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April was the month where I read three of my favorite books: a stunning short story collection, a attempted bank robbery turned accidental hostage situation, and memoir that transform your culinary awareness.

A Western about a gang of female outlaws! Books on negotiations and micro-businesses! March reads were different and fun.

This month’s reading was fun of fun and challenges. Check out what I read in February.

It may be a very very short list, but this month’s reads were exceptional. Check out what I read in January.

2020 was a year marked by distracting lowbrow thrillers and some incredible stories of the multi-faceted layers of love and loss. Check out my favorite reads of 2020- from deeply insightful thrillers, to thoughtful tales of war and conflict, to old favorites.

What did I do with all my new found pandemic free time– read 86 books. Yes, they were mostly cheesy thrillers, but it sure was fun.

Despite “extra time” at home, it was hard to focus on reading during the first month of quarantine. Check out the books that got me back in the reading groove. It’s a good mix of suspenseful thrillers to philosophical guides.

Despite “extra time” at home, it was hard to focus on reading during the first month of quarantine. Check out the books that got me back in the reading groove. It’s a good mix of suspenseful thrillers to philosophical guides.

When I started writing my last book post, I initially was worried that I didn’t read enough to merit a “favorite books” list. While I’m active in my building’s book club, I didn’t think I had enough time to read anything beside the Buzzfeed listicles. (And my daily Morning Brew & beloved NY Times). Well, it turns out I did read. I read quite a bit in fact. 64 books to be precise. I’m not sure whether to be proud or ashamed, or a little bit of both. I thought I would put together the complete list of all the books I’ve read this year. I’m including everything- the good, bad and definitely embarrassing – Amazon Unlimited- I’m looking at you for your terrible (in a shamefully good way) suggestions. I hope you enjoy, and maybe get inspired for next year. I know top on my list is to read more works by people , specifically women, or color. Would love to hear what your #readinggoals are! Share in the comments below. – A

Wow- what a year in reading. While it’s not quite the end of the reading season, a quick Goodreads calculations tells me that I’ve crossed the 60 books read mark. As holiday season approaches, I thought I’d share some of my favorite books from the year. As always I recommend with a side of tea (or something stronger if the holidays are just that crazy.   Enjoy. – A

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**** Like most kids, I had* an unwavering faith in my parent’s ability to do and solve anything. It didn’t matter if I was playing our… Read more: Lost in Spain

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