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Cari Dubiel

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Hello, Goodreads! I'm a librarian, avid reader, and writer in Ohio.

I am represented by Lynnette Novak of the Seymour Agency. Although I do not have a debut novel yet, you can find my short works on Amazon and in various other places on the web. You can also subscribe to my newsletter for an exclusive four-part serial story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/rrbwyzd8mj

A note about my reviews: I review advanced reader copies for publishers and LibraryReads, and some of my reviews are published in Booklist. I leave five-star reviews for most of the books I read, because I don't finish books that I don't care for, and it means a lot to me to leave positive reviews. As an author myself, I know how hard it is to work on a book and then get bad reviews. ...more

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Average rating: 3.57 · 315 ratings · 72 reviews · 21 distinct works • Similar authors

	All the Lonely People 2.79 avg rating — 158 ratings — published 2016	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Remember 4.24 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Loved the Mothman and Other Stories 3.95 avg rating — 20 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deception!: A Writing Bloc Anthology by Cari Dubiel (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Aly Welch (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Jane-Holly Meissner (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 13 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Family by Cari Dubiel (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Mike X. Welch (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), T.C.C. Edwards (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder, Vice, and Pumpkin Spice: A Short Story by Cari Dubiel 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Author's Guide to Libraries 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Detective Mothman: And Other Curiosities 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This Fall 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2016	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Enigma Variations really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Cari rated a book it was ok The Widow by John Grisham (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Cari rated a book really liked it The Weight of Pain: Eating Disorders, Trauma, and the Path to Recovery by Giulia Suro (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Suro recounts the stories of her work with patients who have eating disorders, exploring different situations that arise. I must say I was a little triggered by the first part because I've only recently realized that I have an ED myself, and I'm stil ...more
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Cari rated a book it was amazing Revenge Plot by Stephanie Wrobel (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Definitely my favorite of Wrobel's since Darling Rose Gold! I loved the entrenchment in the book world and how Misery was an influence on the plot, which involves a man who desperately wants to sell his book and the agent he has trapped in the middle ...more
Jul 17, 2026 01:12PM · 1 like · like · see review
Cari rated a book really liked it Should You Tip for Takeout?: Solving the Puzzles of Everyday Life by Saul Levmore	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Two economists dive into the social implications of choosing different paths such as tipping for takeout (of course), following the speed limit, voting, and more. While a lot of the explanations are interesting and make sense, some get into math that ...more
Jul 17, 2026 01:09PM · 1 like · like · see review
Cari rated a book it was amazing Damned If I Do by Alexandria Bellefleur (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
So good I read it in a day! This is my favorite of Bellefleur's since Written in the Stars, which is one of my favorite romances ever. This book follows Effie, who appeared in Bellefleur's last paranormal romance. She is a demon who becomes engaged t ...more
Jul 17, 2026 12:58PM · 1 like · like · see review
Cari rated a book it was amazing See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir by Grace Farris (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved this graphic memoir. It's so fast to read, and it's a fascinating journey through Farris's experiences of becoming a doctor and integrating her art into her new life. It lays out the different steps of becoming a doctor and highlights the hug ...more
Jul 17, 2026 12:54PM · 2 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of See One, Do One, Teach One by Grace Farris. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — See One, Do One, Teach One by Grace Farris <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Cari rated a book really liked it One of Us Is Guilty (Eddie Flynn #10) by Steve Cavanagh (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I know, I read this way early. But it'll be out in the UK at the end of the month, so my review is sorta timely? I just love Eddie Flynn and the characters that surround him. The mystery was good, although I liked the last book better. Even though I ...more
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Cari rated a book it was amazing Side Effects: How Abortion Bans Impact Everyone’s Health by Alice Miranda Ollstein	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Another very important book in the literature exploring the consequences of Roe v. Wade being struck down. So many people don't realize what has happened to medicine beyond the most obvious effects. There is a lot to unpack here, including the flight ...more
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Cari rated a book really liked it Somebody Worth Killing by Jessica Payne (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A very quick read - I read it in two days! The main character, Nadia, is funny and a little bit sociopathic--she enjoys killing people but also has strong feelings for her family, especially her two daughters. She balances her job as an elite assassi ...more
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Cari rated a book really liked it The Rally: A Novel by Carla Vass	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Booklist review! A smooth but quiet read, a character study for sure, with a lot of great descriptions of the beautiful European countryside.
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