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Mom of 3. Loves Broadway and books. Jewish.
The Underdog by Sagit Schwartz is an impressive thriller!
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Melissa's review of The Underdog
5/5: This is the first thriller I've read by Sagit Schwartz, but I definitely want to read more from her. I was really impressed by The Underdog. It grabbed me right from the beginning and had me inve...
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The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris is a captivating story!
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Melissa's review of The Girls of Good Fortune
5/5: It had been a while since Kristina McMorris had a new book out, so I was excited to learn about The Girls of Good Fortune and added it to my TBR as soon as I could. The Girls of Good Fortune is a...
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The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall kept me riveted the entire time!
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Melissa's review of The Secret History of Audrey James
5/5: Since I loved Looking for Jane last year (reviewed here), I was looking forward to reading Heather Marshall's sophomore novel, The Secret History of Audrey James. This Holocaust story was chillin...
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4 days ago
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How I Paid for College by Marc Acito was an entertaining story!
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Melissa's review of How I Paid for College (Edward Zanni, #1)
4/5: My friend had been telling me about this book for a long time and I finally got a chance to read it. It was light and entertaining and had a lot of elements that I like in a book: LGBTQ+, musical...
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7 days ago
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I recommend adding Always Hope by Heather Frimmer to your autumn TBR. I read it in one day!
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Melissa's review of Always Hope
5/5: I really liked Heather Frimmer's first two novels, so I was thrilled to have an early opportunity to read Always Hope. I ended up devouring it in one day. It was really good! Some aspects of this...
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9 days ago
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I was really impressed by Out of the Easy by
@rutasepetys.bsky.social
! I look forward to reading more of her novels.
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Melissa's review of Out of the Easy
5/5: This novel was my book club's pick for the month. I had never read anything by Ruta Sepetys before, but I had heard good things about her and wanted to give this one a try. And now I want to read...
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14 days ago
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When Love Gives You Lemons by Steven Salvatore is an enjoyable read and a virtual vacation!
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Melissa's review of When Love Gives You Lemons
5/5: I have read all of Steven Salvatore's YA novels, and even his adult romance, and enjoyed his writing. His latest, When Love Gives You Lemons, has a lighter feel to it. I liked getting to explore ...
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19 days ago
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Perfect Modern Wife by
@kristenvannest.bsky.social
is a quick and thrilling ride!
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Melissa's review of Perfect Modern Wife
4/5: The synopsis of this novella drew me in right away. I haven't read a lot of books about trad wives, but this felt like a good one to start with. And I love the cover too. Then I found out that it...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7897572679
22 days ago
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Sharing in honor of four great seasons of Acapulco! (This just talks about the first two.)
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The Guest Gets What the Guest Wants: My Thoughts on Acapulco
Courtesy of IMDb A couple of my friends had recommended Acapulco to me, so I decided to give it a try. I am SO glad I did since I totally...
https://merrylandgirl.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-guest-gets-what-guest-wants-my.html
22 days ago
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West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge is a thoughtful and well told story!
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Melissa's review of West With Giraffes
4/5: This book was one of my reading goals this year. In fact, I have now completed all four goals! I had been wanting to read it for a while, which is why I made it a goal to begin with. It was a t...
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about 1 month ago
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Ghost Business by Jen DeLuca is a delightful read!
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Melissa's review of Ghost Business (Boneyard Key, #2)
5/5: Last year, I read Haunted Ever After (reviewed here) because I was a big fan of Jen DeLuca's previous novels and wanted to see what she could do with a different type of story. I wasn't really in...
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about 1 month ago
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I felt like I was hanging out with an old friend while reading The Road to Yesterday by Maryellen Donovan.
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Melissa's review of The Road to Yesterday
5/5: I honestly can't remember requesting this book from BookSparks for their Fall Pop-up program, but I'm really glad I did! While 9/11 happened 24 years ago, it sometimes still feels like yesterday....
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about 1 month ago
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Love Sick by Deidra Duncan is perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy or Dr. Odyssey!
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Melissa's review of Love Sick
4/5: It's rare that I read an entire book in one day, but I did that with Love Sick! It's an interesting look at medical residency life, and it wouldn't be complete without the romantic drama. Kind of...
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about 1 month ago
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If you love Dirty Dancing and musical theater, definitely check out this delightful novel: Flirty Dancing by Jennifer Moffatt!
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Melissa's review of Flirty Dancing
5/5: Flirty Dancing was the perfect book with which to kick off Pride Month, back when I read it in June. I enjoyed everything about it! It's delightful, humorous, romantic, entertaining, and it made ...
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about 1 month ago
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Twice by
@mitchalbom1.bsky.social
kept me riveted the entire time!
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Melissa's review of Twice
5/5: I enjoy anything Mitch Albom writes, so I was looking forward to reading Twice. I think it's his best one yet, and that is saying a lot. I love a good time travel story and this one delivered i...
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about 1 month ago
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Sharing in honor of my late paternal grandma's 101st birthday.
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Nana
Today would have been Nana's 91st birthday, had she lived this long. Unfortunately, she passed away last month. I haven't really written abo...
