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Rachel
My mother was the one who sparked my love of books. Long before school instruction, she sat me down and taught me to read. My childhood was filled with trips to the library and bookmobile to find great books. My first loves were The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Pippi Longstocking series by Astrid Lingren. Now as a mom and speech pathologist, I am constantly looking for good, clean books to use at home and in therapy. I enjoy reading many different genres, but my favorites are usually historical fiction. I married my best friend, the “boy next door”, and we have a beautiful little girl who we often find sprawled out on the floor, flipping through picture books. Together our family likes to swim, run and play tennis. Besides reading, I also love to bake, garden and travel.

The Edge of Lost

The Edge of Lost is a heartfelt coming-of-age story. This New York Times bestseller, written by Kristina McMorris, is set during the early twentieth century and follows protagonist Shan through h…
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Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World

Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World is an enjoyable read that will create major wanderlust. Written by award-winning author Anthony Doerr, this…
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A Lady’s Favor

A Lady's Favor is a charming Regency novella by Josi S. Kilpack. This sweet read is part of Shadow Mountain's growing Proper Romance series. Kilpack is sensational at writing feel-good romances and A …
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Lilac Girls

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly can be described as heartbreaking. This massive novel--almost 500 pages--is inspired by real people and true events. Lilac Girls is narrated by thr…
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Jane Steele

Jane Steele is a riveting Gothic romance by internationally bestselling author Lyndsay Faye. The novel is a loose retelling of Charlotte Bronte's timeless Jane Eyre, complete withmultip…
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Forever and Forever: The Courtship of Henry Longfellow and Fanny Appleton

Forever and Forever: The Courtship of Henry Longfellow and Fanny Appleton is a delightful story of love and second chances. Forever and Forever differs from other books in Shadow Mounta…
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The Summer Before the War

The Summer Before the War, by New York Times Bestselling author Helen Simonson, is a moving piece of historical fiction. Fans of Simonson's previous hit, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, will p…
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Mary Green

Mary Green is a delightful read with all the elements of a good story. The tale can be described as "Cinderella meets Jane Austen" and will delight fans of modern Regency fiction. Mary Green has …
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Sisi: Empress on Her Own

Sisi: Empress on Her Own is an impressive work of historical fiction. New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki delves into the Empress's complex and controversial reign with great detail.…
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The Quality of Silence

The Quality of Silence is a phenomenal novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Rosamund Lupton. Set in the wilderness of Alaska, Lupton uses vivid and detailed imagery to describe each heart-s…
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Dearly Departed

Dearly Departed is the second book in the Amy's Travel Mystery series. Written by Hy Conrad, the story begins a few months after the first book, Toured to Death, ends. As there are multiple …
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Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End is a fascinating book. Author and surgeon Atul Gawande tackles the tough subject of death, dying, and end of life care, but in an easy-to-read and in…
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