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Windfall
Windfall | Diksha Basu
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A heartfelt comedy of manners for readers of Seating Arrangements and Crazy Rich Asians, Diksha Basu's debut novel unfolds the story of a family discovering what it means to be nouveau riche in modern India. Hilarious and wise, The Windfall illuminates with warmth and charm the precariousness of social status, the fragility of pride, and, above all, the human drive to build and share a home. Even the rich, it turns out, need to belong somewhere.
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mrp27
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#bookmoods #currentread&selfie

Totally forgot to take a selfie today and now that I‘m in bed and in my pj‘s it‘s not gonna happen so here is one of the rare pics I like of myself. Just started the tagged book tonight and I‘m liking it so far.

sherrisilvera Love that pic!! 2y
mrp27 @sherrisilvera Thanks, it‘s from Shelley‘s wedding. 2y
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Amandajoy
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Last #bookspin & #doublespin for the year!

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jayy_bhee
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Pickpick

Weekend fun read....when a family from humble background comes into a huge amount of money because Mr Jha sold a website domain....Glitzy world that follows ...I found myself rooting for the Jhas as they blunder their way through high society.🦸

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BrownGirlReading
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I really enjoyed this one. Basu tells a wonderful story about an Indian family that‘s become wealthy and how they adapt to suddenly having a lot of money. The story has moments that will make you laugh and smile. Basu introduces the reader to Indian culture through each character. It‘s a shame more black American writers don‘t write stories like this light but informative. I highly recommend it!

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Trace
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Mehso-so

Not as funny as I thought it would be based on the reviews I had read labeling it as a comedy but a pleasant read.

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MallenNC
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Mehso-so

I didn‘t dislike this book but I wanted more to happen. A middle class family in India becomes extremely rich after selling a business, so they move to a rich neighborhood. The husband, wife, and son all deal with their changed circumstances in different ways. A lot was about appearances and expectations. My issue was it took forever for them to move. I liked the side character, a neighbor from their old home, a lot more. This was my #BookSpin.

TheAromaofBooks I hate it when it feels like a book takes forever to get moving!! Good review!! 5y
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MallenNC
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Lunch break reading. Lunch breaks are different working from home.

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MallenNC
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1. Movement (tagged book)
2. Oh yes. I‘ve ordered from my local indie, our local used bookstore, and from two other independent booksellers I follow online. I‘ve definitely used supporting them in this challenging time as an excuse to buy. I‘ve also been trying to order from local restaurants once a week.

#Two4Tuesday

Thanks for the tag @OriginalCyn620 I tag @Bookwormjillk

TheSpineView So great you are supporting your indie book stores!💜📚 5y
TheSpineView Saw that you are on GoodReads and followed you. 😊 5y
MallenNC @TheSpineView I love books from anywhere, but I really love the personality of indies! I'm glad you followed me on Goodreads. I will look for you there too. 5y
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MallenNC
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I‘ve said before that I don‘t plan my reading ahead of time but this month I‘m giving it a try. This are (top to bottom) the Modern Mrs Darcy book club choice, Read with Jenna‘s April pick, and my #BookSpin #DoubleSpin and #TripleSpin books. Not pictured is Jessica Simpson‘s bio, which I have on the Libby app, and any audiobooks I can work in. Has anyone read any of these?

Graciouswarriorprincess The space between us is excellent! Happy reading! 5y
MallenNC @Graciouswarriorprincess Thanks! I am looking forward to it. 5y
JaclynW Great choices! Several of those are on my list too. 5y
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MallenNC
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What happens if you unexpectedly come into a #fortune ? That‘s what this novel is about. I haven‘t read it yet but it‘s on my #BookSpin list. So maybe soon! #magnificentMarch

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I had forgotten about this one!! 5y
OriginalCyn620 Good choice! I haven‘t seen that cover before...cute! 5y
MallenNC @OriginalCyn620 I think the cover made me buy it. I think it was an impulse buy 5y
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JamieArc I really liked this one. It was a fun, lighter read. 5y
MallenNC @JamieArc That's great to hear. 5y
Joanne1 What a fun cover. 5y
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Reading_Beyond_The_Book_Cover
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Started Reading the Kindle edition September 19, 2017, only to reshelve it and pick it back up this month (audiobook) and not enjoy it.

