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Don’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Don’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Don Smithmier’s Followers (4)
5 books
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29 friends
89 books
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6 friends
250 books
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13 friends
741 books
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20 friends
21 books
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6 friends
101 books
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18 friends
Don Smithmier
Goodreads Author
Born
Madison, WI, The United States
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November 2022
Praise from IndieReader
★★★★★ IR Approved — IndieReader
"An exquisite masterpiece of literary fiction. Delicate and empathetic, it takes a single devastating moment and turns it like a prism—letting each fractured perspective catch the light differently."
— Nicci Attfield, IndieReader
For the full review, visit: https://indiereader.com/book_review/t... Read more of this blog post »
"An exquisite masterpiece of literary fiction. Delicate and empathetic, it takes a single devastating moment and turns it like a prism—letting each fractured perspective catch the light differently."
— Nicci Attfield, IndieReader
For the full review, visit: https://indiereader.com/book_review/t... Read more of this blog post »
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The Narrows: A Novel
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The Narrows: A Novel
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* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.
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"Great Read
A very deep, thought provoking novel. A little deep and a slow read. Very well written and engaging. This book is not for people who want a speedy plot leading to an expected conclusion. Great read for a serious readers who want an intellec" Read more of this review » |
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"What a delight to read The Narrows, from local (Twin Cities) renaissance man Don Smithmier. Smithmier explores themes that are often overlooked in contemporary American fiction: the dynamics of lifelong male friendships; the seasonal rhythms of a nor"
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Don Smithmier
is 60% done with FDR
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Don Smithmier
finished reading
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Don Smithmier
wants to read
Life, and Death, and Giants
by Ron Rindo (Goodreads Author) Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Fiction |
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Don Smithmier
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"5* An unexpected gem discovered purely by accident.
Not a thriller, a mystery, or a rom-com, this is a gentle and emotional account of Calhoun Dunn's life after experiencing tragedy, divorce, the loss and alienation of his family and finally descendi" Read more of this review » |
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Don Smithmier
finished reading
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"The Narrows is one of those books that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. Don Smithmier has created characters that feel authentic and deeply human—flawed, resilient, and ultimately hopeful.
What resonated most with me was the port" Read more of this review » |
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Don Smithmier
is currently reading
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