Staff Picks: Carla Iannone’s Picks
Hey there, book lovers, allow me to introduce myself! My name is Carla Iannone. I am a 90’s wild child, a fellow Leo (if you’re into astrology like me!), a rescue dog mom, a major chocolate chip enthusiast, mental health advocate, and last, but not least, a Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Avery and TarcherPerigee. When I am not working, you can find me catching up on Netflix, working out at my local gym, befriending all the dogs at a weekend party, or diving into my TBR pile. My favorite reads are the stories that either pull at my heartstrings or get my heart racing and on the edge of my seat. If you would like to follow along on my reading journey, you can find me on Instagram at @mycozychapter. I truly enjoy sharing my reads, as well as little snippets of self-care—because sometimes we need that small reminder to take a breath and take care of ourselves.
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Add to BookshelfThe Light We Lost: Reese’s Book Club
by Jill Santopolo
An all-time favorite of mine. It is both heartwarming and tear-jerking, admirably frustrating and incredibly satisfying. As a born and raised New Yorker, 9/11 as an opening setting had hit home. So, right off the bat, it took me for a ride on an emotional rollercoaster and down memory lane. However, the timing is just one small element to a larger story that you will never forget. Get your Kleenex ready.
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The Last Time I Lied
by Riley Sager
I have read many thrillers where the endings were a disappointment. This is not one of them. This book tossed me up, down, and all around. I honestly had not a clue of where it was leading and was blown away by the ending. It pulled me in from the very beginning and I could not put it down until I knew…knew everything! This is no lie.
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Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
It’s been a few years, but if you have or haven’t seen the movie, I recommend reading the book in any case. Although I love Emilia Clark and Sam Claflin, this is one of those cases where the book is WAY better than the film. Jojo Moyes is so detail-oriented and portrays her characters so, so well. It’s an incredible story that takes you on a journey of love and pain. I laughed. I cried. I cried, again. And I loved it as much as Louisa loves her bumblebee-striped stockings.
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We Were the Lucky Ones
by Georgia Hunter
This book truly hit me and will strike anyone straight to the heart. Now, we’ve all learned about the Holocaust in history class, but I can personally say that I have never felt more connected and enlightened than after reading this book and you will, too. Based on true events, this fictionalized story is heartbreakingly beautiful and one everyone should read.
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Atomic Habits
by James Clear
A solid book. Atomic Habits is life-changing. When you want to build better habits, change your way of living, and learn how to better reach AND actually accomplish your goals, you read this book.
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