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Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell
Almost Midnight: Two Short Stories by Rainbow Rowell | Rainbow Rowell
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Almost Midnight by Rainbow Rowell is a beautiful gift edition containing two wintery short stories: 'Midnights' (previously published as part of the My True Love Gave to Me anthology, edited by Stephanie Perkins) and 'Kindred Spirits' (previously published as a World Book Day title), decorated throughout for the first time with gorgeous black and white illustrations. 'Midnights' is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year's Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . . 'Kindred Spirits' is about Elena, who decides to queue to see the new Star Wars movie and meets Gabe, a fellow fan.
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Fortifiedbybooks
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#WinterGames Photo Challenge Day 31 - Celebrate. This a book
containing 2 short stories, the first of which takes place on New Year's Eve over several years. I'm going to read it tonight as part of #20in4 #CandyCaneCrushers

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BBooks
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Two short stories in one book. I struggled a bit with the first one but really enjoyed the second story. Both written well, just was more invested in second with the Star Wars references 😂

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AvidReader25
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Pickpick

I read one of these stories, Kindred Spirits, back in 2018, but Midnights was new to me. It was the perfect final read of 2022. We see two best friends, Mags and Noel, grow closer over the course of a few New Year's Eves. Noel is the life of the party and ready to connect with anyone who crosses his path. Mags is quieter but fiercely loyal to her playful bestie. It‘s just adorable and sweet and pitch-perfect for my NYE read.

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CoffeeNBooks
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️📚💛 3y
Eggs 💗💛💙 3y
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Julsmarshall
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Pickpick

Delightful! Loved the NYE short story and the Star Wars meet-cute in line story!

Andrew65 Love Rainbow Rowell. Well done 👏👏👏 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress, but I do feel like your description may be for a not-Rainbow Rowell book 😂 3y
Julsmarshall Thanks @TheAromaofBooks ! Somehow this review was the same as my East of Eden review (also finished today)! (edited) 3y
TheAromaofBooks I thought it sounded familiar!! 😆 3y
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Emilymdxn
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I barely read YA but this was such a wonderfully cute, cosy festive read. The two stories it contained were both very comforting and I loved the illustrations particularly. I‘d love to reread these on future Christmasses

#wintergames2021 #mistletoemaniacs @Clwojick +51

Clwojick You're cruising right along! 💓 3y
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Ahh, I love these two short stories, they just make me smile! And the illustrations *chefs kiss* are perfection!

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Loving this reread! ✨

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CoffeeNBooks
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Mehso-so

I'm not a huge fan of short stories, but thought I'd read this for #AuthorAMonth #RainbowRowell.

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Super short books I‘m likely to read this month ✨

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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Book challenges that have prompts like “books published in the month of November” make me go : 😱

Happily and for the sake of my sanity I found a really good list on goodreads, originally published for the popsugar challenge...

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litenthusiast
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Read this adorable book today. I enjoyed both of the short stories and all the illustrations. This is the first book I read by Rainbow Rowell and I definitely need to read more of her books.

BekaReid Yes!! I love her work! 5y
readordierachel She's wonderful! You have some great books in your future :) 5y
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Librariana
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Almost Midnight was the perfect closure to my 2019 reading year.

The addition of Simini Blocker's illustrations to this special edition was such a treat and added a delightful, much appreciated new dimension to these charming stories.

Rainbow Rowell continues to be a favorite author; her ability to write believable characters and natural dialogue one of my favorite aspects of her writing.

#lastfirst @BookNAround

readordierachel The best ❤ 5y
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Andrea313
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Midnights is a wonderful short story #SetOnNewYearsEveDay. It follows Noel and Mags at every New Year #celebration over 5 years as their relationship evolves. It's funny and sweet- pure Rainbow Rowell. #AuldLangReads #NewYearNewYou
@eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Happy New Year 🎈🎆🎊 5y
Eggs Great choice-stacked! 5y
OriginalCyn620 I haven‘t heard of this...might have to check it out! 5y
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Librariana
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My Christmas tree is still up, folks.

Yup. I'm one of many people (I'm sure) who holds on to that cozy, nostalgic feeling the holiday season brings for as long as she possibly can. And yes... I've considered seasonal ornaments... but I digress.

