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Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life In Lyrics
I have lived in Tennessee for my entire life. It is not an exaggeration that a love for Dolly Parton is next to godliness. And considering that we are part of the Bible-Belt, that’s saying something.
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The Girls: Sappho Goes To Hollywood
From the shy and aloof Garbo to the strategic and seductive Dietrich to the absolute insane in the best of ways Bankhead, these vibrant women leap off of the page. Their shared lovers are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Nanny Ogg’s Cookbook
Have you ever wondered the proper etiquette involved in communications with vampires, witches, and trolls? I know those are circumstances that all of us struggle with daily. This book has you covered.
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Lonely Castle In The Mirror
There are some books that just stay with you, leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind. This is one of those books.
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This Place: 150 Years Retold
Being a collection told through the eyes of Indigenous creators, you can feel how much each author cares about their people and their culture. It leaves you with a burning desire to know more.
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Children of Blood and Bone
It is rare that a story manages to get you equally invested in this many characters. Typically, I’ll have one favorite and be completely ambivalent to the fates of the rest. But not this series.
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Tricks: A Positive Perspective
I was both surprised and disappointed to learn that one of Ellen Hopkins’ books, Tricks, is banned in my local county school district.
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How To Survive A Plague
You may be wondering how it is possible to have a positive perspective on a book surrounding the AIDS epidemic. Seeing the positives does not mean only focusing on light-hearted stories.
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The Thief: A Perfectly Positive Perspective
Whenever a character with dubious morality is the main character, the story just feels more complex. You are rooting for the person that breaks the law, that breaks the rules.