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    What We Read in June 2022

    by Joli July 6, 2022
    by Joli July 6, 2022

    Whew! Summer is in full swing, and I don’t know about you, but I’m finding less time to read! Summer fun is like a full-time job sometimes 😅. At any rate, here’s what a few of us read in June. …

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    45+ Best Books Set in Ireland

    by Joli June 13, 2022
    by Joli June 13, 2022

    Wondering what the best books set in Ireland are? Whether you’re looking for historical fiction or something current, you’ll find some great options on our list. We’ve broken down the list by primary genre. You can use the links below …

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    What We Read in May 2022

    by Joli June 5, 2022
    by Joli June 5, 2022

    It’s time for our May book recap! There were some great reads to be had last month. How about you? Cathy Iโ€™ve been getting a lot of great recs via Bookstagram so this monthโ€™s reads both came from there. The …

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    What We Read in April 2022

    by Joli May 4, 2022
    by Joli May 4, 2022

    We each had some hits and misses in April, but no 5-star reviews this month! Hopefully we can all read something amazing in May 😊. What did you read in April? Cathy The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. …

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    What We Read in March 2022

    by Joli April 3, 2022
    by Joli April 3, 2022

    Cathy The Book of Perilous Dishes by Doina Rusti, translated by James Christian Brown It follows the story of Pรขtca, a fourteen-year-old initiated in the occult arts, who uses her powers to avenge the death of her uncle and retrieve …

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    What We Read in February 2022

    by Joli March 3, 2022
    by Joli March 3, 2022

    I have to admit, February is never my favorite month. Sure, Valentine’s Day can be fun, especially now that I have a preschooler, but in February I’m just feeling so done with winter. I find myself wishing away the month …

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    What We Read in January 2022

    by Joli February 1, 2022
    by Joli February 1, 2022

    We’re trying something new here at LQ! Every month, some of us will put up a list of what we read. We hope you like our book lists! In January, we all read really different stuff. Take a look! Cathy …

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    8 Hopepunk Books to Lift Your Spirits

    by Ash January 27, 2022
    by Ash January 27, 2022

    In the past two years the world has been through a pandemic, a multitude of natural disasters, and an overwhelming amount of injustice. Couldnโ€™t we all use a little more defiant optimism in our lives? Hereโ€™s eight of my top …

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    2022 Historical Fiction: Huge List of New Releases

    by Joli January 18, 2022
    by Joli January 18, 2022

    Hey historical fiction lovers! LQ is back with another epic list of the best historical fiction for 2022 (check out our 2021 list and 2023 list too). This list will be updated as the year goes on, so make sure …

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    LQ’s Best Books of 2021

    by Joli December 28, 2021
    by Joli December 28, 2021

    Happy almost New Year! I know everyone is saying this, but how is it the end of 2021? I swear it was just a few days ago when we were all excited that 2020 was over. Then 2021 also didn’t …

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