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Atmosphere: A Gma Book Club Pick
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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The beginning of this book was a little slow for me with the technical component. TJR does a great job with completely new subject matter for all of her books but it took me a second to adapt to space plus so many characters. The last 40% was purely amazing. I was crying at the gym literally

Quidditch Through The Ages
by J. K. Rowling
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fantastic i love this book. it really helps me understand the world of harry potter a bit more when i read that there was a quidditch team for massachusetts i was so excited

The Honjin Murders
by Seishi Yokomizo
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Charming narration offers an introduction to an endearing detective in a cozyish locked room murder mystery with a clever plot. If you’ve burned through all of Agatha Christie, this series will appeal to you.

30 Things I Love About Myself
by Radhika Sanghani
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While the book had the main character gaining great benefits from meditation, astrology readings, and yoga, none of which are my thing, the story included these things in a humorous way which made the book enjoyable. It’s the story of a year in the life of a 30 year old woman who, as the title suggests, finds 30 things she likes about herself. I really enjoyed the book.

Death Upon A Star
by Amy Patricia Meade
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The author harkens back to the time where actors and actresses were king and queen and movies were all the rage right before the horrors of World War II. This book, which I hope is the first in a cozy series, takes place during the filming of Hitchcock's famous movie Rebecca. The plot revolves around a young Hollywood script supervisor, Evelyn Galloway, who finds herself embroiled in a mystery surrounding the murder of an actor from the studio she is working at. With the help of her room mate and others actors, she finds herself in an adventure that evokes the time and place of the early 1940's. I had seen Rebecca a few times previously and now after reading this "behind the scenes" (albeit fictional portrayal of Hitchcock and the main actors), I want to see it again. The mystery has a great ending and Evelyn then accept a job working on another Hitchcock movie, The Foreign Correspondent, so I hope that means there will be a followup. Likeable characters and very interesting plot. I found myself googling various people and events in the story to gain more insight. A fun read overall!

Delicate Condition
by Danielle Valentine
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The story kept me engaged and kept me guessing. I’d recommend this book for someone who enjoys psychological thrillers.

Say Everything
by Ione Skye
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I definitely recommend Say Everything to every elder millennial and GenX-er! So much gossip about all the cool kids of the 80s & 90s.

I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
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A powerful story that truly opens one’s eyes to the different forms of abuse and mistreatment faced by some (and how these can go unaknowledged both by the victim and those watching).

Once Upon A Broken Heart
by Stephanie Garber
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I don’t even know why people hate on this book so much. It kept me reading for hours and it was easy to understand and keep track of. Overall one of the best books I have ever read, it was so magical and whimsical with a little bit of mystery and romance. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great fantasy novel that isn’t copy paste.

The Rise And Fall Of D. O. D. O.
by Neal Stephenson
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Highly imaginative romp through a multiverse that some characters seek to capitalize on financially, others militarily, and some for the restoration of magic eclipsed by technology. The story is told through various characters, riffing on different vernaculars in comic ways, including a surfeit of acronyms and inflated business speak, which deserve the comic treatment. The plot gets a bit long and byzantine, but the imagination propelling the story and the funny dialogue are charming. Terrific entertainment overall.
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