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Catherine Newman is also the author of Sandwich (one of My Very Favorite Bossy 2024 Reads ), We All

But my favorite element of the novel was the messy, wonderful family members that forge deeper connections

You can find Bossy reviews of other memoirs--and Greedy Reading Lists of my favorites by theme-- here

If you're interested in or enjoyed this book, you might want to check out a favorite book of mine, Madeline

The found-family element is a favorite of mine, and the makeshift nature of Caffall's imagined future

My favorite science fiction novels examine the Big Issues: What makes us people?

This was one of my favorite elements of the book.

daughter Maia, Bear; in a second, she makes a less aggressive but unsanctioned name choice that's her favorite

My Oxford Year is my favorite kind of romance; Whelan uses a light-fiction structure to take on seriously

Reilly were two weeks into the several months they spent alternating the roles of Lee and Austin each If you love memoirs, you might like some of the books on my many Bossy lists of favorites: Six Illuminating

WWII, with its giant hotels, piers, and general hubbub, is the backdrop for the story of a few summer months piers, and general hubbub, is the backdrop for Florence Adler Swims Forever, the story of a few summer months This book is listed in my Greedy Reading List My Six Favorite Summer 2020 Reads.

of the Sea ; I'm listening to Jen Hatmaker's memoir Awake ; and I'm listening to my newly discovered favorite

Intermezzo is one of my favorite Rooney novels yet, exploring complicated families, grief, unconventional relationships is unconventional, and various players involved struggle to let go of societal expectations in favor

coping with the grief of having lost her mom and navigating romance using the inspiration of her mom's favorite coping with the grief of having lost her mom and navigating romance using the inspiration of her mom's favorite

Jimenez is also the author of Just for the Summer (one of my Favorite Rom-Coms of the Year last year

ICYMI: This five-star read--part memoir/part essay--is one of my favorite books of Ann Patchett's, and My book club wasn't unanimous on a five-star rating, but this is one of my favorite Patchett books.

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading a favorite author's most recent historical fiction, The Briar Club

Annie Hartnett is also the author of the wonderful novel Unlikely Animals , which was one of my  Bossy Favorite

And the found-family element is a favorite of mine; Kingfisher builds this aspect poignantly, messily

Barbara Brown Taylor is one of my favorite authors, but this slim, early book of hers didn't offer the

With her savvy smarts and big heart, she was one of my favorite characters.

01 In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner I recently posted about some of my very favorite young adult books

also check my past Bossy gift idea lists (linked below) for quirky books, perennial classics, modern favorites Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell Along with The Egypt Game and The Westing Game , two classic favorites

of lighter fiction or rom-com books I've loved, check out these Greedy Reading Lists: Six More of my Favorite Six Rom-Coms Perfect for Summer Reading Six More Great Rom-Coms Perfect for Summer Reading Six of My Favorite

established characters of Maeve, Nate, Phoebe, Bronwyn, and Knox from book one--along with other old favorites

Sebastian de Castell's worldbuilding is fascinating, the magic-school setting is a favorite, and the

into her perceived reality and actively participates within it in order to calm her down; he buys her favorite

mischievous and complementary) group of allies fights to reveal the source of the evil at work, and favorite

Black Woods, Blue Sky is a cold-setting story--one of my favorites--in which the unforgiving weather,

Naomi Novik is one of my very favorite authors, and The Summer War is her recently published novella.

Some Light Fiction Favorites At the start of the pandemic, I was particularly drawn to lighter fiction These are some of my light fiction favorites, and they're also perfect for summer reading. I'm due to create another Greedy Reading List of my more recently read light fiction favorites, but meanwhile reviews of Lauren's The Unhoneymooners, In a Holidaze, Love and Other Words, The Soulmate Equation (a favorite ), and Autoboyography (another favorite and a young adult LGBTQ+ gem). 05 Beach Read by Emily Henry Is

of an Alibi by Ashley Elston I loved Ashley Elston's mystery First Lie Wins (it was on my December favorites

Center doesn't rely on a miscommunication trope (my very least favorite), and I could see where both

So many elements of this premise are favorites for me--a strong young female main protagonist, ship life

listed in my Greedy Reading List Six More Time-Travel Stories to Explore , but included as one of my favorite

The strongest bonds between characters aren't those within the nuclear family, and this was one of my favorite

Brooks's newest book, Horse, and I realized that I haven't posted a Bossy review of another Brooks favorite

Have you received any favorite cookbook gifts in years past? I'd love to hear! recipes for "wholesome decadence," including recipes for a crowd and those sure to become everyday family favorites Some are favorites from her site, and others are new meals with the Smitten Kitchen stamp of approval

I took issue with Gram's unapologetic and outrageous favoritism toward Lexie, which could have possibly Lexie was the excellent swimmer and student and musician and had lots of friends and was their parents’ favorite , Grandma’s favorite, and family friend Ryan’s favorite (all despite her mental illness/schizophrenia

Yourself In Six Foodie Memoirs to Whet Your Appetite Six Powerful Memoirs about Facing Mortality Six of My Favorite

Not in Love is irresistible, the pacing is great, and the banter is excellent--funny dialogue is a favorite

You can find last year's version of this list here: Six Favorite Bossy Fantasy Reads from the Past Year You can find my recent-ish two lists of favorite science fiction and fantasy reads from the past year What are some of your favorite fantasy reads?

The everyday-person/famous-person love is a favorite trope of mine, and Norman adds emotional complexities

from one of my favorite authors, Maggie Shipstead; The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story, Nikole Hannah-Jones From the author of Astonish Me, Seating Arrangements, and Great Circle, one of my favorite reads last

I love the second installment's return to my favorite aging assassins and their quick-thinking, spry,

What are some of your favorite long novels?   This was one of my favorite books of the year when I read it. 02 The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell This

Maggie Shipstead is also the author of Astonish Me, Seating Arrangements, and Great Circle, one of my favorite

Jessica Knoll is also the author of Luckiest Girl Alive , The Favorite Sister , and American Girl .

I love books about dragons (check out some of my favorites).

Blue Sky , literary fiction about a single mother and mysterious man in the Alaskan wilderness by a favorite