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Kelsey Hall

Kelsey Hall

Kelsey Hall graduated from Texas Woman's University with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Deaf Education. She is a born and raised Texas gal that can't stand country music and loves everything bookish. She can often be found cuddled up with her two Pyrenees pups and a good book, The 1975 playing in the background. In addition to working with the BookTrib team, she shares her love of stories by reading to groups of children on the weekends, making sure to pass along the magic and adventures to the next generation.

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A Memoir That Finds Power in Pain and Beauty in Brokenness

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Girl Dinner: A Feast of Short Stories & Essays by Women

Women’s voices in literature are as varied and nourishing as a perfectly curated “girl dinner” plate: sometimes indulgent, sometimes sharp, always satisfying. From bite-sized short stories to rich, thought-provoking essays, this collection celebrates women writers who serve up brilliance in every genre. Whether you’re craving stories of resilience, humor, identity…
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