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Secrets & Surprises
Secrets & Surprises | Ann Beattie
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These fifteen stories by Ann Beattie garnered universal critical acclaim on their first publication, earning Beattie the reputation as the most celebrated new voice in American fiction. Today these stories -- "A Vintage Thunderbird;" "The Lawn Party, " " La Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans," to name a few -- seem even more powerful, and are read and studied as classics of the short-story form. Spare and elegant, yet charged with feeling and with the tension of things their characters cannot say, they are masterly portraits of improvised lives. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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CrowCAH
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I peeked inside my #JolabokaflodSwap box and saw the items were wrapped, so I took them out to tease me till the 24th! ☺️🎁 What book 📕 and what chocolate 🍫?!!!

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Gissy
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@mabell The box arrived yesterday but I picked it up today. I don‘t know if this box is from one of the October swaps because it doesn‘t say, but thank you in advanced🥰🤗

mabell Yay! It‘s your birthday box! 🥳🎉 2y
mabell PS Open whenever you‘d like - no need to wait 😊 2y
Gissy @mabell Thank you! 🥰I will open it then tomorrow that is my birthday. I don‘t think I will receive anything except something from me to me of course😜so it will be a birthday surprise. I know I will love everything! 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2y
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mabell I‘m glad you‘ll have a birthday surprise on your birthday! 😄 2y
Avanders Happy almost Birthday!! 🎂💝🎊 2y
Gissy @Avanders Thank you! 🥰🤗 2y
LeahBergen Happy Birthday!! ❤️📚❤️📚 2y
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Mitch
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It‘s that time of the month! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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kellyann28
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My #sliceofsummerswap box is going out tomorrow! I was waiting for something I ordered back in May but it got lost in the mail 😭 USPS mail has been terrible for me lately.
@Catsandbooks

BooksNBowls Me too! I got the books today for @Chrissyreadit in the mail and one of the covers is creased. I don‘t think I have enough time to return it though. 😢 3y
Chrissyreadit No worries @BooksNBowls (edited) 3y
Catsandbooks Yay! 😎☀️ 3y
kellyann28 @BooksNBowls It's been really bad lately! Almost everything I've ordered (including Amazon stuff) has been a day or two late at the least and weeks to not showing up at all at the worst! 3y
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Mitch
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This arrived today from my secret #speculativespringswap partner ( I think!!)

❤️👏🏼❤️👏🏼❤️

Avanders It seems likely 😁😘 3y
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Gissy
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@Chrissyreadit I received this box 📦 but it doesn‘t show for which of the swaps it belongs. But still excited when it arrives 🤗
🎄💚❤️💙❤️💚

Chrissyreadit Is it from me? It‘s a just because ❤️❄️❤️❄️ 3y
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Julsmarshall
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My #Wintersolsticeswap package has arrived! So excited! @sprainedbrain @Chrissyreadit

Chrissyreadit ❄️❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️ 3y
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kellyann28
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I couldn't fit all the books and goodies into the box I had so I am sending out TWO packages for the #hauntedhollowswap ! These will be sent out tomorrow !
@wanderinglynn #HHS #HHS21

wanderinglynn Yay! 🙌🏻🎃🧡 3y
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Chrissyreadit
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@Gissy all the boxes have arrived! You have outdone yourself❤️❤️❤️ your package is in PR but I suspect not yet delivered to you. I will email you tracking - I keep forgetting that. #sliceofsummer

Catsandbooks Wonderful! 🎉🍉😎 3y
Gissy Yes!!! They arrived on time🤗I hope you like what is inside each box. Don‘t worry about my box. It will arrive at some point. They are delivering everything late. 3y
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Chrissyreadit
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Received this incredible gift- but who is it from??????

