Charity is such a talented author that I'm pretty sure she could make a book entirely about paper ...
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Who knew the subject of walking could be so ENTERTAINING!  Bravo!  Charity is such a talented author that I'm pretty sure she could make a book entirely about paper clips interesting.  It's comical, informative and well written.  Walk no RUN to your computer and buy this book!
Laura Bartlett, comedian, Four Funny Females
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Definitely a book I could read over and over (there's only ever been one other that I could score so highly)
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I love love love this book! I can't wait to jump into the second book.

Misty paints a wonderful description on everything. I can see a house full of paper from corner to ceiling.
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I think I have read just about everything this author has written and published,  He never fails to find humor, charity, grace and compassion in the most eccentric characters.
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Wow I commend you on writing such a phenomenal book you are more then blessed I want a autograph!!!
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But it would literally take me days.  I don't give spoilers very often, only on a few occasions, so don't expect them here.

I can't express enough how truly beautiful this book is.  This is simply one of those books you have to read to appreciate not only a good story, but truly fantastic writing.  I actively search for a book that will blow me away, and this book did it for me.  First one in a long time, very long time, that I have stumbled on truly gifted word craft.  Mia Sheridan wrapped up my search for that all consuming read I crave when I open a new book.  Just mind blowing characters, plot, imagination, and creative writing talent transplants you in the Kentucky Bill's and into the lives of these characters.  You are there.  For however long it takes you to read this book, and I do encourage you to read this book, you will be immersed in the lives of these characters and their stories.
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Don't overlook this.  Don't pass it up.  Don't TBR this read.  Grab it and do it now.
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You know when you buy a book written by this author it will be an amazing story. She puts so much heart and emotions into her stories. I hope we are going to get a story about Nicole.
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Im addicted to Charity and anxious for next book.  Please pretty please Wayne - we want the next book!!!  Im anxious
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Paper Girls is another fantastically original story from the brilliant mind behind Saga, Volume 1, Mr. Brian K. Vaughan. Halloween morning has arrived. Teenagers are traipsing through town, dressed in their scary, villainous costumes. In the midst of it all, we have four teenage girls who go about their paper delivery routes. But starts off as a day of mundane routine turns into an adventure with crazy alien birds, adolescent boys from the future, and "grown-ups" who aren't what they seem.

The first volume of this new grunge, science-fiction story collects the first five issues of the comic series. The plot feels a bit overwhelming as it unfolds very quickly. There is quite a lot going on that can come off as confusing upon a first-time read through. But if you take your time and pay attention to the little details, you'll find that it's all a foundation for bigger things to come. While I did find the storytelling to be expeditious, it was also extremely engrossing and visually enthralling.

The artwork is a glorious compliment to the 80s chic and epic, larger-than-life atmosphere. The action picks up and maintains it's fast-paced nature until the end of the volume. It's never choppy, or random, but has a wonderfully fluid allure to it all. I felt myself blowing through page after page without even realizing that I was inching closer to a climactic cliffhanger.

Paper Girls swept me up with its high energy and stunning illustrations, and kept me bewitched with fascination all the way through. I loved it and I can't wait to devour the next installment; four crazy alien birds out of five.
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It's truly amazing that with pictures and words, a book can carry so much weight and emotion.  Fox's book is courageous and she deserves all the praise she is receiving.
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Murder, mystery and philanthropy . Who would have thought that would be so much fun to read ?
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Can I just start by saying that it is because of books like this one that I am a book blogger? It is books like this one by Kristin Harmel, who I now love, that bring out my ultimate passion for submerging myself in a story. I opened this book and I might as well have found a buried treasure. I found so many intricate details and stories within the story that I did not expect from my first glance. The words are so fluid and it almost makes me feel like writing something extraordinary myself. Wow! I definitely cannot wait for more from this author!

The story starts us with Hope McKenna-Smith who is a divorced thirty-six year old who owns a quaint little bakery called North Star Bakery and also has a very bratty and somewhat hormonal daughter. Her life has "put her out in the street" so to say, and she has been having a rough time trying to make ends meet as far as paying her bills and maintain a somewhat stable relationship with her daughter, Annie. Little does Hope know that things are about to change for her. She is about to go on possibly the most thrilling adventure of her life. You have already gone to the store to buy a copy of this book right? I knew you would.