I just couldn't get into the characters. They were always in each other's business trying to influence and control each other's lives. I vividly remember zoning out, especially when any of the characters would talk about what they have and the name brands. ugh, 😑. I was irritated. Not for me.

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DGRachel
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Panpan

I did not enjoy this at all. Mr. Jha is obnoxious, with his need to brag to everyone about his new wealth, & then his need to compete with his new neighbor about which of them had the more worthless son. I thought this would be a light, funny read, and it was just...ugh. I don't mind the audiobook narrator, but the story itself was a huge letdown. I only finished because it counts for MountTBR and I didn't want to bail on another book this month.

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Lauren.Archer
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Mehso-so

This is a story of traditional family and a modern son. This middle class family from India suddenly has an enormous amount of money and their life quickly changes. It started off really strong, but then quickly lost its luster.

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Kayla.Adriena
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If I won I would choose the Windfall and Melmoth! #95kgiveaway @TheLibrarian thanks for the opportunity

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Leelee08
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Ok, Litsy. I need your help!

I have a few weeks before I start the second round of revisions on my thesis, so I need some help choosing a book. From top left: a historical romance, a travel/food memoir, Fiction about an Indian family who suddenly make it rich (supposed to be super funny), and a guide to getting jobs after a PhD.

Any help is appreciated!📚❤️

LiteraryinPA If it were me, I‘d choose Windfall! 5y
Leelee08 @LiteraryinLititz Thank you!😊 5y
TheRomantiCate Food memoir, ftw!! 5y
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Leelee08 @TheRomantiCate Thank you!😄 5y
gossamerchild Eating Viet Nam sounds fascinating! 5y
Megabooks I did not like The Windfall! 5y
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JoyBlue
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Mehso-so

This was a decent enough fluffy read. It was mildly amusing. I'm not the type to worry about keeping up with the Joneses. Would I appreciate the book more if I were?

Pictured is my newest orchid—a thank-you from Number One Son and
Almost-Daughter-In-Law for co-hosting their couple shower on Saturday. 💝

Beatlefan129 Animal! I love The Muppets 5y
BookwormM Very pretty orchid looks like a rhubarb and custard sweet 5y
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JoyBlue @Beatlefan129 @JoScho Yay! Animal is one of my alter-egos. What you don't see in the photo is my drum set directly in front of the window. I haven't played for years. It's high on my “getting back to being me now that my kids are launched“ list. [Hope it doesn't have to wait for years to be on the “finally not working so darn hard“ list! 🙄] 5y
JoyBlue @BookwormM Thank you! I don't know anything about the types. I just love and collect them (this is my 5th).
5y
Eaglesfan Love how the colors of the orchid blend with the walls and Animal! 5y
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Cconnolly
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Mehso-so

Meh..... there was humor, but a lot lacking in making this a story.

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Lauren_reading
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Mehso-so

I really liked parts of this book (Mrs Ray) but other parts were just ok.

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Rachel.Rencher
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Pickpick

I honestly had such a hard time getting into this book, but I finally got invested in the characters about half way through. I was dying to get back go my book in between classes to see what happened with Reema and Upen, Rupak and Elizabeth, and Mr. Jha with the freaking ceiling and his couch. 😅

This really is a good book once you get into it. I'd recommend it!

BarbaraBB It took me some time too to get into it and then I raced through it. ❤️ 6y
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Rachel.Rencher
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Finally making some progress on Windfall! This book is witty and charming, and I'm really enjoying it.

P.s. that coffee warmer is life changing. I used to literally reheat the same cup of coffee into oblivion. 😅☕

