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Hi, I'm Suzanne. Proofreader by day, book blogger by night, devourer of books 24/7. My reading tastes: Basically you name it, I probably like it. I read a lot of contemporary and historical, both adult and YA, and I've also been enjoying more and more fantasy lately. Hobbies include: buying and hoarding of books, rambling about books to anyone who will listen, and trying to recommend books to my family and friends whether they are readers or not - because seriously, how can you not love to read books?

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🍂 Happy first weekend of FALL! 🍂 I haven’ 🍂 Happy first weekend of FALL! 🍂 I haven’t posted much this weekend between celebrating my son’s 16th birthday and getting ready for a tropical storm to blow through. I couldn’t let the start of my favorite season pass without a seasonal post though so today I’m sharing some of my favorite book covers that feature fall colors. 🧡 Books Featured: 🧡 🍂Well Played by @jendelucawrites 🍁Love Wager by @lynnpainterbooks 🍂Lucy on the Wild Side by @authorkerryrea 🍁Just Don’t Fall by @kikimojo 🍂Love Theoretically by @alihazelwood 🍁Mixed Signals by @authorbkborison 🍂Forever, Interrupted by @tjenkinsreid 🍁The Bride Test by @hhoangwrites ❓QOTD: What is your favorite season and what do you love about it? #bookaholic #bookcommunity #bookaddict #bookobsessed #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booklover #booklove #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bibliophile #bookfeature #reader #bookish #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #igreads #bookwormsofinstagram #autumn #fallvibes #autumnbookstagram #sweaterweather
👻 Spooky Season Book Recs 👻 Hey everyone! S 👻 Spooky Season Book Recs 👻 Hey everyone! Since I'm well into my own spooky season TBR, I thought it would be fun to share some favorites in case you're looking for books to add to your own TBR. Just a note that I am a big chicken so if you're looking for truly terrifying reads, this is NOT the list for you. But if you're just looking for some spooky atmosphere vibes, some great paranormal creatures, and maybe a spine tingling thriller or horror-light read, you've come to the right place! 🧡 ROMANCE 🧡 🧹A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley 🧹My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine 🧹The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston 🧹Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland 🧹In Charm's Way by Lana Harper 🧹This Spells Disaster by Tori Anne Martin 💜 ATMOSPHERIC VIBES 💜 🧹Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin 🧹The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 🧹Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young 🧹The Sun-Down Motel by Simone St. James 🧹Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman 🧹Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas 🖤 DARKER READS - THRILLERS/HORROR 🖤 🔪The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward 🔪The Only One Left by Riley Sager 🔪In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead 🔪The September House by Carissa Orlando 🔪Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison 🔪Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff ❓QOTD: Have you read any of these or are you planning to? If not, do you have any specific books you're looking forward to reading this fall? #bookaholic #bookcommunity #bookaddict #bookobsessed #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booklover #booklove #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #witchyvibes #bookfeatureagram #reader #bookish #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #spookyseason #fall #autumn #halloween #spookyseasonbookrecs #paranormal #witchyreads #vampires
🎄 Review - BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS 🎄 B 🎄 Review - BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS 🎄 Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews follows Kerry Tolliver, whose family owns a Christmas Tree farm in western North Carolina. The bulk of their sales, however, come from New York City where they have a tree lot set up in Greenwich Village. Every year Kerry's dad and her brother Murphy would haul trees and a trailer (nicknamed Spammy because it looks like a can of SPAM) to the Big Apple for a month to sell trees. This year, however, Kerry's dad is in poor health and so Kerry makes the trip with her brother. Kerry, who is an artist, isn't looking forward to it and has no idea how truly life changing this experience will end up being for her. I truly loved everything about this story! Andrews does a magnificent job of capturing the magic of New York at Christmas and I especially loved how she portrays the sense of community that can be found in places like Greenwich Village. Anytime the Tollivers need assistance, be it an extra set of hands to help deliver trees, a hot meal on a cold night or even just a place to shower, they had so many people they could count on and it was heartwarming to see. My favorite part of the story though was the personal journey for Kerry. She really comes into her own in New York, using her artistic ability to design wreaths and boost sales, and with the help of an adorable young boy and an eccentric senior citizen, she also blossoms as an artist and finds her "voice" so to speak. This little group also had the most wonderful found family vibes and I adored watching them interact. This trip also gives Kerry a chance to reacquaint herself with her brother, Murphy and to find love when she least expects it. Cozy, heartwarming and magical, Bright Lights, Big Christmas is the perfect book to kick off your holiday reading and fill you with holiday cheer. Out 9/26! I read the e-book and the audiobook & loved both (thanks for the gifted copies @stmartinspress and @macmillanaudio). Kathleen McInerney does a phenomenal job narrating the audiobook and bringing all of these wonderful characters to life! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❓QOTD: What is your favorite holiday and why?
