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ErikasMindfulShelf

ErikasMindfulShelf

Joined April 2016

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This was lovely.

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Heart the Lover | Lily King
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Can't Get Enough | Kennedy Ryan
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Another great addition to the series.

What other series by Kennedy Ryan should I read?

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Happy Land | Dolen Perkins-Valdez
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3.5 stars. Interesting story, but the dialogue just didn‘t work for me.

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Dream On, Ramona Riley | Ashley Herring Blake
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Another great romance by Ashley Herring Blake.

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King of Ashes | S. A. Cosby
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Mehso-so

This is the second book I‘ve read by S.A. Cosby and I think it will be my last. Although it was suspenseful and fast paced, there is too much violence for me. The audio was well done.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance audio copy.

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I really liked it. The opening line hit me hard.

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If you‘re looking for a funny, inspiring memoir, listen to this one.

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This was wonderful.
A novel in letters.

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Heart the Lover | Lily King
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I really loved this book about first love, friendship and loss. Beautifully written and engaging.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.
Pub date: October 7, 2025

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The Names: A Novel | Florence Knapp
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Fast read. Solid 4 stars. I liked the alternate versions of this family‘s lives. Recommend.

AmyG Good to hear. This was my BOMC pick. 1mo
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Isola: A Novel | Allegra Goodman
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I liked it!

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Audition | Katie Kitamura
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#readingbracket2025

Loved Audition!

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When the Harvest Comes: A Novel | Denne Michele Norris
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This story pulled me in right away. It is about love, family and becoming your true self. Can‘t wait for more by this author!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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Another great book by Allison Larkin. It started out a bit slow but I ended up really caring for Freya and Aubrey who were treated so badly by their families. There is a lot of trauma but it is also hopeful.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.
Pub date: May6, 2025

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I liked it!

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Elements | John Boyne
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This is not an easy book to read. There is a lot of trauma regarding sexual abuse. The book is divided into 4 parts that are loosely connected.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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The Bright Years | Sarah Damoff
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Mehso-so

This was a fast read, but the trauma after trauma made me disconnect with the book.

EKonrad Just finished this last night, and I completely agree! I couldn‘t handle all of the death. 😭 2mo
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A tender story about mothers an daughters and the beauty and danger of nature. I highly recommend this book.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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Palaver | Bryan Washington
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Another great novel by Bryan Washington. I liked the description of Tokyo and the story of a mother and son.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

BekaReid love this cover! 2mo
BarbaraBB I am always in for books set in Tokyo and I enjoyed Washington before, so I am stacking of course! 2mo
BarbaraBB @BekaReid So typical Japanese! 2mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @BarbaraBB If you liked his previous books you‘ll like this one as well. 2mo
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Let's Go Camping! | Jan Mader
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#camplitsy25
It was hard to only pick 4!

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BarbaraBB Heartwood seems so good! And that cover 🥰 2mo
squirrelbrain I started off with a list of about 30! 🤣 2mo
Kristy_K I almost nominated 2mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @squirrelbrain I‘m not surprised. 😂 2mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @Kristy_K I‘m really looking forward to reading it. 2mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @BarbaraBB I think I‘m reading Heartwood next. Seems great. 2mo
Megabooks Great nominations!! If Jennifer Egan blurbed Heartwood, I know I'll probably like it! 2mo
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Audition | Katie Kitamura
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Wow is all I can say right now. I‘ll be thinking about this book for a long time.

Ruthiella I‘d no idea she had a new novel out. I like her! (edited) 2mo
squirrelbrain Yay! I just nominated this for #camplitsy25. 2mo
Deblovestoread Probably my most hoped for #CampLitsy25 pick. 2mo
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BarbaraBB @Deblovestoread Mine too I think ☺️ 2mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @Ruthiella It‘s the first book I‘ve read by her. I‘ll definitely read more. 2mo
Megabooks I really want to read this! I love Kitamura! 2mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @Megabooks It was my first by her, but it definitely won‘t be my last. 2mo
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This was funny, sweet and exactly what I want from a romance. I really liked learning more about making a podcast as well.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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Broken Country | Clare Leslie Hall
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This was a quick read. Liked it, didn‘t love it.

BarbaraBB I am reading it now. A bit too cheesy, too easy to my taste but I al not even halfway through so that can change! 3mo
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This was so delightful. Great on audio.

