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Packed with so many wonderful reads and thoughts as always, Kate! I look forward to where this all leads you in 2025. It’s always clear you are approaching your reading and research with both an open mind and critical eye.

Thanks also for the podcast shoutout. :)

Happy new year!

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Thanks, Kate! I have been loving the epistolary series :) Hope you’re having a lovely time back home and a happy new year :)

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Great review! I love your reading plans for 2025 - Little Women is a true classic and I’m glad you enjoyed your re-read. I can’t wait to check out Lonely Planet when I’m next in need of a chilled film night :) x

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Thank you! I think you might enjoy the film, it's very chilled 😉

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Happy new year, Kate! Your reviews and recommendations are valuable - some of my favorite reads of the year are ones you have introduced to me. Looking forward to more books and content conversation in 2025! 🎉

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That's what I love to hear! Happy new year to you too, looking forward to more bookish connections 😀 📚

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Hi Kate. I’m about to watch your Netflix recommendation (Lonely Planet). I’ve read three of your 6 book recs: both Melissa Bank books, which I loved, and the Anne Tyler. I’ve had the Monsters book in my hand but didn’t quite get it to the checkout. Ditto Miranda July. I’ll make the actual checkout in the new year! Have you read any Alison Espach? If not, I highly recommend her novels. Happy New Year!

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Thank you, Angela! Hope you enjoyed the film, such escapism! Melissa Banks was a new discovery this year for me. I haven't yet read any Alison Espach so will add to my list right now- thanks 😀

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Happy New Year, Kate, and thank you so much for your recommendations.

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You are welcome, Maureen! Happy new year to you too x

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Happy New Year, Kate!

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Happy new year, Joanna! Hope to see you soon x

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Wonderful to see your reading year captured in such a great way Kate! Always love to see what you are reading and recommending. Glad I could have you share your reading on my publication as well. All the best for a wonderful 2025.

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Thanks, Matthew. It was such a pleasure to write for your publication. I hope the new year bring you health and happiness 😊

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Thank you for so many great recommendations. Happy new year!

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Thank you, Gina! Happy new year to you too :)

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Thank you Kate for the lovely mention. This is so full of wonderful recommendations - truly honoured to be in the mix!!!!!

Have absolutely loved reading your Substack this year. Here's to an excellent 2025!

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Aw, thanks, Laura! Right back at you! Here’s to more reading, writing, and connections over great literary women :)

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🥂

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