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    Book Review: Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

    by Joli February 20, 2021
    by Joli February 20, 2021

    This is the second big read by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. You’ve probably heard of her first book, The Nest! Although so many LOVE that book, I didn’t really 🤷. So, I was definitely intrigued to read Good Company to find…

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    Five Family Stories for Emma Straub Fans

    by Katie July 18, 2020
    by Katie July 18, 2020

    Family stories are one of my favorite sub-genres in literature, from the classic family conversations in Pride and Prejudice to the contemporary trials of the families in Other People’s Houses. Whether it’s a family you’re born into or one you…

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    Review: The Lost and Found Bookshop

    by Joli July 8, 2020
    by Joli July 8, 2020

    Susan Wiggs is one of the only romance/chick-lit writers I regularly enjoy. It’s a hard genre for me! So I was definitely excited when I snagged The Lost and Found Bookshop via NetGalley, which was JUST published on July 7th!…

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    Review: If Only I Could Tell You

    by Megan October 31, 2019
    by Megan October 31, 2019

    Hannah Beckerman’s latest novel is about a family forever transformed by deep secrets. For decades, Audrey has hoped for her two daughters, Lily and Jess, to make amends. She desperately wants her two granddaughters to meet each other. Though Audrey…

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    Review: America for Beginners

    by Megan August 15, 2019
    by Megan August 15, 2019

    Ever since Joli reviewed Leah Franqui’s novel America for Beginners last summer, I knew I wanted to read it. I was so excited to get the opportunity to participate in the current TLC Book Tour for the paperback release.  Pival…

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    Review: Castle on the Rise

    by Becky April 25, 2019
    by Becky April 25, 2019

    Story: As the second title in author Kristy Cambron‘s Lost Castle Novel series, Castle on the Rise follows a similar construction to its predecessor, The Lost Castle. Three strong women are connected over generations by the ruins of a castle on the…

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    Review: On the Same Page

    by Becky January 16, 2019
    by Becky January 16, 2019

    Story: Joanna Howes is called to return home to Martha’s Vineyard to play nurse for her injured uncle. A set back during recovery has Joanna facing months of care taking instead of weeks, and turns her entire world upside down.…

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    Review: Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners

    by Becky October 17, 2018
    by Becky October 17, 2018

    Story: Violet Baumgartner has worked her entire life to keep her family’s reputation spotless and shares each year with friends and family via the annual holiday letter. When one fateful evening brings her world crashing down around her, she finds…

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    Review: The Secret of the Irish Castle

    by Becky September 12, 2018
    by Becky September 12, 2018

    SPOILER ALERT: The Secret of the Irish Castle is part of a series. Details from prior books may be revealed in the review below. Story: The Secret of the Irish Castle – the third book in the Deverill Chronicle trilogy features the…

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    Review: Designer You

    by Becky August 24, 2018
    by Becky August 24, 2018

    Story: An all-too-realistic tale, Designer You by Sarahlyn Bruck is a story about Pam and Grace Wheeler – a mother-daughter duo whose world is turned upside down when their husband/father dies tragically. Nate was the most important person in both of…

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