aside from the lisp, what was most endearing about those discussions was her excitement about the author’s books. We knew she loved them because her eyes lit up at story time and her little arms hugged the covers when she asked us…
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About the Men in Lagos
Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku A Five-Star Book Review I received Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku as a BookSparks Spring 2024 Ambassador, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts about this beautiful book, already a bestseller in Ms. Kuku’s…
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