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Violeta by Isabel Allende

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 This is a lovely story of a long, full, passionate life. Violeta, born during the Spanish Flu, writes her life story as she is dying during yet another pandemic, Covid-19.  No, she doesn’t die of Covid; she’s 100 years old and still has a sharp mind & feels compelled in her final days to share all she has retained of a life well lived.

GUNCLE BY Steven Rowley

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I enjoyed this short book about an Uncle taking care of his niece & nephew for the summer while their dad is in rehab. There were many sweet & funny moments. If you’re looking for a hopeful, happy read…look no further. 

The Maid by Nita Prose

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This is a relatively quick read at just over 300 pages. The main character is truly delightful. She’s honest, direct, and often uncertain. Her name is Molly and she happens to be a maid at a fancy hotel. At this hotel, a guest is found dead and the circumstances surrounding the death entangles Molly in situations she’s uncertain how to handle.  What makes this book different than others? Molly doesn’t have a specifically named diagnosis, but it’s apparent that she struggles with social cues, sarcasm, and reading the true intent of others. Despite all this, she’s highly skilled in her job, takes great pride in it, and her attention to detail is appreciated by the hotel clients.  I enjoyed the story and it’s pace. Originally I was thinking it would be a good YA novel due to the fact that much of the language is simple. However, with Molly’s strict adherence to proper etiquette, there may be enough vocabulary to keep higher-level readers engaged.  Thank you to Netgalley for ...