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“Avoiding the thing you‘re afraid of only gives it more power.”

Smooth phrasing and descriptions, started out with nice flow and character introductions; but later on plot details became incongruous. So far my 2 favorite Willinghams are Flicker in the Dark and All the Dangerous Things.

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“It was bewildering, how closely grief ran alongside joy.”

My first Ivey novel. Atmospheric! The setting of Alaskan wilderness is the MC, I would say. But then any book I‘ve read with an Alaskan setting utilizes the starkly primitive and foreboding quality of that region to create mood and foreshadowing. I hope to read more by Ivey.

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Beautiful early/middle grade story from Sky‘s POV; with maps and historical context.

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Survival Guide for a Wilfully Obstinate Diva

For months, perhaps even years, my mother has been urging me to give Sophia a chance. Now that I finally have, I see that I might have benefited from listening to her sooner.

Not only is Sophia an exceptional writer, creating truly unique and relatable characters, but the topics she explores with such expertise, cleverness and empathy genuinely resonate with one's heart and soul

Wayne Thiébaud died in 2021 at the age of 101. This volume is a collection of paintings spanning seven decades, featuring Thiebaud's iconic food still lives, vibrant landscapes, and portraits. Amazing??

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Audiobook narrated by the author. I was expecting (hoping for) a collection of fascinating moments with guests of his radio show All Things Considered. But instead it was really a memoir. Soft pick. He does have a beautiful voice though 🗣️

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In telling the story of Ken Nedimyer, a sea conservation pioneer and marine life protector, Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe create a stunning tribute to the wonders of nature and the power of human hope. Stunning illustrations!

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Not only is the local bank robbed, but two of the Hardy boys' pals mysteriously disappear after a masquerade party. Pub. 1930. Hence, the characters‘ names - Frank, Joe and Biff!

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“I became a skater because I wanted to feel like that. Fierce. Confident. A warrior goddess covered in glitter. So sure of myself, I could make my dreams come true through sheer force of will.”

WOW! 5 🌟 Think Taylor Jenkins Reid but with multiple narrators, more like readers‘ theatre.

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Novella - senatorial candidate Ida Berkowitz‘s campaign is plagued by Marissa Schuyler, a summer camp-mate from her past. Dual timeline

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