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Whether you’re looking for Christmas picture books, early readers, or heartfelt chapter books, this guide highlights top holiday reads that bring warmth, fun, and festive magic to your home.
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Wild Dark Shore is a gripping, character-driven story set on a remote island near Antarctica, where the Salt family protects the world’s largest seed bank while grappling with grief and secrets. Perfect for fans of thrillers and emotionally rich family dramas.
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Some books just don’t stick, and that’s okay. Here’s my list of the 2025 reads that didn’t make the cut — the ones I couldn’t finish or found underwhelming.
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A blend of Outlander and Peaky Blinders, Unrest captures a love that defies acceptance, and violence that’s hard to forget.
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I love a book that makes me cry, and this year had a few that absolutely did. Grab the tissues — these are the three novels that wrecked me in the best way possible.
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Isola brings to life Marguerite de la Roque’s extraordinary journey of survival, courage, and defiance in the face of societal and familial oppression.
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Ever bought a book because the blurb promised brilliance—only to regret it by chapter two? Learn how to spot fake or recycled book reviews before they fool you... again.
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Unravel the harrowing truth of forced adoptions in mid-20th-century maternity homes and the young women who fought to reclaim their power in Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.
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Experience a countryside romance filled with passion, betrayal, and suspense in Broken Country, a novel that blends thriller and heartache seamlessly
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Discover Vanessa’s story in My Dark Vanessa, a haunting exploration of trauma, manipulation, and survival in the face of abuse.
Enjoy the charm of Three Pines in Louise Penny’s Chief Inspector Gamache series, a cozy mystery set in a picturesque Canadian village.