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Educated is Tara Westover's unique memoir about her life growing up in and finally leaving rural Idaho. She was raised on a farm at the base of a mountain by parents who mistrusted the government and didn't believe in enrolling their children in formal education. Pursuing her own schooling independently eventually transformed Tara's life and worldview. Tara depicts her complicated family dynamics and relationships through compelling ... Read the Post...
Looking for an attention-grabbing book to read next? Here are 5 fun books I'll be reading this March, covering a mix of genres with some stand-alone books and two great series. At the beginning of 2024, I set a goal to read 26 books over the course of the year. I was secretly hoping I would exceed that goal. After all, I read 32 books last year. However, I wasn't sure how reading would fit into my schedule this year now that I'm back to being ... Read the Post...
If you are interested in complex characters, author Fredrik Backman's novels are always a worthwhile read. Ranging from heartwarming to heartbreaking, his books inspire a reader to think a little deeper about what it means to be human. Through his sometimes slow-moving but deeply engaging plots, he shows you over and over again that everyone and anyone is more than they appear. The way he reveals the depth of the characters in his stories ... Read the Post...
Wondering what books to add to your reading list this year? Here are 23 books to read in 2023! If, like me, one of your New Year's resolutions is to read more, you are probably on the lookout for books that'll be easy to get into and hard to put down. As an avid reader, I love collecting book recommendations (and buying stacks of books from used bookstores) so my current reading list seems like it's a mile-long. It includes mystery, historical ... Read the Post...
