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Gravity

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On Becoming a Role Model

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Dead Dog Poems

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Dying Dog Poems

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What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick
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It was a pretty good book. Dragged in a few places, but other than that I enjoyed it well enough.
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The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick
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I REALLY wanted to like this book because I enjoyed the others I’ve read so far. But it was hard for me to get into, and toward the end it felt like I had to force myself to finish it. The main relationship felt forced, and the book itself could have ...more
Dead Dog Poems by Lynne Schmidt
"Had I not had to give my heart a break from the depth of love in every word, I could have read all the poems in this book in one sitting. The emotions and compassion the author evoked in me as I read left me even more passionate about my fur babies t" Read more of this review »
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Her Dark Everything by Courtney LeBlanc
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I got to hear Courtney read at Gaithersburg, 2025, and her work brought me to tears.
Navigating grief and loss of a dear friend, coupled with another friends’ survival - this collection was very well done.
The Abortion Companion by Becca Rea-Tucker
"An important book about an important topic and a wonderful reminder: ANY reason is reason to have an abortion. No shame, no guilt, no fear. I'm grateful a book like this exists in the world. "
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I wrote this one about navigating the care and decline of my Kyla PoopiePants. She was so very loved, and is very missed.
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Hurt Sounds by Isabella J Mansfield
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I lost my stepfather suddenly in 2023. One of the things I got after he passed was his guitar. This collection touched on so many things that I knew and felt.
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Before & After by Lisa McAllister
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I met Lisa at Poetry in the Park during the GR Lit Fest. She was one of the featured poets, and read “Genesis” and “Summer Morning” and I KNEW I wanted a signed copy.
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“So that when the words come out they flatline rather than hiccup.”
Lynne Schmidt

“Becasue I would like to live in a world where I can waste time hating my sister and not be afraid that someone will kill her.”
Lynne Schmidt, On Becoming a Role Model

“Because I would like to live in a world where I can waste time hating my sister and not be afraid that someone will kill her.”
Lynne Schmidt

“If you have a sister and she dies, do you stop saying you have one? Or are you always a sister, even when the other half of the equation is gone?”
Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper

“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”
Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper

“You don't need water to feel like you're drowning, do you?”
Jodi Picoult, Nineteen Minutes

“I learn from my own daughter that you don’t have to be awake to cry.”
Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper

“Love is needing someone. Love is putting up with someone's bad qualities because they somehow complete you.”
Sarah Dessen, This Lullaby

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Bren fall in love with the sea. Happy holidays Lynn. Hope all is well in Maine (one of my favorite states!!). Have a great 2021.


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