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4/5 star reads!

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My four or five star reads! This list varies from genre to genre, but they are reads that will forever be on my shelf! HC-Hardcover link. PB-Paperback link. If you have read any of these, let me know your thoughts!
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Historical Fiction

 
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It is an eye opener to the pain witnessed, felt, and shared that these men AND WOMEN went through not only during the war but after. A stark reminder of how women were often thought of last and expected to be perfect by societal standards no matter t...
HC-The Women: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
 
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This is so far one of the only books that have actually drawn tears. It was absolutely heart wrenching at times but it was worth it!
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
 
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Reading about what Carrie and these women endured is horrifying and reveals Carrie's case's far-reaching impact on history. This is my first time reading a book by Jacqueline Friedland, and I am eager to explore more of her work. She skillfully inter...
Hard Cover-Counting Backwards: A Novel
 
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This historical fiction started from Annabelle Cooper's POV in 1964. Her parents raised her with the perspective of being active within the community.
HC-The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone

Fantasy

Favorites from this genre!
 
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Keep in mind this is book 3 out of the series! Book three has a lot of action and story development that I enjoyed.
HC-A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns #3)
 
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Keep in mind this is book 3 out of the series! Book three has a lot of action and story development that I enjoyed.
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses 3)

Dark Romance

 
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A popular book!
The Mindf*ck Series

Romance (Romcom, contemporary etc)

Favorites from this genre!
 
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It's a wonderful story giving insight on how quick others are to jump to judgment and the long term affects that can have on someone non-deserving of the judgment. At the same time, the difference one person can make when they share empathy and under...
PB-Archer's Voice (Where Love Meets Destiny, 1)

Paranormal/Mystery

Favorites from this genre!
 
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Also belongs in romance. An intriguing tale of a young girl abandoned by all she knows and an outcast to bystanders. Shes forced to fend for herself and survive on her own in the Marsh. A girl fighting to navigate in a world she doesn't understand. A...
HC-Where the Crawdads Sing: Reese's Book Club

Children's Favorite Reads!

These are my children's favorite reads! I have a 10y, 8y, and 4 y old.
 
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This series was hands down one of the silliest books to read and the kids loved it!
I Broke My Butt! Cheeky Sequel to Bestseller
 
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Such a cute read. We love this one everytimes its pulled off the shelf!
Dinosaurs Love Underpants (The Underpants Books)

Special Editions

Not all of the special editions (Lucy Score) made it to the 5* read list but they are so goregous I had to include them!
 
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This is the goregous special Edition of Archers Voice. I have both. It's a wonderful story giving insight on how quick others are to jump to judgment and the long term affects that can have on someone non-deserving of the judgment. At the same time, ...
Archer's Voice
 
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This is a simple but beautiful editon of 'Where The Crawdads Sing"
Where the Crawdads Sing Deluxe Edition|Hardcover
 
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Such a pretty book. Especially on the shelf!
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout Series #1)|Hardcover-B * N
 
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It looks so good on the shelf!
Things We Hide from the Light (Collector's Edition) (Knockemout Series #2)|Hardcover- B&N
 
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All three look so good on the shelf!
Things We Left Behind (Collector's Edition) (Knockemout Series #3)|Hardcover-B&N

Memoir/Biography

 
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It is very insightful and relatable in some ways. I understand what she means with the title and can relate to not realizing that when you are so busy "admiring" someone and even sacrificing many parts of yourself for their happiness that you loose y...
I'm Glad My Mom Died