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A Daughter of Fair Verona
by Christinia Dodd
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As a longtime fan of Shakespeare, the plot of this book really excited me. There was a fair mix of traditional Shakespearean quips along with modern humor. fun story filled with lots of mystery and a couple of good twists. The ending left a little to be desired, personally but overall this was an enjoyable book.

A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel
by Madeleine L'Engle
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Kirkus reviewed, "A faithfully adapted graphic novel of the beloved 1962 classic, just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary...(published in 2012)... With a keen eye, Eisner Award winner Larson (Mercury, 2010) doesn't stray a moment from L'Engle's original text...." (My previous review was erased when I hit the wrong key! Darn fingers!) Now, I have to re-read the original L'Engle novel - which I loved as a child in elementary school. And then there are so many movie versions! (some I hear are very disappointing...) and then...and ....TBD! (The downside of working in a Library/ Candy store? or Bakery?....I used to want to literally EAT poems and books and....reading cover to cover makes the imagery vivid but....)

Same Time Next Summer
by Annabel Monaghan
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This was my first Monaghan book. I really enjoyed her writing style. I felt that the then and now aspects of the book complemented each other seamlessly. I do wish there was a "future" or little epilogue that gave readers a glimpse into what could have happened.

A WEEK AT THE SHORE
by Barbara Delinsky
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Loved this book. It was about a scandal that destroyed her parents' marriage, drove her and her two sisters apart, and crushed her relationship with her first love. It's been 20 years since she's been home. But going home is fraught with emotional baggage memories and secrets await. Her daughter is desperate to go; she is fatherless and craves family and longs to get to know her grandfather. Bonds are tested family, friendship while discovering the role that love and memory plays in defining their lives.

The Yellow Wall Paper
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a gripping psychological tale of a woman’s descent into madness. Through vivid symbolism and claustrophobic imagery, it critiques the oppression of women and the dangers of silencing their voices. Its a detailed look into unchecked mental illness.

Dk Life Stories: Albert Einstein
by Wil Mara
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A quick summary of Einstein's life story - and living in NJ, near Princeton, I learned the history around the establishment of The Institute for Advanced Study for international scientific cooperation around 1932. Who knew? (I definitely looked dumbfounded in the past when someone I met said her husband worked there...) Got it now...

The perfect family
by Anya Mora
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The Perfect Family is about a high profile couple who decide to adopt a child to complete their family. However, they quickly find out that adopting an older child comes with its own set of challenges and that not everything will be social media perfect.

Equivalent Exchange
by Christina C. Jones (romance Fiction Writer)
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There’s something magnetic about how CCJ tells a love story — layered, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in real-world complexity. Equivalent Exchange isn’t just romance, it’s about doing your own work before love can take root. It gives space to flaws, growth, and the magic of connection when you least expect it.

A Dark and Secret Magic
by Wallis Kinney
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This book is a must read! The title and cover drew me in and did not disappoint! A fast read, electric, mysterious, haunting, and exciting with a love story mixed in. You can't go wrong!

A Cosmology Of Monsters
by Shaun Hamill
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This novel blends horror and family drama in a way that really pulled me in. It follows a young boy named Noah as he navigates the eerie and dysfunctional world created by his father's obsession with building a haunted house, all while dealing with the complexities of his family's relationships. The mix of supernatural elements and deep emotional exploration kept me engaged, making it a haunting yet heartfelt read that lingers long after the last page.
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