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Jul 2024
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Our FAV Reads in 2024 SO FAR

I'll Read What She's Reading
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Gather around for this week's episode where the girls share their top reads of the year thus far. From romance that had them swooning to fantasies that transported them to new worlds, they're excited to reveal the books that have left a lasting impression. They also update on how their summer TBR is going!

Books mentioned in the episode:

The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown

Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn barnes

Vicious by V.E. Schwab

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Wool by Hugh Howey

Flawless by Elsie Silver

Artificial Wisdom by Thomas Weaver

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Manacled by Senlinyu

War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent

Magnolia Parks series by Jessa Hastings

Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

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