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Dress Codes for Small Towns
Dress Codes for Small Towns | Courtney Stevens
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bibliobard
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It was so nice out this afternoon that I grabbed my book and my dog and headed out to the park for an impromptu picnic. It was so nice and relaxing — plus I finished the book!

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LiteraryinPA
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A group of six really close friends- the “Hexagon”- navigates their senior year of high school in a rural religious community. Amidst their conservative town they learn that who they are and who they love can be fluid and unexpected. The depiction of their group‘s dynamics was vivid and realistic. This felt like a demographic (rural church youth group) that I don‘t read a lot about. I didn‘t absolutely love this book, but it was solid.

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HeatherBookNerd
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A non-angsty YA book about Billie, a gender non-conforming pastor‘s kid in a small Kentucky town. A endearing book about friendship, faith, identity, sexuality - all the things you‘re sorting out at 17.

#readharder #ruralsetting

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holarosarita
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For the #readharder2020 prompt “a book that takes place in a rural setting.” This turned out to be a surprisingly nuanced take on queerness and its intersection with the small town church community. Something I never knew I wanted, but that I really loved!

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Lovesbooks87
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@Bookwormjillk thank you so much for my #litsylove winter swap box. I love everything! ❄️📚❄️📚❄️📚❄️📚 thanks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @TheBookHippie for putting together this swap and this amazing group!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awesome!!! And you‘re welcome!!! 📚💗🎉🎊 5y
TheBookHippie I love it!!!!! So fun! 5y
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MsLeah8417
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MsLeah8417
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Currently Reading #dresscodesforsmalltowns

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StephanieGeiser
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Read for #TheBreakfastBookClub #GroupA so I won‘t say much here because there are still people left in the rotation who need to read it.

To sum it up- I had never heard of this one but have since heard the author‘s name tossed around quite a bit. I think I will read more of her despite the fact I sometimes found it difficult to get into this story.

StephanieGeiser @whatsthEStorey - Sorry for the slight delay! This headed out on its journey to you first thing this morning. 😊 5y
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StephanieGeiser
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“There is more than one way to add color to the world. More than one way to crown a queen.”

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StephanieGeiser
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“His dad has worn khakis, button-downs, and sweater vests for so long that if he died, the clothes would go to work the next day without him.”

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StephanieGeiser
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“It‘s funny the things you think about when you should just be feeling, isn‘t it?”

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hes7
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LOVED the Hexagon. Their friendship is everything.

@StephanieGeiser I ran out time to get to the post office today, but this book will be headed your way on Monday.

@corycatelyn this is the last book you sent me, right?

#TheBreakfastBookClub

corycatelyn @hes7 I believe so 🤔 it's the last one I remember reading 🤣 6y
StephanieGeiser Wahoo! I‘m excited to get it! 6y
StephanieGeiser I forgot to tell you sooner but it arrived safely! I‘m excited to dive in later this month! 5y
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ceruleanjen
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Interesting story and setting with great characters and relationships. The characters felt so real. Has a sort of Footloose-esqe feel to the town the main character lives in. Would love a good adaptation of this. The ending (before the epilogue) made me tear up.

4.5 ⭐

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Librarybelle
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Simply put: be true to yourself. A perfect book for anyone struggling with identity. And, I think I want Billie‘s boots! I laughed. I cried. And, I rooted for Billie the whole time. #TheBreakfastBookClub #GroupA

Taking this to the post office this afternoon, @corycatelyn

BookBabe This sounds like a great book! 😍 6y
Librarybelle Definitely, @BookBabe ! 6y
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Librarybelle
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Beginning this one tonight for #TheBreakfastBookClub #GroupA .

Crinoline_Laphroaig I enjoyed this one. Having a Church Elder father I'm always up for a good Rebel daughter story. 😁 6y
readordierachel Love the cover! 6y
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imabusybee
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This totally reminds of Footloose except I like the daughter of the preacher. Billie doesnt annoy me 😂

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imabusybee
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Reminding me of Footloose.

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erinreads
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Catching up on #litsymail finally! Got the next #thebreakfastbookclub book from @MrsGreen. 👍🏻 A couple of #JB cards from @knittedgnome and @BookwormAHN. 💕 And a lovely #litsypenpal note from @everlocalwest. 😘 Replies going out soon! 🤞🏻

BookwormAHN 😺😺 6y
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MrsGreen
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Let me just tell you about small towns... 😉
Loved this book! Billie is really looking into herself to figure out who the hell she is. I love that she‘s exploring her friendships, her love life (so many options!), her role in town, and her relationship with her preacher father.
I‘m super happy this was my current #thebreakfastbookclub #groupA pick!

MrsGreen On it‘s way to you @erinreads 6y
MrsGreen There‘s not one this month, right @melyndarae ? 6y
melyndarae @MrsGreen I haven't gotten anymore since that one. 6y
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Rohiniranu
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After so many trash YA books, this one actually hit the chords. Been loving it so far.

RaimeyGallant Good to know. :) And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
CoffeeNBooks Welcome to Litsy! 6y
Rohiniranu @CoffeeNBooks oh thank you! 6y
RaimeyGallant My pleasure. :) 6y
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wistfulthinking
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Moving along on my summer reading list! Book for the week 👓

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melyndarae
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Finished reading today. Should be on it's way to @MrsGreen on Monday.