My heart constantly went out to Hope. She had recently lost her mother to breast cancer, suffered a rather hideous divorce, her relationship with her daughter is suffering, her grandmother is suffering from dementia, and she does not make enough money to make her loan payments on time. From the start I gathered that Hope was a survivor! And by this I mean that she had survived all this mess that I previously listed, as if that isn't enough, and still pushes through even on her worst day. I know that this character can sometimes be written with a little too much clich, if you get my drift. But Hope's character was only the work of a mastermind. I could sense Hope's fear and her desire to throw the towel in on her life. She had reached a breaking point and I could almost feel her crashing down. But remember Hope is a survivor and she isn't done surviving yet!

A few chapters into the story we meet Rose who is Hope's grandmother. Rose is suffering from a severe case of dementia. Rose has served as a mother figure to Hope for most of her life because Hope remembers her mother as being cold and reserved most of the time. Rose presents a challenge for Hope and basically asks her to uproot her life in order to go to Paris and find some relatives who suffered during the Holocaust. Rose, on a good day, remembers her past and wants some answers as to what ever happened to her family. Hope is faced with a huge struggle. She is about to lose her bakery and her grandmother has just asked her to take off to Paris to find people that may not even have any existing records and no way to know what may of happened to them.

Hope's journey is the best part. Parts of the story are told from the perspective of Rose and they allow you to see more clearly into Rose's life before coming to America. Let me tell you to have your box of Kleenex ready. I was so touched by the testimonies of Rose and by the discoveries that Hope makes. This book takes two generations of women and allows one to help the other to find some closure and peace in her current state of life. I would recommend it to anyone! Such a compelling story that led me to deeper analyze my own life.

***A HUGE thank you to Gallery Books for providing me with my own copy of this book, in which I will cherish forever***
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How the author managed to make what could have been an informative, yet relatively boring book into something quite entertaining is amazing! Not only are there lots of great tips and ideas on how to get rid of the stacks, piles and overflowing drawers, she takes the time to tell the reader WHY they would want to take the time to pare down years of excess accumulation. Charity Grant might want to consider writing some humorous fiction. She has a real talent! ;o)
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I think Jessica is so amazingly talented and can't wait to see the next thing that she comes out with!
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I bought this because the hype was so good and I wanted to see how an author could pull off an entire book based on this character! I am only on Chapter 7 and I have left the book only to come and review it - I am unexpectedly fascinated.  It is amazing the way the author is able to portray emotion and humor through this little girl.  I cannot wait to read the rest!
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Hannah Brenchers Come Matter Here is as much a story of light as it is of darkness. The way she details her battle with depression and how she builds her own strength and her relationship with God is so profound. I am not an overly religious person, but I found reading about Hannahs relationship with God to be important, and I think she did a beautiful job of making this a book anyone can read, even if they're not a Christian like Hannah. An incredible book, truly, and one Im going to recommend for years to come.
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Every once in a while, I have the privilege of discovering a book so chock-full of witty, brilliant one-liners and astute observations about human nature, things that I have always known but haven't been able to put into words. Miss Fortune Cookie is such a book. And I didn't discover it; I very well knew what I was in for after Lauren Bjorkman dazzled me with her glittering prose in My Invented Life. She writes in a way I wish I could, and rather than turn slime-green with envy, I choose to draw inspiration from her books.

Miss Fortune Cookie is set in San Francisco, my home city, and Bjorkman nailed the details needed to make main character Erin a believable local. Anyone who has ever been to San Francisco or hopes to go someday will enjoy the setting, which lends itself well to one of Erin's main concerns: she is not Chinese like her friends. She is, however, a quirky, adventurous spirit who anonymously writes an advice blog called Miss Fortune Cookie. Just as Bjorkman cleverly integrated lines from Shakespeare throughout My Invented Life, she peppers MFC with fortunes, beginning each advice letter and chapter with them. The book is also rife with catchy Erin-isms that I now find myself saying. So fun!

And while the book is a lot of fun, its message is powerful. Erin and her friends must choose their own paths as they graduate high school. They also participate in a counterprotest when a hate group targets their high school, which was based on real events. MFC is a book about friendship, love, and following one's heart.