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Books I Couldn’t Put Down!

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On this list you’ll find some of my favorites! I LOVE to read, but being a mom of two littles, I’m struggling to find the time to read as much as I would like. I’ve started listening to audiobooks and those are my JAM right now! I’ll recommend anythi...
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Fiction

 
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This book is beautifully written and was also heartbreaking! This one really hit home as a mom.
Go as a River: A Novel by Shelley Read, Paperback
 
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I listened to this audiobook on a long drive and fell in love with this story!
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
 
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This is one of my all-time favorite books. It’s beautifully written even though it’s completely heart-wrenching.
The Beekeeper of Aleppo: A Novel|Paperback
 
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This one was a page-turner!
The Giver of Stars: A Novel - Books
 
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I originally checked this book out from the library and ended up buying my own copy because I knew I would read this one again!
Meet Me in Bombay - Ashcroft, Jenny: Books
 
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This is one I wanted to keep on the shelf to read again!
The Lincoln Highway: A Novel|Hardcover
 
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I’m a fan of Kristin Hannah’s books and this one was no exception.
The Four Winds: A Novel|Paperback
 
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I LOVED this one and will read it over and over again.
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet|Paperback
 
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I originally bought the audiobook for a plane ride. My husband listened to the end with me while we were driving together, and even though he missed the first 3/4 of the book, he was HOOKED.
Where the Crawdads Sing|Hardcover
 
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Someone recommended this book to me and let me borrow theirs and I had a hard time putting it down. I was delighted to find a copy of it in a little free library in my neighborhood.
Small Great Things: A Novel|Paperback

Parenting

 
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This book has great tools and tips that anyone can use. I originally checked this out from the library, but bought a copy after I read it because I knew I would be rereading this throughout parenthood!
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools for Life

Faith

 
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Absolutely LOVED this book and will be rereading over and over.
Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmask Enemy's Lies
 
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This is my first time going through the Bible Recap one-year guide. I look forward to my daily reading! The author gives a lot of context that makes it more understandable.
The Bible Recap
 
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I love the bite-sized sections. It’s an easy read and helps me recenter myself when I feel like anxiety is getting the better of me.
Breath as Prayer: Calm Anxiety & Renew Soul

Sci-fi/Fantasy

 
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I had to hop on the bandwagon and I wasn’t disappointed. I read this book when I was freshly postpartum and recovering and blew through it!
Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
 
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After I read Fourth Wing, I immediately ordered the second book in the series and was not disappointed.
Iron Flame (Standard Edition) - Yarros
 
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After reading this book, I’m impatiently waiting for the next one in the series.
Onyx Storm (Wing and Claw Collection, 3)

My Kids’ Favorites

 
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This story is so cute and the illustrations are colorful and fun!
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast - Books
 
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My toddler requested this book so many times that my husband and I memorized it.
I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home
 
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I love the message of this book and my toddler loves the truck and all of the farm animals.
Home - Little Blue Truck Books Official Website
 
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Since we loved Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast, we had to get this one! This is another favorite. We plan to buy more from this series.
The Case of the Stinky Stench (Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast 2)
 
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My toddler received this as a birthday gift and we read it frequently before bed!
Diggersaurs: 9781984847799: Whaite, Michael: Books

Mystery

 
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When I bought this book, I didn’t realize it was part of a series. Even though I came into the story in the middle, the book stood well on its own and I didn’t need to read the others first to be able to get into the story. I am not a fan of gruesome...
The Book of Candlelight (Secret, Book & Scone Society Series #3)|Paperback

Nonfiction

 
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A MUST-read!
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption|Paperback
 
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Trevor truly had me laughing out loud during this one.
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood|Paperback