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The Forgetting Time
The Forgetting Time: A Novel | Sharon Guskin
Gripping, deft, and moving. Chelsea Cain, The New York Times Book ReviewNoah wants to go home. A seemingly easy request from most four year olds. But as Noah's single-mother, Janie, knows, nothing with Noah is ever easy. One day the pre-school office calls and says Janie needs to come in to talk about Noah, and no, not later, now and life as she knows it stops. For Jerome Anderson, life as he knows it has stopped. A deadly diagnosis has made him realize he is approaching the end of his life. His first thoughtI'm not finished yet. Once a shining young star in academia, a graduate of Yale and Harvard, a professor of psychology, he threw it all away because of an obsession. Anderson became the laughing stock of his peers, but he didn't caresomething had to be going on beyond what anyone could see or comprehend. He spent his life searching for that something else. And with Noah, he thinks he's found it.Soon Noah, Janie and Anderson will find themselves knocking on the door of a mother whose son has been missing for eight yearsand when that door opens, all of their questions will be answered.Sharon Guskin has written a captivating, thought-provoking novel that explores what we regret in the end of our lives and hope for in the beginning, and everything in between. In equal parts a mystery and a testament to the profound connection between a child and parent, The Forgetting Time marks the debut of a major new talent.
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AudiobookingWithLeah
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3.75⭐
It's an interesting story, to be sure, but at times the narrative reads more like non-fiction…which wasn‘t all bad…but the POV of the mother was infinitely more engaging than that of the professor. I feel like this should have hit deeper than it did…but that‘s not to say that I didn‘t like it, not at all...the subject matter was captivating and I enjoyed the mystery of it.

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Lesliereadsalot
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This is one of those books where you really feel like you know the characters by the end. What does a mother do when her 4 year old son keeps asking for his other mother? And his other house? And his brother Charlie? It takes a village to find out who this kid really is. A good, well written story that speaks to every mother out there.

Eggs Agrée Absolutely ? 1y
LiteraryinPA I remember loving this one! 1y
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Eggs
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What would you do if your four-year-old son claimed he had lived another life and that he wants to go back to it? That he wants his other mother? This story is eerie and provocative and compelling.

#Forgotten
#SummerSpecial

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sounds good!! 1y
Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks It was great 😊 1y
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rwmg
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Mehso-so


I thought the main story about Noah tried too hard to convince the reader that childhood memories of reincarnation was a real thing rather than just take it as a given, thus making the book almost a polemic. I found Andersen's plight with his aphasia much more interesting and would have liked it to have been the main focus.

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LeslieO
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Eggs So pretty and I love this book!!! 3y
LeslieO @Eggs Just one of many that I own but haven‘t read yet! 😜 3y
Eggs @LeslieO It‘s a bit sentimental but was very moving 😓 3y
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Eggs
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Clwojick
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Finished off book 6&7 for #BookSpinBingo yesterday, and I LOVED both of the books. Our House was suspenseful to the point of anxiety-inducing, but in the best possible way. I‘ll be thinking about it for years to come. And The Forgetting Time was just really interesting, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I only need one more to get a bingo and I‘ve already started Who Do You Love, so maybe I‘ll have my first bingo by tomorrow. @TheAromaofBooks

jb72 Great job! 4y
keys_on_fire I may have to ‘steal‘ your method of marking them off! That‘s a really awesome way to quickly let folks know what you thought of them too! ❤️ 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 4y
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Eggs
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What happens to us after we die? What happens before we are born? At once a riveting mystery and a testament to the profound connection between a child and parent, The Forgetting Time will lead you to reevaluate everything you believe… I found this intriguing and memorable
#forget
#flyhighjuly

Reggie I loved this book. 4y
LoverOfLearning Great review! 4y
Itchyfeetreader Great intriguing review have stacked 4y
Eggs @Reggie @LoverOfLearning @Itchyfeetreader Thanks 🙏🏻 It was unforgettable 4y
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Purple Poodle
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Enjoying this book soooooo much!
It's one of those good ones, you start reading, and next thing you know, you've read 100 pages, in what feels like only 5 minutes!

