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Mothers of Sparta: A Memoir in Pieces
by Dawn Davies

Mothers of Sparta is a Great Book (9/12/2017)

Mothers of Sparta was a book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. This memoir was not sugarcoated and it described life with honesty- the good, the bad, and the ugly. It appealed to me in particular due to my state in life (thirty something married mom). It is definitely a …more

Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After
by Heather Harpham

Beautiful Memoir (5/30/2017)

This book was absolutely incredible. Considering my 'season' in life (early 30s and having kids), I could easily put myself right in her shoes. Her writing was full of pure and raw emotion which I found incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend this memoir...it was a …more

The Resurrection of Joan Ashby
by Cherise Wolas

Great Debut Novel by Cherise Wolas (5/14/2017)

Wow. The Resurrection of Joan Ashby by Cherise Wolas was an incredible novel. I was blown away by how beautifully her writing captured a family's tumultuous journey together spanning several decades of time. Joan Manning, a wife and mother, redicovering her former …more

No One Is Coming to Save Us
by Stephanie Powell Watts

Nice Read (3/23/2017)

I could definitely see similarities between this book and The Great Gatsby. The author did a good job of developing the characters throughout the entire book. The start did hold my interest and I was very interested in the outcome of each individual character. I found …more

Extraordinary Adventures
by Daniel Wallace

Great Book (2/9/2017)

Extraordinary Adventures was a wonderful book! The story focuses on Edsel Bronfman and his 'quest' to find a companion for the trip to Destin that he won. The author's vivid and detailed writing painted an excellent picture in my mind of Edsels predictability and 'boring' …more

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by Eve J. Chung

Based on the author’s family story, comes an extraordinary novel about a mother and her daughters’ escape from Taiwan.

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The Girls of Good Fortune
by Kristina McMorris

Brave the Shanghai tunnels in this tale of love, identity, and resilience passed through generations.

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