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Favorite Reads of December 2019

Abbe and Jess’s Favorite Reads of December 2019

The RIF editors share four books that they loved this month!

By Jessica Mizzi • 1 year ago

It’s December which means it’s time to amp up your reading to meet your Goodreads goal… or try to, at least. And what better way to do that than with some fun book recommendations from the Read it Forward team?

As expected, Abbe and Jess have some favorite reads of December 2019 and they’re excited to share them with you! From a new hilarious collection of essays by Ali Wong to a nonfiction read about the universe and signs we receive that have a deep meaning, these books are ones you won’t want to miss.

Watch the video below to learn more about these hand-picked books that have wowed Abbe and Jess—we promise you’ll love them, too.

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    Quit Like a Woman

    Holly Whitaker

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    Dear Girls

    Ali Wong

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    Signs

    Laura Lynne Jackson

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    Juliet Takes a Breath

    Gabby Rivera

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