⚽️ Pub Day Review - Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsne ⚽️ Pub Day Review - Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner ⚽️ Soccer is my favorite sport, so I couldn't resist reading Meryl Wilsner's latest novel, Cleat Cute. It's a sapphic rom com featuring two pro soccer teammates, a rookie & a veteran, and it’s everything I hoped it would be and more! Phoebe Matthews has always wanted to play pro soccer. Her life is chaotic in many ways but soccer is her happy place. When she finally gets called up to play for a pro team, Phoebe feels like she is home & immediately fits in as the lively jokester of the team. Grace Henderson has been the star of the team for ten years. She works hard and isn't overly impressed with Phoebe's class clown-style personality, although she can't deny that Phoebe works just as hard as she plays. She also can't deny that she finds herself drawn to Phoebe every time she sees her... I loved the dynamic and the chemistry between Grace and Phoebe as they try to navigate their growing feelings for one another as well as whether or not it would even be appropriate for them to date as teammates. I also really enjoyed that more in depth topics were covered including the fact that while Phoebe was "out" as queer, Grace had not yet come out publicly. I loved that Phoebe respected Grace's decision and knew that Grace had to decide that for herself. Another big topic that was covered was undiagnosed ADHD, which it turns out, has been impacting much of Phoebe's life. It's not all serious though as there is plenty of banter and lots of sexy, steamy moments to balance out those more serious topics. I also loved all of the soccer talk, although I don't think you need to be a huge soccer fan to enjoy this book. I'd recommend Cleat Cute to anyone who enjoys grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract romances. Thanks to @smpromance, @stmartinspress, & @macmillanaudio for the gifted copies & the super cute soccer socks they sent in my package. I alternated between the formats & enjoyed them all. Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades did a fabulous job of bringing Grace and Phoebe to life! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❓QOTD: Since I'm new to sports romances, give me recs. That or tell me your favorite read of the month so far.
💜 Review - THIS SPELLS DISASTER 💜 Tori Anne 💜 Review - THIS SPELLS DISASTER 💜 Tori Anne Martin’s debut This Spells Disaster is a queer witchy romcom that takes place over the course of a spellcasting festival. Morgan Greenwood is a potion witch who has a crush on badass elemental witch, Rory Sanders, but is too intimidated to approach her. That is, until fate puts Rory in her path one night at a bar. Rory is complaining about the unreasonable expectations her family puts on her and that she is dreading seeing them at the festival. A drunken Morgan volunteers to fake date Rory and act as a buffer between her and her family. Morgan is shocked when Rory takes her up on her offer. I adored both Morgan and Rory. Morgan is incredibly loyal to those she cares about. Her heart is always in the right place, but she can be a bit chaotic at times. Rory can be standoffish at first, but once you get to know her, she’s a sweetheart. She and Morgan also both have a competitive streak that makes for some hilarious banter. I just loved watching the two of them get to know each other. My favorite part of fake dating is when feelings start to become real, and the author has added a unique complication to this trope. Morgan crafts a relaxation spell for Rory l, but after Rory starts taking it, she starts behaving romantically toward Morgan. Morgan can’t believe Rory could ever feel that way about her and is soon horrified to realize that her feelings for Rory may have slipped into the potion, turning it into a love potion. Love potions are illegal because they take away a person’s right to give or refuse consent. I felt so bad for Morgan since it’s clear she didn’t intend to do it, but at the same time, it made the story even more compelling for me, waiting to see how it would play out, especially once Rory knew the truth. These two are perfect for each other so I was rooting hard for a HEA. If you’re a fan of witchy romcoms, adorable characters, and fake dating, This Spells Disaster needs to go on your fall TBR. Thanks to @BerkleyRomance for the gifted e-arc & @PRHAudio for the ALC. I alternated between both formats and thought they were both wonderful! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❓QOTD: What are you reading this week?
