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Sociopath

by Patric Gagne

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I've Tried Being Nice: Essays

by Ann Leary (Goodreads Author)

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Linh Ly Is Doing Just Fine

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Kim Gjerde finished reading Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Goodreads Author) Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Historical Fiction, Readers' Favorite Audiobook	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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Kim Gjerde rated a book it was amazing Twice by Mitch Albom (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 love Mitch Albom. His books are so unique, and this one is no different. Part love story, part magic, and part mystery, another very well done book!
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Kim Gjerde rated a book liked it Wreck by Catherine Newman (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
3.5 stars for Wreck. It's a strange book, with not much of a plot, but the characters are charming and funny. ...more
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A bittersweet book reminding us that even though there is evil in the world, there is also good. The people of Gander, Newfoundland, showed love to strangers amidst the difficult times of September 11th. Along the way, you will meet some "characters" ...more
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Kim Gjerde rated a book it was amazing How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley (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
5 stars for Clare Pooley's How to Age Disgracefully, a charming, funny, laugh-out-loud book that kept me reading late into the evening! ...more
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Kim Gjerde rated a book liked it Funny Story by Emily Henry (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
Cute chick lit book with some spicy scenes. Predictable but cute.
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Kim Gjerde rated a book really liked it The Briar Club by Kate Quinn (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 really enjoyed this book! Lots of characters to keep track of, it changes time periods often and the point of view changes often to include both the human characters and the house itself, but very enjoyable! Takes place during the 1950s during Sena ...more
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