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The Christmas Promise
by Richard Paul Evans
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When identical twins, Richelle and Michelle, are born, their father gives each of them a black opal necklace. As they grow older, their lives start to take separate paths. After a number of years, they meet for Christmas at their father’s request. An incident occurs that permanently damages their relationship and Richelle never wants to see her sister, Michelle again. Years later, their father who is dying asks Richelle to forgive her sister, but she never gets the chance to fulfill that request as Michelle is killed in an accident shortly after. Life continues with Richelle practicing as a trauma nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She leads a lonely life, focusing on work and the children she cares for, with a dream of writing a book about her sister, the Prodigal Daughter. She meets a man, Justin Ek, who has also suffered loss. They become more than friends and in an incredible twist, Justin reveals a secret that changes the course of Richelle’s life and makes her realize that the book she wants to write is not about her sister, but about herself.
What She Left Behind
by Ellen Marie Wiseman
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This Historical Fiction book,follows A teenage foster child (Izzie) who finds a journal in a closed NY mental hospital, Willard. The journal belongs to Clara, a young woman growing up in the early 1900’s. The chapters alternate as you discover each character’s journey. I could not put the book down because I needed to know what happened to each young woman. Recommend for those who have an interest in the role of women across time.
The Escape Room
by Megan Goldin
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I really enjoyed this book, and am sorry I couldn't attend the book discussion about it. Half of the chapters are written in the first person by a woman who we learn early on has died. The other half take place in an elevator which has become an escape room of sorts. The book is about a team of people who work (or worked) in a top firm in the very high pressure financial industry. They all have secrets and reasons to dislike each other, and as the group is stuck in a hot elevator together, the pressure mounts. This book really held my attention, and I highly recommend it.
River Sing Me Home
by Eleanor Shearer
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23. River Sing Me Home. Eleanor Shearer. Amazing non-fiction. The story of a slave, Rachel, who ran after emancipation was proclaimed in 1935. Slaves then found themselves to be “apprentices’ for 6 years before they can be freed. Rachel search takes her from Barbados to Trinidad, and British Guyana to find her five children who were sold into slavery. An amazing read. A must read!
The Silk Road
by Kathryn Davis
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A group of people are living in a settlement in the far north. They have a leader, who I believe is the only one of the group who is not a sibling of the others. I initially thought the people were children, but you learn of adult relationships and that many of them have adult children. This book winds between the group's time in the settlement, earlier times during their childhood, and their travels to reach the settlement. I found the book very confusing. The only reason I finished it was to see what was actually going on. I never fully figured that out. If you like a challenging book, you might enjoy this one. I don't recommend it, which is very rare for me.
The Stolen Marriage
by Diane Chamberlain
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This was a wonderful book. Tess a young woman living in Baltimore in 1944 is studying to be a nurse. She is engaged to Vincent is a doctor. He goes to Chicago to work in a hospital, and while he is away she and her friend go to Washington, DC for a few days. While there they meet 2 young men who they have dinner with. Tess has too much to drink, and ends up sleeping with one of the men. A few months later she realizes she is pregnant and since he was the only man she has relations with is very upset. Afraid to tell her fiancee, she goes to North Caroline to see Henry and ask for financial help for the baby. He suggests an abortion, but she has decided against that. He offers to marry her, and though they have no feelings for each other she agrees. This was a real page turner.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
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I chose this book because I read it was “heartwarming and hilarious.” It was funny in any way. I watched Jennette grow up on iCarly and can’t believe what she went through. Her childhood was tragic, but it’s great to see she’s coming out of it stronger and self-aware.
Every Summer After
by Carley Fortune
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A great summer read with a second chance romance taking place at the lake town Persephone visited every summer.
Only the Beautiful
by Susan Meissner
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I cannot say enough great things about Only the Beautiful. I couldn’t put it down. One of the best books I’ve read in a while. It’s my first Susan Meissner book and it certainly will not be my last. Keep tissues handy.
Bad Summer People
by Emma Rosenblum
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The book opens with thea young boy’s early morning discovery of a body beside the walkway in the fictional Fire Island community of Salcombe. The story primarily revolves around the lives of the mostly wealthy, privileged people who live together for three months each year in the small town. Many of the folks have been summering in the exclusive enclave that is reached primarily by ferry since they were children. Their lives revolve around tennis, themed or informal parties, measuring and comparing wealth, cheating on spouses and gossip. I enjoyed the quick, fun read until the identity of the murdered person was revealed. That person witnessed a liaison between two serial cheaters but was otherwise harmless.