Avanders Oh!! Lol I thought I added my name 🤣🤣 Happy Spring! 🍋🌻🌞 4y
Chrissyreadit @Avanders thank you so much my friend❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️This is absolutely lovely 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 4y
Avanders You‘re so welcome!! 💖💖💖💖💖 I‘m glad you like it 😁😁🌞🌞🌞 4y
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Chrissyreadit
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@Endowarrior21 @ShelleyBooksie the grown up packages are on the way via Amazon. Shelley your daughters will be sent this weekend. #allagesadventureswap

LibrarianRyan Did I miss This? This looks like fun. Bummer. 4y
LibrarianRyan have you done the swap you were thinking about yet? Did i miss it? I have been so scattered since we went back to work. 4y
Chrissyreadit @LibrarianRyan this was a little quick swap I needed some kids for. My friends daughter wanted to have a book swap. I should be rolling my Staycation in Time Swap out this weekend or by next weekend at latest. I will make sure to tag you. 4y
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Gaylagal2 @Chrissyreadit Please tag me too! I can't wait 🤙🤓 4y
Chrissyreadit @Endowarrior21 your package arrived!!! According to Amazon one part was delivered one will be delivered tomorrow and one tonight. 4y
MrsGagnonreads2024 Okay yours should of arrived today @Chrissyreadit from me. 4y
Chrissyreadit @Endowarrior21 yes it did! ❤️ 4y
MrsGagnonreads2024 @Chrissyreadit how many packages from you am I expecting I only got 1 so far sorry I did not post yesterday it was a very long day. 4y
Chrissyreadit @Endowarrior21 according to Amazon my order was put in three packages. 4y
Chrissyreadit @Endowarrior21 2 should have been delivered. 4y
MrsGagnonreads2024 @Chrissyreadit only 1 so far I did look this morning before leaving and only one was in my locker/mailbox if they left it outside there is a good chance someone took it seeing anything put on the front porch is in the wide open even though I have signs posted on that porch to put everything on the driveway side porch in the locker. I will look when I get home to see if they hid it in the bushes but as of now I only have one 1 package in a box. 4y
Chrissyreadit @Endowarrior21 can you text or call? I will contact Amazon if needed. 4y
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jhod
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#jolabokaflodswap wrapped and ready to be posted but where is it going to...?! Somewhere in the UK....! MERRY CHRISTMAS! X

jhod @MaleficentBookDragon forgot to tag you! Thanks for organizing!! X 4y
Oryx Aha! Should have done my detective work. 4y
jhod @Oryx haha!! 4y
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monalyisha
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Swap goodies are starting to arrive! 😍 This mystery item is for my #hauntedhollowswap match. 😉

wanderinglynn Awesome! 🎃🖤🧡☠️ 4y
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sblbooks
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@sprainedbrain I just took your package to the post office. It's due to arrive on Tuesday. I can't wait to see what you think! @Chrissyreadit #SITS #staycationintimeswap

sprainedbrain Oh how exciting! I‘m waiting on one last thing, and then yours will be in the mail next week! 4y
Chrissyreadit 🙌 🎉🥳💕 4y
sblbooks @sprainedbrain the suspense is killing me😉 4y
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kellyann28
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@wanderinglynn I have your box ready for #ReadintheNewYear but then I wondered if you had read a certain book that fits your interests and that I LOVED, and you haven't so I had to order it 😂
It will deliver to me on Saturday and I'll mail your box out on Monday (I'll make a post when I do).
It is close to the date, but I didnt want you to think I forgot or was a lousy swap partner! ❤🎉

wanderinglynn No worries! I still have a couple things to get for you, so I too was planning on mailing your box out on Monday. 👍🏻🙌🏻 5y
kellyann28 @wanderinglynn Sounds great! ❤ 5y
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fandom_hellspawn99
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Okay so I got all the books and goodies so currently I am working on the packaging and it shall be complete and ready to send out for the #ScreamathonSwap @Carla This has been fun, but now things are about to get messy 🎃

Carla I need to put your package together! 🎃🎃🎃👻❣️ 5y
fandom_hellspawn99 You're going to laugh at how I've rigged your package up lol 👻 🎃 😂 @Carla 5y
Carla @fandom_hellspawn99 That is so awesome! I can‘t wait to see it! 5y
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AprilMae
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Since I'm not in town this weekend someone mailed my #summersantagoespostal package for me!!! No picture, but enjoy this one from my nephews wedding last weekend!
@BookishMarginalia

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REPollock
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Packed up and ready to go!! I‘ll get this posted by week‘s end.

