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My book blog only includes books I'd recommend. I wouldn't want to discourage someone from reading a book with a bad review. Whether you (or I!) enjoy a book is largely dependent on preference and mood. Whatever mood you're in today, find a good book to read. Enjoy!
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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Cassie, a bookseller, receives a gift from her favorite customer: "The Book of Doors." This isn't just any book, it's capable of unlocking any door, anywhere in the world. Soon, Cassie and her best friend, Izzy, are stepping through portals to places previously only dreamed of. Unbeknownst to Cassie, she now holds an artifact that formidable collectors would stop at nothing to possess. And this isn't the only magical book out there, there are others that grant its owner’s uni

Gail Dalton
Oct 15
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How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
This book is an absolute delight! Â I found myself captivated by each character. Each person is lovable and charming in a unique way....

Gail Dalton
Apr 8
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Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli
A spellbinding, bingeable thriller! I haven’t read anything like this before.  Three women were killed by the same man. The only people...

Gail Dalton
Jan 17
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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Imagine a woman stands up in the middle of your flight. The plane is crowded. There has already been a long delay. All you want to do is...

Gail Dalton
Oct 16, 2024
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Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Funny, Saucy, and Spicy!  This was a quick read for me. Thorpe’s writing, descriptions, and character building are excellent. The...

Gail Dalton
Aug 19, 2024
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Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
An enjoyable, thrilling summer read. This is an action-packed page turner! Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on earth, is about to explode...

Gail Dalton
Jul 8, 2024
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Marmee: A Novel by Sarah Miller
What a charming and emotional novel! A retelling of Little Women from the perspective of Marmee. The story is told through journal...

Gail Dalton
Apr 30, 2024
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None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
A popular podcaster, Alix Summers, meets an unassuming woman, Josie Fair. They are both out celebrating their forty-fifth birthday. After...

Gail Dalton
Mar 19, 2024
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The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Magic and adventure on the high seas! I loved this book. Shannon Chakraborty has some serious writing skills. The plot felt very...

Gail Dalton
Jan 19, 2024
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Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen
**A Fairy Tale for Adults!** This tale is about love, loss, friendship and redemption. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters. I...

Gail Dalton
Dec 14, 2023
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The Graceling Realm by Kristin Cashore
If you want fantasy, romance, and adventure these are the books for you. They’re YA novels but lean towards an older audience. You don’t...

Gail Dalton
Oct 10, 2023
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Horse by Geraldine Brooks
I loved this historical fiction novel. It’s based on the true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington. It was interesting to...

Gail Dalton
Jul 15, 2023
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Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
**BEACH READ** Take this book on vacation with you. It’s a quick and easy read. The storyline is heartwarming and entertaining. I loved...

Gail Dalton
Jun 9, 2023
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The Measure by Nikki Erlick
How do you measure a life? Is it measured by how long you live or by what you leave behind? This book held my attention. The novel is...

Gail Dalton
Feb 10, 2023
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The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
If you enjoy science fiction fantasy, pick this series for your next vacation. Each book jumps straight into the plot, followed by...

Gail Dalton
Jan 5, 2023
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Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
I couldn’t put this book down. I waited 8 weeks for my library copy and now I understand why. Here are some things I said while reading:...

Gail Dalton
Oct 6, 2022
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Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
A beautifully written novel that I highly recommend. While the novel is fiction, it is based on true events. During WWII, an ocean liner...

Gail Dalton
Jul 1, 2022
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West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Woodrow Wilson Nickel, at age 105, feels enough energy for one last act: to write his story. At age seventeen, he travelled cross-country...

Gail Dalton
Jan 7, 2022
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Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
How long would you wait to report your mother missing? Especially if the most obvious suspect is your father? That’s the dilemma facing...

Gail Dalton
Sep 24, 2021
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The Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty
I loved this adult fantasy series. S.A. Chakraborty writes beautiful descriptions, and the story is rich and powerful. The characters...

Gail Dalton
Aug 9, 2021
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