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Welcome Back | Lin Stepp
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"Lin Stepp paints a charming portrait of the Smokies, their people, and a wonderful way of life." --Deborah Smith, New York Times bestselling author Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, Lin Stepp's sweet and touching story follows one woman's journey back to the home--and the husband--she left behind When Lydia Cunningham left her husband and moved to Atlanta ten years ago, it was with equal parts sadness and certainty. She loved her home in North Carolina, with its lush green hills and crisp, clean air. And in truth, she still loved John, too. But she could no longer live with her mother-in-law's constant criticism and the distance it created in her marriage. Now, thanks to a job offer at her alma mater, Lydia is moving back, renting the old country house where she and John lived as newlyweds. She hopes to strengthen the frayed ties with her daughter, Mary Beth, and build a relationship with her grandsons. As for John--it's clear from the moment Lydia sees him standing in her doorway that he hopes they might rekindle their bond. The spark between them hasn't dimmed--but neither have Lydia's memories of past hurts. Yet in this magnificent landscape that's always felt like home, she might find a way to forgive and begin again Praise for Lin Stepp and her Smoky Mountain Novels "I've finally come across someone that believes in all the things that I dolove, family, faith, intrigue, mystery, loyalty, romance, and a great love for our beloved Smoky Mountains." --Dolly Parton "An amazing storyteller...The romance exhibited is pure, natural and heartwarming." --RT Book Reviews "A lovely sense of placecapturing the sights and sounds of Tennessee's breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains." --Booklist
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wanderinglynn
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#sundayfunday

1. Had to pick my home town National Park. Lin Stepp writes books set in and around the Great Smoky Mountains.

2. All of them. So far I‘ve been to 12 of the 63. #bucketlistgoals

3. I already have several on my TBR, including one by John Muir, a history of the National Park Service, and one about Teddy Roosevelt and his conservation efforts. 💚🌳

BookmarkTavern A great bucket list to have! Good luck with getting to all of them! Thanks for sharing! 3y
vonnie862 I've been to 12/63 as well! My goal is to visit at least 52. It will be awesome if I could visit all of them. 3y
wanderinglynn @vonnie862 🙌🏻 What‘s been you favorite so far? 3y
Veenie I love that the Nevada Barr mystery series with protagonist Anna Pigeon as a NPS ranger has increased my awareness of parks that are not as heavily visited😁 3y
wanderinglynn @Veenie I‘ve not read that series but I‘ve heard it‘s good. 3y
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Born.A.Reader
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Hello Littens!! I've been away from your positive, bookish selves for over 8 months! Because, well, 2020. But I'm back! How is everyone? Quick question, since I've been out of the loop, is anyone hosting a Christmas/Winter bookswap or secret Santa? I adore those and it's just the year to have that cheer me up! It's great to be back! ❤📚

Jas16 Welcome back! 4y
Librarybelle Welcome back! 4y
CoverToCoverGirl Welcome back! 4y
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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego @bookish_wookish is hosting #LittleChristmasSwap. @candority is hosting #Bestof2020Swap. And @LibrarianRyan is hosting a Christmas card swap. I think a lot of these close soon, in not today. 4y
LibrarianRyan @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I‘m going to hold sign ups for the Christmas card swap over to Friday. I‘m posting it later tonight or tomorrow. 4y
candority Welcome back! As @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego said, I'm hosting the #BestOf2020Swap. Sign ups close tonight! The idea of this swap is to create a package of some of your favourite books and goodies to send to another Litten. There are three tiers to choose from, based on how much you want to send and you will be matched with someone with similar reading tastes! 4y
bookish_wookish Welcome back! 4y
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cathysaid
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Shared! (Also...my brain keeps reading this as “Litsy‘s Town Squirrel” so I‘m voting for a Litsy mascot.) 🐿🐿🐿

@TK421 @LitsyHappenings @MrBook

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MrBook
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😂🤣😂🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I need this! #LitsyHumor

rretzler Am looking for one right now! 5y
SiriGuruDevSingh That‘s a vicious bunny, that is! 5y
raeintheworld African or European swallow? 5y
cobwebmoth I love it! 5y
bromeliad I told them we've already got one! 5y
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LitsyWelcomeWagon
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Repost for: @TheReadingMermaid A special Welcome back to @bookish.escape we are glad to see you back at it here on Litsy! 😘😘📚 Everyone lets give her a warm welcome back! Add her as a friend and Check out her awesome page too! #LitsyWelcomeWagon

PenguinInFlight Welcome!! 💜🎉💜 6y
bookish.escape Wow, thank you so much!! I feel so welcomed into this community, it‘s really touching!! 💗 6y
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CarolynM Welcome back @bookish.escape 🌼 6y
bookish.escape Thank you so much @CarolynM !! 6y
VenmariPasinos Welcome back, @bookish.escape ! ❤📚 6y
bookish.escape Thank you so much @VenmariPasinos !! 6y
CoffeeNBooks Welcome back! 🎉 6y
Ddzmini Welcome home 📖😋 6y
MVD1968 Welcome back 6y
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pinkpygmypuffs
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Glad to be back and posting again! I took my kindle on a school trip and got some reading done by the Brooklyn Bridge. Can‘t wait for school to be over so I can read more books 🎉

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Birdsong28
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Welcome back to Litsy. Even though I have been at work during the down time when I came in I just wanted to get on to Litsy and see what you are all doing or have been reading. I know I don't always reply to comments but I love you all and appreciate the time you take to look at my posts. It has become a big part of my life and has helped me to become a better reader by reading books I normally wouldn't or get round to. Long live Litsy 🎉🎊❤️😘

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GypsyKat
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Welcome back, Littens! Now hopefully any of the changes that LT are going to make will only be good ones!