#justabookswap @TheBookKeepers

TheBookKeepers Woot woot!! 6y
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OrangeMooseReads
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My #fallswap box is finally ready to go out to its recipient. I hope it gets there in time (it should) and that they like it 😬

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ofbooksandme
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Look what's going your way @Tiffy_Reads! I don't know if you got my email explaining that I had to send it early. Later I'll be sending you the number for tracking. I hope you like it 😀
@Avanders #SFMBC

Avanders Did you ever hear from her? If not, I will touch bases directly ... she may not be participating going forward .. if not, we'll figure out what to do w your book ☺️ 7y
ofbooksandme I haven't and casually, her box has been listed as "in transit" by USPS since May 12th. But I've seen her posting 4 days ago that she had some problems. Maybe she'll get in touch? 7y
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Kalalalatja
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Some #bookmail today, but not for me. @Cinfhen I‘m still waiting on Gather the Daughters, but at least your surprise book has arrived 😄 I hope I can get them sent to you next week 🤞

Cinfhen Woohoo!!! I‘m sooooo excited💜🙌🏻Thank you, can‘t wait🤗🤗🤗 7y
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REPollock
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I had to open my #2018nfbe package because the %#!*£€$@&! postman left it in the pouring rain all day but luckily the books inside were individually wrapped and didn‘t get soaked so my surprise is unspoiled! ❤️? @inwhichHeikereadsharder #2018nonfictionbookexchange

heikemarie I never understood why they don‘t try a little harder with that! Some mail folks carry bags to out stuff in. 7y
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JennyBookworm
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Just finished my book haul for #PotterheadSwap and #2018nonfictionbookexchange! I'm very nervous since both of my matches for these work in the book industry 😬 I hope I picked some good things! @iread2much @rachelsbrittain @JenlovesJT47 @inwhichHeikereadsharder #LitsySwaps

JenlovesJT47 Yay! 🤗 7y
rachelsbrittain Ahh I'm so excited!! I've been looking through all things Ravenclaw and adorable and am hoping to start putting things together this week 😍😊 7y
rachelsbrittain (and p.s. seriously no need to be nervous-- I'm so excited about this swap and I'm sure I'll love anything you get me 😊🤗) 7y
iread2much I‘m sure they will be wonderful! 7y
heikemarie I‘m sure it will be amazing!! I‘m so excited for you! 7y
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Schlinkles
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@Booksnchill Got your pick for #weknowwhereyoulive #horrorpost Looking forward to reading it! Thanks for the tea and chocolate, that was a nice surprise!

Booksnchill Great- glad it arrived!! Happy Reading💀😱📚❤️ 7y
corycatelyn @Booksnchill your handwriting is amazing and impeccable cursive! 😊 7y
Booksnchill @corycatelyn How nice of you to say- we don‘t write notes often enough! 7y
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Godmotherx5
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A treat arrived today!! The suspense is exciting. Is this from you, @BookishBlonde12

@TheKidUpstairs #MugLove

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Branwen
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Sooooo excited to see Barnes & Noble doing blind-date-with-a-book! I had to pick one up! I'm so excited! Any guesses as to what it could be?!?! :-)

ElizabethAndino The suspense is killing me! What is it? 7y
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FantasyChick
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Look what I got today!!!! Some books that are being sent out to some amazing #Littens tomorrow and a very special gift for #mybloodyvalentineswap match!!! I'm trying to talk myself out of keeping it haha. Only a couple more things to come next week and it'll be off to its new home! Super excited for this one 🤗🤗
@TricksyTails @JenlovesJT47

TricksyTails 👏😁🖤 7y
CouronneDhiver I‘m super excited too - can‘t wait to see what everyone came up with! 7y
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DeborahSmall
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Look what arrived from @Sarah83 I‘ll have to hide it for a few weeks ☃️🎄🤩

TrishB Lovely ❤️ l‘ll have one ready to send this weekend too ❤️ done a couple of things for my lovely pen pals 7y
julesG Oh wow. One of the gorgeous boxes that were sold out at my post office. 7y
DeeLew What a lovely box! I need to finish mine up. Time is flying by! 7y
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LeahBergen 😍😍 7y
DeborahSmall @trishb I have yours ready too😘 7y
Hooked_on_books Cute box! 7y
Tamra Adorable box!! 7y
erzascarletbookgasm Even the box is pretty! 7y
AmyG Oh that box!!! ❤️ 7y
DeborahSmall @julesG @DeeLew @Hooked_on_books @Tamra @erzascarletbookgasm @AmyG the box is just gorgeous! Puts my packaging skills to shame 😂 7y
Sarah83 And when you look at the wrapping paper... 😍😍😍 7y
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Branwen
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It's here! It's here! I'm so so so excited! I can't wait to open my surprise box from my mystery litten ♡ #booktoteswap

