{"id":9780,"date":"2026-04-16T20:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=9780"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:00:24","slug":"best-book-club-books-for-women-5-thought-provoking-reads-to-discuss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/best-book-club-books-for-women-5-thought-provoking-reads-to-discuss\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Book Club Books for Women: 5 Thought-Provoking Reads to Discuss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9970\" style=\"width:853px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books-340x227.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books-850x567.png 850w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cozy-reading-nook-with-vibrant-books-750x500.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 969px) 88vw, (max-width: 1199px) 860px, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png\" alt=\"The Latest Must Read Books\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png 780w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-340x34.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-450x45.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 780px) 88vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-what-makes-a-great-book-club-choice\">What Makes A Great Book Club Choice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Character-driven stories spark great book club discussions. They dig into complex relationships, big questions, and characters&#8217; inner thoughts. You&#8217;re not just trying to figure out the ending; you&#8217;re trying to understand the characters who drive the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone relates differently to a character based on their own experience. Where one reader will be sympathetic to a character, another may find them annoying. The emotional connection is what brings the book to life and provides a wonderful meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are terrific examples of character-driven books for your next Book Club meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-looking-for-your-next-book-club-pick-these-thought-provoking-books-for-women-deliver\">Looking for Your Next Book Club Pick? These Thought-Provoking Books for Women Deliver<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png 780w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-340x34.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-450x45.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 780px) 88vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/theo-of-golden-DS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9959\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-theo-of-golden-by-allen-levi-rating\">Theo of Golden by Allen Levi<br>Rating \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6802ace2269f203f27471797c08b7f44\" id=\"h-atria-books-november-11-2025-isbn-1668236567-literary-fiction\">Atria Books | November 11, 2025| ISBN 1668236567 | Literary Fiction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4231b7fa9531d97b2332ff5f21b4b062\" id=\"h-why-it-s-great-for-a-book-club-this-book-is-about-how-one-person-can-make-a-difference-in-their-community-the-story-shows-how-small-everyday-moments-can-have-a-big-impact-this-book-is-great-for-discussion-and-everyone-will-see-it-differently\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>Why it\u2019s great for a Book Club:<\/strong> This book is about how one person can make a difference in their community. The story shows how small, everyday moments can have a big impact. This book is great for discussion, and everyone will see it differently.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-review-summary\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/theo-of-golden-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review + Summary<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png 780w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-340x34.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-450x45.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 780px) 88vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yesteryear-DS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9962\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-yesteryear-by-caro-claire-burke-rating\">Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke<br>Rating \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3884cb2519f9072525f34d5d431e76f3\" id=\"h-knopf-april-7-2026-391-pages-isbn-978-0593804223-thriller\">Knopf | April 7, 2026 | 391 pages | ISBN: 978-0593804223 | Thriller<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8d18716fbbeef3162d2d58c2ab1a019e\" id=\"h-why-it-s-great-for-a-book-club-there-are-several-ways-to-interpret-this-story-and-that-always-makes-for-a-great-discussion-nbsp-the-characters-are-flawed-and-make-controversial-messy-decisions-prompting-a-discussion-on-why-this-happened-this-will-be-a-book-club-favorite-don-t-miss-this-one\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>Why it\u2019s great for a Book Club:<\/strong> There are several ways to interpret this story, and that always makes for a great discussion. &nbsp;The characters are flawed and make controversial, messy decisions, prompting a discussion on why this happened. This will be a Book Club favorite. Don\u2019t miss this one.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-review-summary-0\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/yesteryear-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review + Summary<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png 780w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-340x34.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-450x45.