Jenna

Jenna

Because of her dyslexia, Jenna was a late bloomer in the wild and wonderful world of books. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini was the first book she read and fell in love with. Since then, reading and writing have become her life's work. Whether she's bookselling, running her own business, speaking on her podcast, or writing works of fiction and non-fiction, her passion lies in connecting with people through curiosity, conversation, and storytelling.

Favorite Genres: 
Biography
Memoirs
Poetry
Psychological
Romance
Young Adult
Book Recommendations: 
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Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Novel (The Finlay Donovan Series #1) By Elle Cosimano Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250830449
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Published: Minotaur Books - January 4th, 2022

Funny, smart, and impossible to put down. A single mom down on her luck gets mistaken as a hitwoman for hire. What could possibly go wrong? ~Jenna


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When in Doubt, Play Dead: Life Advice from an Unexpected Source By Ally Burguieres Cover Image
$12.99
ISBN: 9781683693840
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Published: Quirk Books - October 17th, 2023

The sweetest, spirit-lifting book. ~Jenna


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ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain By Tracy Otsuka Cover Image
$28.99
ISBN: 9780063307056
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Published: William Morrow - December 26th, 2023

An excellent resource for anyone diagnosed with ADHD or going through the process of getting diagnosed. Especially as an adult. ~Jenna


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The Shadow of the Wind By Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Lucia Graves (Translated by) Cover Image
By Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Lucia Graves (Translated by)
$19.00
ISBN: 9780143034902
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Published: Penguin Books - January 25th, 2005

Instead of telling you how excellent this book is, let me share with you the first line of chapter 1: 
"A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept." ~Jenna


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The Wishing Game: A Novel By Meg Shaffer Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593598832
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Published: Ballantine Books - May 30th, 2023

This story took me by surprise in the best of ways. Moving and poignant, I found this impossible to put down. ~Jenna


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The Reapers Are the Angels: A Novel By Alden Bell Cover Image
$20.99
ISBN: 9780805092431
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Published: Holt Paperbacks - August 3rd, 2010

Let me start by saying I don’t typically read “zombie” or “horror” titles but this one was absolutely brilliant. Excellent writing, rich character development, and a chilling plot that make this book impossible to put down. 10/10 recommend.  ~Jenna


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The Bodyguard: A Novel By Katherine Center Cover Image
$29.00
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ISBN: 9781250219398
Published: St. Martin's Press - July 19th, 2022

Adorable, funny, and hard to put down. What more could you ask for? ~Jenna


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The Bloody Chamber: And Other Stories: 75th-Anniversary Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) By Angela Carter, Kelly Link (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Angela Carter, Kelly Link (Introduction by)
$17.00
ISBN: 9780143107613
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Published: Penguin Classics - May 26th, 2015

I feel like we all owe it to ourselves to read this version of our favorite fairy tales at least once in our lives. -Jenna


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This Vicious Grace: A Novel (The Last Finestra #1) By Emily Thiede Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250794055
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Published: Wednesday Books - June 28th, 2022

Chosen as the Finestra, the window to the divine, Alessa has given up everything, including her identity to save her country from the end of days. Problem is, the power the goddess gave her doesn’t work as it should and people are beginning to lose faith. Alessa would too, but losing faith isn’t a luxury she can afford. Epic enemies to lovers. This one made me cry. The last time I cried over a fantasy novel I was over a decade ago. -Jenna


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Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self By Becca Piastrelli Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9781683647720
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Published: Sounds True - November 16th, 2021

Easy to read and engaging with thoughtful practices and prompts, impactful rituals to connect to one's own heritage. I really needed a grounding book right now and this provided exactly that.- Jenna


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Under The Udala Trees By Chinelo Okparanta Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780544811799
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Published: Mariner Books - September 20th, 2016

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Bird Brother: A Falconer's Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife By Rodney Stotts, Kate Pipkin (Contributions by) Cover Image
By Rodney Stotts, Kate Pipkin (Contributions by)
$26.00
ISBN: 9781642831740
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Published: Island Press - February 3rd, 2022

From page one I was captivated by Rodney’s journey and his connection with nature. This is the perfect book for those who enjoy nature memoires. - Jenna


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The Secret History (Vintage Contemporaries) By Donna Tartt Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9781400031702
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Published: Vintage - April 13th, 2004

Dark Academia was BORN here. An absolute MUST READ. -Jenna


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In the Wild Light By Jeff Zentner Cover Image
$17.99
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ISBN: 9781524720247
Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - August 10th, 2021

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A Tale for the Time Being: A Novel By Ruth Ozeki Cover Image
$19.00
ISBN: 9780143124870
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Published: Penguin Books - December 31st, 2013

This is a story about family history, immigration, and loss. This is a story about what is to be found, what is to be remembered and what is to be forgotten.

Truly gorgeous!. - Jenna


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Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences By Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., Ann Frederick (Contributions by) Cover Image
By Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., Ann Frederick (Contributions by)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781556432330
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Published: North Atlantic Books - July 7th, 1997