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Eggs
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arlenefinnigan Ooh, that sounds tough going. 5y
Cinfhen I gave this book a pan but I honestly don‘t remember anything about it 🤷🏼‍♀️ 5y
gradcat @Cinfhen How ironic (and funny) that you don‘t remember anything on #neverforget day...you always make me smile! 😃♥️ 5y
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Cinfhen Hahahahaha @gradcat I didn‘t think about the irony 😜good call!!!!! 5y
Cinfhen And thanks for the compliment @gradcat 😘😘😘 5y
Eggs 😂😂😂 @gradcat @Cinfhen 5y
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Eggs
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I started this one, but never finished it on my kindle 🤭 6y
tammysue I didn‘t either @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😬 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @whatshesreadingnow it just seemed to be never ending .... 🤷🏼‍♀️ 6y
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Reggie
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#WinterWonderland #TryToRemember. A mother has no idea how her young son knows certain things or why he talks about his other mom, one he doesn‘t have. Or does he? She is referred to a professor who specializes in case studies of reincarnation. What nobody knows yet is that the professor is starting to show signs of Alzheimer‘s. In between chapters of this touching story are actual true, real life accounts of reincarnation. A great book.

RadicalReader @Reggie cannot wait to check out this phenomenal sounding novel you have some truly terrific reads 6y
Avanders 🤔 intriguing... 6y
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TrishB I‘ve had this on my kindle for a while! 6y
Reggie @Avanders indeed... @TrishB it was pretty good. Give it a shot. 6y
TrishB So little time ....so many books! 6y
Cinfhen I see a panned this book but I have zero memory of it!!! I have to #TryToRemember 😂😂🤣 @TrishB 6y
TrishB Wow! You‘ve definitely forgotten that one! 😂curious now - such a different reaction from you and Reggie @Cinfhen 6y
Cinfhen I‘ll need to find my review @Reggie @TrishB maybe on GoodReads 6y
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Gissy
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I forgot to take a picture of #FFFS box before I sent it but boxes will arrive by Monday! It will be 3 packages because I have wrapping disability😔but I have good intentions😉 I also sent box number two of #ASOIAF @whippoorwill815 So many letters in these swaps that confuse me😱

EH2018 You are awesome @Gissy Im sure they'll love what they get! 😊 6y
Gissy @EH2018 I hope so🤞😊 6y
Bookish_AF I‘m so excited !! I‘ll definitely make a point to stalk the post office ! 😃 6y
Chrissyreadit @Gissy you do give the best swaps! 6y
Avanders 🎃🍁🍂🧡💛 6y
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Ke633
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Another #tbr on my shelf.

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peacegypsy
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I‘m not especially successful with ebooks, but I‘m going to try this one. Modern Mrs. Darcy recommended it along with some other books I‘ve enjoyed. Hope you all had a great Fourth!

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charlotteamber
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Mehso-so

I loved the premise of this book. It explored the fascinating concept of reincarnation which is not a topic I would usually look for in a book! However, I did feel there was something lacking in the plot and I felt a sense of incompleteness when I'd finished reading. The exploration of one of the character's aphasia seemed a little rushed and out of place 6/10

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JennyM
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Day 1: First half of my May TBR. Kicking a few goals here with these beauties.

#readingresolutions

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Ashley85
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Taking a quick nap before I dive into this one. Has anyone read this?

Coleen Yes. I liked it! 😊 7y
Burghbookaddict Its been on my TBR for like a year 7y
Ashley85 @Coleen Glad to hear! 7y
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Jhullie
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I can‘t begin to imagine how it would feel to have your child remember another mother. Not only to remember her but to pine for her and constantly ask when she is coming. This is Noah‘s story. A child who remembers his past life, a child who wants to go home. This book was at times heartbreaking and at times full of joy but always it was fascinating. A great read. 👍

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Jhullie
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This is so intriguing, I‘m picking it up at every opportunity.

suvata Love, love, loved this book. 7y
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hordner
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I totally forgot to take a picture of the box! 😣😅 here is the receipt though! It's supposed to be there Thursday, but we've had cruddy weather so don't be disheartened if it's Friday 🙄
@WordlyNerdly @JoeStalksBeck @Tiffy_Reads
#blanketandabookswap

WordlyNerdly Haha I can‘t wait! I guess we‘re not supposed to open them till March 9 anyway! 7y
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Jhullie
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A little reading to go with my brekkie 🍳🥓

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Jhullie
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I‘m enjoying this reincarnation driven story. Has anyone else read it?

