Category: 5 star read

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The Women by Kristin Hannah: A Gripping Vietnam War Era Tale – Book Review #kristinhannah @stmartinspress @macmillanaudio

posted by: thathappyreader

February 1, 2024

“The Women” intricately explores the Vietnam War era in a captivating historical fiction narrative that delves into characters, relationships, and the societal struggles faced by...

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Snowy Embrace: Viola Shipman’s ‘The Secret of Snow’ – Book Review @viola_shipman #harlequinaudio @GraydonHouse

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January 11, 2024

The Secret of Snow unveils a poignant tale as SoCal meteorologist Sonny Dunes faces a snowy homecoming, discovering love, healing, and unexpected joy amidst the...

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2023 5 star read Book Review Holiday reads

Unwrapping “The Wishing Bridge”by Viola Shipman: A Book Review of Holiday Joy and Self-Discovery @viola_shipman @harpercollins

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November 7, 2023

“The Wishing Bridge” by Viola Shipman is a heartwarming tale of Christmas and self-discovery that brilliantly explores the complexities of a middle-aged woman, her family’s...

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2023 5 star read Book Review Romance Women's fiction

Book Review: ‘The Burnout’ by Sophie Kinsella – A Humorous Journey to Mental Health

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October 10, 2023

‘The Burnout’ takes readers on a humorous journey back to childhood memories while exploring the theme of mental health with charm and wit. I loved...

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2023 5 star read Book Review Women's fiction

A Tale of Mother-Daughter Bonding and Secrets Unveiled: Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo (with James Patterson) – Book Review

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October 5, 2023

Things I Wish I Told My Mother is a heartwarming story of a mother and daughter embarking on a trip to Europe. I highly recommend...

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2023 5 star read Book Review Thriller

Drowning by T.J.Newman: Book Review

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May 26, 2023

Drowning is a propulsive thriller about the rescue of passengers from a commercial jet that crashes into the ocean and sinks. Acknowledgments: Thank you to...

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The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren: Book Review

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May 16, 2023

The True Love Experiment has a best-selling romance author on a dating reality show. I loved every word of it! Acknowledgments: Thank you to Simon...

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Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez: Book Review

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April 11, 2023

Yours Truly is a story of moving on after loss. It highlights the importance of family, friendships and trust. I loved it! Acknowledgements: I received...

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2023 5 star read Book Review Historical fiction Women's fiction

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson: Book Review

posted by: thathappyreader

March 7, 2023

The House of Eve is an emotional read set in the 1950’s U.S. and follows two young women and their individual journeys to motherhood. I...

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