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I Know This Much Is True (Oprah's Book Club)I Know This Much Is True (Oprah's Book Club) by Wally Lamb
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This is by far my favorite book of all time. The characters are complex and the message has universal appeal.
Sammy's HillSammy's Hill by Kristin Gore
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A fun read by a liberal author.
The Girls' Guide to Hunting and FishingThe Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank
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Each time I read this book I appreciate more and more Bank's ability to provide readers a heroine who is honest and real.
Everyone Worth KnowingEveryone Worth Knowing by Lauren Weisberger
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As good as diet coke on a hot day.
The Dirty Girls Social Club: A NovelThe Dirty Girls Social Club: A Novel by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
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A guilty pleasure that made me want to turn off my phone, lay in bed and read all day.
She's Come Undone (Oprah's Book Club)She's Come Undone (Oprah's Book Club) by Wally Lamb
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While hard to read at some points due to its emotional content, this book was truly beautiful.
The Time Traveler's WifeThe Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
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A sad but beautiful love story.
Middlesex: A NovelMiddlesex: A Novel by Jeffrey Eugenides
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This book opened my eyes to the idea of gender and its limitations.
The Mermaid ChairThe Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
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A self-discovery story with an easy to relate to heroine.
The Red TentThe Red Tent by Anita Diamant
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Gives insight into the role of women throughout history.
The Guy Not Taken: StoriesThe Guy Not Taken: Stories by Jennifer Weiner
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Short, easy to read stories about love and life.
Me Talk Pretty One DayMe Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
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A funny collection of stories.
Running with Scissors: A MemoirRunning with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
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Slightly disturbing but honest.
A Woman's Journey to GodA Woman's Journey to God by Joan Borysenko
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A good read for women who feel oppressed by patriarchal church structures or are seeking an inclusive and loving God.
The Kite RunnerThe Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
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A deeply moving and profound book.