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Gissy
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Thank you @stacybmartin I love the three books.I am a fan of witches & thrillers.I can have a cup of tea because my gas stove was fixed👍I liked the bookmarks I collect them!😍The pins, so beautiful! HP miniature coloring book? I'm obsessed with HP for ever! I really appreciate the magnet and the soap from your State I love to exchange cultural diversity. The tote, great with my favorite phrase! Thank you to @BookishMarginalia #HalloweenGoesPostal

Bookzombie 😍 7y
Cinfhen 💝 7y
tpixie 🎃🖤📚👻 7y
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stacybmartin I‘m so glad everything made it safely to you and I hope you enjoy everything! I can‘t imagine what you all have been going through these past weeks and I hope this brings a bit of happiness! Enjoy and happy Halloween/fall! 💜🎃📚💜 7y
Gissy Thank you! @Cinfhen @tpixie @stacybmartin I just add to my wish list the other books of Doon series! I really like witch stories. And yes, all these lovely things made me, make me very happy. In life, we just live moments of happiness and those moments are the ones that help us to transcend the sad ones👍Let's learn to dance under the rain! #HalloweenGoesPostal Happy Halloween to all my litsy friends👻💀👽🎃🍫🍬Happy Spooky Readings📚👻😍 7y
tpixie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
Mdargusch Nice box of goodies! 🎃 7y
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Branwen
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My blind date book! I wonder what gem I have picked up? Eeeee! Super excited! :-)

bunny It sounds fascinating! Hope you enjoy. 7y
CouronneDhiver Tell us! 7y
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Branwen @bunny Thank you! It was really exciting to open! :-) @CouronneDhiver It's Dead Wake, by Erik Larson! How cool is that?!?! @drokka Holy crap! SPOT ON! GOOD JOB! :-) 7y
drokka It was the date and the 'gentlemanly strictures of war go awry' that gave it away for me. I don't know much about WWI but I've probably read a dozen books (fiction and not) about the sinking of that ship, and went to the museum in Cork that includes a reproduction of the interior of the ship. It's the only Blond Date With a Book I've ever been able to even try to guess 😂 7y
Branwen @drokka I'm still really impressed! Say what you will, I still believe its magic! :-P 7y
tpixie 🎉🎉🎉 7y
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Librarybelle
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Got my #halloweengoespostal match, so let the stalking begin!

For my match, take a look at my profile, which has a link to my LibraryThing profile. It has a pretty accurate account of books I own and/or have read. You can see my most recent reads on Goodreads, username librarybelle82. Just some info to help you out! #fallbookexchange

BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
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Branwen
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It came today! So very excited! Can't wait until next Friday! :-) @kspenmoll @Tiffy_Reads #beachinbookswap #litsybookexchange

kspenmoll So glad to hear it arrived! 😍 7y
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Sarah83
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Look what arrived while I'm on my little trip. 😍 thank you secret santa. 😍

#summersecretsanta
#secretsantagoespostal
@BookishMarginalia

tricours Well that was fast! 8y
BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 8y
Gissy 👏👏👏👏👏👍 8y
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IamIamIam
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Got my shopping done for #summersantagoespostal today!!! Ready to wrap & ship soon!!!
@BookishMarginalia

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LauraKath
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My package is heeeeere!!! But Ginger thinks is for her 😂😂😂 The countdown is now OFFICIAL. I think I have an idea of who it is, but I'm not completely sure 🤔🤔🤔 #CupidGoesPostal #ReadingCompanions #EXCITEDMUCH

BookishMarginalia 👍🏼👏🏼 8y
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OrangeMooseReads
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I have no idea what this book is I just wanted something with surprise in the title and this works.
Finally feel like I sufficiently stalked my secret Cupid (?) person enough to make good buys. #cupidgoespostal

LeahBergen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 8y
Reviewsbylola 💘💘💘 8y
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