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Florida
Florida | Lauren Groff
New York Times bestseller Lauren Groff returns with an electric collection of stories as propulsive and consuming as her novel Fates and Furies. Lauren Groff is one of the most important authors writing today, and Florida -- her first new book since her "clear the ground triumph"* Fates and Furies -- is an electrifying, expanding read. Over a decade ago, Groff moved to her adopted home state of Florida. The stories in this collection span characters, towns, decades, even centuries, but Florida -- its landscape, climate, history, and state of mind -- becomes its gravitational center. Storms, snakes, and sinkholes lurk at the edge of everyday life, but the greater threats and mysteries are of a human, emotional, and psychological nature. In "The Midnight Zone," a woman finds herself injured and isolated in a confined space with her children, danger literally prowling outside the door, and must confront what it is she is really afraid of. "Above and Below" follows a young homeless woman as she moves from one Florida beach town to another, finding increasingly precarious ways to survive. And "Yport" brilliantly explores the alternating fulfillment and anxiety of modern marriage and motherhood, all the more apparent when removed from routine American life. Groff's evocative storytelling and knife-sharp intelligence first transport the reader, then jolt us alert with a crackle of wit, a wave of sadness, a flash of cruelty, as she writes about loneliness, rage, family, and the passage of time. With shocking accuracy and effect, Groff pinpoints the moments and decisions and connections behind human pleasure and pain, hope and despair, love and fury -- the moments that make us alive. Vigorous, startling, precise, and moving, Florida is a magnificent achievement. (*Washington Post)
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Deblovestoread
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Mehso-so

It helped to read no more than one story a day and while the writing was good I‘m sitting here wondering what was the point. #AuthorAMonth #52Bookclub24 #personalphobia #snakes

Librarybelle I‘ve seen mixed reviews for this one. I have a copy but have yet to read it. 10mo
BarbaraBB I recognize that feeling! 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Great review!! 10mo
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Melismatic
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Panpan

I think I burnt myself out with short stories. This was my least fave of the Groff I read, because it just felt too stream of conciousness rather than meaningful. There was a clear through line thread, but it felt like a slog to finish. #AuthorAMonth

AmyG I agree with this. I am not a huge short stories fan and these stories….a slog. 10mo
ChaoticMissAdventures This was my first Groff and I thought I didn't like her because of it! Luckily someone sent me Matrix and I am now a fan. 10mo
Melismatic @AmyG glad I‘m not the only one! Anthologies can be so tough. 10mo
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Melismatic @ChaoticMissAdventures ahh good! I like her writing style but I think she needs time to flourish out her ideas. 🤷🏻‍♀️💖✨ 10mo
Soubhiville The snow is pretty! Hope you‘re staying warm! 10mo
Melismatic @Soubhiville 💖✨ thank you!! It‘s pretty for a couple days before it becomes murky mush. 🤣 10mo
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Julsmarshall
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I liked this selection of short stories overall and some I really loved. Evocative, poetic, and compulsively readable. Great on #audio, read by the author. #AuthoraMonth @Soubhiville #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Soubhiville This is my favorite by her. 10mo
Suet624 Thought this book was really good. 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 10mo
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vlwelser
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Pickpick

This was very good. It happened to be available. I may be reading too many short story collections in a row. But this was available at the library so 🤷.

#AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

dabbe I chose this one, too, and am encouraged by your review. 🤩 10mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 10mo
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gossamerchild
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Finished my first #aam title! This was fantastic. Some of the stories were fairly disturbing, but overall I highly recommend this. I haven't been able to get into her novels, so I'm pleased I enjoyed this.

#authoramonth #laurengroff @Soubhiville

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Julsmarshall
Florida | Lauren Groff
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February #BookspinBingo list is done! Looking forward to the tagged Lauren Geoff book for #authoramonth @Soubhiville @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 11mo
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BkClubCare
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I need a favor. I need someone to comment here with the following words: “don‘t read this!”

Please and thank you. (I have a reading challenge that has a category to read a book that someone tells you not to. Banned books count but I can‘t find that Florida is on any such list.)

Help me out?!

