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Emily is Currently Reading

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Sometimes I Lie

by Alice Feeney (Goodreads Author)

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Jan 01, 2026 06:27PM

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The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds

by Michael Lewis

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Good Material

by Dolly Alderton

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Emily’s Notes & Highlights

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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It was funny, she thought, how many relationships one could have with the same man, over the course of a lifetime together.

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Emily’s Quotes

“if every parent had a heart like yours, i truly believe the world would change for the better.”
― Freya Winters, To My Parent,

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“if you’re the blueprint for my life, then i know i’m doing pretty darn good.”
― Freya Winters, To My Parent,

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“every single second of time spent with you is an absolute dream. even when you’re taking too long to decide what snacks you want from the store, when you take ages to leave the house, and when you try and distract me from working. you’ve completely and utterly illuminated my life.”
― Freya Winters, Every Day, I'll Love You: 180 Days Of Love

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“We are all made of flesh and stars”
― Alice Feeney, Sometimes I Lie

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“not only did you teach me how to navigate society, but you also instilled in me resilience. you showed me how to face the world with strength and tenacity. you encouraged me to dream big and achieve even bigger. you guided me to love myself unconditionally and seek those who respect me and my boundaries. the foundation you provided is the greatest gift a parent could give, and for that, i’ll be forever grateful. i love you.”
― Freya Winters, To My Parent,

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