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<title>July 2025 Book of the Month </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Have you started reading?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Please no spoilers!  Have you started reading The Best Life Book Club?  What are your thoughts so far?  How far have you made it? ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Best Life Book Club </title>
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<description><![CDATA[Here’s a sneak peek at our kickoff read for The Best Life Book Club: The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts
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Why this one?

It’s about four women—Karissa, Alice, Margot, and Josie—who come together in a charming book club in Gig Harbor, Washington. Each is facing her own challenge: divorce, grief, career upheaval. Together, they find friendship, humor, and hope through books and shared stories

The story celebrates female friendships and new beginnings. As one review put it, “It started as a book club. It became a way to build a better life together.”

With alternating viewpoints and a light touch of romance, it’s easy to get swept into their journeys and cheer them on

Whether you’re craving something uplifting, relatable, or just plain fun to chat about, this book fits the bill. It’s the kind of novel that makes you feel like you’ve just met your new best friends.

Ready to dive in?

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts—and happy reading!]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:58:34 GMT</pubDate>
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