wordslinger42 I need that coffee warmer! I like to drink my coffee slowly & I always end up making a dozen trips to the microwave 😂 6y
callielafleur I had a coffee warmer back in college (15ish years ago) and I found that it changed the flavor of the coffee somehow- almost gave it a plastic-y flavor. I would love to find one where that wasn't the case! I'm guessing the technology has improved since then. 6y
Rachel.Rencher @wordslinger42 It's like $10 on Amazon! Fair warning though, the picture makes it look like its cordless, but it's not. But yeah, no more microwave trips for me 🤣 6y
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Rachel.Rencher @callielafleur I think that has a lot to do with the creamer! I only put a little sugar in my coffee now, but when I used to reheat it with creamer it tasted awful 🤢 6y
AmyG I used to nuke my coffe alot, too. Then I got a Yeti...which keeps it warms for hours. 6y
Hestapleton I NEED ONE SO BAD. 6y
DrSabrinaMoldenReads I need one of those coffee warmers 6y
Lucas.Rencher I love the coffee warmer! 👐 6y
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BarbaraBB
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Mr Anil Jha sells his website and becomes very rich overnight. He and his wife move from a middleclass apartment to a villa in a rich neighbourhood in Delhi. Everyone is judging them: the former neighbours as well as the new ones. Trying to fit in is not easy and leads to some funny situations. More than funny I found the novel charming and sweet.

Thanks for sending me this one, Cindy. I really enjoyed it and love that I have a BOTM edition! 💜

monalyisha Fun photo! 6y
Cinfhen Yay!!! Happy to share my #BOTM with u xx and glad u enjoyed 6y
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Rachel.Rencher
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Started The Windfall today! I subbed an 8th grade heath class, and was reading while the students worked on packets. It was sex ed week, and so naturally all of the 14 year old boys had to ask me highly inappropriate questions (stuff that definitely was not in their packet) while I was reading. So, I may have to read the first chapter over again because I'm not sure what's going on. 😂

Bklover Oh, how do you keep a straight face?!😂😂 6y
Rachel.Rencher @Bklover I tried so hard for so long, but they asked this one question that I won't repeat, and I said "That sounds like something that Jerry Springer would need to sort out", and I just couldn't hold it in any longer. ?? 6y
CouronneDhiver You won the substitute teacher lottery on that one, huh? 😂😂 6y
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Bklover Well, at least it wasn‘t boring!! 😂😂😂 6y
AlaMich Really!! Of all the days to end up subbing!! 😆 6y
ravenlee 😂 wonder if the regular teacher called in BECAUSE it was sex ed week... 6y
JamieArc I really liked this book! 6y
BarbaraBB I just read this one too and really liked it! 6y
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BarbaraBB
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Dear Cindy, I can‘t believe this! Coming home to find a big parcel is such a surprise. To find it filled with presents even more. My birthday is next week but I couldn‘t stop myself and opened them all ☺️. You spoiled me!! Three books from my TBR! And among them the first BOTMs ever on my shelves, so cool!
And I loved your card and really hope you‘ll come to Amsterdam one day. Thank you sooo much! You made my day, my week probably 😘❤️

monalyisha This is beautiful! 😍✨ 6y
Cinfhen I‘m sooo happy to share with you!! Happy early birthday xx Enjoy your first(and second) BOTM 💗😘🎉 6y
erzascarletbookgasm This is lovely! 💗 6y
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vivastory Such a thoughtful gift from @Cinfhen ! But, you know you only turn 25 once. 😉 6y
Cathythoughts How very lovely 👍🏻❤️ 6y
LeahBergen 💕💕💕 6y
TrishB Lovely kindness 💕 6y
BarbaraBB @vivastory You‘re absolutely right of course 😂😉💃 6y
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen I am definitely going to check out your TBR and compare it to my shelves 😉😘 6y
Cinfhen You definitely don‘t need to do that!!! U send me books all the time xx still waiting for 6y
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen It should arrive soon now. My track & trace says it arrived in Israel 🤞 6y
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen Your TBR is huge by the way 😂 6y
Cinfhen My TBR is ridiculous 😂😂😂it‘s all the challenges, I‘m adding books EVERY DAY!!! I‘m just so happy to share books with the people I care about, plus my shelf space sucks😘 6y
Kalalalatja How lovely! 6y
ephemeralwaltz 😍😍👏 6y
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SarahSaysRead
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Mehso-so

Meh. I've heard this compared to Crazy Rich Asians since it's kind of rich-people-problems, but it wasn't as fun and absurd. This was a little more serious, with a couple "ha, I see what you're doing there" amusing moments. Best part was side character Mrs. Ray trying to find herself as a young-ish widow.

