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Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog by Emily Dean

Posted on June 27, 2019June 26, 2019 by vicky

Slow start but once everyone did in fact start dying, it was a wonderful book. Perhaps I should stop reading memoirs about death and grief. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane

Posted on June 25, 2019June 26, 2019 by vicky

Sweet story of a woman trying to understand the complexities of friendship. I mistakenly thought it was a memoir, but it’s actually a novel. Blerg. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too) by Nora McIrney Purmort

Posted on June 23, 2019 by vicky

This might not be for you. But if it is, if this is that kind of time for you? This is one of the best. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Little by Edward Carey

Posted on June 23, 2019 by vicky

I love Edward Carey but this book description did not sound like something I’d love. But I did. I really did. Delightfully odd and beautiful. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J Krosoczka

Posted on June 23, 2019 by vicky

This beautiful graphic novel memoir is about growing up with a drug-addicted mom, being raised by loving imperfect grandparents, and surviving it all with grace. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Life Will Be the Death of Me by Chelsea Handler

Posted on June 10, 2019 by vicky

Normally not a Handler fan but I really enjoyed this audiobook where she discusses the death of her young brother and her introduction to therapy. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Posted on May 28, 2019 by vicky

Incredibly thoughtful and immensely readable memoir about talk therapy from both sides of the couch. Reminded me of the best parts of Tiny Beautiful Things. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

Posted on May 28, 2019 by vicky

This fast-paced novel about a school shooting doesn’t offer any solutions to this horrible epidemic but I’m not sure how it could in 300 pages. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Tiny Hot Dogs: A Memoir in Small Bites by Mary Giuliani

Posted on May 21, 2019 by vicky

Reading this memoir is just like eating pigs in a blanket — easy, quick and delicious. Perfect if you’re in the mood for something light. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land

Posted on May 12, 2019 by vicky

A glimpse into just how hard (and hopeless) being poor in America can be. Others have worse stories, sure, but this one was pretty rough. #25wordbookreviews (link)

PS: This is the book I wrote about back in January, when I read a great excerpt in the NYT.

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