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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder and owner of Girl Who Reads, an online site for book reviews and author news. She is the author of the how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour. She reads most genres, but her favorite books are psychological thrillers and stories that highlight the survival of the human spirit against unbelievable circumstances. Donna is a top 1% Goodreads Reviewer.

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6 YA Fantasy Novels to Read This Month

by MK French

Fantasy is always a popular genre, but in the lead-up to Halloween, there seems to be more than the usual amount of fantasy novels coming out. If you are still trying to figure out what to read for the holiday or just love young adult fantasy, you will want to add these novels to your reading list.
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Forest Bathing: The Rejuvenating Practice of Shinrin Yoku

by Héctor García (Goodreads Author)

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The Instant Kitchen Meal Prep Cookbook: Plan and Cook Ahead for Fast, Family-Friendly Meals Using Your Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer (A 10-Week Guide to Fast, Healthy, and Delicious Meals)

by Coco Morante

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The Cat's Tales: Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore

by Charlie Creed

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I've missed a few books in this series, but it wasn't difficult to jump into this book. The wedding isn't the only focus of the book, and I enjoyed getting to know some of the characters better. The audiobook was well done. Read my full review at Gir ...more
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I loved listening to this series. It is set at Christmas, but as there are 2 weddings in the family happening on the same day, there isn't a lot of time to focus on Christmas. Of course, there is a murder to deal with, too. For me, this series is mor ...more
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If you are looking for a mystery novel that doesn't cause heart palpitations, then this is probably the book for you. It's based on some true events and people. I'm not sure why the Fitzgeralds were included in the story. Read my full review at Girl ...more
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“Networking turns to spam when you stop interacting. Networking is a dialog.”
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“A key to successful networking is always being on the lookout for ways to help others.”
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“Their empire is crumbling around them and, from my experience, there is no loyalty amongst thieves and villains”
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“A crisis is said to resemble a sharp fruit knife. It removes the peel and exposes the core: the amorphous, largely instinct-governed primordial state in which morality is dominated by self-preservation”
― Sebastian Fitzek, Der Seelenbrecher

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“But you know how free-spirited my parents were and how... carefree they brought me up abroad. I'm just not used to this suffocating life which revolves around etiquette and rules. I sincerely wish I could set fire to society's rulebook and delight in fanning the flames with unladylike gusto”
― Verity Bright, A Royal Murder

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