#richfolk #India #dudesandtheiregos

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lesmel
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Ajessgirl
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Loved reading @4thhouseontheleft and @riversong153 ‘s comments on my #LMPBC pick! Thank you for the fun goodies, @riversong153 - I love inspirational quotes!! @4thhouseontheleft , I promise Sister of my Heart will be on its way to you this weekend!

alisiakae 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 6y
riversong153 Yay!!! 6y
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riversong153
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Mehso-so

Unpopular opinion time. This story was ok,
I found myself only caring about one or two of the characters. I pushed through to see how it would wrap up. I have trouble reading about #richpeopleproblems which is why I DNF Crazy Rich Asians. I can‘t seem to connect to this type of story line shrug 🤷🏾‍♀️

TrishB I‘m not a fan of rich people‘s problems either! 6y
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monalyisha
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File this under: Things I‘ve Been Doing Instead of Reading “Jane Eyre.” 😅

Recently, I enrolled in a Bollywood/Bhangra class at a local center for World Dance & Music. Tonight was the last session. While there‘s absolutely no way that I don‘t look utterly ridiculous doing the choreography, it was fun to dance again!

Plus, I really dig the meaning behind Bhangra. Details below. 🤗👇🏻

monalyisha 1/1: It‘s the dance that farmers in Northern India do at harvest time when there‘s been a good crop. Bhangra is a style that men traditionally have “owned”; it‘s powerful & forceful, with big movements & a ton of positive, unbridled energy. The fact that women have made it their own in more recent years & have claimed that sense of power & joy for themselves is *incredibly* cool & subversive! (edited) 6y
bookandcat I love bhangra! At my college they would do a senior bhangra during their Indian dance and culture festival and any senior in the whole school could participate - so much fun! We also had bhangra classes taught the school gym. So glad you got to do it! 6y
monalyisha @bookandcat How cool! 6y
KristinaRay Wow that sounds amazing! 6y
JoScho Weezer👊🏼 6y
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monalyisha
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Mehso-so

I read this for book club & we all felt the same way, which almost never happens; we liked it but nobody loved it.

It‘s one of those books that suffers from too much hype. Everyone‘s praised it as being “so funny” but...it‘s only mildly funny. 🤷‍♀️

It‘s a book about a middle-aged Indian couple who suddenly comes into money, & the pitfalls of trying to “keep up with the Joneses” - or the Chopras, as the case may be. Nothing overly original here.

emilyhaldi I was one of those praising the hilarity of this book🙋🏻‍♀️ 😂sorry it didn‘t work as well for you but I still love it!!! ❤️💫🤗 6y
monalyisha @emilyhaldi No worries! You love what you love. 💖 6y
Mdargusch I thought it was hilarious too @emilyhaldi but like you @monalyisha , my book club was not impressed. 6y
monalyisha @Mdargusch I‘ve definitely been in that position before! It‘s worse when you‘re responsible for choosing the book. 😉 I like hearing about what worked or didn‘t work for people. Obviously... #litsy 😅 6y
Mdargusch Of course I was the one that was responsible - I chose for our bookclub because I thought it was so funny. 😂 6y
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monalyisha
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My husband‘s putting together a bike rack. I‘m “assisting.”

#readeverywhere

Ashley_Nicoletto This is also how I "assist". ?? 6y
Samplergal Supervising. And you are great at it! 6y
monalyisha @Samplergal Even better! I love it. 💪🏻 6y
rather_be_reading 😂😂 6y
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theshrinkette
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Oh this was delightful, poignant, and hit wayyyyy close to home. I found myself laughing, crying, cringing, with and at the characters and their foibles. A great first read for #reversereadathon

Liberty I loved this one! 6y
Mdargusch I loved this book! I suggested it to my bookclub and none of them liked it! 6y
Reviewsbylola I LOVED this book! 6y
MamaBear I loved this one too! 6y
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theshrinkette
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Morning @DeweysReadathon - ers! We're about 4 hours in, and I'm halfway through this super entertaining book. How's everyone doing? #reversereadathon

kgriffith Listening to an audiobook, doesn‘t feel like midnight but I‘m also a night owl anyhow :) 6y
JamieArc That was one of my favorite books of last summer. Enjoy! 6y
BarbaraBB Great picture of you! 6y
BookshelfAl I LOVED that book! 6y
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monalyisha
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When the patrons are away, the librarians will... lay on the couch in the near-dark & read. 😉

#lunchbreak

Samplergal Great job perk! 6y
AmyReadsAlot Nice! As it should be 😊 6y
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monalyisha
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“Her mother had taught her how to make this chicken curry and it had always been Rupak‘s favorite. She hoped Rupak‘s wife would someday learn how to make it. Wait, no — she was supposed to say she hoped Rupak himself would someday learn how to make it. She sometimes forgot to be a feminist.”

