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5 Star Book Recs

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These are some of my favorite reads - each one earned a full 5 stars from me! Whether you're looking for inspiration, a great story or practical insights, these books are engaging, memorable and worth your time. Perfect for personal reading or gift g...
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Join Book of the Month Club with me. You can skip any month if you don’t like the book selections and use that credit towards your next month’s book.
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5 Star Reads

 
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A captivating tale of fame, love, and secrets. ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ pulls you into a glamorous world where every choice leaves a lasting mark.  There was a twist in this book I never saw coming.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
 
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This sequel to It Ends with Us was just what I needed to round out this amazing story.
It Starts with Us: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
 
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A witty, heartfelt look at life's ups and downs.  Better Than The Movies will make you laugh, cry and root for love in all its messy glory.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
 
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Everyone loves Kristin Hannah’s “The Nightingale” but this is my favorite book of hers, and I’ve read them all. Such a good book! I could not out it down.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
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A moving story about first love, lost time and the power of words to heal the heart.  ‘Love and Other Words’ will stay with you long after the last page.
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
 
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A tender, emotional story of love, hope and second chances.  ‘The Wish’ will pull at your heartstrings and remind you that some wishes are worth waiting for.
The Wish by Nicholas Sparks
 
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Twists and turns that keep coming throughout this book.  This is a series of 5 small books all combined together into one amazing read.
Mindf*ck Series by S.T. Abby
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Any Kristin Hannah book is worth picking up but this is a beautiful but heart wrenching historical fiction about an unimaginable period of time in our history.  Kristin Hannah is the queen of connecting you to the characters in her books. I love them all.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
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November 9 is my favorite Colleen Hoover book. This story is one that sneaks up on you. A once-a-year meeting, undeniable chemistry, and a slow unraveling of secrets makes you not want to put this book down.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
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I read this book years ago and it's stayed with me to this day! This book is a powerful and thought-provoking read. Told from multiple perspectives, it explores the ripple effects of a tragic school shooting in a quiet and charming town. This book sp...
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
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A 5 Star book that's so heart breaking I'm not sure I should really recommend it. If you love a book that will make you feel all the feels and shed a tear, this is the book for you.
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros
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A psychological thriller that you won't be able to put down. It's creepy, twisty and will leave you questioning what's real the entire time.  Who's telling the truth?
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
 
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A psychological thriller that is a total page turner. This book is told from multiple perspectives and slowly unravels secrets, lies and shocking truths that keep you guessing at every corner.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
 
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In true Kristin Hannah fashion she pulls you into the characters and makes you fall in love with this story.  A beautiful friendship between two women who couldn't be more different.  This story crosses multiple timelines and takes you through love, heartbreak, family life and struggles that arise over this decade-spanding friendship of Tully and Kate.
Firefly Lane by Hannah, Kristin
 
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Fly Away picks up where Firefly Lane ends and is the only sequel story ever written by Kristin Hannah.  Readers wanted more of Tully and Kate and Hannah delivered. This beautifully written continuation is raw, emotional and heartfelt. Keep the tissues nearby for this one.
Fly Away by Kristin Hannah