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Allissa is Currently Reading

Allissa Thompson is currently reading

Homesick Nomad: Settling into an Untethered Life

by Brianna Madia

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Apr 21, 2026 08:04PM

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Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad, #3)

by Tana French (Goodreads Author)

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Apr 15, 2026 06:44AM

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The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore

by Evan Friss (Goodreads Author)

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Allissa’s Notes & Highlights

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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That’s an impossible thing for sons to grasp, and a source of shame for fathers to have to admit: that we don’t want our children to pursue their own dreams or walk in our footsteps. We want to walk in their footsteps while they pursue our ...more

Splinters

by Leslie Jamison

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Ten Steps to Nanette

by Hannah Gadsby

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Allissa’s Groups

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22269 members — last activity 12 hours, 40 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine — 174931 members — last activity 2 hours, 16 min ago
Hey Y’all, We’ve been reading together for awhile and we don’t know about you, but we’re ready to hear your thoughts and opinions. This group is a pl ...more

The Gilmore Girls Book Club: A Stars Hollow Community — 9634 members — last activity Apr 20, 2026 07:01PM
Welcome to The Gilmore Girls Book Club: A Stars Hollow Community — formerly known as The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge, and now a little bigger, a li ...more

AFAReads — 908 members — last activity Sep 25, 2024 11:40AM
AFAReads is a book club for the world's best travelers. Members of AFAReads will have the opportunity to discuss book selections here on Goodreads and ...more