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Janell’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Janell’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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I read All the Colors of the Dark, My Friends, The Gods of Jade and Sorrow, and The View from Lake Como. Still working on the rest of my list!
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I am adopted. The story of my adoption and the search for my birth family, and a sense of belonging are the plot of my memoir, coming next.
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Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution
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Adoption and Suicidality: An Anthology of Stories, Poems, and Resources for Adoptees, Families, Healthcare Professionals, and Allies
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Author Talk in Plymouth Meeting
For those of you located in the Philadelphia area, I will be at the Plymouth Meeting Barnes & Noble on Saturday, July 11 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. signing books, with an author talk at 1:30.
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"A beautifully crafted tribute to a forgotten trailblazer. I have long admired historical fiction that brings overlooked women back into the light, and "Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution" does exactly that with grace and grit. Janell Strube brings 1"
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"What a wonderful book! It pulled me out of a DNF slump and I instantly loved Adelaïde, the whole cast of characters and stepped into the immersive experience. I am gobsmacked at the depth of research that has gone into this-- as a Parisian, I am prom"
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"Adélaïde: Painter of the Revolution is a beautifully researched and emotionally compelling work of historical fiction that brings the remarkable life of Adélaïde Labille Guiard vividly back into the spotlight. Janell Strube has crafted a novel that i"
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Le Club Français - The French Club
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Hello, everyone. My name is Janell, and I would say that I have a strong interest in France in the 18th century, even if that happened by accident. It
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Historical Fictionistas
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Welcome to Historical Fictionistas! We want to experience all different kinds of HF with all different kinds of people. The more diverse, the better. ...more
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When anyone on the TODAY team is looking for a book recommendation, there is only one person to turn to: Jenna Bush Hager. Jenna will select a book a ...more
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This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
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Voici un nouveau groupe français sur Goodreads ! Ici, tu peux parler, jouer, poser des questions, etc. en français ! N'hésite pas à inviter tes amis f ...more