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Emcneil
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This book helped me realize how narrow my definition of slavery in America was— a compelling read that showcases the vast differences in the slave experience among various states.

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Emcneil
The Golden House | Salman Rushdie
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Panpan

Good gosh. Time to go read something uplifting now...

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Emcneil
Pachinko | Min Jin Lee
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Year two of our Valentine‘s Day tradition (buying each other books after dinner!) 🤓📚💕

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Emcneil
The Shadow of the Wind | Carlos Ruiz Zafon
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Pickpick

Took me quite a while to get into, but once I was, I was hooked! I recommend reading this one in as few sittings as possible. 🤓

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Emcneil
A Man Called Ove: A Novel | Fredrik Backman
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Pickpick

What a lovely quick read! ❤️

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Emcneil
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Amazon gift cards 100% of the time end up as book hauls. 👏🏼📚

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Emcneil
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Pickpick

When it's late and you have work tomorrow but you also have no self control... Loved this book!

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Emcneil
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I...I have no idea what I just read. 😳
That was the trippiest book I've ever read.

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Emcneil
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New Valentine's Day tradition: go to the local bookstore together and buy each other books. ❤️

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Emcneil
Circle of Karma | Kunzang Choden
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Pickpick

My first Bhutanese novel! Enjoyed reading this while in Bhutan and learning about the country and female roles through the eyes of Tsomo.

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Emcneil
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10 minutes left of 2016 and 10 pages left. Perfect!
Happy New Year! 🎉

Suet624 Great way to end the year. 7y
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Emcneil
The Snow Child | Eowyn Ivey
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Taking a quick break during the holiday season for some winter reading. 🤓🌲❄️

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Emcneil
The Help | Kathryn Stockett
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Heatwaves call for ice cold Arnold Palmers and staying indoors reading! I never got around to reading The Help back in the day, but I'm glad I am now.

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Emcneil
The Descendants: A Novel | Kaui Hart Hemmings
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Pickpick

Skip the movie and read the book! A raw, real look at what life looks like during death and the search to find a new normal.

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Emcneil
The Descendants: A Novel | Kaui Hart Hemmings
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I found a new favorite reading spot! (Disney Grand California hotel lobby- fireplace + rocking chairs!) 🤓

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Emcneil
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I enjoyed this book more as I got further into it. I could've lived without all the references to her lover and her frequent digs at Christianity... But this is her memoir and she can do as she pleases. Overall, an interesting look into a slice of North Korea that no one gets to see.

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Emcneil
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Mehso-so

I remember reading the epilogue of Book 7 and thinking, "What the?! Is this fan fiction?"... I felt the same about Cursed Child, although I did enjoy the last third(ish) of the play. Even so, would love to see it in London! ??I'm curious how they're pulling off all the magical special effects... ⚡️

Overall: No regrets reading it, but probably will stick to the books. ?

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | Annie Barrows, Mary Ann Shaffer
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This book was a perfect treat for book lovers. ❤️

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Emcneil
The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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Pickpick

What a read! Flew through this book, totally enraptured by the stories of her wild childhood. Definitely recommend.

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Emcneil
Object Lessons | Anna Quindlen
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Happy place: reading by an open window, breeze coming through, afternoon lighting.

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Emcneil
The Kite Runner: Rejacketed | Khaled Hosseini
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Casual Saturday morning sobbing in bed... Don't mind me.

Nebklvr I so understand 8y
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Emcneil
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Mehso-so

A bit of a dark read and I thought it dragged on much too long, but the last 30 pages or so added value.

Orbeck33 Totally agree. 8y
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Emcneil
Cutting for Stone: A Novel | Abraham Verghese
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"The key to your happiness is to own your slippers, own who you are, own how you look, own your family, own the talents you have, and own the ones you don't... Not only our actions, but also our omissions, become our destiny."

wanderlustywriter Love that quote 8y
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