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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett I was aware of the general premise of The Vanishing Half before I began it, however the structure was unexpected and delightful. I really loved the multi generational component of this novel, the idea that decisions travel forward and backwards,…
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Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel

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Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel Amy Poeppel is my go to author for funny fresh read. Musical Chairs didn't disappoint in its laugh-out-loud smartness, its keen observation of family relationships - especially parenting adult children. Love all the musical references and boy did this…
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We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall

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We Came Here to Shine by Susie Orman Schnall Love this novel's well researched setting. The World's Fair, New York, burgeoning science and synchronized swimming. Max and Vivi are great characters, bold and ambitious. The book highlights the importance of female friendship in a…
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My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

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My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell I am a sucker for anything to do with boarding school life, first of all. Second, this book kept showing up places which I took that as a sign it was meant to be my next read. From page one I was addicted and couldn't stop reading My Dark…
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“Are you in a pantry?” My Office during COVID Quarantine

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This essay was originally published on Medium.com. Because when we built the house, the room behind the kitchen represented the structure’s fulcrum. Because I became enamored with the bright layout in a design magazine (or maybe it was Pinterest or Housz) representing a bespoke…
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Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

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Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams It was refreshing to read the arc of a strong female protagonist who has to deal with baggage, both family baggage and societal baggage. I also loved that the happily ever after trope is turned on its head and redefined by Queenie, a character…
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Daughter of a Promise

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The Nine

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Eden: A Novel

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