February 11, 2020

Books are wonderful last minute, thoughtful gifts for Galentines or Valentines!

If you need a bookish gift for a Galentine/Valentine or for yourself this week, here are ten of my most recent, favorite fiction reads (all by women authors) that I can confidently and wholeheartedly recommend for an enjoyable and appreciated reading experience for most readers. In fact, you could print out this list or send it to your significant other and say “surprise me!”

(no particular order, reviews linked)

Today I’m linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: Valentine Freebie.

Titles are Amazon affiliate links and my reviews are linked.
(in no particular order)

The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

My new favorite book about books! Strong and heartfelt themes of friendship and forgiveness. 4.5 stars (5 rounded up)

Full Review Here

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The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

Heartfelt love story (diverse read). 4 Stars

Full Review Here

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The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer

A poignant granddaughter/grandmother story and search for family history and lost love (WW11 histfic). 4.5 Stars

Full Review Here

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Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain

Engaging light histfic and a little mystery. 4 Stars

Full Review Here

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The Medallion by Cathy Gohlke

An unputdownable story of survival and sacrifice (WW11 histfic). 4 stars

Full Review Here

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Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall

A compelling story of friendship and faith. 5 stars (a favorite of 2019)

Full Review Here

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If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais

An unputdownable story of three strong women living in post-Apartheid South Africa (diverse read). 4 Stars

Full Review Here

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Meet Me in Monaco by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

Perfume, romance, and celebrity sightings. 4 Stars

Full Review Here

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Engaging stories involving therapy experiences (nonfiction, memoir). 5 stars

Full Review Here

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

My favorite histfic of 2019 (the heaviest of all the titles on this list). 5 Stars

Full Review Here

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More Valentine/Galentine Gift Reading Ideas

Last year’s Galentine Post for more book ideas.

The Caffeinated Bibliophile also has a list of Christian romantic reads in her post Ten Christian Romance Books to Read for Valentine’s Day.

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QOTD:

Are you buying a gift for Galentine’s or Valentine’s this year?

If you have questions about any of the recommendations, or if you’d like a recommendation for a different genre, I’d be happy to answer in the comments or in email.

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Happy Reading Book Buddies!

“Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading.”
~Rainer Maria Rilke

“I love the world of words, where life and literature connect.”
~Denise J Hughes

“Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones.”
~Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

“I read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection! Books take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.”
~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text

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ICYMI:

Black History Month: 10 Memorable Reads

 Why getting lost in a book is so good for you according to science!

Winter TBR (update)

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In Movie News….

I just read about a Netflix remake of the classic Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

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