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    Reads to Kick off February

    Hey friends! Since I posted Reads to Kick off January last month, I thought I would include a couple more of my favorites that I have been reading.  I am all over the place with the different genres that I read but there might be something that you like or you might even want to try reading a new genre! Hillbilly Elegy This is a memoir about the author’s life growing up in the rust belt with his parent’s being apart of America’s White Working Class.  It discusses the many issues that families alike may face in this area; the struggle to overcome their upbringing and pursue different goals that…

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    Reads to Kick off January!

    Here are some of my recently read favorites! Into the Water – Paula Hawkins This book was for sure part of the thriller genre.  It reminded me a lot of Girl on the Train and Gone Girl.  Once I started reading it, I could not put it down! Wonder – R.J. Palacio The movie for this just came out so you may have already heard of it.  This is a young adult novel but a good read for all ages.  I had to read it for my Intro to Elementary Education Class and everyone in my class loved it.  We all wanted to go see the movie together (even our…

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