Ashley85 This looks delish! 6y
monalyisha @Ashley85 Omg I know. I‘m experiencing SUPER cravings for Indian food while reading this book! 6y
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alisiakae
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Mehso-so

This was between so-so and 👍🏽. I usually like my satire more biting, and the characters were incredibly frustrating at times, but it had its moments.

@riversong153 this will be on its way to you tomorrow! #lmpbc

Reviewsbylola The neighbor was my favorite character. I didn‘t expect to love this book as much as I did! 6y
alisiakae @riversong153 I just wanted to make sure you received this book? 6y
riversong153 @4thhouseontheleft I did, I forgot to post! So sorry about that. (edited) 6y
alisiakae @riversong153 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 6y
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alisiakae
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Taking a small moment to read and reflect in a beautiful spot along the New River before the busyness of the day begins! Spent a lot of time with new family last night and it was amazing, and a little overwhelming!

peacegypsy Gorgeous. 😊💗 6y
tjwill Beautiful picture. I live in Abingdon, so I am fairly close to the New River (an hour-ish) We lived in Blacksburg many moons ago. 6y
SilversReviews Beautiful!! 6y
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alisiakae
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Anyone else a homebody on the 4th of July? We head out early tomorrow morning to travel to VA, and my daughter has never liked fireworks - sensory issues - so she is cuddling with me until the neighborhood displays nearby are over. 🎆🎇

🛏 👨‍👩‍👧😺😺 🛏 Full bed tonight. 😂

Kaye We don‘t do fireworks anymore. Did them every year with the family all home but now it seems a bit more bother than it‘s worth. Drive all over looking for a parking spot, get out and get chewed up by mosquitoes, sit for 20 minutes to watch fireworks, then wait in a traffic jam for an hour to get home. I‘ve got better stuff to do.. like sit on the couch. 6y
ravenlee We stayed home all day. Not fans of the heat, crowds, or lots of noise. My kiddo was up almost three hours past bedtime last night because of fireworks, and expected again tonight. Some good snuggles though! 6y
Grrlbrarian I‘m not a big fan myself. Love staying home most of the day at least! And I feel terrible for people and animals who can‘t bear the noise. So rough! 😞 6y
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AmyG What @Kaye said. I like being home, in the air conditioning, no crowds, watching on TV. 6y
PatienceFortitude Ignoring fireworks, or trying to. The big display is near my neighborhood & sounds right above my roof. Feh! Watching baseball with The Swain instead 6y
alisiakae @Kaye @ravenlee Our neighborhood has a big HOA pool party which we have gone to in the past, but it is always ridiculously crowded at the pool. Neighbors set off fireworks behind the pool over a pond, but it‘s so dry here, and I‘m not a big fan of large firework displays when it is done without a permit near a bunch of homes (and people), esp. when it has been really dry here recently. 6y
Ashley_Nicoletto I like being home too and I'm also not a fan of fireworks. Hope your daughter is okay. ❤️ 6y
alisiakae @Ashley_Nicoletto She‘s fine! They used to really bother her, now that she‘s older, she just doesn‘t like them, and gets annoyed until they stop. She‘d rather watch a movie. 😂 6y
CBee What @Kaye said! I also have a child with sensory issues (he is autistic) so we don‘t do fireworks. Also we are just homebodies and can‘t stand crowds 😂 6y
vkois88 Our neighbors have been setting them off all week, but they're going all out tonight... LO has already been woken up 3 times. She went to bed at 8:30-ish. If it's not the fireworks themselves waking her up, it's been the dog barking and freaking out bc he can't handle them. I loathe fireworks. 6y
vkois88 Also, where in VA are you headed? It's where I live 😊 6y
alisiakae @vkois88 Galax, I have family that live there and in Fries. It‘s a short trip, they‘re only 2 hours away from where I live. 6y
vkois88 Ah, gotcha. I don't think I have ever even heard of those places! I'm in Charlottesville. Well, happy & safe travels!!! 😊 6y
alisiakae @vkois88 Thank you! It‘s very, very rural, and close to the New River. 6y
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alisiakae
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Trying to start a new book before bed, but someone wants to play. 😽 #catsofLitsy #HelloKitty

