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THE HEIRLOOM GARDEN
by Viola Shipman
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THIS IS A VERY UPLIFTING BOOK INVOLVING MANY GENERATIONS. tragedy, hurt, healing and joy. I won't be specific but if you're curious have a read.
In the Time of Five Pumpkins
by Alexander McCall Smith
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This is a most enjoyable book as are all of Smith’s Botswana takes. This book has a couple of interesting story lines, including 2 where things are quite different from what they seem to be initially and one that puts Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni’s life in jeopardy. There is also a very touching couple of scenes from the Orphan Farm.
Small Things Like These
by Claire Keegan
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This is a book that 1) Uses just the right number of words to say what it needs to, 2) Can tell a beautiful story set in the harshness of a poor community in Ireland, and 3) Can beautifully contrast the very best and very worst of human behavior. In short, this is an amazing book, and I will be reading more by this author.
The Correspondent
by Virginia Evans
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I loved this book. This novel of letters moved very well and the end was really good. HIghly recommend.
ALL THE BEAUTIFUL LIES
by PETER SWANSON
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Days before his college graduation, Alice calls Harry (step son) with shocking news. His father is dead and the police think it’s suicide. Devastated, Harry returns to his father’s home in Maine. There, he and Alice will help each other pick up of the pieces of their lives and uncover what happened to his father, however, the author provides so many twists and turns. Maybe you can predict some of them, maybe not........truly enjoyed the book and did something I don't often do: seek out the same author for multiple reads.
The Wrong Mr. Right
by Stephaine Archer
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A friends-to-lovers story. It follows a shy girl as she steps outside her comfort zone and begins embracing life in fun and unexpected ways. She asks for support from a caring guy who encourages her to grow, and their friendship slowly blossoms into a heartfelt romance. If you like slow burn chemistry, and a feel-good love story, this book is for you.
The Racketeer
by John Grisham
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I found the book very intriguing. It held my interest throughout the whole story.
Twelve Angry Librarians
by Maranda James
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This is a new author for me and I loved this book. The central character is a part-time college librarian who has a cat that goes everywhere with him. His college is hosting a librarian’s convention at which someone who is hated by everyone is murdered, making everyone at the convention a suspect. The central character has a knack for solving crimes and is instrumental in helping the police with this one. A good and interesting plot with good characters. I look forward to reading something else by this author.
Circe
by Madeline Miller
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I loved this book! The story touches on or at least mentions many of the gods and other recognizable figures from Greek mythology and really helped me understand how they connected. The story begins with Circe’s birth and life in the city with her family but then spends much time and attention on the island of Aeaea where she comes to terms with some old demons and charts the course for her future. If you like mythology, you will love this story.
The Old Man and the Sea
by Ernest Hemingway
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While it is possible that I read this book when I was in school, I don’t remember any of it, and I certainly would not have appreciated it the way I do now. I did this as an audio book and the reader did such an amazing job of not only bringing the old man to life but of using his voice to make you feel like you were right there. I highly recommend this book, specifically as an audio book. It will be more than just a read; it will be an experience.
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