Category Archives: General fiction

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab – A Book Review

Posted on April 26, 2021 by libgirlbooks

“Three words, large enough to tip the world. I remember you.” –V.E. Schwab, Invisible Life of Addie LaRue V.E. Schwab, who has also published under Victoria Schwab, is a very busy author. In the past decade, she has gifted the … Continue reading →

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The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty – A Book Review

Posted on April 23, 2021 by libgirlbooks

Liane Moriarty is one of those novelists whose work I eagerly anticipate. Her characters are always refreshingly human, quirky, and endearingly flawed. The plots of her books are unique, and each one is typically infused with a great mix of … Continue reading →

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Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi – Book Review

Posted on April 8, 2021 by libgirlbooks

Oh my, this review is bound to be a bit different. I’m also not planning to spend a whole lot of time on this one. Lately I feel like I’ve read a lot of great books. And, by nature, I’m … Continue reading →

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Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende – A Book Review

Posted on April 8, 2021 by libgirlbooks

In 2020, I felt like I saw Isabel Allende popping up everywhere. She stays relevant by having a presence in pop culture, making guest appearances in major television shows like Jane the Virgin, in which she confronted her own real … Continue reading →

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The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner – Book Review

Posted on April 2, 2021 by libgirlbooks

At first glance, I could tell this book was right up my alley. Badass women, trips down deep back corridors of the darkened streets of historic London, and a bit of a mystery to sweeten the pot. As for the … Continue reading →

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Anxious People by Fredrik Backman – A Book Review

Posted on March 19, 2021 by libgirlbooks

If you could sum this book up in one line, it would probably be: Idiots are people too. As usual, Backman presents us with startling truths in a way that also brings a smile to our faces. His writing is … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – March 17, 2021 #bookishmemes #wwwwednesday

Posted on March 17, 2021 by libgirlbooks

Welcome to a new week of WWW Wednesday. This is a meme now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. In it, we answer three questions and leave a link in the comments sharing our own posts … Continue reading →

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The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson – Book Review

Posted on March 12, 2021 by libgirlbooks

I have yet to do an update for my reading challenge, which is on my To-Do list, but my To-Do list is about a mile long so some things have gotten pushed aside. That being said, I have managed to … Continue reading →

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The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow – Book Review

Posted on March 10, 2021 by libgirlbooks

I’ve seen a lot of buzz about this book, which is what led me to it as a choice. I’m certainly glad I picked it up, because there’s a lot to appreciate, especially for my reading tastes. As a reader, … Continue reading →

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Book Beginnings on Friday – #bookishmemes #bookbeginnings

Posted on January 15, 2021 by libgirlbooks

I’ve been slow to jump on the Bookish memes bandwagon having just revived my blog, but I find them to be so incredibly helpful as a way to connect with the blogging community. I love this community and the support … Continue reading →

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