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Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt
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What a beautiful book! It's hard to believe it's a debut novel - the octopus is so tenderly rendered that my heart broke for him. The other characters in the book are richly rendered and endearing. Highly recommend!

Tartufo
by Kira Jane Buxton
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I enjoyed the humor and levity in this book, a nice change from my usual fare of heavy historical fiction. Set in Tuscany in a beautiful village that is suffering in its old age, this book features a colorful cast of quirky, lovable characters. Through a series of hardships and antics, the villagers come to understand that the love and harmony between them are their greatest treasures.

Sipsworth
by Simon Van Booy
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A short, sweet book about the power of a pet to draw an old person back into the will to live. Sometimes funny, always heartwarming.

Weyward
by Emilia Hart
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This was a powerful tale that spans centuries; it focuses on the women of the Weyward family, all of whom suffer abuse by men. It's brutal to read what they went through but I drew comfort from the women's inner strength, cunning and sense of purpose. I enjoyed reading about their bond with the natural world and their ability to use herbs to heal which, in ancient times, caused them to be labeled witches. I thought the book was well-written and engrossing.

Counting Miracles
by Nicholas Sparks
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This was a quick read for me. Sparks kept up a brisk pace and created richly drawn characters who drew me in and made me eager to continue. I read the book quickly, eager to find out how it would all pan out; the ending was very satisfying.

The Cruel Prince
by Holly Black
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So so good

James
by Percival Everett
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This book reimagines the character of Jim from Huckleberry Finn. His character is richly drawn; his story is heartbreaking and poignant. His inner strength, wisdom and conviction are inspiring. Highly recommend!

The Queen Of Nothing
by Holly Black
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So so good amazing plot twists

The Winter Sisters
by Tim Westover
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Set in a backwater part of Georgia in 1822, this novel contrasts the healing capabilities of a medical doctor and three sisters who are self-taught healers. The book was very enjoyable, at times funny and sad. Of course, the sisters methods of healing with herbs and poultices were more popular and effective than the doctor's amputations and blood-letting. It was a good read.

Caraval
by Stephanie Garber
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Amazing
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