Pic is Aggieville, Manhappiness, Kansas #ReadICT Category: someone told me not to read

TEArificbooks My home town 12mo
kspenmoll Don‘t read this 12mo
BkClubCare @kspenmoll - THANK YOU!! 😆🤣 12mo
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BkClubCare @TEArificbooks - great place. Always different every time we visit. Had lunch at the Rock-A-Belly 12mo
Ruthiella DON‘T READ THIS! 😱✋🛑🙈 12mo
BkClubCare @Ruthiella - 👌 OKAY I will! 🤣 12mo
marleed Haha - now I‘m following for your review! With two Don‘t read thises you have the go ahead!📖 12mo
BkClubCare @marleed - it‘s a year long challenge. I might not get to it until March. 12mo
tpixie @TEArificbooks @bkclubcare The Famous Aggieville! What a fun place! And DONT READ THAT BOOK! (edited) 11mo
BkClubCare @tpixie 😆 thanks! 11mo
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GatheringBooks
Florida | Lauren Groff
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#HumbleHarvest Day 21: #Baking is definitely expected from this heavenly concoction. Read Florida while we were in Florida more than a week ago. This was taken at Fridays in Orlando - our very first meal upon arriving in the city. And yes, that is a shot of Baileys to be poured on this baked goodness. 💕

Eggs Good God in Heaven!!! I want in on this Sin!!!😂😂 13mo
kelli7990 That looks good. 13mo
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lauraisntwilder
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Mehso-so

Lauren Groff's writing is beautiful, there's no questioning that. Something about this collection didn't work for me though. A few of the stories felt like the beginnings of novels that were abandoned before they got going. #storyaday2023

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SamAnne
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Settling in to our room at the Author‘s Guest House in Key West FL. We are in the Library room! Nice digs for a relatively affordable place. Not getting a lot of reading in since I‘m unlikely to come back to Florida. Soaking up all the sights and activities. Reading some Hiaasen and hoping to dive into the tagged tomorrow.

Tamra I was going to say, that looks like a sunny warm place! ☀️ Beautiful & cozy. 2y
Ruthiella Lovely room! Enjoy! 2y
TheSpineView Love going to Key West. Lots to do. The hubby and I love to go to happy hour and sit outside and watch all the people go by. Do make the trip to Dry Tortuga if you can. Interesting and the beaches are lovely. Be sure to pack sunscreen! 2y
SamAnne @thespineview we are really enjoying the history of this place. Pretty unique town! 2y
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arubabookwoman
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I've been reading these short stories off and on about my new state, mostly liking them, tho' I don't usually get on with short stories. About the orchid pictured: a year (or more ago) my son sent me an orchid plant. It arrived with no flowers (unlike what was shown in the catalogue) and when he inquired they told my son it was up to the recipient to get the plant to bloom. I don't have much of a green thumb, never saw buds, but I watered it &👇🏻

arubabookwoman ...much to my surprise when we returned from NYC last week we found this! 2y
Graywacke Beautiful flower! 2y
SamAnne I'm making my first trip to Florida next month and plan to pick this up and a Carl Hiaasen to take with. 2y
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SamAnne
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Planning a December trip to southern Florida and the Keys! Never been. Want to experience art, food and culture in Miami, birds, beaches, hikes and kayaking in the Keys and hit Key West. Planning to bring tagged book. What Carl Hiaasen should I bring to read? Maybe reread Hemingway short stories. Recommendations? Books? Bookstores? Places?

