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My Friends, by Fredrik Backman

July 12, 2025 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

A coming of age story, that helps explain the value of art to lift lives, and give meaning and purpose. Also, the importance of friends, at all ages.

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July 12, 2025 /Marguerite Rauch
2025 Reviews, Coming of Age, Realistic Fiction
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Come & Get It, by Kiley Reid

April 24, 2024 by Marguerite Rauch in Book Reviews

I read this as a satirical take on Gen Z, their values, and perhaps a critique on how much parental coddling has made this a fragile generation.

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April 24, 2024 /Marguerite Rauch
2024 Reviews, Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age
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