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📖 my favorite reads
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Eleanor Musgrove
These are my favorite reads of all time—a mixture of fiction and nonfiction, all books that I loved and have a place on my shelves.
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fiction

Narratives that hit me, made me think, and found me laughing or crying through their pages. These are books I always recommend

 
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The story of emotional growth and found family was so sweet. And the audiobook version was a gem!!
Under the Whispering Door (B&N Exclusive Edition) (B&N Speculative ...
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A beautiful story of womanhood across the ages
Weyward: A Novel by Emilia Hart, Paperback
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So much suspense! And I loved how the perspective changed with each chapter.
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (B&N Exclusive Edition)
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I'm a fan of all of Flynn's books, but this is the one that got me back into reading as a hobby.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Paperback
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I'm not generally a Hoover fan, but this one had my jaw on the floor. I just kept saying "what the fuck" over and over after every chapter. Read it in 4 hrs!
Verity by Colleen Hoover, Paperback
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non-fiction

My favorite real stories; they're uplifting and honest and funny.

 
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I go back to this time and time again. My favorite for getting clear on what's going on in my life—what I want more of, and what I want to change.
Design the Life You Love: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Meaningful Future
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I felt so seen reading this one. Musings about modern female friendship, and one of my faves!
Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern ...
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This book is so inspiring, speaking to creativity and anxiety and catching lighting in a bottle.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert, Paperback
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The most realistic and validating book I've ever read. Need to re-read!
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and ...
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Read this after RBG passed, and found myself laughing and crying all the way through. A beautiful tribute to their friendship.
Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships
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Love John Green! This one especially made me think and had me laughing out loud. The audiobook is excellent too!!
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
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