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I sound like a broken record saying it but Substack really is a perfect fit for readers: form, content and community.

Thank you for including me and for supporting the work of so many amazing writers. There are never enough hours in a day to read everything we want, but as this group shows, we sure do try!

🤓📚🥰

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It is the best!!!

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Sara, thanks for this eclectic and exciting list of books (and their bookish fans). Not sure how we haven't crossed paths before but I found you through Petya I think and glad I did. All the best.

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Thank you! I’m grateful this post is bringing me more readers and writers to connect with in the new year. I’m looking forward to following your work!

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This is such a wonderful post Sara, thank you for including my Substack. I also love Substack and the book community here brings me so much joy. Happy New Year to all🎉

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Thanks, Renee!! Happy New Year!!

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Thank you for including me and for putting together such a wonderful list! I love getting to engage with so many different readers and such a lively, smart bookish community here!

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Thanks for participating, Natalie! I always love hearing what your reading!

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HUNTER! You are the only other person I’ve known who has read We Were The Universe! I coined it a “younger All Fours” and was absolutely enthralled with it.

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Well now you’ve both sold me!!

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Sara -- what a gorgeous list! I now have several new books on my 2025 TBR. And the best part is being introduced to some new bookish friends here on Substack! You've created a wonderful community here among us book lovers. Thank you!

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I know!! So many smart people are writing about books here!

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What a smart fun way to end the year! And good reminder that books are a unique journey for every reader, and that’s half the beauty of reading. Thank you for including me, you have been such a good example for us newer bookish writers and I thank you for welcoming us (me) ☺️

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Yesss! I love hearing what matters to individual readers!

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This is so fun!!! Obsessed with the bookish side of substack. Thanks for putting this together Sara.

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Yes! The book corner of Substack is such a lovely place!

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I've been planning on reading Rental House but for some reason, I hadn't seen a description about the couple being childless by choice. I am as well, so definitely moving it up my TBR list! That's not a topic that is addressed in books very often, so I'm always interested in reading any that I can find.

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So true! I’m glad @Michelle Martin could help you find it!

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Thank you for this spotlight, I added quite a few books to my list!

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That’s awesome!! That’s the goal!

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I completely agree about Substack being such a fun and fulfilling space. Here’s to another great year here!!

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I love being here with all of you!!! I'm so excited for more bookish connections in 2025 (if only my 3 yr old and 3 month old will let me open my dang laptop).

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the best place for readers!! Thank you for always being so thoughtful about the community here ❤️

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What a great collection of books and Substacks!

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