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Start Your New Year Off With A New Book!

Is your New Year’s resolution to read more books in 2024? Don’t know where to start? Fear not, for we’ve compiled a list of ten must-reads to start your new year right. Enjoy fictional stories, learn to cook something new, or even read about some famous celebrities with these picks.

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10. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride

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This bestselling mystery tells the tales of the residents of Chicken Hill, a neighborhood in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, after unidentified remains were found during a construction project. How did they get there, and who is responsible? Uncover these secrets and more by buying this book today. 

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9. The Wildest Sun: A Novel by Asha Lemmie

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Delphine Auber leaves her home in Paris after a tragedy to find her father, who she believes to be writer Ernest Hemingway. She travels across the US and Cuba to find him, learning about herself along the way.

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8. North Woods: A Novel by Daniel Mason

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North Woods tells the story of a cabin in the woods and the residents that have lived in it over the decades. From the first residents who hailed from a Puritan colony to even animals that have inhabited the home, numerous points of view are shared.

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7. The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault by Pam Brandon

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Bring the magic of delicious Disney foods home with this cookbook. It's filled with 101 recipes for all kinds of popular foods sold at Disney parks, including the famous Mickey Mouse Beignets and the Star Wars-themed Dagobah Slug Slinger cocktail.

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6. Making It So: A Memoir by Patrick Stewart

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Famous actor Sir Patrick Stewart tells his life story in this bestselling book. Best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise, this memoir recounts tales from his past that led him to the success he has today.

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5. Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education by Stephanie Land

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Class is a follow-up to Stephanie Land's wildly successful memoir Maid. Taking place after the events of her first memoir, Land goes from cleaning houses to attending college and becoming a writer. This book outlines her journey on the road to pursuing her dreams while dealing with the struggles of motherhood, poverty, and more.

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4. Big Heart Little Stove: Brining Home Meals & Moments from The Lost Kitchen by Erin French

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Big Heart Little Stove contains over 75 simple yet elegant recipes that are great for entertaining guests or treating yourself to a nice dinner. From appetizers like Gram's Clam Dip to desserts like Salted Caramel Custards, this cookbook has something for everyone to try.

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3. The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

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This love story is centered around Clementine, a woman who is hesitant to fall in love after a recent breakup and the death of her aunt. After moving into her late aunt's apartment, she finds a strange man in the kitchen. What's even weirder is that he exists seven years in the past. Will their timelines ever meet? Read to find out.

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2. My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand

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Barbra Streisand writes about her career in acting and music in her memoir My Name Is Barbra. With over 60 years’ worth of stories, this book is an entertaining look into the life of a legendary entertainer. 

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1. King: A Life by Jonathan Eig

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Jonathan Eig details the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in this biography, which includes recently declassified FBI files not available in any other biography about King. It’s a fresh look at the story of the famous activist and even includes eight pages of black and white photos.

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