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My Bookshelf
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items You are going to find all these books on my own bookshelf. If it's on here, I would recommend it to you! All of my books are linked through bookshop.org to support independent bookstores!
Sections
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Current Reads
BIPOC Authors 🤎
Classics
Fiction
Biographies
Places from where I've bought books
Current Reads
Books I'm reading right now!
My current Libby digital book loan. It's in progress, but so far it's super promising!
The Will of the Many
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My current paperback read. Will report back!
The Lost Bookshop
BIPOC Authors 🤎
Collection of various topics and genres.
What do they have in common?
The authors of these works are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
As someone who recently decided to make a lot of changes to my financia life, I felt seen by all the topics the Giovanna covers in this book.
Cultura and Cash: First Gen Finance Lessons
It was a hard read after the election results, but a necessary one to understand the shift of how Latinos voted.
Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America
An incredible read about life with CPTSD
What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma
Powerful prose
Inward by yung pueblo
Short, sweet, and very interesting.
My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel
Classics
These are considered classics that I think you should read at least once in your life.
Pride and Prejudice is hand down my favorite Jane Austen book of all time! This version immerses me in the story with the letters that I can pull out and hold. Such a great version.
Pride and Prejudice: Complete Novel & Letters
One of the dystopian novels that you must read, especially in times like today.
Brave New World Revisited
One of the books I read for school, but it was impactful. I think it's a title that everyone should read at least once in their lifetime, especially during today's political climate.
The Handmaid's Tale: A Novel
Fiction
Books I've enjoyed of the fiction variety! As I add more books, I'll see about sorting them better.
This is a great book that captures the monotony of having a corporate job. I do love the Janine’s character development
I Hope This Finds You Well: A Novel
Loved this book! It explored the concept of “what if” in such a unique way. Highly recommend!
The Midnight Library: A Novel
I will always love the Harry Potter universe because I grew up with it. But there is no denying that J.K. Rowling's views are extremely problematic and hurtful.
If looking for copies of Harry Potter, maybe consider bookshop.org or getting a second hand set?
If looking for copies of Harry Potter, maybe consider bookshop.org or getting a second hand set?
Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set: Books 1-7
This is a collection of short stories by the author. I loved how different each story was, keeping my interest until the last one.
White Cat, Black Dog
Biographies
Biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs that I enjoyed reading!
It was interesting reading and remembering a lof of these events but from his prespective. I don't know if we'll ever have anything like this published again from the Royal Family.
Spare
I am someone who was raised watching Friends, so learning about his life was so heartbreaking. Love you Matty and Chandler <3
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir
Places from where I've bought books
I love to buy books. Here are a few of my favorite places to visit online or in person.
If you prefer to buy second hand, Thrift books is a great option as well!
Melissa wants you to know about ThriftBooks!
Here is the online shop I have on bookshop.org. Buying from this site helps independent bookstores!
melissazpd Bookshop
Love this place! I just shelves after shelves of new and gently used books. Love to spend a few hours here and see what catches my eye!
Myopic Bookstore
PHOENIX- I visited the PHX location while on a work trip and I absolutely loved it!
There is also a bar inside. Had the best local cider and soft pretzel I've had in a long time. Staff was amazing, vibes were immaculate.
There is also a bar inside. Had the best local cider and soft pretzel I've had in a long time. Staff was amazing, vibes were immaculate.
Changing Hands Bookstore