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To celebrate the work of late Irish-born British writer Iris Murdoch, I am co-hosting a year-long read-along in 2026 with Cathy from 746Books.com. To find out more, visit my A Year with Iris Murdoch page

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In 2026, I am trying to read as many books as possible from my TBR. This is what I have read so far. Click on the covers below to read my reviews.

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