Susanita Much of this takes place in Key West 2y
Susanita This takes place at Fort Jefferson 2y
Susanita If you like historical fiction 2y
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Susanita Have a great trip! 2y
Leftcoastzen Randy Wayne White author of mysteries Sanibel island & west coast of Florida 2y
mcipher Oh Key West is so fun! We love snorkeling there, and Hemingway‘s house is awesome. The bus tour was surprisingly fun, or rent a little electric car - either way it‘s a blast checking out all the pretty houses and landscaping (and drunk tourists and many chickens!). The big cemetery is also so cool (big iguanas!) and the rum bar off Duval is great as well as Blue Heaven and El Siboney for food. Have a great trip!! 2y
5feet.of.fury When I went to Miami a few years ago, my friend and I did the double decker bus tour And got off at the Wynwood Art walk and it was so fun and gorgeous. (edited) 2y
SamAnne @susanita @leftcoastzen @mcipher @5feet.of.fury Thank you for the recs! In Key West we're staying at the Author's Hotel and will be just a couple blocks from the cemetery! The Wynwood Art Walk is on the list, Little Havana, Art Museum. We originally planned for the Gulf side but worried they were still cleaning up from Hurricanes. Of course, a new hurricane is hitting the eastern seaboard today... 😳 😳 Hope Florida Littens are staying safe! 2y
Leftcoastzen Yes, friends tell me that Fort Meyers, Cape Coral, and especially Sanibel are really still struggling with so much damage.I have never been to Florida , long to go to Hemingway house. 2y
bookishdawg “Skin Tight” and “Native Tongue” are amazing Hiaasen reads! If you are a podcaster check out “Wait Five Minutes‘” 👍🏻 have a great vacation! 2y
SamAnne @bookishdog. Thanks for the recommendations! 2y
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TracyReadsBooks
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Excellent—unbelievably good—writing, fantastic stories, & loads of marginally happy & occasionally hopeful but mostly unhappy, dissatisfied, unfulfilled, angry, disillusioned, miserable characters…with few exceptions. I loved it. Because in the end this is a collection of stories about humanity, about people being people through all the ups & downs & in betweens in life. Standout stories include Ghosts and Empties, Eyewall, Above and Below.

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TracyReadsBooks
Florida | Lauren Groff
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In the mood for some short stories so I‘m throwing this one into the mix. Loved the first story, Ghosts and Empties, so I‘m thinking I made a good decision…

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DHill
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I‘m really enjoying this collection of stories whose main character is all Florida. Evocative and poignant.

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wallacereads
Florida | Lauren Groff
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“She‘d never met a child with beady eyes before. Beadiness arrives after long slow ekes of disappointment, usually in middle age.”

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HeathHof
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Pickpick

"On my nighttime walks, the neighbors‘ lives reveal themselves, the lit windows domestic aquariums."


I'm not usually a big on short stories, but these were ? I would have loved to read a whole novel centered around any one of them.

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Christinak
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Working on reducing my mountain of a TBR pile.
#ShakespeareAndCompany #NPRreccomended2018 #ObamaReccomended

Megabooks This is a good one! 3y
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monalyisha
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I‘ve had a shitty day.

Lots of close family members (none of whom I‘ve seen) are testing positive for Covid, & my husband had a doctor‘s appointment canceled for the 3rd time today (his first appointment was January 2020 & he‘s yet to see anyone), so I spent the entire morning on the phone trying to fix things for him from afar. He‘s struggling with anxiety & depression and it‘s near-impossible to get him the care that he needs. 👇🏻