tammysue ❤️🐱 6y
Texreader The cuteness is more than I can bear!! 6y
Lreads 😍 The kitty comes first! 6y
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JamieArc I liked this book a lot. It‘s a great summer read. 6y
MallenNC Cute! I have that book but haven't read yet. Let us know how it is, once the cat lets you read it! 6y
rubyslippersreads @QuietlyLaura My cats agree. 😸 6y
mrozzz Awwwww 6y
alisiakae @Texreader She is our sweet one. @QuietlyLaura @rubyslippersreads Yes she does! @JamieArc Good to know! @MallenNC It‘s my #LMPBC book for this month. 6y
Bookscoffeeandmore She‘s such a cutie pie! 6y
knittedgnome Such a cute fluff ball! 6y
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alisiakae
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Look what came in the mail today, the next #lmpbc book from @Ajessgirl !! Yay!! @Kenziejo did you receive the #lmpbc book I mailed last week?

riversong153 Awesome sauce!!! 6y
riversong153 @Ajessgirl did you get the book? Should‘ve been delivered today! 6y
BookKenz I did! @riversong153 You should receive your book in the next few days. 😁 6y
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Ajessgirl @riversong153 I think so! (Got a package notification, but haven‘t picked it up yet. Will report back!) 6y
riversong153 @Kenziejo Hi!! Did you send the book out already? Just want to make sure it wasn‘t lost in the mail or something! 6y
alisiakae @riversong153 Have you received your book yet? 6y
alisiakae @riversong153 Have you sent @Kenziejo an email? I don‘t think she‘s on Litsy that much anymore. 6y
riversong153 @4thhouseontheleft will do now! Thanks! 6y
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BookFreakOut
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An EXCELLENT day at Half Price Books! I've been wanting a hardback of The Windfall since I read it last year and was secretly holding my breath for a #BOTM edition. Haven't read Chemistry but y'all gave it pretty good reviews, and Litten reviews speak truth. 😄

Cinfhen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
Mdargusch Nice. I loved Windfall! 🧡💕❤️ 6y
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Reviewsbylola
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Cinfhen This was a fun book 💜💛💜 6y
Mdargusch Love this too! ❤️💕💙 6y
emilyhaldi 🙌🏻 6y
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Mdargusch
Windfall | Diksha Basu
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Mr. and Mrs. Jha get a windfall of a large amount of unexpected money and all Mr. Jha wants is to become #badandboujee. What follows is funny and touching as the family digs their way into India‘s upper class. #aprella

Cinfhen Good pick 🙌🏻💚 7y
emilyhaldi Yes, perfect!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
emilyhaldi I ❤️Mr. Chopra 7y
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Reviewsbylola LOVED this book. 😍 7y
JamieArc I loved this book too! One of my fave #botm picks! 7y
Mdargusch Mine too @JamieArc 👍🏼 7y
DebinHawaii This is on my TBR. 👍📚 7y
Mdargusch People either think it‘s funny or not @DebinHawaii so I will be interested to see what you think. 7y
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TheLibrarian
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Mehso-so

A story of an Indian family who comes into a lot of money and is trying to fit in. But it‘s so much more than that. Many find it humorous but I didn‘t.

