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Tracy R. Jolly
I am more excited about books than almost anything else! Here are my picks:
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Fiction
 
Non-Fiction
 
The Nappily Series
 
The Rev. Curtis Black Series
 
Writing & Publishing
 
The Skyland Series

Fiction

I write fiction, and one day my book will be on my own favorites list. Until then…

 
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I love psychological thrillers, and this book is one of the best!
Look Closer
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This book turned out to be not what I was expecting, but in the best way.
Somebody's Husband
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This was such a cute second-chance romance. Also, I appreciated the realistic struggle of the writer's pursuit of publication.
The Re-Write: A Novel
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Another amazing offering by Kennedy Ryan.
Reel (Hollywood Renaissance, 1)
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A second-chance romance I read in almost one sitting.
Seven Days in June
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This book was a little different from what I usually read, but I enjoyed it.
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Novel
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This turned out to be a better book than I imagined, now one of my favorites.
Only for the Week (The Forever Falling Series)
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They need to put these pages to film. It was a good continuation of the films and tv series. Looking forward to the other books.
The Best Man: Unfinished Business
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This book was good, an inside look at the state of the book publishing industry, among other things.
Yellowface: A Chilling Novel of Racism
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This book was quirky as hell. I'm sure I missed the point.
Convenience Store Woman: A Novel
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It was an experience reading this book :)
The Good Samaritan
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Loved
What Passes as Love: A Novel
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The plot twist took me out!
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
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This was a fun read, love the message
30 Things I Love About Myself
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Enjoyed this one. The ending was….well, read for yourself.
The Next Wife
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A little different from my normal reads, but I enjoyed the book as well as the t.v. series
The Other Black Girl: A Novel
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One word: EMOTIONAL
An American Marriage (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel
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A Quiet Retreat
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The House Across the Lake: A Novel
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You'll Never Know I'm Here
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The Last One at the Wedding: A Novel
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This book is fast-paced, crazy, but really makes you think
The Passengers
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So Good!
The Silent Patient
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The Crash
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Monday's Not Coming: Psychological Thriller
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Somebody's Wife (A Grown and Sexy Somebody Series)
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Non-Fiction

I love learning, and these books have taught me good things very well.

 
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I actually need to read this one again, it was so empowering
The Big Leap: Conquer Fear & Take Life Up
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I'm not married, but this book was still so much fun to read!
Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Laugh & Love
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This book is so good! It helped me totally revamp my finances and credit after a breakdown that cost me everything.
Get Good with Money: 10 Steps to Financial Wholeness
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I just love her!
Becoming
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Currently carrying the light because of this book.
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
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Learned a lot I didn't know about Will, brave of him to be so transparent.
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Classic
The Alchemist: Modern Classic of Magic
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Huge
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
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I love reading memoirs, and this one had me in all of my feelings.
This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir
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I love memoirs and essays
I Finally Bought Some Jordans: Essays
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This is one of those books that belong in your home library to be read over and over again.
The Magic of Thinking Big: True Success
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The Nappily Series

This series, by Trisha R. Thomas, is STILL my favorite!

 
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This is the book that started it all! The Nappily series of books is my favorite, and the author, Trisha R. Thomas, is such a sweetheart!
Nappily Ever After: A Novel
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Book #2
Would I Lie to You? (Nappily Series 2)
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Book #3
Nappily Married: A Novel (Nappily Series Book 3)
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Book #4
Nappily Faithful
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Book #5
Nappily in Bloom: A Novel (Nappily Series Book 5)
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Book #6
Un-Nappily in Love: A Novel (Nappily, 5)
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Book #7
Nappily about Us (Nappily Series Book 7)
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Book #8
Nappily Entangled by Trisha R. Thomas (2014)
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Book #9
Postcards From Venus (Nappily Series Book 9)
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The Rev. Curtis Black Series

Kimberla Lawson Roby is another favorite author of mine, my former writing teacher, and one of the kindest people I've ever met.

 
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Book #1
Casting the First Stone
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Book #2
Too Much of a Good Thing (Reverend Curtis Black 2)
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Book #3
The Best-Kept Secret (Reverend Curtis Black 3)
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Book #4
Love and Lies (Reverend Curtis Black 4)
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Book #5
Sin No More (The Reverend Curtis Black Series, 5)
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The Best of Everything: A Novel (Reverend Curtis Black 6)
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Be Careful What You Pray For: A Novel (Reverend Curtis Black 7)
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Love, Honor, and Betray (Reverend Curtis Black 8)
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Book #9
The Reverend's Wife (Reverend Curtis Black 9)
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Book #10
A House Divided (Reverend Curtis Black 10)
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Book #11
The Prodigal Son (Reverend Curtis Black 11)
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Book #12
Ultimate Betrayal (Reverend Curtis Black 12)
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Book #13
A Sinful Calling (Reverend Curtis Black 13)
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Book #14
Sin of a Woman (A Reverend Curtis Black Novel, 14)
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Book #15
Better Late Than Never (Reverend Curtis Black 15)
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Writing & Publishing

Books on the craft and business of writing.

 
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I enjoyed this book so much that I'm using it as a guide to write my novel.
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: Last Book
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They say this is one of the best books on the craft of writing. I'm still reading :)
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Reissue)
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I'd never heard of UF before this book, interesting.
7 FIGURE FICTION: Use Universal Fantasy to SELL
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This is another book I'm using to write my first romance novel.
Romancing the Beat: Story Structure Guide
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Learned a new writing technique and it works!
5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter
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Genius
Story Genius: Use Brain Science to Write Novels
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The Skyland Series

This series by the incredible writer Kennedy Ryan is re-readable which only occurs when the books are phenomenal!

 
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Beautifully written second chance romance
Before I Let Go (Skyland, 1)
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Real-life issues are handled wonderfully in this book.
This Could Be Us (Skyland, 2)
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I think this one might be my favorite of the series, really beautifully written and SPICY!
Can't Get Enough (Skyland)
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Samantha Irby

Samantha is a comedic writer, and she is VERY transparent (almost too much)…

 
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My introduction to Samantha…superb.
Meaty: Essays
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LOL funny
New Year, Same Trash: Resolutions Not Kept
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I want to meet her in real life
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life.: Essays
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Yes, please
Wow, No Thank You.: Essays (Lambda Literary Award)
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Me? Not so quietly :)
Quietly Hostile: Essays
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