Clare-Dragonfly OMG. That‘s awful and infuriating. I hope your husband can find a different doctor who will help him. 3y
AmyG I am so sorry. Mental health services in this country can be great-or awful. Looks like, if you can, find another doctor. Sending a hug. 3y
candc320 I‘m so sorry! That‘s just terrible 😞. 3y
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megnews Oh my gosh. This is awful. I am so sorry. I hope he will be able to get help and start feeling better soon. 3y
monalyisha @Clare-Dragonfly It‘s sad, & upsetting, & exhausting. And it‘s not even ME who‘s going through it. And I can‘t even imagine being someone who *doesn‘t* have a support network. What if it was just him? He doesn‘t have the energy to make these calls! It‘s so discouraging, & it would be so easy to quit if you were already feeling like that, anyway. I have so many more feelings but I‘ll leave it at that. It‘s sickening, really. 3y
JamieArc Omg. WTF 🤬 I am so sorry. I feel enraged for you both. I just…oof. My husband has anxiety and has been able to decrease his meds, but even the lowest dose helps. 3y
Gissy Definitely, he needs another clinical professional. 3y
monalyisha Thanks @candc320 @AmyG @megnews I told him that at least now that he‘s been seen by a PCP & officially has one, we can view it like looking for a job when you already have one. We‘ll get on the Waiting List for a doctor who comes with a personal recommendation from local friends who have already dealt with similar issues, & deal with things step by step in the meantime. It‘s really just unacceptable. 3y
monalyisha @JamieArc @Gissy Apparently, she gave him the names of 3 psychologists to call about ADHD (not his anxiety or depression, which were dismissed. She literally asked, “But what are you sad ABOUT?” 🤯😤). She said it might be “a while” before anyone could see him. Like, because he was still able to present himself decently & carry on a conversation, it wasn‘t viewed as dire. He‘s not GOOD. By any stretch. Maybe help him BEFORE it‘s desperate? (edited) 3y
DrexEdit WTF? That's really unacceptable. And how unhelpful is "exercise more"? ? Really PCP if you're feeling out of your depth the least you could do is offer a referral! I hope you have a way of reporting your bad experience. I also hope your husband gets the help he needs soon! ? 3y
JenReadsAlot Omg I'm so pissed for you both. I'm a therapist and cannot even imagine anyone I work with treating someone like that.... 3y
BookBosomed1 Ugh. That‘s not ok. Really, really not ok. I‘m so sorry for both of you (and your family members). 3y
ShelleyBooksie So sorry that you are going through this :( 3y
Suet624 This just hurts. There are so many things I want to say but I can imagine you are thinking all of the same things. I'm so sorry. Why, when there are so many resources out there, can a doctor tell someone to just exercise? Ugh. 3y
Chrissyreadit I‘m so sorry. That is not ok. I hope he is able to get into see someone soon. 3y
Scochrane26 @monalyisha What state do you live in? Here in KY, us therapists are so busy right now, but I‘m still able to see a new person within a month. Sounds like he needs a psychiatrist or psychiatric APRN. Or a much better PCP. I‘d look up who he can see on your insurance site. Let me know if I can help. 3y
Chrissyreadit Did you move? Can he get into a therapist? Has had a therapist in the past? A therapist may be able to help him get into a psychiatrist a little quicker. Especially if it‘s a practice that has on site psych. (At least that is my experience as a counselor getting supports for clients) I have significant concern with a PCP not taking his mental health seriously. Honestly I would consider questioning that response to the practice. 3y
vivastory I don't know if that doctor is the only PCP at that office, but if there's others you might be able to see another one. I've switched doctors before when I felt my issues were not being addressed. I'm really sorry to hear about this. 3y
Jas16 This is so upsetting. 3y
DivineDiana So sorry. ❤️ 3y
Megabooks I‘m so sorry. That is infuriating! 3y
Chelsea.Poole Horrible! Glad he has you to help in this situation. (edited) 3y
Sharpeipup Hugs to you both. 3y
Zuhkeeyah So sorry your husband is unable to get the treatment he needs and that you have the added stress of family testing positive. I hope he finds a more effective PCP soon! 🤞🏾 3y
Andrea313 I'm so sorry that you're both experiencing this. Sending strength from afar. 3y
LiteraryinPA I am so frustrated on your behalf! As someone with mental health struggles who is getting benefit from medication, I know how important it is for your doctor to take you seriously and really validate what you‘re feeling. I‘m sorry your husband had the opposite experience. I hope things get better, but right now it‘s ok to feel discouraged and not ok. 💗 3y
Librarybelle So sorry…it is so upsetting when mental health concerns are so easily dismissed. 💜 3y
Tamra Hang in there Litsy friend. I can empathize. 💜 3y
quietjenn Ugh, that‘s pretty awful. I‘m sorry and hope the situation changes soon. (edited) 3y
monalyisha I accidentally deleted comments (my own!) on this post that looked like they were duplicated. They weren‘t. Suffice it to say that he was seen for the first time by his PCP (after many, many phone calls) & she dismissed his concerns out-of-hand, asked him “what he was sad about” & told him to “exercise more.” Anyway, thank you so much to everyone who has responded! I really appreciate the support & validation. It‘s been a difficult stretch. 3y
