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What's on my must-read bookshelf?
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items I love to read, and I love toshare the books I have read and loved. This list is some of my alltime favourite books I have evern read!
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2026 Reads
2025 Reads
2026 Reads
These are the books I read in 2026 and thoroughly enjoyed.
This is an incredible story of how one women chose not to be defined by gender-typical roles, and went against societal norms during the 1800's, and how she forged a way for women. Simply amazing!
My Name is Emilia del Valle
An incredible read, Viola Davis never gave up on her dreams, worked hard, understood her purpose, and not matter how tough things got, she kept on going. A 10 out of 10 read!
Finding Me: An Inspiring Story of Resilience
This is a powerful storyt of the realities of rural living, and the fight of the rhino's in South Africa.
Down at Jika Jika Tavern
This is a powerfuo story of a strong young woman, who went against her families wishes, and decided to sign up to serve in Vietnam as a nurse. It is an incredible read, showcasing the power of strong women who recognize each other's abilities and for...
The Women: A Novel
This was a beautiful read, about a young mans journey to self-acceptance, and forging his own path in life.
A Terrible Kindness
A great story about a strong woman, who has lived a full life, faced her fair share of hardships, and has come out stronger for it all!
The Shell Seekers
This is a thought provoking read, offering different perspectives form people, and the unknown impact they may have on your life.
The Five People You Meet In Heaven - Bestseller
Such a profound story. This is a quick read, but there is a lot to think about. This is a book you read and re-read, then read one more time, because there is so much in it!
The Little Prince
This was a thrilling read. There was action from page one, and you just never knew what was going to happen next, or how the plan was going to unfold. Gripping! I loved this book!
False Impression
This was an ARC read I completed recently, and this was thrilling. I was gripped by the actionand the story line. Really enjoyed this one!
The Operative and the Analyst
2025 Reads
This is a beautiful story about a young woman who leaves her home in New York to go to a small town in France, to set up a library in the war torn town. It’s a beautiful story of resilience and what happens when women work together.
The Librarians of Rue de Picardie - Goodreads
This is a powerful story of one man's journey to empowering young girls in the remote mountains of Nepal, going against societal norms, because young girls deserve an education as much as young boys do. It is a powerful story and so inspiring!
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Journey to Peace
This is a bueatiful story over the span of 6 centuries. It is so beautifully written, it almost feels like you are right there in Italy. Simply magical!
The Glassmaker: A Novel
Such a fun read, with plenty of misunderstandings and qyuirks along the way. Ending i a beautiful, unexpcected lvoe stroy. A fun, whimsical book to read!
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