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Books & Reviews

Alright, fellow bookmamas, pull up a comfy chair and let’s chat! You know that feeling when you’re just craving something – a moment of pure escape, a jolt of real-world wisdom, or perhaps a trip back to the wonderfully chaotic days of growing up? Well, good news! Your mental library card just got an upgrade, and we’ve got all the aisles perfectly stocked and ready for your next adventure.

We’ve been diving deep into the magic of the written word, exploring all the different flavors of stories that nourish our souls and spark our minds. And because we believe every reader deserves their perfect match, we’ve organized our thoughts into some neat little corners just for you.

Ready to travel to faraway lands without packing a single bag, losing yourself in tales spun purely from imagination? Then our Fiction page is calling your name!

Or maybe you’re itching to peel back the layers of the real world, to learn something new, or to connect with the incredible tapestry of human experience and knowledge? Swing by our Non-Fiction page for your daily dose of enlightenment.

And for those who remember the rollercoaster of youth, or who are currently riding it, we’ve got a special place celebrating the powerful stories that shape young hearts and minds. Our Youth Literature page is a vibrant hub for tales of growth, discovery, and finding your place.

So go on, click away! Each page is a doorway to a new understanding of the books we love and why they matter so much. Happy exploring!

The Love Haters by Katherine Center
Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | Contemporary Fiction | Fiction | Romance

The Love Haters by Katherine Center

OVERALL RATING:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Amazing & Passionately Recommend: I loved it/ Struck a chord and am thinking about it after it’s done – I want to talk about it…

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‘The Gilded Ones,’ by Namina Forna
Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | Fantasy | Fiction | Kids & Teens | Tween/ Middle Grades | Youth Literature

‘The Gilded Ones,’ by Namina Forna

The Gilded Ones, by Namina Forna Order Now Her blood proves her worth. Deka lives in Otera, a land that has ritualized the patriarchy to keep women in…

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‘The Rural Diaries’ by Hilarie Burton Morgan
Biography/Autobiography/Memoir | Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | Non-Fiction

‘The Rural Diaries’ by Hilarie Burton Morgan

‘The Rural Diaries’ by Hilarie Burton Morgan is a breath of fresh air. The perfect memoir for the One Tree Hill generation!

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“Crazy Rich Asians,” by Kevin Kwan
Book Club | Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | Contemporary Fiction | Fiction

“Crazy Rich Asians,” by Kevin Kwan

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan GHM Rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s Downton Abbey crossed with Meangirls swathed in couture on an exotic cerulean sea that is…

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Sometimes I Lie
Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | Fiction | Thriller/ Suspense

“Sometimes I Lie,” by Alice Feeney

Sometimes I Lie, by Alice Feeney GHM Rating: 5 of 5 stars Overall, I really like this book and could easily recommend it. It’s a solid four stars…

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The Hazel Wood
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“The Hazel Wood,” by Melissa Albert

The Hazel Wood: A Novel, by Melissa Albert GHM Rating: 3 of 5 stars I was going to post The Hazel Wood as my next “to read”…but I…

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How to be Married
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“How to Be Married,” by Jo Piazza

How to Be Married, by Jo Piazza GHM Rating: 4 of 5 stars In ‘How to be Married: What I Learned from Real Women on Five Continents about…

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“I’ll Gather My Geese,” by Hallie Stillwell
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“I’ll Gather My Geese,” by Hallie Stillwell

“I’ll Gather My Geese,” by Hallie Stillwell A Must-Read for Anyone Traveling to Out West For each seasonal list, we include a nonfiction pick, the autobiography, “I’ll Gather…

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Book Club: “The Perfect Nanny”
Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | Fiction | Thriller/ Suspense

Book Club: “The Perfect Nanny”

“The Perfect Nanny”   “The baby is dead. It only took a few seconds. The doctor said he didn’t suffer.” The Perfect Nanny, by Leila Slimani, begins with…

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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Books & Reading | Books & Reviews | Fiction | Mystery

Murder on the Orient Express (Still a fantastic read!)

Murder on the Orient Express   Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie, is the heyday of murder-mysteries. It is classic and, from the opening lines, Mrs….

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