MrsGreen Yay! 6y
melyndarae @MrsGreen Just dropped it off. They estimate it to arrive Thursday. 6y
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alisonrose
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I liked this overall & am glad it's out there for kids who will see themselves and their identity questions represented. And I do love YA books set in small towns. Funny at times, and sharp at others. But the very intentionally clever writing style got a little tired after a while, and sometimes my old ass was just like, what teens talk like this? 👵🏻 3/5 ⭐️ (Would be 3.5 if Goodreads didn't act like giving us half stars was akin to cold fusion)

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chelreads
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I was out of town last week and completely spaced sending out my #TheBreakfastBookClub package before I left but it‘s on the way @melyndarae #TBBCGroupA

melyndarae Yay! 7y
melyndarae I forgot to post but I got this Friday! I feel pressure being the first to write in the notebook. Haha. 7y
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alisonrose
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Music in the way she moved, music in the way she spoke, music in the way she listened. She was a melody we both hummed.

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People are the hard part of being human.

👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

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alisonrose
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Needed something that was a real change of pace from my last read. #nowreading

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AndreaReads
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I finished this one last night but figured I already posted too much for one day, so I saved it for today!
This one was recommended to me by librarian when I asked for suggestions of books with themes similar to The Outsiders. I really enjoyed this book. It is the story of a girl trying to figure out who she is or how she fits when she so clearly stands out. A must-read for my teens and anyone else who enjoys a more modern “coming of age” story.

Reviewsbylola I love your bullet bookshelf! 7y
JaclynW I've never heard of this book! This sounds perfect for my daughter. Thanks! 7y
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AndreaReads
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So I pulled a back muscle yesterday while working in the garden, and it has left me practically immobile today. Thankfully this sweet girl hasn‘t left my side much while I read this delightful “coming of age” story recommended by my awesome librarian. Thank goodness for fur babies (since my human baby spent the day playing outside despite the rain). #DogsofLitsy #MikkaGirl

LibrarianJen 😍😍😍 Germen Shepherds! Hope your back feels better soon. 7y
cobwebmoth Hope you feel better soon! 7y
britt_brooke Hope you feel better soon. Back pain is the worst! 😬 7y
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ElleSkel Oh no! Feel better soon! Such a good fur baby you have ♥️ 7y
rubyslippersreads Fur babies makes the best nurses. 🐶❤️ 7y
AmyG Feel better! 7y
RohitSawant Hope you feel better! 💕🐶 7y
RadicalReader @AndreaReads nothing better than to have a delightful dog to pose with a book for you 7y
AndreaReads @LibrarianJen @cobwebmoth @britt_brooke @Elle_Skeldon @rubyslippersreads @AmyG @rohit-sawant Thank you for your well-wishes, friends! A day of relaxation has helped! @RadicalReader Absolutely! You can tell she‘s a little annoyed that interrupted her snuggles with a book picture. 😂 7y
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kathytrithardt
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Highly enjoyable read about friendship in a small town.

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Well-ReadNeck
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Enjoyed this sweet YA book about friendship, love and courage to be yourself.

Talewaggingreads Captivating title.💗 7y
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Well-ReadNeck
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Up-nod is the perfect term! I have been known to say, That-Guy-‘Sup-Head-Jerk-Thing. 😜

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Ha! Perfect, specific, concise word for this! 7y
RebL Where‘s my up nod emoji? 7y
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Well-ReadNeck
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#LibraryHaul

So excited about my latest library haul!!! 🤗

HeatherBookNerd I‘ve heard great things about 7y
Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Eliza and Her Monsters is really good! 7y
christy4 Eliza and Her Monsters is Amazing. 7y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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I met a friend for tea and book talk. When she had to leave I got a 2nd cup and fired up my Kindle and finished this story. I LOVED It #rebelgirl😍 #smalltownlife
#mymotherwouldnotapprove

Zelma That looks so cozy! 👍 7y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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“This has nothing to do with the church. God? Sure. Ask Him what He wants if that‘s something you wish to do. But He and the church are not necessarily the same on this.”
#myfavoritequote #goodmothers #coverlove

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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🤣 Being the daughter of a Church Elder, I love a good rebel daughter story. High hopes for this one. #rebel

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ameline.d
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"People are the hard part of being human."

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AnniesJournals
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thecommonshelf
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I didn‘t like it so much! You might like it though. Read review to know more. https://thecommonshelf.wordpress.com/2017/10/25/dress-codes-for-small-town-girls...

wistfulthinking Great review! The title sounds catchy, and the synopsis seems interesting. I'll have to check this out, but I'll definitely keep your review in mind. 7y
thecommonshelf Hope you enjoy it better than I did 7y
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chlolovesbooks
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⭐️⭐️ 2/5

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TracyReadsBooks
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“I think there‘s a place where love equals history and a place where love equals the future and a place where love is just love and it doesn‘t go away no matter whether you get it back or not.”

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TracyReadsBooks
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“As it turns out, freedom is a temporary thing found only in coffee shops in other cities.”

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TracyReadsBooks
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Lots of new books in the library. Previewing this one next.

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ReadingwithKate
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I really liked this one.

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ReadingwithKate
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This brown-haired, brown-eyed librarian found this passage amusing.