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    Why The Summer I Turned Pretty Has Readers (and Viewers) Obsessed — Plus the North Carolina Locations

    May 16, 2026 /

    If you’ve spent any time on BookTok or scrolling through summer reading lists lately, chances are you’ve heard about The Summer I Turned Pretty. The dreamy beach setting, emotional love triangle, Read more [...]

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    May 15, 2026 /

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  • Letting Go
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    May 10, 2026 /

    When the past is broken and the future is uncertain, it's time to finally let go. For seventeen years, pharmaceutical chemist Callie Winters has built a secure life for her son in San Francisco, Read more [...]

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    May 8, 2026 /

    A book club is a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they have read. Here are some benefits of joining or starting a book club: Community: Book clubs offer a sense of community Read more [...]

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    May 7, 2026 /

    When we picture Mother’s Day, flowers, cards, and breakfast trays often come to mind, but some of the most meaningful celebrations begin in a quieter place: a child curled up beside a mother, listening Read more [...]

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