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about 1 month ago
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I genuinely enjoyed RECOMMENDED READING by Paul Coccia!
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Melissa's review of Recommended Reading
5/5: I got this book a while ago and finally got a chance to read it. I'm so glad I did, as it was delightful and charming in so many ways. The banter was witty and kept the story flowing the entire t...
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about 1 month ago
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The Ghostwriter by
@julieclarkauthor.bsky.social
was really well done and kept me on the edge of my seat!
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Melissa's review of The Ghostwriter
5/5: I enjoyed Julie Clark's previous thrillers, so I was excited to check out The Ghostwriter. It definitely did not disappoint and she took the thriller level up a few notches. It had a true crime f...
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about 1 month ago
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North of Tomboy by
@jules9swan.bsky.social
is an interesting story and an important read!
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Melissa's review of North of Tomboy
4/5: This story had an interesting premise. It took place in the early 1970s, a few years before I was even born. Things were different back then in terms of gender expectations, which weighed into th...
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about 2 months ago
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The Big Fix by Holly James is a wild ride of a novel!
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Melissa's review of The Big Fix
5/5: Holly James manages to surprise me with each rom-com she writes. From surreal situations to reality TV to a dangerous mission, she always has me engaged and wanting more. The Big Fix is a highly ...
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about 2 months ago
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An enjoyable addition to the Molly the Maid series by Nita Prose!
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Melissa's review of The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid, #3)
5/5: I love the Molly the Maid series! The Maid's Secret is the latest novel in this series (which is best read in order). It is just as delightful as the previous novels, but there is some darker sub...
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about 2 months ago
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What's Yours Is Mine by Jennifer Jabaley is engaging throughout!
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Melissa's review of What's Yours Is Mine
5/5: Having kids involved in performance arts is what initially drew me to this novel, as it's about two teenagers competing for a prestigious ballet award. I love seeing my kids in shows, no matter w...
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about 2 months ago
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How to Read a Book by Monica Wood is definitely worth checking out!
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Melissa's review of How to Read a Book
5/5: Once again, a close friend of mine knows my tastes so well that she recommended another wonderful novel to me! The premise reminded me of a story arc from Shrinking. I also got some Orange Is the...
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about 2 months ago
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Sharing my favorite
#RockyHorror
memories in honor of its 50th birthday!
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"I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey..."
"How strange was it?" "So strange they made a movie out of it. No, not the book. The movie!" And so it goes...every Saturday at midnight ...
https://merrylandgirl.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-would-like-if-i-may-to-take-you-on.html
about 2 months ago
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I highly recommend The Lies They Told by
@ellenmariewiseman.bsky.social
!
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Melissa's review of The Lies They Told
5/5: The Lies They Told is the second book of Ellen Marie Wiseman's that fits so well with current events it's like she predicted the future while writing about the past. (The previous time was when T...
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2 months ago
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The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen was hard to put down!
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Melissa's review of The Locked Ward
5/5: Sarah Pekkanen has done it again: another unputdownable thriller! The Locked Ward definitely kept me intrigued and engaged the entire time. The narrative style for Georgia was so interesting and ...
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2 months ago
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Thrill Ride by Amy Ratcliffe is an entertaining story!
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Melissa's review of Thrill Ride
4/5: I am impressed by Amy Ratcliffe's debut rom-com! I love that it was set in and revolved around a theme park (which added a unique feel) and all the work that went into keeping it relevant. The ba...
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2 months ago
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The Love We Found by
@jillsantopolo.bsky.social
is a heartfelt and rewarding story!
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Melissa's review of The Love We Found
5/5: I am so glad Jill Santopolo wrote a sequel to The Light We Lost (reviewed here), so that we can revisit with some memorable characters. The Love We Found is a heartfelt and rewarding story and I ...
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2 months ago
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Something Like Fate by Amy Lea is like the best gelato you've ever had!
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Melissa's review of Something Like Fate
5/5: I haven't read any of Amy Lea's rom-coms before picking up Something Like Fate, but now I definitely want to read more from her! I was drawn in by the setting, as most of the story takes place in...
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2 months ago
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I highly recommend The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel!
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Melissa's review of The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau
5/5: I have loved Kristin Harmel's historical fiction novels ever since I read The Sweetness of Forgetting back in 2012. She writes thoughtfully and sensitively and you can tell she's done a lot of re...
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2 months ago
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I had a great time reading this creative and witty novel!
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Melissa's review of Jane and Dan at the End of the World
5/5: I had a lot of fun reading Colleen Oakley's latest novel! It reminded me of the movies Date Night and The Menu (the latter because of the food and eclectic atmosphere). I enjoyed the dual persp...
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3 months ago
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I really enjoyed Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand!
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Melissa's review of Silver Girl
5/5: This is my third Elin Hilderbrand novel (I also read The Identicals and 28 Summers) and it was recommended to me by a friend and fellow Chick Lit Central reviewer, who is a huge Elin fan. I am th...
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3 months ago
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Counting Backwards by Jacqueline Friedland is heartfelt, emotional, and powerful. A must-read!
