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#143 The Goldfinch is incredible of course, but I do find myself irritated by protagonists that make nothing but bad choices.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt rests on top of a sun dappled shelf. The cover gives the illusion that it’s torn and a glimpse of a painted goldfish is visible underneath.

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#144 This series is dark, but I’m enjoying it.

The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu rests on top of a wooden shelf.

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#145 I’m not sure whether or not I actually liked Death’s End, but it’s given me a lot to think about.

Death’s End by Cixin Liu rests on top of a shelf.

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#146 Super interesting!

Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum rests on top of a wooden shelf.

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#147 The Secret History is one of my sister‘s favorite books, and she lent me her copy. I enjoyed it, but I definitely need to read something lighter next.

The Secret History by Donna Tart rests on top of a wooden shelf.

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#148 Another Appalachian book from by my TBR shelf.

Me and My Daddy Listen to Bob Marley by Anne pancake rests on top of a wooden shelf.

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#149 Excellent murder mystery vibes.

The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James rests on a sun dappled shelf.

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#150 Loved it, as I knew I would.

Hold Still by Sally Mann rests on a wooden shelf. The cover features a photo of a young girl jumping in front of the sky.

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#151 French Exit was dark and hilarious.

French Exit by Patrick deWitt rests on a wooden surface. The cover features an illustration of a man sitting in a chair with a woman standing behind him. The woman has her hand on his shoulder. A grumpy looking cat is on the floor in front of them.

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#152 Howl’s Moving Castle is one of my favorite movies, and now I can say that I love the book too.

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones rests on a blue and pink floral rug. The cover features an illustration of a small round stone castle moving across a grassy landscape on four legs.

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#153 I wasn’t at all familiar with Mary Cantwell when I picked up her memoirs. Going in blind was a delight.

Manhattan Memoir by Mary Cantwell rests on a wooden shelf. A small sliver of pink rug is visible in the lower right corner.

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