✨Review - Witch of Wild Things ✨ I chose Witc ✨Review - Witch of Wild Things ✨ I chose Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland as my first witchy read of the season, in part because of that gorgeous cover and also because it features elemental magic. It also has a romance that is complicated by secrets, as well as a family dynamic that is complicated by grief. At the center of this story are the women of the Flores family. Legend has it that years ago a Flores woman offended the old gods, causing all her female descendants to be “cursed” with magical powers. Sage Flores is the protagonist and her magical abilities are tied to plants. Sage can identify and communicate with any plant. Sage’s sister, Teal, has powers that tie her emotions to the weather. Lastly, younger sister Sky’s magic allowed her to communicate with animals. We meet Sage as she has just been fired and is reluctantly headed back to her hometown. Sage has been estranged from Teal ever since Sky died 8 years earlier. Teal holds Sage responsible for her death. What we also learn about Sage in these opening scenes is that Sky is actually haunting her. Sky is trapped here and wants Sage to make up with Teal, in hopes it will allow her spirit to move on. Needless to say, things are very complicated for the Flores women. Sage is also being haunted by her past, in the form of Tennessee Reyes, the high school crush who broke her heart. When Sage takes a job hunting for unique plant specimens, sh ends up partnered with Tennessee. Sage starts to grow close to him again but knows she has to tell him a secret she has kept from him for years. The author has their relationship unfold through the use of both present day scenes & flashbacks from their high school days. I really loved everything about this book. The story grabbed my attention from the opening scenes and I flew through it because I was so invested in Sage’s journey. She’s a messy and flawed character, but she grows so much. I read a free e-arc and listened to an ALC (thanks @berkleyromance & @prhaudio!) and thought both formats were wonderful! It was truly an enchanting read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 ❓QOTD: Which Flores magical power would you like to have?
🖤 Review - Vampires of El Norte 🖤 Thanks for 🖤 Review - Vampires of El Norte 🖤 Thanks for the free book @BerkleyRomance. #Berkleypartner #berkleyIG While Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas is indeed a book that has vampires, it is so much more than just a vampire book. Vampires of El Norte is equal parts historical fiction and forbidden romance with a supernatural twist and it is so good! Set in 1840s Mexico, the story follows Nena and Nestor. We meet them when they are both 13 years old and the best of friends even though they come from different worlds. Nena is from a prominent rancho family, while Nestor is the son of a ranch hand, or vaquero. It's clear that there is a strong bond between Nena and Nestor even though they shouldn't be together and they often sneak out together in search of adventure. One night, however, adventure turns to tragedy when a supernatural creature attacks Nena. Nestor believes Nena is dead and runs away, grief stricken. He stays away for nine years, and when he returns, a grown man and a vaquero himself, he is shocked to find that Nena actually survived the attack and is now training to be a healer. He really wants to reunite with Nena and find out what happened, but Nena is not interested. For all these years, she has been heartbroken and angry, thinking he just abandoned her. The two of them clearly have issues they need to work through and that strong bond between them kept me fully invested in following their journey. Cañas' writing is gorgeous and atmospheric and I loved how she has infused this story with both Mexican history and culture. I felt like I truly was in Mexico while I was reading, and like I was watching parts of the Mexican-American War play out right before my eyes. I also loved her clever twist on the vampires as well. Yes, there are terrifying supernatural blood suckers out there attacking people, but the vampire term is also used to describe the Yanks from the north who are trying to steal Mexico's land. If you're looking for a truly unique vampire story this spooky season, be sure to pick up Vampires of El Norte. Out now! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❓QOTD: You're invited to a Halloween party this year. What are you dressing up as?
🎄Two for Tuesday - Christmas Book Mail 🎄 Tha 🎄Two for Tuesday - Christmas Book Mail 🎄 Thanks for the free books @BerkleyRomance. #Berkleypartner #berkleyIG Christmas came early for me this year, courtesy of Berkley Romance! I'm a huge fan of Kerry Winfrey's books so I'm thrilled she has written a Christmas romance and that it features one of my favorite tropes, fake relationship. Zoe Allison is a new-to-me author who I'm very excited to try, especially since her holiday read features another of my favorite tropes, second chance romance. I can't wait to dive into both of these! ❄️ The Ex-Mas Holidays by @zoeallisonauthor It’s hard to escape your ex when you’re working together over Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, but being stuck together might be the best possible present in this sparkling new contemporary romance. ❄️ Faking Christmas by @kerrywinfrey Laurel Grant is playing house for the holidays--complete with a fake husband and kids--in this delightful, cozy rom-com by Kerry Winfrey. ❓QOTD: Do you have any Christmas book recs? I’m still building my holiday TBR and would love more titles to choose from. #berkleybookstagram #romancebooks #bookfeature #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #bookish #booksbooksbooks #booklover #bookworm #booksta #moodreader #readersofinstagram #readmorebooks #igreads #igbooks #TBR #booknerd #bookmail #kerrywinfrey #zoeallison #christmas #holidaybookrecs #explorepage #bookrecommendation