Above, for your (and @BookNAround's ?) consideration, are my #lastfirst reads for 2019 and 2020 respectively: the tagged book to end the current year and "Out of the Easy" to begin a new one.

charl08 You're ok until the 6th jan (at least, according to folks here!) 5y
Sace I think I left lights out until February last year. Winter is just a tough time and lights bring me joy. 5y
TheDaysGoBy I usually leave my stuff up until about mid January or so. I live in an apartment though so unless you come visit me you don‘t really notice I still have it up 😂 5y
Soubhiville I usually take the tree down on New Year‘s Day. 5y
BookNAround Everything always looks so bare once you take the decorations down, doesn‘t it? 5y
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catiewithac
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Pickpick

I finished this little book of 2 holiday themed stories a few days ago before a vicious sinus infection took me out. Rainbow Rowell‘s characters and stories are as sweet as ever. Some of my butter rum snickerdoodles appear in the background. Holiday bake-cation is in full swing! 🍪

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BookishGirl06
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#adventrecommends Day 5. It‘s short and sweet. And also perfect for this time of year.

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EH2018
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This was so cute!! Now I am really looking forward to Eleanor and Park!
#wintergames #slaybells @MidnightBookGirl

Booksarelove i just put this on hold at the library! 5y
EH2018 @Booksarelove it is so cute! 5y
MidnightBookGirl Ooooh! I need this! 1 pt 5y
MidnightBookGirl Also, make sure to review it for more points!!! 5y
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litenthusiast
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I am so grateful for this #LitsyLove #Winterswap package from @NeedsMoreBooks . Rashmila, I love everything. I can't wait to read the books and I adore the cat socks! Thank you for everything!! 💜

AmyG Great socks! 5y
litenthusiast @AmyG 😻😻 5y
NeedsMoreBooks Yay! The blue socks are for the Ravenclaw in you. Glad that you got everything ❤️❤️ 5y
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That-Bookish-Hiker
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Ready for the Portland Book Festival tomorrow!

#bookstack

Hooked_on_books Have a great time! 5y
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That-Bookish-Hiker
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The author line up for this years Portland Book Festival were announced last night and the list is awesome!

I am so excited to meet Rainbow Rowell! Along with Laurie Halse Anderson, Sabina Khan, Gabby Riveria, Abdi Nazemiah, Shea Ernshaw, and Jasmine Warga.
And that is just a few of them!

I can‘t wait for Nov 9th. Anyone else in the area planning on going?

#PortlandBookFestival

Samplergal When is it held. We have to schedule our travel for the next year and am trying to get to a few book festivals. We will likely be in the Portland area for at least three weeks and would love to coincide with a bookish treat. 5y
That-Bookish-Hiker @Samplergal that sounds like great vacation! Well this usually happens in the fall in November. This year it is on November 9th. They try to keep it around the same date too. 5y
Samplergal @That-Bookish-Hiker thank you. That may just work for 2020. My daughter used to live in Portland and we plan to be in the area sometime in the fall. I may just schedule us in November! Thanks. I‘ll get on their website and sign up for info. ❤️ 5y
pythoness Somehow I only just now saw this, but both me and my partners are planning to go! 5y
That-Bookish-Hiker @pythoness yay! I‘m glad some other littens will be there! I‘m super excited. Who are you excited to see? 5y
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Alybrarian
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Visited a library branch other than my own yesterday and picked up this beautiful little book. It was such a quick read, I finished it in the same day. This was the first Rainbow Rowell book I‘ve read and I must say.. I wasn‘t disappointed. Her writing style was so easy to read. I was sucked right into the stories despite them being so short. They were both very satisfying bite sized stories.

RadicalReader @Alybrarian what a beautiful book cover!! I loved her other book Landline she writes such wonderful books 6y
Alybrarian @RadicalReader you can‘t tell from the picture but the cover is literally sparkly. I love it! I will definitely have to check out Landline! 6y
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Aaronlisa
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I read this Jan 27th & rated it 4 ⭐️ on GoodReads. I quite enjoyed these two short stories. I think I just needed something light hearted and sweet.

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EH2018
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Look what came in the mail!! Thanks @Wife !!! 📚😻

Wife Enjoy!🌹 6y
TimidRebel25 Awesome 6y
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rachelsbrittain
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In our first Unassigned Reading episode of the new year @sebrittain and I discuss our 2019 bookish resolutions. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at http://unassignedreadingpod.com/book-talk-9-2019-bookish-resolutions/

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GypsyKat
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1. My HP themed 40th birthday cake that the hubs made me.⚡️
2. My Goodreads goal is 125 books.📚
3. Worst things: Our beloved dog, Rocky died very suddenly, and a month later I spent 4 days in the cardiac unit of the hospital. Best things: I survived, and all my immediate family did too. 🖤
4. I‘m going to try to be a little more social. 😳
5. I read it yesterday. 💪