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 780px) 88vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-DS-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9960\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-by-beth-brower-rating\">The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower<br>Rating \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f44fa10d740c7f2ca6058ca6e9f70feb\" id=\"h-rhysdon-press-november-24-2022-119-pages-978-0998063669-historical-fiction\"><br>Rhysdon Press | November 24, 2022 | 119 Pages | 978-0998063669 | historical fiction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5b03f3223f643f7d34cb2e3f2e46f949\" id=\"h-why-it-s-great-for-a-book-club-set-in-the-victorian-era-this-story-offers-much-to-unpack-especially-regarding-women-s-rights-and-social-norms-nbsp-because-it-is-written-in-diary-form-it-allows-you-to-get-inside-emma-s-head-nbsp-you-will-become-completely-invested-in-this-charming-humorous-delightful-book-nbsp-there-are-currently-8-volumes\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>Why it\u2019s great for a Book Club:<\/strong> Set in the Victorian era, this story offers much to unpack, especially regarding women\u2019s rights and social norms. &nbsp;Because it is written in diary form, it allows you to get inside Emma\u2019s head. &nbsp;You will become completely invested in this charming, humorous, delightful book. &nbsp;There are currently 8 volumes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-review-summary-1\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review + Summary<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png 780w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-340x34.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-450x45.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 780px) 88vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/workhorse-DS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9957\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e55c080ea549e909fb84ffb2e58d2d0\" id=\"h-workhorse-by-caroline-palmer-rating\">Workhorse by Caroline Palmer<br>Rating \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-787cb54c526de5cd01def18221212286\" id=\"h-flatiron-books-october-14-2025-560-pages-978-1250360083-contemporary-fiction\">Flatiron Books | October 14, 2025 | 560 Pages | 978-1250360083 | contemporary fiction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-45c864eac08fe24285eedd29071847f1\" id=\"h-why-it-s-great-for-a-book-club-you-ll-get-an-inside-look-at-the-new-york-city-fashion-world-in-the-early-2000-s-nbsp-the-main-character-who-is-not-always-likable-and-makes-choices-that-sometimes-cross-the-line-nbsp-this-story-will-surely-spark-a-wonderful-discussion-as-the-group-explores-the-moral-gray-areas-of-ambition\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>Why it\u2019s great for a Book Club:<\/strong> You\u2019ll get an inside look at the New York City Fashion world in the early 2000\u2019s. &nbsp;The main character, who is not always likable and makes choices that sometimes cross the line. &nbsp;This story will surely spark a wonderful discussion as the group explores the moral gray areas of ambition.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-review-summary-2\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/workhorse-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review + Summary<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png 780w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-340x34.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-450x45.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 780px) 88vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/margos-got-money-troubles-DS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9958\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-sm-dark-tertiary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a49708f032e63706aee282a8e934d56\" id=\"h-margo-s-got-money-troubles-by-rufi-thorpe-rating\">Margo&#8217;s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe<br>Rating \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-be0837e28808280e42d5808bf506fabf\" id=\"h-william-morrow-june-11-2024-416-pages-978-0063356580-contemporary-fiction\">William Morrow |  June 11, 2024 | 416 pages | 978-0063356580 | contemporary fiction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sm-color-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ea9f81a41ff3d1423d6fdfd19f1191bf\" id=\"h-why-it-s-great-for-a-book-club-nbsp-this-book-is-entertaining-on-the-surface-but-it-also-takes-a-deep-dive-into-motherhood-finances-and-the-lengths-you-will-go-to-survive-it-s-not-a-book-everyone-will-agree-on-which-will-provide-a-great-discussion-about-double-standards-and-what-it-takes-to-be-independent\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><strong>Why it\u2019s great for a Book Club:<\/strong><\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>This book is entertaining on the surface, but it also takes a deep dive into motherhood, finances, and the lengths<\/span> you will go to survive. It\u2019s not a book everyone will agree on, which will provide a great discussion about double standards and what it takes to be independent.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-review-summary-3\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/margos-got-money-troubles-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review + Summary<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4.png 780w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-340x34.png 340w, https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/74088-2-4-450x45.png 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 94vw, (max-width: 780px) 88vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-re-looking-for-more-book-club-favorites-that-spark-meaningful-conversation-these-reader-loved-picks-are-worth-adding-to-your-list\">If you\u2019re looking for more book club favorites that spark meaningful conversation, these reader-loved picks are worth adding to your list.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/four-winds-book-club.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 121px; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/page_images\/four-winds-DS.jpg\" alt=\"The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah\" \/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/where-crawdads-sing-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 121px; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/page_images\/where-crawdads-sing-DS.jpg\" alt=\"Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens\" \/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/remarkably-bright-creatures-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 121px; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/page_images\/remarkably-bright-creatures-DS.jpg\" alt=\"Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt\" \/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/discussion\/invisible-life-addie-larue-review.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 121px; height: 180px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/book_pages\/page_images\/invisible-life-addie-larue-DS.jpg\" alt=\"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. 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