💚 Review - What Would Jane Austen Do? by Linda 💚 Review - What Would Jane Austen Do? by Linda Corbett 💚 Maddy Shaw is a journalist and a Jane Austen fangirl who writes the Dear Jane advice column. When we first meet her, she has learned her column is cancelled & that she’s going to have to find more affordable housing. Before leaving London, Maddy attends one last interview and meets a famous but moody crime writer who also has a negative opinion about romance novels. During the interview, the two of them passionately debate the subject. I fell in love with Maddy during that encounter. Her defense of the romance genre was so moving & I agreed with every word she said. Maddy’s life takes another unexpected turn and it is this turn that drives the plot of the novel. She inherits a huge house in the English countryside from a cousin she never knew. While Maddy would love to sell the house, the will stipulates that she must live in it for twelve months first. Reluctantly, Maddy moves in, having no idea how truly life changing the entire experience will be. I had such a fun time reading this book! The village where Maddy now lives is full of quirky, literature-loving neighbors committed to carrying on the literary festival that Maddy’s cousin hosted for years and that no one told Maddy she would now have to plan and host. Those same neighbors also help find her a roommate, who of course turns out to be none other than her least favorite grumpy crime writer, whose name is Luke, and his dog, Buster. Needless to say, there are plenty of laughs as Maddy awkwardly tries to navigate both the planning of the festival and how to live peacefully with Luke. I will also say that this is a slow burn romance. Both characters are so well developed though that I enjoyed getting to know them, and I also enjoyed watching the dynamic between them shift as they got to know one another. What Would Jane Austen Do? is a fun and heartwarming contemporary story that is sure to delight any Austen fan as well as anyone who loves a good romance! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks to @lindacorbettauthor, @harpercollinsuk, @onemorechapterhc, & @austenprose for the gifted copy. ❓Do you have a favorite Austen novel or movie adaptation?
🍂 September Hopefuls 🍂 Hey all! Today I’m 🍂 September Hopefuls 🍂 Hey all! Today I’m sharing a few of the books I’m hoping to read this month. A couple of these are leftovers from previous months, so I'm really hoping to get to all of them in September, unless my inner mood reader has other ideas. I'm so late posting this photo that I've already finished the Riley Sager book (loved it!), I'm nearly done with Legendborn, and I've also started Vampires of El Norte so I'm off to a good start! 📚Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey 📚The Ex-Mas Holidays by Zoe Allison 📚With Love, From Cold World by Alicia Thompson 📚Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas 📚Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 📚Heartless by Elsie Silver 📚You Should Smile More by Anastasia Ryan 📚The Takedown by Carlie Walker 📚The Only One Left by Riley Sager 📚Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Some of these were gifted so huge thanks to the tagged publishers. I can’t wait to read these! ❓QOTD: Have you read any of these or are you planning to? #bookaholic #bookcommunity #bookaddict #bookobsessed #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booklover #booklove #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #readersofinstagram #reader #bookish #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #bookstagram #booksta #igreads #bookwormsofinstagram #tbr #toberead #septemberhopefuls #septembertbr
🚲 Review: THE BREAKAWAY 🚲 The Breakaway was 🚲 Review: THE BREAKAWAY 🚲 The Breakaway was another solid read for me from Jennifer Weiner. The story follows Abby Stern, who on the surface, has a pretty good life - a decent job & a great boyfriend who wants to marry her. Deep down, however, Abby doesn't feel satisfied. She wishes she had a career she was passionate about, and she wishes as passionate toward her boyfriend as she remembers feeling about a one night stand from a few years ago. Abby also wishes she had a healthier relationship with her mom. Abby has struggled with her weight all her life and her mom has always shamed her for it. One thing that does make Abby truly happy though is cycling and when the opportunity comes up for her to lead a cycling trip across New York, even though it’s out of her comfort zone, Abby decides to go for it. The trip ends up being so much more than a physical journey for Abby; it's also a journey of self-discovery for her. I really enjoyed the cycling aspect of the trip, and I loved the cast of characters. There were riders of all ages from teens to seniors, and all of them are multi-layered, which I also loved. There were also two unexpected riders. One was Abby's mom, who really wants to mend fences with her daughter, and then there was Sebastian, Abby's one night stand from before. Both added lots of tension and awkwardness to the trip for Abby, but they were both very much a part of that journey of self-discovery. Abby's journey was definitely the highlight of the story for me. Leading this team is so empowering for Abby, and it also allows her to see her life in a different way so that she can move beyond what isn't working for her and embrace new opportunities and passions. I also liked the way Weiner explores the often complicated dynamics of the mother-daughter relationship. In many ways, this trip allows for just as much personal growth for Abby's mom as it does for Abby. The Breakaway is one of those books that has a little something for everyone, especially fans of women’s fiction. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks to @atriabooks & @Netgalley for the e-arc. All opinions are my own. ❓QOTD: if you could change careers now, what would you choose to do?