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Our Infinite Fates | Laura Steven
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Mehso-so

I read this quickly, but ended up feeling it was a bit silly. 3 stars.

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The Turner House | Angela Flournoy
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I really liked this one. Looking forward to her new book out this September.

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House of Frank | Kay Synclaire
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An enjoyable cozy fantasy. The audio was excellent.

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CSeydel Looking good! 3mo
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Wild Dark Shore | Charlotte McConaghy
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Another great book by Charlotte McConaghy. The audio production was excellent with several narrators. The description of the island was so vivid. I loved the characters and their growth. Highly recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance audio copy.
Pub date: March 4.

AmyG Oh boy!!! I am beyond excited for this one. 3mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @AmyG I hope you‘ll like it as much as I did. 3mo
BarbaraBB Echoing @AmyG This is my most anticipated read of the year! 3mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @BarbaraBB It did not disappoint! 3mo
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Lots of great advice

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Song of Solomon | Toni Morrison
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Great book

Hooked_on_books I see a sweet puppy face! 🐶🩵 4mo
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I didn‘t like it as much as The Berry Pickers, but still worth reading.

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The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden
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I did not know much about this book going in. It was not at all what I expected, but I loved it.

AmyG Same here. 4mo
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Junie: A Novel | Erin Crosby Eckstine
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This wasn‘t for me. I thought it was predictable and didn‘t like the ghost aspect.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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Rube is traveling cross country to see his father who left him at a young age and who hasn‘t been in contact with him since. On his way he is picking up his siblings, all of which have been abandoned by their father, a man who is totally reinventing himself whenever he leaves. Kevin Wilson has once again written a book full of unique characters and I absolutely loved it.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy. Out May 13

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The Love Haters: A Novel | Katherine Center
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A typical Katherine Center romance. I really enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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This was fun and juicy.

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Homeseeking | Karissa Chen
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A solid historical fiction novel.

DimeryRene Such an interesting cover! 5mo
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Loved it! Couldn‘t stop reading.

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My Friends | Fredrik Backman
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Absolutely loved this book about friendship,connections and art.
No one writes about heartbreaking moments with as much tenderness as Fredrik Backman does.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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Dream Count | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Another great novel by Chimamamda Ngozi Adichie.
It‘s about 4 women, their struggles and joys. Highly recommend.
Pub date: March 4, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

Ruthiella Awesome. I‘m looking forward to getting my hands on this one. 5mo
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Black Woods, Blue Sky | Eowyn Ivey, Ruth Hulbert (illustrator)
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If you enjoyed Eowyn Ivey‘s previous books, then put this on your tbr.
I loved the description of Alaska, the beauty and the roughness.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy. Pub date: February 4, 2025.

JenReadsAlot I'm looking forward to this! 6mo
MommyWantsToReadHerBook Me too! 💜 6mo
Cheryl_Russell Love her books! I‘m reading the ARC now. ❤️📖 6mo
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Skin & Bones | Rene Watson
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Loved it!!

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Say You'll Remember Me | Abby Jimenez
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Abby Jimenez never disappoints! I know that there will be a happy ending, however I also like how her books don‘t shy away from how hard life is.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance e-galley.

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Guide Me Home | Attica Locke
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A great ending to the trilogy. The mystery was interesting, but the best part of the book was Darren‘s developing relationship with his mother.

KT1432 I can‘t wait to dive into this! But I‘m kind of sad the series is ending lol 9mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @KT1432 True, but it was a satisfying ending. 9mo
Gissy I didn‘t know a third book was out!😱 I loved those first 2 books. I need that third book now😳😂 9mo
ErikasMindfulShelf @Gissy You‘ll love it! 9mo
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Model Home: A Novel | Rivers Solomon
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The three Maxwell sibling have been staying away from the house they grew up in for years. Something unexplainable took place there. Is the house itself evil? Now they are forced to come back and face their past.
I found parts of the story interesting, but overall it didn‘t quiet work for me. It was not a book I was eager to get back to.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

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Good Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson
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Look out for this one on January 28.
If you liked Black Cake, you‘ll like this one as well!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

Amor4Libros So good to see your review, I have this one and now I really want to read it! I loved Black Cake, too 😊 9mo
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Blue Sisters | Coco Mellors
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This was much heavier than I expected, but I loved it. It‘s about complicated family relationship, addiction and grief.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.