Tamra I want to say my husband experienced anxiety & depression for the first time last year and that it‘s REAL. It can get better. Be persistent and if you can, seek care elsewhere. It took a few months to get the dosage right, but our family physician was able to prescribe the right meds and he was eventually able to see a psychologist that helped. He is still on the meds and is in a much better place. Take care of yourself too! 3y
monalyisha @Tamra Thank you! It‘s discouraging, knowing how long it took to see THIS doctor, to think about how long it might take to see the next one. But he has the names of three psychologists to call & inquire about making an appointment with. And in my research this morning, I also found the contact info for an outpatient walk-in (specializing in mental health concerns) in an adjacent town. So, even though it feels like Square 1, it‘s more like 1.5. 3y
monalyisha @Tamra @JamieArc I‘m so happy your partners are doing better. Thank you for sharing with me! 3y
MaureenMc 💗💗💗 3y
Tera66 💗 3y
monalyisha @Scochrane26 Thank you for your offer to help! We‘re in Rhode Island. Hopefully, one of the recommended psychologists will be able to see him a lot faster than we were able to get a PCP to see him. I can‘t believe he had to wait so long. And that he almost didn‘t get to see her AGAIN. And then, that she was ineffective! Ugh. Anyway. I really appreciate it. I may be asking for advice if things don‘t go as planned but cross your fingers for us. 🤞🏻 3y
Tamra @monalyisha we are pulling for you both! 3y
monalyisha @Scochrane26 One of the worst parts is that he came out of today, which he expected to be a small victory day, saying, “I feel like I blew it.” He feels like he didn‘t say the magic words, or express himself right. Like he failed himself and now it‘s all ruined. You shouldn‘t come out of an appointment feeling like that! 3y
monalyisha I should say that my original post, before I deleted comments unintentionally, ended with “At least I got to take a picture with this flamingo?” 🦩 I feel like the photo is coming across as really out-of-nowhere/inappropriate now that the post is truncated. 😅🙈 It was supposed to be a slice of levity! 3y
Branwen Oh my god! How awful! I'm so sorry to hear this, friend! *hugs* I really hope your hubby gets the care he needs asap! Hang in there! 💕 3y
BarbaraBB This is not okay. I am so sorry for him and you. You seem like a fighter, I hope you can find someone else , a better PCP soon 💕🦩 3y
Catsandbooks I'm so sorry you and especially your husband are going through this!! Has he tried using any telehealth resources until he can see someone in person? I personally use the app BetterHelp and love it. I video chat with my therapist every week and I can message her at any time and chat. It's really been so great especially with the pandemic. I can do it all from home. Sending lots of love your guys way!! 💕 3y
CarolynM Echoing @BarbaraBB You both deserve better. Sending love and hugs 💕 3y
squirrelbrain Ugh, this sounds so frustrating and upsetting. Sending love and positive vibes; hope you get something sorted soon. ❤️ 3y
Mrs_B Hey, just want to send you love and support. You‘re doing a great job and I‘m so sorry to hear that the healthcare isn‘t stepping up. So very frustrating. 💙💙💙 3y
thewallflower0707 Oh no, that sounds simple awful. I hope your husband can finally get the help needs! 3y
Laughterhp Rhode island is the worst. I honestly could never find a doctor when I lived there. It‘s crazy his doctor didn‘t feel the need to listen to him. You think in this day and age, they‘d take his concerns seriously. My doctor has been doing telehealth lately. Hopefully you guys get what you need. 💚💚 3y
Simona I‘m really sorry about all of that … I was in similar situation last week, when it got so bad that I had to take my friend to the ER, and fortunately, from there everything went well … I‘m thinking of you❤️ 3y
MeganAnn Oh my goodness! I second everyone else above. Hopefully a new path will open up so he can get what he needs soon. Sending hugs and hope ❤️✨ I do like your photo though! 🦩 3y
DaveGreen7777 Sorry you‘re going through all that, that‘s a lot to deal with all at once! 😩 Sending prayers and healing energy to you and your family. Hope things get much better for you all soon! ❤️‍🩹 3y
Magpiegem @monalyisha that experience is so similar to mine with my son. He is 8 years old, self harming, severe anxiety but was told that until he harms himself or someone else badly enough to need hospital treatment he wasn‘t severe enough to be seen… he‘s 8, I would rather get it sorted before he‘s putting himself in hospital 🤯 the fight is endless and exhausting. Sending love and strength. (edited) 3y
monalyisha @Magpiegem That‘s ridiculous! So scary with a little one, too. One of the people I talked to yesterday referred me to a place nearby us: https://www.bhlink.org/ I don‘t know if it‘s the answer yet, or if you have anything like that near you. But I‘m more than willing to share any information or tips that I gather. I hope you find answers & help. 💓 Sending love from my corner. 3y
monalyisha Thanks also to @MaureenMc @Tera66 @Branwen @BarbaraBB @Catsandbooks @CarolynM @squirrelbrain @Mrs_B @thewallflower0707 @Laughterhp @Simona (I‘m happy to hear you were able to get your friend the help that she needs! Crossing fingers for them. 🤞🏻) @MeganAnn @DaveGreen7777 for your support. He was able to get a telehealth appt scheduled for early February. Hoping against hope that it goes better. 🍀💞🙏🏻 3y
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cariashley
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Lauren Groff is one of my auto buy authors and I love everything she does. These stories are excellent and impart a real sense of place (even when they aren‘t set in the titular state). Pictured here with my day lilies which I‘m very excited are coming up again!