@MinDea #HumpDayPost #Potterhead

Smrloomis So sorry about the loss of your dog and the 4 (very scary sounding) days in the hospital. Hope 2019 is better in more ways than one 🤞🏽🥳 6y
GypsyKat @Smrloomis Thank you. ❤️ It‘s definitely been a rough few months. Definitely looking for things to be better this year. 6y
Kaye Sorry about your pup. So glad you‘re ok after your hospital scare. ♥️ 6y
GypsyKat @kaye Thank you ❤️ 6y
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GypsyKat
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This was utterly charming and adorable! Two super cute short stories, both of which take place in December. Like all of Ms. Rowell‘s books, the characters in this one have so much life and endearing vulnerability. A really sweet, lovely read. 4 1/2 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

mom2bugnbee Oh! I love your emoji choice for half a star! 😂 I'm gonna steal that! 😁 6y
GypsyKat @mom2bugnbee Haha! Go for it! 😊 6y
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GypsyKat
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I was going to try to squeeze this in yesterday, but I didn‘t have time. It‘s okay though, it seems like a good one to read on New Year‘s Day. 😊🎆🥂🍾

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LouBeth
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The second story is about a girl who waits in line for 4 days to see a Star wars movie. It was so funny.

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LouBeth
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The first story was so cute and I love the art work. Now it's time for cheesecake 😃
#ReadInTheNewYear

hermyknee 🤤*drool* 6y
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LouBeth
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Since I don't think I'll be able to finish the other book I'm reading I am just going to read these instead.
#ReadInTheNewYear @hermyknee

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Excellent choices 🥂 6y
LiteraryinPA I‘m sure this didn‘t escape you, but Almost Midnight is so appropriate! 😋 6y
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Merethebookgal
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Awwww, these two short stories were so cute! Rowell is one of my faves and this definitely didn‘t disappoint! What a great way to end the year!

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Mehso-so

Final book of the year. I loved Kindred Spirits (which was actually a reread for me) but Midnights was just okay. Now I'm off to bed since I'm actually working first thing in the morning. The joys for working in a business that never closes. Happy New Year Littens and see you on the other side 😁😘

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dizie_lizie
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🌟5

This sparkling thing was my last physical read of 2018. I‘ve read Midnights previously and loved it; thankfully I found it just as charming the second time around! Kindred Spirits was not what I expected, but was another delightful little treat!

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edennugget
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Mehso-so

A cute, light, festive read! Quick but satisfying :)

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Purrfectpages
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This was a cute duo of short stories for a quick and fun escape. I read that Midnights, one of the stories, first appeared in another novel I read, but I didn‘t remember it. Kindred Spirits, the other story, was cute in a way only Rowell could pull off. Although I‘m too old for the current fangirl moniker, I‘ve always been jealous of the Star Wars and Harry Potter fans. Their fandoms are huge and never ending, and while not for me, seem fun.

MelissaSue81 I read kindred spirits but haven‘t been able to get my hands on the other story in this book. How did you get it? 6y
Purrfectpages @MelissaSue81 I thought Midnights was cute and seasonal, which was a bonus! (edited) 6y
Purrfectpages @MelissaSue81 they come together in the book! 6y
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MelissaSue81 @Purrfectpages - is this book for sale on the US? Last I checked it was England only, I think? 6y
Booksblanketsandahotbeverage @MelissaSue81 You can check Book Depository - that's where I ordered mine. 6y
LouBeth @MelissaSue81 I found it on Amazon (US) and received it last week. 6y
Purrfectpages @MelissaSue81 sorry! I actually was gifted my copy so I couldn‘t help! But yes, I‘m from the US. 6y
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Purrfectpages
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Ten books away from my Goodreads goal. Can I pull it off???

WanderingBookaneer Yes, you can! 6y
JenReadsAlot Yes!! 6y
TK421 You can do it!😃 6y
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Lovesbooks87 You got this! 6y
Liatrek You can do it!!! 6y
Hollie I‘m four away from mine and hoping shorter audio books will get me there! 6y
Purrfectpages @lovesbooks87 @WanderingBookaneer @JenReadsAlot @tk421 @liatrek thanks for the encouragement! @hollie I wish I could do audiobooks, but I just can‘t seem to get into them! 6y
Rachbb3 Yes! 6y
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mrslamping
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If you want a quick, cute read, this is the perfect book! It contains two short stories. The first, Midnights, is an adorable, lovey-dovey, feel-good story of young love. The second, Kindred Spirits, follows the blossoming of a relationship created through the camping out for the newest Star Wars. The first story I found far better than the second but both were enjoyable! I‘d love to know what y‘all think!

