My Reading List List for June/July 2023

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Books Yet To Read For April/May 2023:

In a previous blog post, I mentioned a list of books I intend to read by the end of May 2023. In today's post, I will share the books I want to read once I’ve completed the ones on my April/May 2023 list. If I don’t complete this list before the end of May, I’ll carry them over into June and July. The books I still must complete for April/May 2023 include:

1.     Edge of Dusk by Colleen Coble

2.     Written in Blood by Diane Fanning

 

My June/July 2023 Reading List:

Perhaps you would like to join me on my reading list for June/July 2023? If so, I’m making my list available early to allow others to locate these books. As I mentioned last time, reading is an essential practice for someone serious about writing and becoming a published author.

1.     One Last Kiss by Michael W. Cuneo

2.     Ricochet by Sandra Brown

3.     Tough Customer by Sandra Brown

4.     Where did the Towers Go? By Dr. Judy Wood

5.     The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin

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Warmest Regards,

Pauline

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