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A few years ago a simple conversation over a shared favorite author became a 6/year book club and I couldn't be more thankful for the deep friendships and community we have built. I got to host last night and my Forever Friends were over for 5 hours, leaving at 11pm. I know it's different for business and library book clubs, but for those that meet in homes how long do your discussions last? (P.S. this includes a carry-in supper)

Reread (2012, 2025)
I love all the Forever Friends, but Katie is my favorite. She grows up so much in this, her own series, while also remaining her authentic self.

Hearts, sometimes even the best need help. A doctor who knows broken hearts steps away from his profession. A young girl with an unhealthy dying heart becomes friends with the man the doctor has become. Disastrously, the girl needs a new heart because hers is pumping towards its end. Will a donor heart arrive in order to save her life? Will the best transplant surgeon return to his profession? Grab a box of tissues as you‘ll need them. 5/5

#favnewsong #25alive @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Cute but not my favorite

I read this book twice before I had to return it to the library because I loved it so much.
It's in a series but it can be read as a standalone.

This novel was a story of true love. The love of humanity, the love of a wife and husband, the love of parents for their children, the love of family and the love of history. It‘s hard to imagine the history showing how different races could be so ugly. The characters here are easy to love and understand. The story was similar to a jigsaw puzzle and getting all the pieces together was rewarding. 4.5/5

This is one of my favorite books & I try to reread it every few years. It starts in Switzerland in 1902, when Marta is 12. She is forced to drop out of school by her abusive father. She has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge & is very ambitious. She eventually ends up in California with her husband & children, & we follow the story of her daughter, Hildemara. Book 2 continues the story of her granddaughter, Carolyn. 5⭐️ Highly recommend.

January 15th #25Alive Lasting Love @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Swoony. Arranged marriage. Clean.
All that was missing was enemies-to-lovers and this would have been a compilation of my favorite tropes! Overall an amazing book. Wouldn't recommend for younger teens.