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Christine Pride Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Christine Pride is a novelist and book editor.

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Book Cover for: First Gen: A Memoir, Alejandra Campoverdi

First Gen: A Memoir

Alejandra Campoverdi
Christine PrideChristine Pride

Alejandra Campoverdi set out to tackle a vital topic— the (sometimes hidden) toll of being the first or only in your family or community to do something…The book is a poignant acknowledgment and celebration of the unique grit, resilience and courage required on the journey to a life of our ancestors’ wildest dreams.

Hardcover, 2023

$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom, Ilyon Woo

Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom

Ilyon Woo
Christine PrideChristine Pride

What an inspiring, page-turning, incredible story Ilyon Woo has captured in these pages... This is a meticulously researched historical primer AND beautiful love story AND daring, heart pounding odyssey all rolled into one... 10/10 recommend from this reader!

Paperback, 2024

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: By Any Other Name, Jodi Picoult

By Any Other Name

Jodi Picoult
Christine PrideChristine Pride

It’s always an event when a new @jodipicoult novel comes into the world, even after almost thirty of them! And how GORGEOUS is this cover?? ... a fascinating exploration of art and appropriation and feminism and race. ... big congrats, Jodi and happy pub day!

Hardcover, 2024

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Sicilian Inheritance, Jo Piazza

The Sicilian Inheritance

Jo Piazza
Christine PrideChristine Pride

Another stellar novel. I’m also excited for readers who will get to go on this journey to Sicily— history, a murder mystery, sex, pasta, strong women. Check, check, check. And thus all the buzz and starred reviews!

Hardcover, 2024

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: I Have Some Questions for You, Rebecca Makkai

I Have Some Questions for You

Rebecca Makkai
Christine PrideChristine Pride

Current read: I Have Some Questions For You Current mood: Grateful

Paperback, 2024

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Poverty, by America, Matthew Desmond

Poverty, by America

Matthew Desmond
Christine PrideChristine Pride

Some books should be required reading by all Americans. This is one of them. If only.

Paperback, 2024

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life, Deborah Roberts

Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Deborah Roberts
Christine PrideChristine Pride

Deborah Roberts is such a fierce champion of authors, stellar journalism, wellness, encouraging words, good causes, family and….teachers. I’m so excited to dive into this book and to get to reflect on and celebrate all the teachers who have made a difference in my life!

Hardcover, 2023

$26.99$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways: A Memoir, Brittany Means

Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways: A Memoir

Brittany Means
Christine PrideChristine Pride

...it’s a good time to be a book lover (isn’t it always though). If you’re looking for a recc, (and if you loved @smashfizzle memoir, which I very much did) check out Brittany’s searing story.

Hardcover, 2023

$27.99$13.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The God of the Woods, Liz Moore

The God of the Woods

Liz Moore
Christine PrideChristine Pride

Been in a little bit of the summer doldrums reading wise, but this novel put the wind in my sails and I whipped right through it.. Love when a book can do that and I highly recommend The God Of The Woods if you need the same boost.

Hardcover, 2024

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Lost & Found: A Memoir, Kathryn Schulz

Lost & Found: A Memoir

Kathryn Schulz
Christine PrideChristine Pride

All I can say about this memoir is, wow. One of the most beautiful things about reading is you never know when your latest book is going to make the lifetime favorite’s list. Lost and Found easily has. I hope it sets the tone for my 2023 reads.

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