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Sparklemn
Florida | Lauren Groff
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The Florida depicted in these stories would never be described as the Sunshine State. Most, if not all, of the stories are very dark...too dark for my 2020 state of mind. 😐

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Sparklemn
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Am I the only one panic-reading to meet my 2020 Goodreads goal? No? Just me?

CuriousG If I was even close to my goal I might be panicking, but I'm 11 books short so there is no way I'm going to make it. Good luck with yours though! 4y
Sparklemn @CuriousG Thank you!! 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess Me! I have two books to finish. I think that I can do it though. 4y
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julesG Reset the goal? Maybe? It's 2020, I am going out on a limb and say, lots of people either struggle to meet their goal, or met their initial goal months ago already. 4y
Sparklemn @Graciouswarriorprincess Two books for me, too. Good luck! 4y
Sparklemn @julesG I might have to reset! I won‘t be hard on myself if I do. 💙 4y
Graciouswarriorprincess @Sparklemn Good luck! We can do this! 4y
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NatalieR
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Lauren Groff is such a beautiful writer. Her talent with story telling immediately sucks me in and immerses me into the emotions of her words. This collection of short stories weaves beautifully from story to story with a repetitive character. 🖤 Happy Thanksgiving Eve to my fellow Americans! 🍁🦃#MountTBR

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Sparklemn
Florida | Lauren Groff

“Mostly, however, I see mothers I know in glimpses, bent like shepherdess crooks, scanning the floor for tiny Legos or half-chewed grapes or the people they once were, slumped in the corners.”

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arubabookwoman
Florida | Lauren Groff
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We moved to Florida to be close to our grandkids, and due to covid this is about the closest we've gotten in the month we've been here. We're on the 2nd floor balcony of the condo we rented taking their picture while they play on the beach.

Lcsmcat I‘m sorry you can‘t be together. We can only see our granddaughter over FaceTime. It‘s not as much fun. But stay safe. FL is even worse than NC right now and we‘re bad enough! 4y
MicheleinPhilly ☹️I‘m so sorry! My mom and one of my nieces live in FL and the daily news out of there is terrifying. Stay safe! 4y
Texreader Awww. At least they‘re within sight and it‘s beautiful there! 4y
Trashcanman That sucks. 4y
Tanisha_A Stay safe 💚 4y
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SBoos
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Not usually a fan of short story/vingette type fiction, but this book kept showing up as a recommendation from trusted sources. My main takeaway, man can this girl write! Florida is lush and evocative and entirely unique, and hits home for anyone - native or transplant - who has a little piece of this wacky state in their heart. I flew through it and ordered one of her other books as soon as I finished this one.⁣

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Jenken1998
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I enjoyed the collection of short stories. Its been on my radar for awile. Many of the stories are centered around relationships (romantic, parental etc.) Her writing is lovely and just pulled me along. I still need to read some of her other work which i am sure i will enjoy. Living in FL i enjoyed the familiarity of the settings of many of the stories. 🌴🌴🌴🌴

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shaynarae
Florida | Lauren Groff
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A beautiful short story collection! By far the best I‘ve read in awhile. Definitely lives up to the hype. #catsoflitsy

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CindyE09
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Very much enjoyed this collection of short stories that was such a hit a little while back. This is my first piece by Lauren Groff, but I hope to read more soon. The stories in this collection revolve around the state of Florida, and honestly I have crossed the state off my list of places to retire eventually. A very atmospheric collection, with wonderful nature writing and sharp life observations. I hope her full length novels are just as good.

jordanremington Hi there 5y
jordanremington How are you doing? 5y
CindyE09 @jordanremington at the moment very tired as I just got off work but overall good. You? 5y
jordanremington I'm doing great, thanks for asking, and I will like to chat privately with you. 5y
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amyf0x
Florida | Lauren Groff
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A collection of short stories that uses Florida as its setting; some stories in particular are an impressive intro to Groff‘s writing.