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mrslamping
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If you want a quick, cute read, this is the perfect book! It contains two short stories. The first, Midnights, is an adorable, lovey-dovey, feel-good story of young love. The second, Kindred Spirits, follows the blossoming of a relationship created through the camping out for the newest Star Wars. The first story I found far better than the second but both were enjoyable! I‘d love to know what y‘all think!

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Purrsistently
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Our combined christmas books. 🙀😻

Purrsistently @MaleficentBookDragon looking forward to reading that one! And all of them I guess 😅😅😅 6y
Purrsistently The only other time I got so many books was when my grandma gave me like 16 Tamora Pierce books when I was 9 or 10😅😅😅😅❤️ 6y
BarbaraTheBibliophage So many good choices on that stack! 6y
Dragon Lots of lovely books! 👍💚🐉 6y
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Wife
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I pulled this off my stacks for a little, light reading a couple days ago. I‘m not usually into short stories or YA, but it is a sweet little gem 💎. A good read to brighten a mood or take a break between heavy reads. 3/5⏰s Thanks for sending this my way last year @Simona

Wife @EH2018 If you are in the US, I will be happy to send you my copy. I like to share books that I won‘t read again. I saw that you stacked it 🌹 6y
BiblioLitten Nice pic 😊 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I sent you a little happy, just checking to see if you got it ❤️ 6y
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Wife @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks No, not yet, but now excited😍! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Wife it should have been there!! Let me track it!! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Wife it says it‘s “in transit “ 😮 should have been there on the 19th! I hope it‘s not lost! 6y
Wife @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ll keep my eye out for it.🤞🏻 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Wife I emailed you the tracking number ❤️🤞🏻😘 6y
Wife @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ll keep checking 🌹Thank You 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Wife you‘re very welcome!! I will too! Merry Christmas my sweet friend 💗💗💗 6y
EH2018 @Wife I would love that! Thanks 😊 Im in the US and in the #jb group if you have that list 6y
Wife @EH2018 I will look in my #jb stuff for your address. I‘ll mail it as soon as the post office rush calms. Have a lovely Christmas! ❤️🎄❤️ 6y
EH2018 @Wife Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🎄🎁📚💕 6y
Simona Something light can be good sometimes 😘 6y
Wife @simona That‘s for sure! ❤️🎄❤️ 6y
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Lovesbooks87
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Rainbow Rowell is becoming one of my favorite authors! This was two festive short stories. They were both super cute and it was a fast read!

monalyisha I love her so much. 🌈 I think “Fangirl” is my favorite. 6y
TheBookAddict I loved Eleanor & Park. I think I have to read more books by R.R.. 6y
ravenlee There‘s an indie bookstore in Omaha, The Bookworm, that often has autographed copies of her books, and will ship them. If you‘re a Rainbow fan it‘s a great store to check out. 6y
KathyWheeler Carry On is my favorite. 6y
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Lovesbooks87
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My book is here from Book Depository just in time for my Thanksgiving break! Here's to 6 days of reading time! 😃📚😃📚😃📚

Ms_T Enjoy 😃 6y
JoScho 🎉💖🎉💖🎉 6y
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booksensation
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First finished book.. it‘s super small so whatever. Really cute stories.. I feel like Rainbow Rowell can do no wrong in my book!! 4/5 stars! ❤️

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Sarah93
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Well look who finally went to the bookstore 😻🧚🏻‍♀️

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MaggieCarr
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"I need you to be my person. I need to see you. And hear you. I need you to stay alive. And I need you to to stop kissing other people just because they're standing right next to you when the ball drops." -"Midnights"; inside "Almost Midnight"

I've followed @RainbowRowell & @siminiblocker for years, thrilled they joined. We may spend every day with someone and just not see them in a romantic way or as a potential friend, until something ignites.

vkois88 I need this! 6y
MaggieCarr @vkois88 Yes! You do. It's a fun quick read :) 6y
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KirstieE
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Had this little book sitting on my shelves for months and oh my goodness 💘
How this woman packed the most epic and cute love story in just 50 tiny pages !? 😍

5 🌟#shortlovestory #ya #rainbowrowell

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iggyreads
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It‘s been a slow month of catching up on work and not having much of time for my reads. Last weekend we did a short drive into KL, Malaysia - to spend time as a family and doing what we love - savoring all the great local foods! Come late evening, when everyone is tucked into bed -I‘ll pull out this adorable book that brings on a huge smile as I slip into slumberland... I love Rainbow Rowell!