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Shatter Me
by Tahereh Mafi
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Impossible to put down. Full of suspense and a good dystopian book. The main character Juliette is strong and powerful and I loved seeing her voice change throughout the book.

The Stand
by Stephen King
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This book is amazing! The world building is so expansive, and there are some very timely elements in the story that make it well worth the read. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys books with a post-apocalyptic setting and realistic horror.

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets
by J.K. Rowling
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second book in the series. In this book Harry Potter goes to his second year at Hogwarts. An elf comes to visit Harry to tell him that he should not return to Hogwarts that year. Warning him that his second year at Hogwarts would be trouble. I enjoyed reading this book and would rate it a five.

The Alchemist 25th Anniversary
by Paulo Coelho
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An interesting book to read. Though The words used sounds a bit unfamiliar, we’ll be submerged with the flow. Definitely a good read.

Our Souls At Night
by Kent Haruf
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Very quick read. Not a lot of action but I liked it. Two widows/neighbors who find friendship/romance at a later stage in life. I wasn't crazy about the lack of quotes for dialogue but just a minor complaint.

Beloved
by Toni Morrison
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5 stars “And no one, nobody on this earth, would list her daughter’s characteristics on the animal side of the paper…She felt she had to convince, that what she had done was right because it came from true love.” pg. 296 Though in the beginning might seem to be a slower read, once you really get into the book, you’ll find collective trauma and love of each and every character. Trauma creates fear, which in turn creates love. The trauma of slavery: being seen as an animal and the set monitary value placed on not only yourself, but other Black people; the fear of slave hunters and klan members coming after you to lynch, burn or kill in other horrific ways; And if not to kill—to dirty your soul and mind. The fear of: Being haunted by the ghosts (both living and dead) from your past; The child that roams the halls in rage of death, but the love of: doing anything for your children, even if it means taking matters into your own hands; slowly opening the tin box that conceals your heart; finally stepping off those porch steps to ask for help, to feel the embrace of another being. For my second Toni Morrison book, this was a great read. I agree wholeheartedly with the statement that Morrison’s books are all about love, especially for Black people and our community.

That Summer
by Jennifer Weiner
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A well-done story written during/ jut after he "me too" awareness. Characters felt real, and the subject was tastefully written about with a "happy as you can get" ending, considering the serious subject matter.

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 8
by Tatsuki Fujimoto
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Once gain the storyline climaxes and builds on from the previous books in the series. Without giving to much I would like to say that it keeps you surprised and amazed at the contents of its creative descriptive writing. I can imagine the story come to life.

Farewell to Manzanar
by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston
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I found this book located in the adult section. However, the author's writing style is appropriate for junior high school students. This book is a great introduction to one of America's disgraceful acts, as told by an eyewitness to history.

Kill Your Darlings
by Peter Swanson
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I was not liking the way this was written. The story seemed to be really building up to something which never happened. The ending was not suspenseful!
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