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Katelyn Smith

I am a 30-something mother of 2 who is VERY into reading/books, movies, and tv shows. I live in Portland, Oregon and am a former teacher turned Principal Broker for my own brokerage. Hit me up if you want to buy or sell a house in Portland or around ...
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I cried until I ran out of tissues cover photo collage
I cried until I ran out of tissues
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Books that made me cry. You may not cry, but you'll probably cry. If you are in the mood for a very emotional read, these are for you!
 
Memoir Girlies UNITE cover photo collage
Memoir Girlies UNITE
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For those who love a good memoir. Memoir is a big category for me and these are some of my favorites!
 
I need to think about this book for awhile (AKA I need a Lit teacher's analysis) cover photo collage
I need to think about this book for awhile (AKA I need a Lit teacher's analysis)
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These books had me thinking while reading and after reading. They are books I'd love to dive deeper into!
 
Sci-Fi/Fantasy that will make your eyes pop out of your head. cover photo collage
Sci-Fi/Fantasy that will make your eyes pop out of your head.
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This is for authors who have created a world that I find incredible. You get so sucked in and leave your body for a few days and inhabit your characters.
 
Okay, okay, I'll read it. Calm down. (AKA worth the hype?) cover photo collage
Okay, okay, I'll read it. Calm down. (AKA worth the hype?)
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This list is for books that have a LOT OF HYPE. Are those books ultimately worth it? I suppose if it makes this list I think it is worth it.
 
I'm a lil scared, but I'm gunna keep reading. cover photo collage
I'm a lil scared, but I'm gunna keep reading.
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If you want to read a book with a spooky element, an eerie setting, or a hint of thriller energy – this list is for you.
 
When you just wanna smile while you read cover photo collage
When you just wanna smile while you read
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This is for when you want a book with a happy ending, not TOO much plot strife, or just something that you feel good reading.
 
If you want your book club to be SPLIT, read this cover photo collage
If you want your book club to be SPLIT, read this
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We've all been to book clubs where we read books that everybody likes. BORING. To get the most out of book clubs, you need opinions to be different and heated. These are books for those truly epic book club meetings where people are ready to throw down.
 
WTF did I just read and why is it my new favorite book? cover photo collage
WTF did I just read and why is it my new favorite book?
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This is for books that are unhinged, wacky, absurd, and also - your new favorite book.
 
If you are visiting Portland, OR - here are my favs! cover photo collage
If you are visiting Portland, OR - here are my favs!
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Visiting Portland, OR? Let me be your travel guide! I'm here to show you some good spots!
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