Fiction
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A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman
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The Invention of Wings - Sue Monk Kidd
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The Beartown Series - Fredrik Backman
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The House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ Klune
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - Jonathan Safran Foer
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Shantaram - Gregory David Roberts
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - JK Rowling
Non-Fiction
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Know My Name - Chanel Miller
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Tiny Beautiful Things (Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar) - Cheryl Strayed
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So You Want to Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo
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Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men - Caroline Criado Pérez
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Untamed - Glennon Doyle
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Finding Me - Viola Davis
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Be Ready When the Luck Happens - Ina Garten
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My current Top 5
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The Tonight Dough Starring Jimmy Fallon
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Peanut Butter Cup
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Pumpkin Cheesecake (Seasonal)
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Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream
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Churn Out the Vote (Limited Edition)
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"We are all just walking each other home" - Ram Dass
"Just keep doing the next right thing, one thing at a time. That will take you home." - Glennon Doyle
"More than she was known for her accomplishments, she was known for the way she loved" - Morgan Harper Nichols
“I will not stay, not ever again - in a room or conversation or relationship or institution that requires me to abandon myself.” - Glennon Doyle
Hi! I'm Ariana.
I'm a creator, problem-solver, and unapologetic optimist. I believe in big ideas, bold action, and a good cup of coffee.
My path has been... unconventional, weaving through neuroscience, social entrepreneurship, product design, and tech-driven economic development. Right now, I’m building innovative solutions in West Virginia at TechConnect WV, always focused on creating positive change.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me curled up with a good book, competing in triathlons, coaching Girls on the Run, or chasing my next adventure (preferably on top of a mountain). I believe in community, finding joy in the little things, and that there’s always room for ice cream.