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From Susan, herself:
I hope that you are enjoying these book reviews. As Jenny mentioned, I am a Hudson resident and an avid reader. I can thank my parents who were avid readers themselves and encouraged my sisters and I to read whatever caught our fancy, no matter the subject matter. As a child I eagerly read the “Childhood of Famous Americans” biography series in the school library. In high school I discovered Agatha Christie and am a mystery lover to this day! But over time I learned to enjoy most all genres including history, sci-fi, memoirs, and whatever else catches my eye at the library or book store. Sometimes I wish there were more hours in the day so I could read more! But while I love talking about books, I also relish hearing about what other people are reading so come join us at Book Chat!
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