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Melissa's review of Counting Backwards
5/5: Jacqueline Friedland's latest novel is a must-read, especially with current events being what they are. It is heartfelt, emotional, and powerful. You will find yourself getting angry, and you SHO...
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3 months ago
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The Dogs of Venice by
@stevenrowley.bsky.social
is worth checking out!
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Melissa's review of The Dogs of Venice
4/5: I enjoy Steven Rowley's writing and after reading The Guncle Abroad last year, I was excited to see that he had another story set in Italy, specifically Venice this time. Venice is one of my favo...
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3 months ago
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I finally got around to watching Ghosts UK. Here are my thoughts on this series.
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How it all began: My thoughts on Ghosts UK
Courtesy of X-Geeks As you may know by now, I'm a huge fan of the US version of Ghosts . People had been recommending the UK version and I...
https://merrylandgirl.blogspot.com/2025/07/how-it-all-began-my-thoughts-on-ghosts.html
3 months ago
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I definitely recommend We Are Made of Stars by
@rochwein.bsky.social
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Melissa's review of We Are Made of Stars
5/5: I really enjoyed Rochelle B. Weinstein's latest novel. It has a different feel from her previous novels, but also shows her continuous growth as an author. While this one is marketed to White Lot...
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3 months ago
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I am extremely impressed by Kristin Koval's debut novel, Penitence!
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Melissa's review of Penitence
5/5: I am extremely impressed by Kristin Koval's debut novel. It was incredibly well-written and thought provoking, with many flawed characters that were portrayed with so much honesty. The setting wa...
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3 months ago
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I highly, highly recommend Actress of a Certain Age by
@boomboomhiller.bsky.social
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Melissa's review of Actress of a Certain Age
5/5: I adore Jeff Hiller on Somebody Somewhere , so I was interested in reading his memoir and couldn't wait to check it out. What a delight it was from start to finish! This is definitely one of m...
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3 months ago
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I loved Come Fly with Me by Camille Di Maio!
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Melissa's review of Come Fly with Me
5/5: I have read and enjoyed all of Camille Di Maio's historical fiction novels over the past nine years and am thrilled that she has a new one available. I loved Come Fly with Me, which is about the ...
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3 months ago
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I just called my reps with
@5calls.org
, you should too:
5calls.org
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5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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3 months ago
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Everything We Thought Was True by
@lisamontanaro.bsky.social
is an impressive debut!
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Melissa's review of Everything We Thought Was True
5/5: I am completely impressed by Lisa Montanaro's debut novel! I had been wanting to read it ever since hearing about it and I am so glad I did! It has a This is Us feel in some ways. It's mainly the...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7015779769
3 months ago
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Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff is a compelling and engaging read!
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Melissa's review of Last Twilight in Paris
5/5: Pam Jenoff is a talented historical fiction writer and I always learn new things about WWII and the Holocaust from her. In her latest novel, Last Twilight in Paris, she talks about Lèvitan, a dep...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6893850596
4 months ago
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See what I thought of Hello Beautiful by
@annnapolitano.bsky.social
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Melissa's review of Hello Beautiful
4/5: I am glad I decided to check out this novel after getting lots of recommendations. It was a heartfelt and well-written story that will stick with me for a while. I love that the story mainly to...
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4 months ago
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Not too late to contribute to this incredible program!
add a skeleton here at some point
4 months ago
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Another 2025 top pick for me!
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Melissa's review of Battle of the Bookstores
5/5: I don't normally prioritize books I just read for reviewing on Goodreads (I try to go in order), unless it's not normally something I'd feature at Chick Lit Central or if I am on a review deadlin...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7292680066
4 months ago
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Please help A Mitzvah to Eat reach their fundraising goal so that they can continue their crucial work! Thank you for your consideration.
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Melissa is raising funds for A Mitzvah to Eat!
Help Us Reach $50,000 to Support Our Lifesaving Mission! Your gift will ensure that we are able to continue our crucial work through Yom Kippur.
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4 months ago
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A new direction for Kerry Lonsdale, but really good!
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Melissa's review of Falling for You Again
5/5: I've been a fan of Kerry Lonsdale's writing for almost 10 years and she always finds new ways to impress me. Her latest novel, Falling for You Again is different from anything she's written befor...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7338551925
4 months ago
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Far and Away by
@amypoeppel.bsky.social
is one of my top picks for 2025!
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Melissa's review of Far and Away
5/5: I have enjoyed Amy Poeppel's novels ever since I checked out Limelight in 2018 (reviewed here). That was a top pick for me at the time. I'm pleased to share that another one of her novels has ear...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7584206007
4 months ago
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A real treat from beginning to end!
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Melissa's review of Roommating
5/5: I always enjoy Meredith Schorr's novels and her latest, Roommating, is a real treat from beginning to end! It has everything I love in a rom-com, all bundled into a perfect package. Full of humor...
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4 months ago
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A great book club pick!
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Melissa's review of Crying in H Mart
4/5: I had heard about this book a while ago, but just never got around to reading it until now. My book club chose it for their June meeting and I'm glad they did. While this is a hard book to get ...
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4 months ago
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