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Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny Purmont

I read this because I really liked the author’s previous memoir on grief. This one isn’t quite as good and the two together are redundant. #25wordbookreviews (Amazon)

Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

Charming little novel about the types of love and friendship we seek as adults — complicated and flawed, but still quite wonderful. Great summer read. #25wordbookreviews (on Amazon)

Street Lawyer by John Grisham

14 years old but still relevant in many ways, this thriller dealing with homelessness and poverty (and of course LAWYERS!) is a fine quick read. #25wordbookreviews (on Amazon)

The Bold World by Jodie Patterson

This gorgeous memoir takes you inside Patterson’s privileged African-American upbringing, her wildly successful career, and ongoing efforts to raise a very big, very modern family. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

I thought I knew what this story was going in, and it kept fooling me… right up until the masterfully clever and totally satisfying end. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris

A few years ago I tried but couldn’t finish this. Just listened to it the whole way through to confirm it’s a rare Sedaris dud. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come by Jessica Pan

This very relatable author commits to overcoming her introversion over a year’s time. It’s basically my life — except I’m NEVER taking improv. Useful and entertaining. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner

GREAT summer read. Lots of juicy stuff taking place over several generations of women, providing a good view into the aftereffects of some tough choices. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog by Emily Dean

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)

Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane

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)