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The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson

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The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson

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Humankind may have never benefitted from a more effective leader than Winston Churchill. Fortunately, he lead during an amazingly crucial time for civilizations to maintain democracies. Erik Larson used a lot of diary entries to take us behind the scenes before World War II.

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Interesting read if you’re into activism and grassroots organizing. Tons of amazing quotes and some solid reflection on the importance of rest. She refers to Octavia Butler’s work often, which I love.

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This novel focuses on a family in New Mexico as they navigate disappointment and loss and grief and all the unexpected ways we show up for each other. It's a pretty long book but I read it in a just a few days - I'm still thinking about a lot of the characters! Highly recommend.

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BRILLIANT!!! Had me crying and celebrating and full of gratitude  and excited for the future.

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Wow!! Beautiful start to finish.

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I looooove Mary HK Choi's novels (this is her third). They are a great read-the-whole-book-in-a-day/capture-you-completely reset kind of book. Her writing straddles YA and not-YA, with some romance and great snacks and very emotionally true writing. Highly recommend! (Warning on thisone: it contains descriptions of disordered eating.)

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Amazing set of essays. each author reads their own essay. SO important and engaging!

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Set in the great depression in the Texas Panhandle Dust Bowl, this is the story of Elsa finding her inner strength and persevering through life’s harshest challenges.  Abandoned by her family when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock, Elsa struggles to adapt to married life on an isolated farm with a husband who doesn’t love her. As drought and dust consume their farm and livelihood, Elsa must find the strength to save herself and her children by heading west California.

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A hijacked plane barrels toward its destiny; but is that destiny based on the pilot following the hijacker’s orders, and killing all on board the plane to save his kidnapped family, or saving his passengers and crew by sacrificing his family?  Filled with twists and non-stop action.

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A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams—Garcia

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A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams—Garcia

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The title refers to the portrait sitting of Madame Sylvie Guilbert, a plantation mistress in 1860 Louisiana. The strategic plotting and underhanded manipulations of Madame Sylvie to save her family’s plantation from financial ruin plays out with palace intrigue that rivals any monarchy’s nastiest scheming. Every character is memorable, and Williams-Garcia extensive research (read A Note From the Author) equips her to create a transportive sense of place.  I was wowed.

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I'm not usually a sci fi/fantasy person but this book was SO GOOD. It's the first in a (coming) epic series, set in South America. The story is really immersive and I think I almost equally enjoyed her research notes at the end of the book!

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We Will Not Cancel Us - adrienne maree brown

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We Will Not Cancel Us - adrienne maree brown

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More of a pamphlet than book, this text tackles some hard questions around transformative justice and abolitionist thinking. brown does not necessarily provide answers, but the questions are good and the framework/context she presents are useful! A quick, impactful read.

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This author reveals a specific set of skills that can help you stop abandoning yourself for the sake of others (without guilt or drama) and get empowered to consciously take control of every aspect of your emotional, spiritual, physical, personal, and professional life. These skills are applicable to every aspect of life and relationships. I wish I knew some of these before becoming a teacher.

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Excellent thriller! Very engaging!

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This is a really delightful and very tender memoir about the author's relationship with her mom: caring for her through her cancer treatment and dealing with her grief when her mom passes. It's really beautifully written and also has a lot of great food writing? Highly recommend.

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Okay. It's a therapist book but an easy read on the new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find and keep love. Very insightful and interesting.

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Great story about growing up in South Africa as a biracial child. Full of sad and funny anecdotes.

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Sci-fi suspense/thriller. Reminded me of an episode of Black Mirror! Would recommend

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Murder, kidnapping, twists and turns, enjoyable easy read. I recommend!