Bookladylinda Yay! We are back!!!! 7y
GrilledCheeseSamurai 🙋‍♂️ 7y
LornaDH 💜 7y
jfalkens Hopefully 🤞🤞🤞🤞 7y
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Bookworm-Bobbie
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Typical. I can go days without going on Litsy, but the day it‘s down I keep wanting to go on it!

erinreads SAME. I sometimes go the whole work day without being able to check but I‘ve literally been sitting here all morning checking every few minutes for it to be back. 7y
Reviewsbylola Lol 😂 7y
ju.ca.no I felt the same😂 7y
Samplergal Like chick-Fila in a Sunday. 7y
jfalkens Lol same. Sunday I was barely on. While it was down I couldn't stop trying to refresh 7y
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thebluestocking
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My friend @Jenny joined Litsy back in the day when it was new (so far back she snagged the Jenny handle) and is back now that it‘s a bustling book place. Please take a minute to say hi! #litsywelcomewagon

JoeStalksBeck Hi @Jenny! 👋👋👋 7y
BookwormAHN Welcome back to Litsy @Jenny 😸 7y
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LitsyOwl Welcome back @jenny ! 7y
Jess7 Welcome back @Jenny !!! So glad you‘re here!!! 📖🤗🎉💙📚 I‘m not sure if this hashtag is a thing — but it should be so I‘m adding it: #LitsyWelcomeBACKwagon #welcomeback (edited) 7y
tammysue Welcome back @Jenny ! 👋🏻😁📚 7y
CarolynM Welcome back @Jenny 🌼 7y
Karkar Welcome back @jenny 7y
readordierachel Hello @Jenny 🖑🏽 7y
BarbaraBB Hello @Jenny, hope you‘ll like it better here this time! 7y
Birdsong28 Welcome to Litsy @jenny 🎊🎉📚📖 7y
ephemeralwaltz Welcome back @Jenny!! 7y
Jenny Thanks everyone! What a welcome! I‘m excited to be back! 7y
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Estherhasredhair
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1. Michigan
2. Science fiction. Preferably if it‘s written between 1890 and 1990
3. Fire and Fury
4. Pasta
5. I have a rabbit named Eeyore and a dog named Roxie. They‘re both perfect in every way.
6. None at this time, but I‘d love to get to know all of you! I‘ve actually been with Litsy since its development, but I don‘t use it often because I forget to 😅 I got this meme from @RaimeyGallant

RaimeyGallant Yea for #PetsOfLitsy ! Looking forward to your reviews! 7y
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Lacythebookworm
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My #FeedAReader match @Miss__astrid is new to Litsy! You know what to do! 😍

Smangela Welcome @Miss__astrid :) (edited) 7y
Libby1 Hello, @Lacythebookworm ! Welcome to Litsy, @Miss__astrid ! ❤️📚❤️ 7y
cobwebmoth @Miss__astrid Welcome to Litsy! 7y
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robinb Done! 😊 7y
daydreamin_star Welcome to Litsy @Miss__astrid ! 7y
Eggs Welcome !! @Miss_astrid 7y
TricksyTails You are so wonderful for doing this! Welcome to Litsy @Miss__astrid ! 🎉📚🎉📚 7y
mabell Welcome @Miss__astrid ! 🎉 7y
Cinfhen Welcome!!! These are 3 awesome hashtags #whotofollow #LitsyWelcomeWagon #LitsyHappenings 7y
LeahBergen Hello, @Miss__astrid ! 👋🏻 7y
Miss__astrid Oh woooow!!!! Thank you so much!!! 7y
AmyG Welcome! @Miss__astrid (edited) 7y
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writerlibrarian
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The Kids are back! So #readingandlisteningtohockey It's brrrr weather outside so...a hot cup of coffee is warranted.

writerlibrarian The kids scored, Nylander got one behind King Henrik after 3 shots. 1-0 Leafs 8y
writerlibrarian So van Riemsdyk put one in the goal so it's 2-0 after one period. But this is the Leafs... (edited) 8y
writerlibrarian Rangers scored but the rookies' reply is a goal by Connor Brown. So Leafs are still up by 2 at the end of the second period. (edited) 8y
writerlibrarian 5 minutes to and the kids lead 4-1.... fingers and toes crossed. 1.25 minutes left and NY scores. The kids won 4-2. Marner two assists. (edited) 8y
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