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If I can just share a small list of unforgettable reads

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Books I’ve read in the last couple of years that steal your breath and leave a lingering impression
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Tear at your heartstings

Books that make you feel all of the feelings. Rollercoaster of emotions
 
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Such an amazing read! Kristan Hannah is one of my favorite authors and the detail she uses, you really feel connected to her characters and what it was like to experience war and all the term-oil! Highly recommend
The Women: A Novel
 
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This book almost destroyed me. I almost put this down after about the second chapter, it was devastating but read through and ended up being such an incredibly moving story. You just need to read it!
The River Is Waiting (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel
 
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What a gratifying story! This beautiful book about these women overcoming everything imaginable just left me with all the emotions and about a subject that was truly captivating! 10 out of 10 incredible!!
The Island of Sea Women: A Novel
 
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The Great Depression, struggle is an understatement and devestation everywhere. Kristin Hannah does it again . Pulls at every piece of your heart!
The Four Winds: A Novel
 
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This book has a special place in my heart. Wow what an amazing story! It will leave you in love and in awe.
Theo of Golden: A Novel

Mysteries that keep you guessing

Twists and turns that kept me guessing and kept me wanting to turn the pages.
 
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This book had me guessing till the end. So many twists and turns make it hard to put the book down
The Life We Bury (Paperback) by Allen Eskens
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This book follows after “ The life we bury” it has all of the same engaging power but the story continues! Love this author and want to read more!
The Shadows We Hide - by Allen Eskens (Paperback)
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This one is a fast paced thriller with unexpected twists and turns. I think I finished this one in just a few days.
The Drowning Woman - by Robyn Harding (Hardcover)
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Wow, just wow this story is so amazing, action, emotion, fairy tales, and murder kidnapping thriller all rolled into one. This is one of my all time faves! Great writing
All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick - by Chris Whitaker ...
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Iykyk… Frieda books are always nail biters and this one is no exception. This is one of my favorites of hers
The Teacher - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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Romcom

Light hearted love stories
 
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Romance stories are not usually my fave, but this one was so good! The perfect amount of building romance with a lot of drama and so funny! Very easy read; I found I kept wanting more!
The Paradise Problem (barnes and noble
 
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Love this read by Colleen Hoover great journey down the ups and downs of falling in love and lots of obstacles in the way. Great read
Maybe Someday (Paperback) by Colleen Hoover
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Twists and turns of two reporters fighting to get the story and what they uncover along the way. It’s light, whimsical with a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club - by Emily Henry (Hardcover)
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