Read January 5-7
Rating 3.5/5 ⭐️
Book 2/60

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Mitch
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I‘m really not into short stories - but I make an exception for Lauren Groff!

https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2020/01/lauren-groff-birdie-short-stor...

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mbreichert19
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Very excited to start this book! As a Florida native, the first chapter is already describing it perfectly.

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akfreeborn
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Pickpick

Lauren Groff is a favorite author. This short story collection doesn‘t disappoint and as a native Floridian her stories and detail of place and character are well observed and present some of Florida‘s strangeness without trivializing it. It is a state to both love and hate as I contemplate moving to Maine someday! Great collection!

Sapphire I have heard her speak a few times, and had good book group discussion on her Fates and Furies. She is interesting. I think the next title I would want to read of hers is the one set in Cooperstown NY near where she grew up. 5y
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mcctrish
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I can‘t handle short stories in audio format. If I‘m in the middle of exercising I don‘t want to pause before the next story and it just confuses me when it switches to new characters/stories.

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mcctrish
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I started this today driving around

Megabooks I hope you enjoy it! 5y
mcctrish @Megabooks is it short stories? 5y
Megabooks Yes 5y
mcctrish @Megabooks I didn‘t realize that and when it switched ‘chapters‘ I was a bit lost 5y
Megabooks I can see how that would be confusing!! 5y
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nikirtehsuxlol
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Fates and Furies was probably a little too pretentious for little ole silly me, so I wasnt a huge fan of Groff‘s other book, but this one is going well so far. Read by the author.

nikirtehsuxlol Update: hated it. 5y
mcctrish I just started this and laughed out loud at your update 5y
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kspenmoll
Florida | Lauren Groff
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#bookhaul #locallibrary #bookandcoffeedate
My husband & I had a coffee & book date at the library today. The best kind of date! 📚☕️

Suet624 I love your porch. 5y
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Megabooks
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Snakes and swamps and hurricanes, oh my! Groff captures the collective of contradictions that resides in Florida without the clownishness of media headlines. The characters are vivid, and I enjoyed her writing in a way I hadn‘t in her novels. There were only two stories I disliked. Solid 4⭐️

#summersendreadathon 3/10
#24b4monday

Andrew65 Going well 👏👏👏 5y
Megabooks @Andrew65 Thanks! I really wish I had started that timer Friday morning! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 5y
TheBookStacker I love books about Florida for some reason. (edited) 5y
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Megabooks @TheBookStacker have you read this? 5y
TheBookStacker I have not! It‘s been on my TBR forever but I‘ve read a ton others my favorite being 5y
Megabooks @TheBookStacker Sounds interesting! I‘ll see if my library has it! 5y
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masofia
Florida | Lauren Groff
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Florida is perfectly captured by both the physical settings of these stories and the emotional baggage of the characters trying to live within them or escape them. These very personal, character driven stories read like confessions or self discovery narratives. I‘m sure those of us who grew up in Florida have a different experience with this book than those who did not.

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cariashley
Florida | Lauren Groff
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My purchases from Powell‘s. I had so much restraint! I never check bags so only had a small suitcase, and my TBR is pretty ridiculous as it is, so I didn‘t have much of a choice. I am really excited about the mug though ☺️

Suet624 Great mug! 5y
Tamra Adorable! 5y
Viji I have this mug too! 5y
cariashley @Viji I love it!!! 5y
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kindergartenkat
Florida | Lauren Groff
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I yelp aloud because of the swiftness of youth, these gorgeous changes that insist not everything is decaying as fast as we can love it.

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Florida | Lauren Groff
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“He stepped closer to her and put his head in the crook of her neck and breathed his inadequacy out there, breathed in her love and the grease of her travels and knew had been lucky, and that he had escaped the hungry dark once more.”