Jason Green's favorite books to hold community together

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The best books that take place in America’s deep South

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The best quirky, wisdom-filled love stories that really whet your appetite

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The best books with quirky, strong women at their heart

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The best novels about life changing experiences and adventures

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The best Southern novels about strong Southern women

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The best discussion novels for your book club with great characters, riveting plots, and twists you’ll never see coming

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The best books about cultural opposites, southern politics and families

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The best forgotten coming of age novels

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The best LGBTQ+ books that are also movies (…or should be)

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The best books to come out to...at any age

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