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Favorite Books

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I love fiction, fantasy and amazing female protagonists.
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Fiction

 
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This is everything I wanted in a book about witches--mystery, empowerment, sisterhood, danger, love, magic from unexpected places, and absolutely beautiful language.  Such a good read.
The Once and Future Witches
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This was incredibly moving.  The language used was powerful and so beautiful. Highly recommend!
The Scent Keeper:Bauermeister, Erica
 
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A young girl is stuck on her own in an abandoned town and has to survive with her wits and a friendly dog.  It was fun and interesting to read.  Novel in verse.
Alone - Freeman, Megan E.
 
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A heartfelt novel in verse about an overweight little girl and her road to self-acceptance. The language was incredibly accessible and moving.
Starfish - Fipps, Lisa
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So flipping good.  The character development is phenomenal.  These are steamy books--so don't get them for kids or teens. Great fantasy series!
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series
 
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A powerful female protagonist.  Fun adventures, lots of character development.  These were easy to get into and hard to put down.
Throne of Glass Series
 
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This is such a fun read! Another strong female protagonist with special powers.  Easy to get into--fun adventures.  Could be appropriate for middle school readers on up.
The Immortals Series
 
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This is such a fun and wildly imaginative series! Strong female protagonist--great for kids to read in middle school and up.
His Dark Materials Series
 
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Beautifully written novel-in-verse.  Three perspectives, two female and one male--three different cultures are explored.  It was a fun and moving reading.
Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit
 
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This one was intriguing.  A girl and boy find healing from grief through getting to know one another.  An interesting look at hoodoo and Native American culture.
Me (Moth) by Amber McBride, Paperback
 
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Such a good read! A young woman makes a deal to get out of an arranged marriage; the catch is that nobody remembers her once she's out of their line of sight.  During her seemingly immortal life, she finds clever ways to survive.  Very interesting concept.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Cookbooks

 
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They have a bangin' shredded jackfruit recipe in there that's great for tacos.  Lots of photos, delicious recipes
Smith & Daughters: A Vegan Cookbook
 
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I love her blog! She's got great recipes that are totally doable and satisfying
The Oh She Glows Cookbook
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Another fine collection of vegan recipes from Angela Liddon
Oh She Glows for Dinner: Plant-Based Meals
 
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So good! This author has been posting delicious and healthy recipes on social media for years.  He finally has a cookbook--lots of lovely photos, and beautiful recipes.
Provecho: 100 Vegan Mexican Recipes

Non-Fiction

 
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Allie Brosh's illustrations and storytelling are hilarious and perfect.  She tells humorous and poignant stories from her life.  Such a great look into mental health as well.
Solutions and Other Problems: Brosh, Allie
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Kid's books

 
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Such a beautifully illustrated book with a powerful message. I got more out of this as an adult than when I was a kid.
Gwinna: Berger, Barbara Helen
 
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This is a great bedtime story! The pictures are so soothing and lovely
Grandfather Twilight
 
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I still remember this book.  Such a great message for kids!  The little boy learns how to conquer his fears.  Illustrations are fun
Harry and the Terrible Whatzit: Gackenbach, Dick
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