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My favorite book recs

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These are books I have personally read and loved. Fiction and Non-fiction. Book lovers or new readers would not be disappointed in choosing any one of these books. Find your love for reading by checking out these recommendations!
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Brilliantly written! A drfinate must read. You will not be disappointed
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell: A Novel
 
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This book was one I read in Jr. High school (a long time ago) and I never forgot it...One of my top favorite books.... 1984 is a brilliant dystopian novel that warns how governments can manipulate truth, control thought, and destroy individual free...
1984: 75th Anniversary by George Orwell, Paperback
 
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Hard to put down — it builds tension through dramatic events, unexpected twists, and the characters’ personal struggles, making it very engaging. �
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
 
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If you enjoy dramatic stories, complicated characters, romance, and Hollywood history, you’ll probably love it.
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel Book ...
 
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The movie was great! The book a masterpiece! Must read!!
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, Paperback
 
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The suspense and twist ending made this book a page turner for me
Verity (Collector's Edition) by Colleen Hoover, Hardcover
 
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If you saw the movie you'll definitely want this in your TBR list. This was a great read!
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Paperback
 
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I really enjoy the stories written by Khaled Hosseini. Fantastic read!
The Kite Runner (10th Anniversary Edition)|Hardcover
 
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This author never disappoints! The Women is very well researched and brilliantly written.
The Women: A Novel|Hardcover
 
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I really enjoy reading Khaled Hosseini's books. This one did not disappoint! The emotions I felt reading this book are not easily forgotten. A definite must read!!
A Thousand Splendid Suns - Bookshop Search Results
 
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Much more descriptive and emotional than the movie. This is a true story about the horrors committed by the Natzi regime. Hard read but beautifully written and properly portrayed
The Tattooist of Auschwitz [movie-tie-in]: A Novel
 
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A mix of historical fiction and literary drama. It’s emotional, a bit unsettling, but really beautifully written
Church of Marvels: A Novel|Large Print
 
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Fantastic novel with a few laugh out loud moments! Give it a try. I was completely engaged within the first few pages
Lessons in Chemistry (B&N Exclusive Edition)|Hardcover
 
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We Must Not Think of Ourselves is a piercing story of love, determination, and sacrifice. It kept me intrigued throughout
We Must Not Think of Ourselves
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One of my favorite non-fiction novels. Its a brutal true story that's a tough read but a good one. The movie was also amazing!
A Time to Kill: A Jake Brigance Novel
 
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Miriam Toews gives the protagonist Nomi such an authentic voice that it feels like you’re sitting across from her, hearing her tell her story firsthand.
A Complicated Kindness: A Novel
 
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Sold is a powerful and heartbreaking story about a young girl who is trafficked and forced to survive in a world she never chose. It’s a quick read, but it hits hard and stays with you.
Sold|Paperback
 
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For me this was an excellent book. I literally could not put it down. I even shed a few tears at the end. Emotional read for sure
Winter Garden: A Novel
 
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The Butterfly Garden is intense and chilling. It pulls you in right away and keeps building suspense as you uncover the truth piece by piece. It’s disturbing at times, but incredibly hard to put down.
The Butterfly Garden|Paperback
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I think it's a book that's worth reading and discussing. Engaging and very well written.
American Dirt (Oprah's Book Club)