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Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
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[4+] I savored the writing in Memphis while being gripped by the story of four strong women over three generations whose lives are laced with violence and racism...and joy. An achingly superb novel.
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Reading Progress

December 26, 2021 – Shelved
December 26, 2021 – Shelved as: to-read
May 30, 2022 – Started Reading
June 1, 2022 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Bianca (new) - added it
Jun 02, 2022 06:34PM

Bianca Good to know, Lisa. I've got this on hold. Love the cover as well.


message 2: by Lisa (NY) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jun 03, 2022 03:09AM

Lisa (NY) Bianca wrote: "Good to know, Lisa. I've got this on hold. Love the cover as well."I'm looking forward to your thoughts Bianca. The cover is very striking.


message 3: by Diane (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jun 03, 2022 03:21AM

Diane Barnes I'd like to get to this. Good to know you liked it.


message 4: by Lisa (NY) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jun 03, 2022 03:50AM

Lisa (NY) Diane wrote: "I'd like to get to this. Good to know you liked it." I I recommend it.


message 5: by Angela M is taking a break. (new) - added it
Jun 04, 2022 01:40PM

Angela M is taking a break. I have to get to this soon. Glad it’s one you recommend, Lisa.


message 6: by Lisa (NY) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jun 04, 2022 02:00PM

Lisa (NY) Angela M wrote: "I have to get to this soon. Glad it’s one you recommend, Lisa." I look forward to your thoughts about it Angela.


message 7: by Brandice (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jun 15, 2022 03:46PM

Brandice Achingly superb is the perfect description, I thought this book was excellent!


message 8: by Lisa (NY) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jun 15, 2022 04:27PM

Lisa (NY) Brandice wrote: "Achingly superb is the perfect description, I thought this book was excellent!" I'm so glad you loved it too!


message 9: by Collette (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jun 15, 2022 07:17PM

Collette Looking forward to reading this one, Lisa! 🌟


message 10: by Lisa (NY) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jun 16, 2022 03:07AM

Lisa (NY) Collette wrote: "Looking forward to reading this one, Lisa! 🌟"I hope you like it as much as I did.


message 11: by Karen (new)
Jun 16, 2022 12:20PM

Karen Thank you Lisa! Adding!


message 12: by Lisa (NY) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jun 16, 2022 01:51PM

Lisa (NY) Karen wrote: "Thank you Lisa! Adding!"Great!


message 13: by Jasmine (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 26, 2022 09:30AM

Jasmine I am almost done -- loving it!


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