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I love my books like a good Netflix show! What books am I missing, please drop in the comments.
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Based in a place I love

 
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Mystery keeps the pages turning, and the book is set in Barcelona, one of my favorite cities!
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
 
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How I wish I could have attended this World's Fair myself! Chicago will always hold a special place in my heart after we lived there for almost 10 years, which makes this story all the better - learning about one of my favorite city's architecture an...
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Inspiring!

 
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So inspiring to read about a female scientist far before women working outside the home was widespread. Loved this book!
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
 
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I myself lived and volunteered in Ghana, and later read this inspiring book about a different (but similar) African slum in Kenya
Find Me Unafraid by Odede and Posner
 
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Have we all dreamed about quitting our corporate jobs to run a winery or is it just me?!
The Shortest Way Home by Miriam Parker
 
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How I'd like to have been one of the inspiring women of Pan Am!
Come Fly The World by Julia Cooke
 
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My husband's favorite book. While it doesn't read like a Netflix show, I have to admit it is a great and inspiring book
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. by Daniel Coyle
 
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Arranged marriages, foot bindings, Ming dynasty - amongst this all rises an educated woman of medicine, inspiring to say the least!
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

Just darn good

 
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My first fantasy book! If you've ever said, yeah fantasy isn't for me, I promise you - give this series try, and you'll be hooked!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
 
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Extremely thought-provoking, a real page turner
The Measure by Nikki Erlick

Coffee table books

 
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My favorite coffee table book that I actually use! If you have a weekend in a city, here's what to do!
The New York Times 36 Hours. World. 150 Cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich
 
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For the adventurer in me!
Epic Journeys: 245 Life-Changing Adventures. National Geographic

Gifts for book lovers

 
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Obsessed!
Personalized Book Vase
 
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Have one of these in my living room to display my books that I love!
Rustic Wooden Tree Bookshelf: Tabletop or Floor Book Display Stand
 
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We got one of these for my Nana, and she absolutely loved it!
From the Library of... Book Embosser
 
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(Stamp version) We got one of these for my Nana, and she absolutely loved it!
Personalized Book Stamp