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Title: Hello BeautifulAuthor: Ann NapolitanoGenre: Women’s FictionBook Length: 390 pages (print)Format Read: eBookYear Published: March 14, 2023 Date Started: September 13, 2024Date finished: September 20, 2024 This book was recommended to me by a friend a while ago and I just finally got to it. I’ve read another book by this author called Dear Edward,... Continue Reading →
Title: Demon CopperheadAuthor: Barbara KingsolverGenre: Literary; Coming of AgeBook Length: 556 pages (print)Format Read: eBookYear Published: October 18, 2022 Date Started: July 26, 2024Date finished: July 31, 2024 This modern-day take on the classic “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickens tells a story of a boy named Demon Copperhead, who is raised by a single mother.... Continue Reading →
Title: Flat WaterAuthor: Jeremy BroylesGenre: Fiction; LiteraryBook Length: 215 Pages (print)Book Version Read: PaperbackYear Published: September 5, 2023 Date Started: May 6, 2024Date finished: May 10, 2024 This eloquent story tells the story of Monty Marinnis, a man haunted by the tragic loss of his brother in a shark attack while surfing during their childhood.... Continue Reading →
Title: Cut and ThirstAuthor: Margaret AtwoodGenre: Fiction; Humor; Women’s FictionBook Length: 35 pages (short story)Book Version Read: eBookYear Published: May 1, 2024 Date Started: May 3, 2024Date finished: May 4, 2024 This story is about three women friends who, once a week, get together to talk about life. The women are retired professors: Chrissy, Myrna,... Continue Reading →
Title: Echoes of the ArcaneAuthor: Cody CampbellGenre: Literary Short Fiction; Fairy Tales; Sci-fiBook Length: 183 Pages (print)Book Version Read: PDFYear Published: April 15, 2024 Date Started: March 15, 2024Date finished: March 19, 2024 This book is a collection of short stories and poems. The stories range from literary, sci-fi, to fantasy. Every story has a... Continue Reading →
I'm really excited to be sharing additional information on a book I read and enjoyed. You can read my review here. Keeping Pepper is a great book to read anywhere and anytime. It gives you a warm feeling but it also gives you a bit of excitement. I would not recommend it if I didn't... Continue Reading →
Title: The Starless SeaAuthor: Erin MorgensternGenre: FantasyBook Length: NovelBook Type: eBookYear Published: November 5, 2019 Date Started: December 10, 2023Date finished: December 19, 2023 I first read the audio of this book over the summer but wasn’t able to finish it. I found the audio difficult to follow. I decided to read the ebook and... Continue Reading →
Title: Dandelion WineAuthor: Ray BradburyGenre: LiteraryBook Length: NovelBook Type: eBookYear Published: Reprint April 23, 2013 Date Started: October 24, 2023Date finished: October 29, 2023 This is a story about a boy named Douglas and his simple life in Illinois. He comes across a lot of people and learns of their lives. There were sad moments,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Extraordinary Life of Same HellAuthor: Robert DugoniGenre: Literary Fiction; Coming of AgeBook Length: NovelBook Type: Ebook (purchased)Year Published: April 24, 2018 Date Started: November 11, 2023Date finished: November 16, 2023 This is a coming-of-age story about a boy named Sam Hill. He grew up in a loving family. His mother was supportive of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Music Within Your HeartAuthor: Isaac Samuel MillerGenre: Women’s Fiction; Coming of AgeYear Published: August 9, 2023 Date Started: September 25, 2023Date finished: September 27, 2023 This is a story about love and overcoming life obstacles. We follow Sophia from childhood into adulthood where she learns of her faults and determination. Sophia loses her... Continue Reading →
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