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Destiny Of The Republic
by Candice Millard
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I don't give five stars easily, especially one and nonfiction. This book was an excellent read. extremely well written, worth a 10 hours of listening to.

James: a novel
by Percival Everett
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Percival Everett writes the story of an enslaved man as he faces one terrifying situation after another in pre-Civil War Missouri. Ever aware of his assigned place in society, he none-the-less taps into a seemingly endless supply of agency to first flee his current "mass," and finally return with a full sense of self. At his side throughout most of the story is Huck, of Huckleberry Finn fame. Their relationship, as the story slowly reveals, is held together by a shared hometown, common respect for one another, and a secret finally revealed when "Jim" is forced to make a terrible choice. Fast-paced, suspenseful, first-person narrative. Excellent!

The Final Gambit
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Loved this book! So many shocking secrets uncovered. Can't believe some of the sordid family affairs. One of my favorite books! Can't wait to find out what happens next in The Brothers Hawthorne.

While You Were Out
by Meg Kissinger
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This was a fascinating look at how mental illness manifested itself in one family, highlighting anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, the dangers of substance abuse when combined with mental health issues, and how these interplay to form risk factors for suicide. I liked how the author told the story of her own family and then connected that story to the larger societal issues surrounding diagnosis, treatment, and perception of mental health issues. An engaging read.

Don't Forget To Write
by Sara Goodman Confino
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Very easy read, but a fun one too. It takes place at the Jersey shore in the 60s, so locations are familiar. Can you catch the Bruce Springsteen egg? I’d recommend for a light summer read.

Wonder
by R. J. Palacio
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I reread this book after about a year because the way that the author presents the main character. Augustus Pullman was a wonderfully written character that truly made the story better. The multiple points of view showed how he was adjusting as well as everyone else

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
by J. K. Rowling
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It is a very engaging book that makes me want to read the last book in the series. I am excited to read the next book after reading the teaser provided at the very end of the book. Some people are excited about the book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

A Rose For Emily
by William Faulkner
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A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner is a haunting Southern Gothic tale of isolation, control, and resistance to change. Faulkner’s nonlinear storytelling builds suspense, revealing a chilling portrait of Emily Grierson’s tragic life and twisted legacy.

My Name Is Long As A River
by Suma Subramaniam
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It's a great book! I recommend it to kids who want to learn more about other cultures or their own! :D.

A Gathering Of Shadows
by V. E. Schwab
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A very adventurous second installment in the series. Lots of action coinciding with a fleshing out or established characters and introductions to new ones. The world of the series was also elaborated upon further enriching the story. A cliffhanger ending sets up the next book perfectly.
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