#freakyfriday

Mdargusch I loved this book and thought it was funny. I‘m so sorry you didn‘t like it much. On to the next. 7y
TheLibrarian @Mdargusch No worries! I didn‘t hate it which is what matters most to me. 7y
monalyisha @Mdargusch My book club is reading this soon! Maybe I‘ll love it & remember to tell you? 7y
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emilyhaldi Oh man, sorry you didn't think this was very funny! Mr. Chopra had me lol'ing the whole way!!! But atleast you didn't hate it 😉 7y
doodlebug55 Same here! I felt abit “meh” about it as well. 7y
Mdargusch Good luck @monalyisha - I recommended this to my bookclub and I think they were like @TheLibrarian - they did not see the humor. I laughed out loud to this book though. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 7y
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TheLibrarian
Windfall | Diksha Basu
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Enjoying some reading by the pool before my afternoon conference session. Wishing it was sunny though...

Mommamanzi I was hoping to get out to the pool today as well apparently it‘s going to be a rainy yuck day in Orlando though 😐 7y
OSChamberlain @Mommamanzi Been raining all morning here in Miami, too 😔 7y
TheLibrarian @Mommamanzi I‘m in Orlando right now! Yes, it‘s not supposed to very nice today. @OSChamberlain Thankfully it hasn‘t started raining yet in Orlando. 7y
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Mommamanzi @TheLibrarian skip the conference and come play hooky with the Manzi‘s lol. 7y
Jess7 Do you like it so far? I‘m considering adding this one to my botm box for May! 7y
Reviewsbylola LOVED this book. 7y
Reviewsbylola It‘s amazing @Jess7 Definitely add it. So so hilarious. It was one of my favorites of 2017. 7y
Jess7 Ok, you convinced me. @Reviewsbylola will do. 7y
TheLibrarian @Mommamanzi I‘m so jealous you live down here. And if only I could skip! Sadly it‘s for an unfamiliar system so it‘d be quite noticeable to return and I didn‘t know anything new. 7y
TheLibrarian @Jess7 It was ok! Have you seen any spoilers for May BOTM yet? 7y
Jess7 Yep. I‘ll tag you 7y
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Matchkim
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Pickpick

Nothing amazing in here, but I enjoyed it.

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ShannonOffDuty
Windfall | Diksha Basu
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Mehso-so

Cute but nothing great. Cool to read about Indian culture but really only the older generations are interesting to me. The younger generation were brats.

BookishMe I agree especially spineless Rupak... The satire was a fun read for me ;D 7y
ShannonOffDuty @BookishMe oh yeah! Rupak is what took the book down to So-so level for me lo 7y
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WanderingBookaneer
Windfall | Diksha Basu
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laundry_piles Great image! 7y
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BookishMe
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Pickpick

Such fun read! Likeable characters who mostly kept me smiling (except for the younger generation ;)) and a happy ending is always an icing on the cake!

Simona Again off the topic ... I just want to check if everything is okay, because both packages are waiting for you at the post office since last week and the opening day for #muglove exchange is in two days. 7y
BookishMe @Simona hi hi. Yes, I will go tomorrow morning to collect them. Just heads up that I will open your gifts when the parcel I sent, reaches my other match. I was late to send ;o 7y
Simona I was a little nervous and in panic, because in my country you have to collect the package within 7 days and if you don‘t, package goes back to the sender. Sorry for bothering you ...again 😌 7y
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BookishMe @Simona my apologies for not assuring you earlier. I have up to 10 working days to retrieve them. I wanted to redirect them to a more convenient post office branch but the time taken will be longer if I just go to the original collection branch when I can make time ;)) 7y
Simona Maybe I take these exchanges a little bit too seriously 😳 7y
BookishMe @Simona I think you're being responsible 💕💕 7y
Simona Nicely said 😘 Responsible is much nicer word than panic 😅 7y
BookishMe @Simona 💖💖 7y
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janeycanuck
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Pickpick

This was so good - funny but deeply introspective and a complete delight. And, it was the final book for my #BOTMbinge this month! Yay! Finally down to a manageable number of unread #BOTM picks.

ElishaLovesBooks This book was great! 7y
emilyhaldi I agree- a complete delight!! ❤️ 7y
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BookishMe
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~Mr Jha was open to the idea of a white daughter-in-law, as long as she was beautiful. Like one of those Baywatch women.~

😅😅 Mr Jha is such an adorable wannabe... Raring to throw his dollars to keep up with the Chopras and Mukherjees.

Waiting in a queue is a breeze with likeable characters! #nowreading #currentread