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Kendall's Book Recs

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Here are my favorite books (and accessories) lately! Leave a comment if you want to give input on any of these books, too :)
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Books

Some of my all-time faves!

 
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My sister strongly recommended this- for good reason, I couldn't put it down
Exit West
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Short stories so you can read them out of order or pick up and put down
Men Without Women
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must read!
Untamed
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Quick, fun read I couldn't put down!
Nothing to See Here
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My favorite Hemingway
A Farewell to Arms
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One of my all time favorite authors and this is the first book of his I read
Norwegian Wood
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read the book then watch the show!
Little Fires Everywhere
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great read especially if you've ever lived in nyc
Never Can Say Goodbye
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Conversations with Friends
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Quick, engrossing read. I like the tv show too!
Normal People
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Insight into the tech world, pretty fascinating
Uncanny Valley
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Beautiful Boy
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Between the World and Me
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Never Let Me Go
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Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage
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Only graphic novel I've ever read, but I really liked it. Different experience!
Persepolis
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A very important book to read
Know My Name: A Memoir
 
Three Women
 
 
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great book by a great artist
Crying in H Mart: A Memoir
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Bookstores

These are some of my favorite local bookstores around the country!

 
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cozy and cute, another favorite DC bookstore
Lost City Books
 
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a must visit when you're in Portland, OR
Powell's City of Books
 
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massive bookstore in NYC, try and go during random times as it gets crowded
Strand Bookstore
 
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a few locations but the original is the best! they have authors give talks and a great cafe too
Politics and Prose
 
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in SF, they have great book sales and a super local vibe
Green Apple Books
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historic and iconic
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
 
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cute bookstore in Williamsburg with a great selection and pretty, contemporary architecture
McNally Jackson Books Williamsburg
 
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another DC classic with a fun cafe
Kramers

Book Accessories

 
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My favorite bookshelf- gives the illusion that the books are floating! This is where I usually keep my “to-read” books
Herman Miller Story Bookcase Design Within Reach
 
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super portable, inexpensive, and not harsh on your eyes. great for travel!
DEWENWILS USB Rechargeable Book Reading Light
 
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no more sore thumbs :)
Yonor Heart Wooden Thumb Page Holder
 
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I'm obsessed with cute bookmarks, here are some I got recently. Etsy has lots of options!
Floral Bookmarkhandmade Pressed Unique Floral Resin | Etsy