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My Bookshelf

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I read a little bit of everything šŸ¤ā€”not totally all over the place, but a good mix. These are a few of my recent favorites that I couldn’t put down and definitely recommend.
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was such a beautiful, moving read šŸ¤ A story about loving who your heart chooses, wrapped in old Hollywood glamour. Completely captivating, with an ending that truly surprised me.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: Novel
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The Family Across the Street was such a quick, easy read šŸ¤ Kept me engaged the whole way through, with a big twist at the end that I didn’t see coming—perfect when you want something fast but still satisfying.
The Family Across the Street: Psychological Thriller
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The Briar Club was such a fun read šŸ¤ We chose it for book club and it was a huge hit—the recipes were such a great touch, and I loved the camaraderie of people from completely different walks of life coming together and forming the most unexpected f...
The Briar Club: Thrilling Female Friendships
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Remarkably Bright Creatures completely surprised me šŸ¤ I wasn’t expecting to love it based on the premise, but I ended up falling for every character. A beautiful, heartfelt story about love and loss, with a sweet surprise at the end that made it eve...
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel
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The Sound of Gravel absolutely broke my heart šŸ¤ A deeply moving true story about control, resilience, and the strength of sibling bonds. It’s incredibly sad, but also a powerful story of perseverance and survival—one that really stays with you.
The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir by Ruth Wariner
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The Missing Half was a really good follow-up šŸ¤ As a fan of Crime Junkie, I loved her storytelling—such a quick, engaging read that kept me hooked the whole way through.
The Missing Half: A Novel - Books - Amazon.com
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Tangerine was such an unexpected read for me šŸ¤ I went in not knowing what to expect, but the setting completely pulled me in—the writing makes you feel like you’re right there. Thrilling, atmospheric, and I was fully invested from start to finish.
Tangerine: A Novel by Christine Mangan
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Freida McFadden never disappoints šŸ¤ This one was so psychologically twisted I couldn’t put it down—definitely a bit more far-fetched than usual, but the kind of wild, gripping read that keeps you hooked with an ending I didn’t see coming.
Never Lie eBook by Freida McFadden
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Such a tearjerker šŸ¤ An emotional read that really pulls you in, with an unexpected twist at the end that adds a unique and memorable spin.
In Five Years: A GMA Book Club Pick Novel
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heartbreaking but gripping read šŸ¤ The character development was so strong I truly felt like I knew them, and the emotion carried all the way through—I couldn’t put it down, and that ending completely had me moved to tears.
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
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I absolutely loved this book. šŸ¤ Theo of Golden is one of those stories that just feels special. It’s warm, thoughtful, and full of heart, with characters you genuinely care about. Definitely one that stayed with me after I finished it—and one I’ll b...
Theo of Golden
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This one tugged at my heart and filled it at the same time. šŸ¤ The Things We Do for Love is emotional, heartfelt, and one of those books that reminds you just how complicated—and beautiful—love and family can be. Kristin Hannah definitely got me with...
The Things We Do for Love: A Novel
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This isn’t my usual genre, so I honestly wasn’t sure how I’d feel about it—but I ended up really enjoying it! šŸ¤ It was an easy, entertaining read that kept me interested and definitely pushed me a little outside my normal book choices. Looking forwa...
Shadow Transit: Cass and Reyes - Book 1
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I absolutely LOVED this one. šŸ¤ The Women is powerful, emotional, heartbreaking, and inspiring all at once. I was completely invested in Frankie’s story and loved learning about a part of history—and the women who lived it—that I honestly didn’t know...
The Women: A Novel
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This one was messed up in ALL the best, thrilling ways. šŸ¤ Just when I thought I had things figured out…nope! Twisty, creepy, and completely addictive. *Rock Paper Scissors* kept me guessing and had me flying through it to see what happened next. If ...
Rock Paper Scissors: A Novel
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