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My Favorite Books of 2014

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Although I hope to finish a few more books in the next couple of weeks, I’m going ahead and calling my top books of 2014! FICTION Rainbow Rowell Fest: Rowell was my favorite author of 2014, hands down. I read … Continue reading

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Book Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

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Finch and Violet have a meet-cute with an edge: at the top of their school’s bell tower, both thinking about jumping. Outcast and abused Finch, recently “Awake”, thinks he might rather die than fall Asleep again. Popular Violet is weary … Continue reading

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November Book List

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The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown (5 stars) More solid advice from my life guru. In fact, I already need to read this again. … Continue reading

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October 2014 Book List

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Relativity by Cristin Bishara (3.5 stars) After moving cross-country with her dad and in with a stepfamily she barely knows, Ruby is burdened by all the losses she can’t change. Her mom died in a car accident when she was … Continue reading

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Book Review: Rare Bird by Anna Whiston-Donaldson

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On September 8, 2011, Anna Whiston-Donaldson’s two kids went out to play in the rain with friends. Her twelve-year-old son, Jack, fell into a flooded, fast-moving creek and did not survive. Rare Bird: A Memoir of Loss and Love is … Continue reading

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