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Talk Bookish to me.. essential book reads
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items Bibliophiles Unite! Check out what is on my bookshelf currently. Also looking for some great recommendations š
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Must read Classics
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Spooky tales and interesting mysteries
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Nonfiction- realness
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Current affairs and such
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Fictional travel for your imagination
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TBR- To Be Readā¦ let me know what books I should add to this list!
Must read Classics
These books are classics for a reason as they tap into the same human struggles and emotions weāre still dealing with today.
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Jane Austen is my hero. Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular novels in English literature and a cornerstone of Jane Austen's reputation as one of the greatest novelists of all time. This is a classic novel of manners and mores in early-nine...
Pride and Prejudice (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) by Jane Austen ...
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Timely warning and prophetic message on the state of the world. This book is a must read.
1984: George Orwell
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Matchmaking goes awry for Emma. Emma loves to interfere in the romantic lives of others. But when attempts to arrange a match for Harriet, her plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected. Itās a delightful periodic romance. Love ...
Emma by Jane Austen
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Be an English Lit snobā¦ read the book and skip the movie. It is a gut punch. A tragic story of class divides and revenge, Wuthering Heights is a classic tale of the power of love, and the devastation of love lost.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontƫ
Spooky tales and interesting mysteries
Mysteries are my go to read. And while I will always love Agatha and Sherlock, I want to share some other great reads.
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A passenger is missing?? Thrown overboard??? Who knows. Read to find out!
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
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She shows up during a funeral. She is not entitled to the inheritance. I really love Ruth Ware as an author.
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
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Following Rebeccaās journey as a new wife to someone she didnāt know. Itās great page turner!
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
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This was an interesting āwhodunnitā mystery. Lenna Wickes goes to Paris to get answers to her sisterās death- only to get wrapped up in the world of Victorian sĆØances. There is not one but two murders. The build up to the main action was worth the re...
The London SĆ©ance Society
Nonfiction- realness
A collection of my nonfiction reads which I recommend. Each one gives you something you can actually use, not just information you forget a week later.
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Life is strategy so itās important to learn to be strategic. This can be implemented in so many aspects of life.
The Art Of War: Sun Tzu
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Part history and part autobiography, I love this book to bring perspective of racism during the fight for civil rights.
The Souls of Black Folk
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A must read. Beautiful, but also sometimes painful, storytelling. Maya Angelou give us her brilliant memoir.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Angelou, Maya, Winfrey, Oprah
Current affairs and such
To be a well rounded reader, I find time to stay on top of politics and social issues. Whether you agree or not, these books give you a clearer understanding of how to connect the dots.
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One of the most important books everyone should read several times. Itās a short book but very timely.
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder
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Historical perspective on the state of our school system. Great read.
Original Sins by Eve L. Ewing
Fictional travel for your imagination
These are the kind of stories that pull you in fast and stay with you long after you finish.
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Octavia Butler is a powerful writer full of knowledge and perspective. Follow the story of Lauren who leans into fighting for the vulnerable in the surrounding communities.
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
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The story of Santiago shows the importance of going after your dreams. Itās a great read for life lessons.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
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I wanted to really like this book. Itās just too slow for me. If you like a slower, more detailed and complex plot then this might work for you. The plot is interesting though. Itās 14th century Florence and the black plague is about. Old world Streg...
The Stone Witch of Florence
TBR- To Be Readā¦ let me know what books I should add to this list!
These are the books waiting in the wings āto be readā. No spoilers please. Thanks :)
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Bristol Keats and her sisters struggle to stay afloat in their small, quiet town of Bowskeep. When Bristol begins to receive letters from an aunt sheās never heard of who promises she can help, she reluctantly agrees to meetāand discovers that everyt...
The Courting of Bristol Keats
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Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isnāt just any thirteen-year-old: sheās the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the regio...
The God Of The Woods
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Through the coordinated repetition of lies, anti-democratic elements in American society are working to incite mass radicalization, widespread chaos, and a collective trauma response in tens of millions of American bodies. Currently, most of us are u...
The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide
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Sara Marsala barely knows who she is anymore after the failure of her business and marriage. On top of that, her beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, leaving Sara bereft with grief. But Aunt Rosieās death also opens an escape from her life and a win...
The Sicilian Inheritance: A Novel
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In post-war Tokyo, still recovering from the devastating wartime bombing raids, a patrolling policeman passing The Black Cat CafƩ makes a gruesome discovery: the body of a woman, lying in a hastily dug hole, with a dead black cat by her side. The wom...
Murder at the Black Cat Cafe by Seishi Yokomizo
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This is on pre- order. If you love satire and humor while learning current events then this will be the book for you. Want a sneak peak of the sass? Look up his videos on TikTok.
āMany of the topics covered in the book come directly from Cody's rap...
The State of This | Book by Cody Dahler
All together now- helping society figure out its stuff
More than just self help. I like to call this āhelp me so I can help you and we can help each otherā section.
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This is a must read. Self love- really finding out who you are is important to achieving emotional growth. Within these pages there will be an understanding of how women bring love to every aspect to their lives and how to be able to talk about authe...
Communion: The Female Search for Love
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This book of poetry and prose gives a person an insight to bell hookās upbringing in an area which has changed over time. The poems move between past and present, weaving together themes of Black Appalachian life, family, and the tension between leav...
Appalachian Elegy