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Reads to Help You Recover from Black Friday

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While shopping is DEFINITELY a bit *different* this year, Black Friday is still notoriously a wild time. One of those days that requires a cup of hot cocoa and a stack of good books to recover from.

But luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top 5 Black Friday recovery reads!

 

1. Let It Snow

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You saw this one coming, didn’t you? Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holiday season has begun and Let It Snow is the perfect read to clear your mind of Black Friday craziness and replace it with holiday cheer!

 

2. Warcross

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Sure, online shopping can be intense, but have you TRIED Warcross?!

 

3. Super Fake Love Song 

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In case you snatched up a musical instrument in your online shopping this year to pursue dreams of rock n’ roll, Sunny Dae and you will probably get along!

 

4. If You Come Softly

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A short, sweet read, perfect for staying in with a cup of hot cocoa!

 

5. Darius the Great Deserves Better

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The feel-good read you need while eating leftover mashed potatoes and turkey.

 

6. Anna and the French Kiss

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Take a literary vacation to Paris! Trust us, it’ll help.

 

 

2020 gave us a lot of great books. Click here to see our list of just a few reads we’re so thankful for this year!

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