♟️ Friday Feature - ROOK TO KING by Carina Tay ♟️ Friday Feature - ROOK TO KING by Carina Taylor ♟️ What a fun read this was! I'd describe Rook to King as part romcom, part adventure story. The story follows Bodie King, a charismatic con man who is trying to get his hands on a priceless antique chess set that also doubles as a treasure map. Bodie is used to being able to charm his way into getting whatever he wants; that is, until he meets Gracen Winthrop Gracen is a savvy and stubborn antiques authenticator, and she has no interest whatsoever in giving Bodie the latest piece of the chess set she has acquired. Bodie finds Gracen incredibly frustrating, but he knows her authentication skills could be very useful for him, if he can persuade her to help him. I loved the witty and sarcastic banter between Gracen and Bodie from the moment they first interact. They have major chemistry and it was so much fun watching them team up to go treasure hunting. They're not the only ones looking for this treasure though so there's also a wonderful element of suspense and a race against the clock to balance with the romantic elements. If you're looking for a fun and quick read, that is equal parts closed door romance and treasure hunting adventure, be sure to check out Rook to King. Available now! Thanks so much to @carinataylorauthor and @delightfullybooked for the review copy. All opinions are my own. ❓QOTD: How was your week? Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? #bookaholic #bookcommunity #bookaddict #bookobsessed #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booklover #booklove #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bibliophile #bookfeature #reader #bookish #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #igreads #bookwormsofinstagram #readmoreromance #adventureromance #rooktoking #carinataylor
💜 Pub Week Review - THINGS WE LEFT BEHIND by Lu 💜 Pub Week Review - THINGS WE LEFT BEHIND by Lucy Score 💜 I was patiently waiting for my pre-order of Things We Left Behind to come in, assuming there was no way I would be approved for an ARC considering the hype surrounding this book. Well, Friday afternoon before the long weekend, @read_bloom surprised me with an approval. I screamed, ditched all of the other ARCs I should have been reading and dove right in! I always find it hard to review series books because I don't want to spoil anything from earlier books, so I'm going to be somewhat vague. The main thing to take away from my review is that the hype for the Knockemout series and, especially for this book, is real. Things We Left Behind is my new favorite from the series and one of my favorite reads of the whole year! I was intrigued by Lucian (aka Suit Daddy) in the earlier books and especially by his connection to Sloane, the town librarian. The tension between them has always been so intense, their chemistry off the charts, and it was very clear they had history. I absolutely loved finally getting to deep dive into that history in this book. Their story is one of the best enemies-to-lovers, second chance romances I've ever read and I honestly can't remember the last time I've been so fully invested in a couple. Lucian's history truly broke my heart and made me all the more glad he has Knox and Nash, who are like brothers to him, in his life. My heart also broke learning what ripped Lucian and Sloane apart when they were younger. This book was truly everything I hoped it would be and more, and I actually cried when I got to the end 1) because it was perfect and 2) because I was so sad it was over. The epilogues were perfection as well though, so if we're not going to return to Knockemout, I'm very content with this as a series finale. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks so much to @scorelucy, @read_bloom, & @netgalley for my e-arc. All opinions are my own. ❓QOTD: What's the last book you read that lived up to the hype?
💜 AUGUST WRAP UP 💜 Happy Wednesday everyone 💜 AUGUST WRAP UP 💜 Happy Wednesday everyone! I’ll be sharing my September hopefuls later this week, but for today, here's my August wrap-up. I read 15 books in August and nothing I read was less than 3.5 stars, so it was a pretty good reading month! My photo features all of the physical copies I read, but I also read a few e-arcs and listened to several audiobooks as well. ❓QOTD: What are you reading this week? ❤️ 5 STARS ❤️ Forget Me Not by Julie Soto 🧡 4.5 STARS 🧡 The Love Plot by Samantha Young Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings Not My Kind of Hero by Pippa Grant The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman 💛 4 STARS 💛 The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levin Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney In Charm's Way by Lana Harper Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Dark Corners by Megan Goldin Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts by Kristyn J. Miller Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding 💚 3.5 STARS 💚 Mrs. Porter Calling by AJ Pearce 💙 3, 2 or 1 STARS, or DNFs 💙 None #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #bookish #booksbooksbooks #booklover #bookworm #booksta #moodreader #readersofinstagram #readmorebooks #igreads #igbooks #coverlove #booknerd #bookrecommendations #augustwrapup #booksreadinaugust
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The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz
The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz
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A Reaper at the Gates
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Alexander Hamilton
by Ron Chernow
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