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The multi-million bestselling novel about a young girl's journey towards healing and the transforming power of love, from the award-winning author of The Invention of Wings and The Book of Longings Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has b
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Author Sue Monk Kidd
Pages 352
Publisher Penguin
Published Date 2003-01-28
ISBN 0142001740 9780142001745
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madeline_rodgers shared a tip "Love"
kolika_simmons shared a tip "Easy read!"
SaltyGizmo99 shared a tip "Read this in English class great story of like found family and very hesrtwarming"
sarah_womack_4083 shared a tip "302 pages"
sherri_arney shared a tip "I absolutely loved this book. Such a great story."
kleeann_bridges shared a tip "Such a sweet story. Really well told. Well developed characters and engaging story. Really got lost in its pages."
k3nz3r shared a tip "This is one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. The story is so touching :) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
nalini_ramgobind shared a tip "The Movie was good too."
andrea_klotz shared a tip "Excellent read"
jennifer_johnston_7706 shared a tip "Sue monk really hit the ball out of the park on this one. It’s destined to be a classic."
meg_wadlington shared a tip "I’ve read this and love it!"
maddesyn_graham shared a tip "ofc!!"
patrick_ferlin shared a tip "Love this book! Absolutely inspiring!"
ave_6504 shared a tip "I liked this book! The only thing was that I didn’t favor the main character too well."
leah_madamba shared a tip "Just finished Where the Crawdads Sing"
leah_madamba shared a tip "What about you?"
miriah_harris shared a tip "A great coming of age book set in 1964 South Carolina during the civil rights movement."
jolle_cruickshank shared a tip "I loved this book! Such a great read! Will be one of my favorites"
addie_anderson_6277 shared a tip "4/5"
claudia_howard_6492 shared a tip "Such a great story of what family means and how we form new ones with friends"
julia_mosley shared a tip "I love this book SO much! I cryed so much at that one part😭. But I won't spoil. It is a good book and is a good therapy book."
caitlin_beltran shared a tip "Such a great read!!! One of my new favorites"
marina_flores_8257 shared a tip "This one is a school read lol! still good, don’t remember much. Means I might have to read again"
victoriaelizabeth shared a tip "Sure! Hope you enjoy!"
awesome_user_921303 shared a tip "A book that talks about racism, and even a bit about feminism. Loved it so much!"
tina_mckay_8214 shared a tip "Read this a long time again and LOVED it!!!"
deborah_whitelaw shared a tip "This one is really good"
lorna_castillo shared a tip "sure have. one of my favorite Wes Anderson movies"
lorna_castillo shared a tip "wait you meant Secret Life of Bees, lol. I've seen that too. very touching"
erika_bernatz shared a tip "It's a bit darker but have your read the last child by John hart?"
gayle_swenson_6642 shared a tip "You won't regret it!"
mia_4972 shared a tip "It’s an interesting read for sure!"
monica_willard shared a tip "Right now I'm reading Nothing to See Here. Pretty interesting/funny so far! 😊"
andrea_shelley shared a tip "No I didn't even realize there was a movie!"
deborah_wilson_1595 shared a tip "No. I rarely go to the movies"
eric_lucero shared a tip "Read book and few times. I also enjoyed the movie."
ashley_knight_1878 shared a tip "Easy and fast paced. A book about finding where you belong and making your own family."
anastasiya_korolev shared a tip "Yellow Crocus was good and so was Call your daughter home"
roberta_moninger shared a tip "Absolutely"
christina_houdeshell shared a tip "I’m in between books right now. But my absolute favorite book is Saving CeeCee Honeycutt."
angela_baxter shared a tip "🥰😌😘"
katrina_harriman shared a tip "Love the characters and plot. Strong female role models"
annette_broy shared a tip "Shantaram- just finished. It’s great!"
ana_zalka_6875 shared a tip "See book 📚 be for now"
danielle_domville shared a tip "I’m not sure, I’m still looking. Any recommendations?"
lauren_davis_1317 shared a tip "I’m reading more thriller/horror right now. But I always love a good coming of age story"
laura_tywater shared a tip "Oh wow - thats a tough question. I was completely enthralled from page one! I’m a sucker for southern storylines!!"
sierra_lyon_9805 shared a tip "The message is profound with an easy to read story"
bri_mash shared a tip "One of my top books of 2019!"
mckayla_fitzpatrick shared a tip "Yes i fell in love with the book and characters gibe it a try"
annicc shared a tip "It’s a good light read!"
annicc shared a tip "It’s simply but sweet"
jaclyn_dannelley shared a tip "I have! I read the book and watched the movie back in High school and they were both equally good."
olivia_t_1921 shared a tip "Deep af dude"
lili_pruett shared a tip "This is my favorite book"
gaale shared a tip "This book is super good. It can really open your eyes to new ideas. It’s also super sad if you like sad stories"
wanda_scott shared a tip "Love it"
kelsey_fulghum shared a tip "Such a good book for the heart and soul!"
michele_g_3589 shared a tip "An amazing story that made me smile and cry. A must read"
bethandaaron_strope shared a tip "Not at the moment. I love books but don't have much time to read."
brittany_kristene shared a tip "Yes, worth it"
gwen_porter shared a tip "Super good book!"
hviley shared a tip "This was a great story!"
clover_royes shared a tip "Gosh, hard to say. Memoirs of a Geisha has been one I've loved forever."
terri_ogrady shared a tip "A very good read"
stacy_lacy shared a tip "Couldn't put it down!"
monique_iverson shared a tip "The Dirty Book Club"
jaylen_houlihan shared a tip "Very empowering book. Great story!"
jaylen_houlihan shared a tip "3.5/5 ⭐️"
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sarah_munn_8166 shared a tip "Different genre but just read Beach Read and it was great"
karissa_merrill shared a tip "Yes!!"
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julie_preston_2270 shared a tip "One of my most favorite books…EVER!"
kate_clausen shared a tip "Yes!"
cc_walker shared a tip "Lovely, heartwarming story."
delanie_goyette shared a tip "I read this my freshman year of high school and to this day it is still one of my favorites. A quick read for anyone too."
jennifer_wall_5498 shared a tip "Where the Crawdads Sing is one of my favourites!"
shantay_carr shared a tip "Totally worth it! It has a clean writing style and potent narrative."
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maryann_elliott shared a tip "im really enjoying Good Vibes, Good life by Vex king."
christa_smith shared a tip "Currently loving Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic. I’m always willing to go bank to Massachusetts with the Owens."
julie_morgan_4721 shared a tip "One of my favorites. Loved. Hated to finish. Wanted another book like this."
lydia_schwarz shared a tip "Lovely bones"
sharon_williams_4441 shared a tip "Like Sue Monk Kidd."
haileyecho shared a tip "The whole time I read it I kept thinking, “this is written like a classic.” So good. Beautifully written and a beautiful story."
andrea_sposato shared a tip "I think when they’re playing with the hose outside and June joins in because Lily sprayed her."
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juliet_hoban shared a tip "I really liked it"
athena_deck shared a tip "I enjoyed it!"
casidy_estabrook shared a tip "Wonderful coming of age story involving racism, suicide, and domestic violence. It really is a beautiful story!"
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