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The Friends We Keep
by Jane Green
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While Jane Green started off as one of the more popular British chick lit authors, her more recent books have focused on her adopted home of the greater Westport, Connecticut area. The Friends We Keep takes us back to England and tells us the story of college friends Maggie, Evvie and Topher, from their first days at university through their early 50s. The three take different paths after graduation, with Evvie and Topher heading back to the U.S. for careers in modeling and acting while Maggie stays in England for a career in public relations. Something happens that causes Evvie to distance herself from Maggie and Topher, a secret she keeps for years until the three reunite many years later, when the arrival of a young man forces the truth to come out. Drama ensues, forcing all three to evaluate what's truly important. The book's conclusion shows how forgiveness can help people regain peace in their lives.
The Ten Thousand Doors Of January
by Alix Harrow
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I am stingy with giving 5 stars. This book was amazing and I enjoyed it very much. My imagination soared while reading this. I highly recommend
Rule Of Wolves
by Leigh Bardugo
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The last (maybe?) in the Grishaverse series by the delightfully gothic Leigh Bardugo and what a wild ride! I was very satisfied with how the series' hanging threads were woven together. We get to spend a lot of time with the fabulously rakish King Nikolai and the fierce Zoya Navalensky, but characters from the previous trilogy and duology show themselves as well. For anyone who has enjoyed the Netflix show, this is a series well worth diving into, especially as a summer read.
Heaven
by Mieko Kawakami
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This was a hard book to read. It depicts how extreme bullying, verging on criminal, affects those who don't fight back or choose not to. Kawakami's style is beautifully spare, and I understand her intent with debating the philosophical sides of turning the other cheek or not, but I couldn't help but reach a level of frustration in that I was constantly wondering, "Where are the adults in this story??" I was intrigued enough with her style that I intend to check out her debut novel, "Breasts and Eggs."
The Kindness Of Strangers
by Katrina Kittle
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An emotional read. We follow the path of an upstanding, community involved married couple who are pedophiles. The story is told through a mom, her two sons and a victim. The different perspectives allow the reader to view the different perceptions associated with the crime as well as feel their emotions. The multitude of emotions run from denial, shock, shame, guilt to love, courage and security. This is a memorable vook.
Sunshine Sisters
by Jane Green
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Ronni Sunshine is the aging star of screen and stage who makes you think a little bit of Joan Crawford, though not nearly as bad. Ronni's absentee parenting makes enough of a mark on her three daughters that they all pursue very different lives, away from their mother. When she gets medical news that makes her world come crashing down, Ronni realizes she has to make up for some of the damage she did as a parent before it's too late. The reality is, even though Ronni's daughters made a point of pursuing very different lives away from her, the baggage from childhood has resulted in the sisters becoming estranged and not living the lives for which they'd hoped. Their mother, for all her faults, realizes this must be remedied. As their mother faces her own prognosis, the Sunshine Sisters work out issues with their own relationships and families while also grappling with Ronni's fate. I love Jane Green's books and this one was no exception.
Pride
by Ibi Zoboi
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This book tied the classic and timeless love story from Pride and Prejudice with a unique twist in setting. This book takes place in a Brooklyn that is gentrifying and changing the lives of the people who have lived there their entire lives. The author discusses culturally relevant topics like class and race in a way that is accessible.
Queen Of Air And Darkness
by Cassandra Clare
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So much happened in this book it was kind of overwhelming at times but I will never get tired of these stories. The way these books are written, the expansive list of characters, everything about them make them so enjoyable to read and this one was no different. Emma and Julian will always have a special place in my heart, I love this series so much.
Another Piece Of My Heart
by Jane Green
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I loved the book, excellent read!
Next Level Basic
by Stassi Schroeder
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Sometimes you need a light read, though I'm embarrassed to admit I actually spent money on this book. Reality TV is a guilty pleasure of mine, and the show Vanderpump Rules is no exception. Stassi Schroeder is best known for that show, but has also been on others, including Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. I didn't go into reading this book expecting anything particularly insightful, so I wasn't disappointed there. It was good to learn a little bit more about Schroeder's life (and some of the failed relationships for which she's become known). Still, this book was so formulaic. It was the "basic" take on the same rules of life themed books you see from Rachel Hollis, etc., but missing the Christian overtones. Honestly, if you're obsessed with Bravo shows, this is a cute book if you can get it from the library. Just don't spend your money on it.