Branwen It looks amazing! 😀 7y
CouronneDhiver I have! 7y
AmyG I read this for book club. 7y
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suvata
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This book is probably not for everyone but it was definitely for me. Two of the major themes are reincarnation (which I tend to believe in) and aphasia (which I struggled back from after having a massive stroke). So, as you can see, I could fully relate to most, if not all, of the story. It touched me on so many levels and so deeply that I‘m pretty sure I will never forget this book.

AmyG We read this for book club and everyone loved it. Hope you are well. 7y
suvata @AmyG Book Club is a great idea. There is a lot to talk about with this book. P.S. I‘m doing well now, thanks. 7y
Eggs Loved this one💕. I read it at a time in which I was/am grieving and perplexed-my sister who was like a Mom to me, passed away this week last year😭 7y
suvata @Eggs ♥️ 7y
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suvata
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Up next.

Laura317 I can‘t wait for your review. This sounds intriguing. 7y
Eggs It's good 7y
Eggs I thought it was good 😊 7y
CouronneDhiver This was a really interesting book... loved the premise! 7y
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missarixreads
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This book was so intriguing! It caused me to think deeply about things I normally wouldn‘t. I didn‘t love all of it, but it was entertaining and exceeded my expectations. #audiobook #overdrive

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kspenmoll
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#booktoteswap
What a wonderful way to end a rather wild & exhausting week at work! Thank you so much Debbie for your thoughtfulness & generosity! Opened the Cadbury Caramilk bar right away! (It‘s devoured)love the foldable tote, socks, candy bars, planner, snowman napkins, books- but the best are the two beautiful homemade bookmarks! Truly a pick me up on a Friday night at 10:40 p.m.

DebbieGrillo I'm so happy that you like it. Enjoy your well deserved weekend. 7y
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TrishB
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#timeslikethese #rocktober
@Cinfhen @BarbaraBB
Some titles with time on my kindle!
I've read one of these 😔

rockpools I'm scared to look at my kindle at the moment- I seem to only be turning it on when someone mentions an offer I just can't miss 😬 7y
Cinfhen I read the tagged book & apparently I gave it a pan 😳I don't remember ANYTHING about it...I guess the title is accurate 😉 7y
TrishB @RachelO those 99p offers just pile up! 7y
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TrishB @Cinfhen 😂😂 it won't be top of the list then! 7y
Andrew65 Dead Man's Time ❤️ One of my favourite series. (edited) 7y
TrishB @Andrew65 me too ❤ the only one I' ve read here! 7y
Andrew65 @TrishB I'm Impatiently waiting for him to publish a new one! 7y
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Hooked_on_books
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Mehso-so

There is a fascinating premise here: 4 year old Noah has nightmares and a terrible fear of the past. He also keeps asking his mom if he can go home. This develops into an exploration of the possibility of reincarnation. I found the middle to be solid but the beginning and end a bit weaker for me. Definitely thought-provoking.

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thewellreadpug
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I finished this book in about a day and a half. The story was interesting and the characters were well developed. A very interesting concept. My rating = 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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MellyAnneBell
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Mehso-so

Reincarnation meets murder mystery in this story. What would you do if your child kept asking for his other mother and never wanted to take a bath because of a real fear of drowning? Janie with the help of Anderson goes looking for answers about another life her son, Noah, might have possibly lived. I don't believe in reincarnation but still found it fascinating to contemplate what it would mean if I did.

#mellyreads #mmdreading

MrBook Nice review! 7y
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Eggs
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This was beautiful , just the perfect thing I needed to experience this week💖

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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#afterlife
I'm not finished with this one yet, but it's interesting reading about reincarnation... A little slow getting started though...

