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• Migrations

  McConaghy, Charlotte,

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  I felt every word of this book. Follow Franny from the North Pole to the South Pole as she follows the last of the Artic terns. A mystical perspective on climate change mixed with our innate ability for hope. Exceptional read.

• The Mercies

  a Novel

  Hargrave, Kiran Millwood, 1990-

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  This was a selection for my in person book club and I was really afraid it was going to be too dark. I was so wrong! Incredible historical fiction and superb writing. Must read!

• Rules of Civility

  Towles, Amor

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  Outstanding read by an outstanding author. 1930s New York City had to have been a blast.

• When Women Were Dragons

  a Novel

  Barnhill, Kelly Regan,

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  I LOVED this book. It made me laugh out loud multiple times. And then I cried at the end. Strong messages and references woven into a truly magical visual experiene. One of the most original stories I have read in a very long time.

• The Book of Longings

  Kidd, Sue Monk,

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  The women in this book were outstanding. Their bonds and ways of taking care of each other was something I wish we had in real life. Sue Monk Kidd is a fantastic writer and so were her characters.

• Olive Kitteridge

  Strout, Elizabeth,

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  Amazing character development including Olive herself. Worthy of it's Pulitzer Prize.

• The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

  a Novel

  Bender, Aimee

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  Few books have stuck with me with such strong visuals as this one. If you like magical realism, this is a must read.

• Euphoria

  a Novel

  King, Lily,

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  This was a fascinating read set in the South Pacific. The characters have stayed with me years after reading. Lily King is a great writer.

• The Rose Code

  a Novel

  Quinn, Kate,

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  If you watched The Bletchley Circle on PBS, this is a must read. Kate Quinn does an impressive amount of research to portray the historical events captured in her books. Well written but a jaw dropping 621 pages.

• Zorrie

  a Novel

  Hunt, Laird,

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  Finalist for the 2021 National Book Award. Amazing historical fiction story about the women who worked in radium processing plants.

• Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

  a Novel

  See, Lisa

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  Fascinating read full of amazing cultural descriptions and amazing women.

• Evvie Drake Starts Over

  a Novel

  Holmes, Linda (Radio talk show host),

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  I call this genre of book "smart chick-lit". The main character is a strong woman, it is well written, and has an interesting story to tell. Really fun read!

• Ex-wife

  Parrott, Ursula, 1899-1957,

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  What a fun book! Exceptionally written and great characters. Loved that it was somewhat autobiographical and had a really interesting backstory to how it was published.

• Park Avenue Summer

  Rosen, Renée,

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  This is another "smart chick-lit" book. It is light but is well written with a worthwhile story and characters. In this case, the real life edit-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine stating in the mid-60s for 2 years. Good characters, strong women,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Home-maker

  Fisher, Dorothy Canfield, 1879-1958

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  I loved this book. Written in 1924 by an author Eleanor Roosevelt considered one of the 10 most influential women in the United States but who is rarely known today. This book was quirky but authentic for its time. Household gender roles being flip…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Art of Hearing Heartbeats

  a Novel

  Sendker, Jan-Philipp

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  Truly one of the best books I have ever read. It touch my heart deeply. And the second one was just as good so you can look forward to two amazing reads.

• Lucia, Lucia

  a Novel

  Trigiani, Adriana

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  1950s New York City is always fun to me. Lucia is a great character and this has a fun plot.

• The House of Eve

  Johnson, Sadeqa,

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  Great historical fiction that sheds light on the strength of women

• I Capture the Castle

  Smith, Dodie, 1896-1990

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  LOVED this story. Fun and sweet and deep. Loved it.

• Cold Comfort Farm

  Gibbons, Stella, 1902-1989,

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  If you like quirky characters, this is for you!