Cinfhen This book did not work for me, although the premise seemed intriguing 7y
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Shannonritchie92
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Slowly getting into this, kinda want to skip the Anderson chapters but getting there. Fascinating topic though, with really interesting excerpts throughout. If you're interested in life after death and reincarnation this might be your ☕️

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Titania
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I was hoping for a creepy book with an intellectual bent. This book about a boy who remembers a previous life tried for that, but the pace was too plodding for me. The last 1/4 of the book saved it from being a thumbs down.

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Spiderfelt
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Mehso-so

I was close to giving up after the first hour, but the mother's heartache drew me in. I related to her struggles, and that kept me in the story. There were no simple solutions or easy answers. In the end, I just wanted to know how the story would resolve. Overall, I would rate it a 🤷‍♀️.

Bklover I felt the same way. Can't imagine how awful this would be. I just wanted the book to End!! 7y
Spiderfelt @Bklover 🙅🙉🙉🙈 7y
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Equinm
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Mehso-so

This story was interesting enough - and I cared about the characters. But at the end - it was just 'meh' for me.

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Denisereads75
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Wow! This was a fascinating and thought provoking novel! On the surface, it is a mystery that delves into reincarnation but it is also much more than that. It is about motherhood, pain & loss, sacrifices and love. This page turner of a novel kept me up many nights trying to finish it.

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heatherkaz
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This is a refreshing and original story! Heartbreaking at times (imagine your own child[ren] in Noah's/Tommy's shoes). I can picture a more fleshed out story that takes a closer look at family dynamics in times of tragedy, but I did enjoy this nonetheless.

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Jess7
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📚 DEAL ALERT 📚 - Amazon Kindle Daily Deal- ForgettingTime is only $2.99 today!

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Bks4Wrms
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Not only does this supernatural mystery center around a deeply philosophical/religious concept but it explores the relationship between mother and child and the lengths a mother will go for her child. Although the book is a work of fiction, it includes fascinating excerpts from a nonfiction book. I was able to meet the author last year when her debut novel was released. #MayBookFlowers #supernaturalmysteries

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heatherkaz
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Today's #bookhaul
A splurge, #bookclub pick for this month, #kids books, and a couple books for the #summersolctice exchange!

BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 8y
Reviewsbylola We just started underwear over here full time for my almost 3 year old so I can relate to the potty book! 8y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk @Reviewsbylola That is exactly the point that we're at too! 8y
heatherkaz @Reviewsbylola @TobeyTheScavengerMonk 👏👏 awesome! my son won't be 3 till December, but I figured we'll start reading about it! 8y
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Caseysmith01
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Loved this book. Couldn't get myself to put it down. It's definitely something different. It's about a mother who realizes something is very wrong with her child. He refuses to bathe, talks very strangely about his other mother and how he wants to go home. This is definitely a book I would recommend to others.

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Jewelms
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Love this - interesting unique story

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FairyHighRoad
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#BadCoverGoodBook This cover isn't horrible, but I wouldn't have picked it up based on that alone. #aprilbookshowers

MayJasper Uninspiring 8y
FairyHighRoad @Mayjasper it really is! I only read the book because my mom loved it. Otherwise I would have walked right by it in the store. 8y
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Pollybert
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Can't wait to start with 'The forgetting time'! Just the right thing to do on this rainy weekend

Pollybert Finished it yesterday on the plane. What a great book 8y
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BookBabe
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Another fabulous meeting of the #2030Something book club! We had a full house and an excellent discussion! Plus great company and yummy eats. 😋

KarenUK Whatever it is, it looks delicious 💕 8y
PrincessLibrarian I really enjoyed that book! 8y
Captivatedbybooks Omg that french onion soups looookkkkkkssss sooooo good 8y
anwade88 Yes, really liked this book! 8y
MrBook 😍😍😍 8y
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MrBook
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Time for the #2030SomethingBookClub 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! Time for more book talk and food ☺️!

anwade88 Ooh I really liked this one! 8y
BrooklynBookGirl Waaaaaaaaaaa 😥 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y
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