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Surprise! Surprise!
Surprise! Surprise! | Niki Daly
62 posts | 1 read | 2 to read
Mrs Tati wants a baby and when no baby appears, Mr Tati comes up with a jaunty solution! He brings his wife a sweet little piglet with a rosy face and curly tail. How Mr and Mrs Tati love their piggy baby, but should he be brought up as a boy or a pig, and what will happen if he goes to school? And could this tale have one more twist at the end of it...'
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Amiable
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1. My friends planned a surprise party for my 16th birthday. My “gift” was a giant wrapped box that contained three adorable guys from the senior class clad in nothing but their bathing suits. The most amusing detail of this story is that the party was held at our church and was chaperoned by our minister. 😀🤷🏻‍♀️

2. I love plot twists! Especially if I don‘t see them coming.

#Two4Tuesday

TheSpineView Wow! What an extraordinary gift! Thanks for playing 2y
dabbe Okay. Your #1 answer wins! 🏆🤣💙 2y
jdiehr 😄 2y
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Amiable @dabbe The ‘80s were a wild and crazy time! 😀 2y
BookNAround That sounds like a hysterical party! 2y
TheLudicReader I loved your birthday party story. 😂 2y
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mcctrish
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How amazing is this #allhallowsreadswap package ?! I‘m such a newbie to the swaps 🤦🏻‍♀️ I‘m going to work on my touches more going forward @ulrichyumiodd you are AMAZING 🧡🖤🤍💀🦇🕷

DinoMom So fun! 2y
ulrichyumiodd I hope you liked it all ❤️ 2y
mcctrish @ulrichyumiodd I love everything ❤️❤️ keep your eyes open for a package coming your way from Indigo 2y
ulrichyumiodd Oh, thanks! You really didn‘t have to send anything - but thank you! ❤️ 2y
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Soubhiville
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@AmyG there was a box of surprises in my mailbox! I love the candle and the pins and keychain! I‘m holding out the week and a half for my birthday to open the rest. Thank you so much my dear friend 🥰💕.

BkClubCare What pretty wrappings! 💕 2y
AmyG It‘s a clip for a purse or a backpack. I am so happy to call you my friend. Ha, you will be staring at those gifts for a bit. 😘 They match so nicely. (edited) 2y
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sprainedbrain
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Lesley! I have a surprise package today… should I open it?!

Eyelit Omg I‘m sorry I thought I emailed you - it‘s a LGP book. I wish it was something cooler! 😆 3y
sprainedbrain Bahahahaha! I‘ve forgotten about those apparently! 3y
katy4peas @sprainedbrain hey is your address correct on the pemberlittens addressbook file? I know you moved recently… 🤔just sending out Xmas cards and wondered. Thanks!💕 3y
sprainedbrain @katy4peas omg it wasn‘t! But it is now. ☺️ 3y
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jdiehr
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I wish there had been a camera attached to my mailbox today!

If there had been, you all would have been able to see how surprised and delighted I was to get an awesome package from @Sleepswithbooks 😍😃

Stacy, this absolutely made my day! Thank you for your thoughtful, kind gesture 💕

Sleepswithbooks I‘m so glad! I hope you enjoy them 😀📖🌼 3y
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mrsmarch
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Hannah! It came! I can‘t wait to open it! #jolabokaflod

BookFreakOut FINALLY!!!!!!!! 🥳🤩🎄✨⭐🌟❤️🎂🍾🎉🎊🎈🎁 4y
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CocoReads
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@sebrittainclark I‘ve got my #Bestof2020 gifts all ready to unwrap. Not sure when I‘ll get to them tomorrow—I‘m working during the day but I might be able to unwrap before I go in since I‘m sure I‘ll be awake annoyingly early. I find it unlikely I‘ll make it to midnight to unwrap as soon as it‘s 2021. Cute wrapping paper! @candority

candority I love that wrapping paper! Can't wait to see what you get when you have a chance to open everything! 4y
CocoReads I‘m hoping for an early morning opening because the anticipation is killing me. 🤣 4y
AmyG I love the wrapping paper! 4y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego That wrapping paper!! 4y
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TheRomantiCate
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It‘s on its way!! #bestof2020swap @candority

candority Yay! 🎉🎁 4y
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TrishB
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Jessie your parcel has arrived- I‘m assuming so anyway!!
Thank you 😘❤️

Cathythoughts Exciting 🥳🎁 4y
TrishB @Cathythoughts it definitely is ♥️ (edited) 4y
erzascarletbookgasm Yay! I hope it is! If you aren‘t expecting any others from BD then it‘s mine. 😘 (edited) 4y
TrishB @erzascarletbookgasm not that I o ow of ♥️ 4y
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rachelsbrittain
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#BestOf2020Swap going out today! And thoroughly checked out / sniffed by the pup to make sure it's all good.

@MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm @candority

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm SO EXCITED!!! Such a gorgeous doggo! 😍 4y
candority Yay! I'm so glad that it is pup approved! 😊 4y
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batsy
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A lovely surprise of #bookmail arrived today! Is this from you @Tanisha_A ? 😍

Tanisha_A Hiiii! ❤️ Yes, yay yay! I know you have been wanting to read Calvino, please tell me you don't already own that book? I took a chance. 😶 4y
batsy @Tanisha_A No, I don't have it. Thank you so much, lovely! 😘❤️ I definitely need to read Calvino! Also, I'm amazed it was delivered from Book Depository since they listed as my postal code as one of the areas they don't deliver to?! So grateful these arrived, though 🙏🏽 4y
Cathythoughts How lovely !! 4y
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batsy @Cathythoughts Yes! So kind of Tanisha 💕 4y
paulfrankspencer Not my favorite from Calvino, but it's a good one. 4y
Tanisha_A @batsy Yayyy! I am so happy that you got them 💗 4y
batsy @paulfrankspencer Which one of his is your fave? 4y
paulfrankspencer @batsy I've got a soft spot for Invisible Cities. 4y
Centique How lovely is @Tanisha_A ? 😍😍 4y
LeahBergen How nice!! 💖💖 4y
readordierachel Yay! What a lovely surprise 4y
batsy @paulfrankspencer Nice! I have that one. 4y
batsy @Centique Very! 💖 4y
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Hooked_on_books
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Hooray, I got a surprise today! Thanks, Soubhi! My plan is to set it aside and open it at my birthday (I assume that‘s what this is for), but my husband is pushing me to open it now, which I‘d be happy to do. 😬 I‘m super excited regardless.

Soubhiville It‘s not a birthday gift, open it now! 4y
Soubhiville It‘s a just-because 😉 4y
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Kshakal
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Eggs Great words-that just gave me a boost 🤗 4y
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teebe
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The long shipping time from Australia to Canada created a lovely surprise amid quarantine 😆 My #CreepyChristmas box arrived this week and I had forgotten all about it so I was doubly excited when I realized what it was. Thanks @LapReader ! I love that it‘s all Australian-themed.

LapReader OMG! That is a ridiculously long time. I can only blame the bushfires? 5y
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EliNeedsMoreShelves
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In my effort to read more from my own shelves, I decided to try a new adventure. Each of my kids got to pick 6 books from my TBR shelves - no restrictions, and 6 they want. Biggest 6 you can find? Great. Most boring covers you see? Perfect. Whatever they chose made the pile. I wrapped them all up and will choose one at random to read each month in 2020.

Welcome to #kidspickmyTBR2020

MarriedtoMrT Fun! 5y
wanderinglynn What a fun idea! 👍🏻📚 5y
Tamra What fun! Great idea! 5y
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Deblovestoread Love this!💜 5y
FlowerFairy That‘s a wonderful idea!!! 5y
Bookzombie This is fun! 5y
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teebe
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Came home to some cards and a surprise book from Chapters! 🥰 There was no note with the book but I‘m assuming it‘s also from #PoutinePenPals?

EDIT: Found a note tucked in the center of book! Thank you @mcctrish ! This one has been on my TBR for quite some time, now I can finally read it! 💚

mcctrish Oh I‘m happy it arrived! I love this book, it‘s way up there on all time favourites 5y
Pricel101 Yay! 😚 Wishing you a happy summer of reading! Heather O‘Neill is a great writer:) 5y
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AprilMae
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@Nessavamusic I was right, it came while I was out of town!!! 😊😊😊 #summersantagoespostal
@BookishMarginalia

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AprilMae
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I'm out of town for the weekend so no pictures, but I believe my #summersantagoespostal box came!!!!! I'll show a pic when I get home, but for now enjoy a vacation selfie 😂
@BookishMarginalia

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Megnogged
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My #summersantagoespostal package is headed south to @Soubhiville - est. arrival is Thursday, May 30th...which is the same day I head east for #BookCon! I hope everything makes it there safely! 👋🏼☀️❤️📚 Also, like a doofus...I forgot to put the card in the box, so it‘s coming separately. Just open it after the things in the box! 😉 Enjoy!!

@BookishMarginalia

Soubhiville Oh how exciting! Thank you! I‘ll be on the lookout. 💕 5y
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Nessavamusic
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Woohoo #bookmail arrived today! My #sffs box and I think the #mythsandlegendsswap it‘s not marked so I‘m assuming it is. So excited!!
@MeganAnn @Avanders

Avanders 🧬🔮🦠🦄👏🏽👏🏽 6y
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maich
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Is not FairyLoot but it is #SciFiFantasySwap #SFFS package. Can't wait to open it. Thank you @LittleBug 🥰💕
@Avanders

#sweetsurprise #bookexchange #bookswap #litsyswap #package #litsylove

LittleBug Glad it arrived in time!!☺️ 6y
maich @LittleBug thank you🥰🥰 6y
LittleBug You‘re very welcome!☺️ Hope you‘ll like what I picked😉 6y
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Avanders 🧬🔮🦠🦄👏🏽👏🏽 6y
maich @LittleBug I will liked it. I love surprises and everytime I open some swag box I'm having a lot of fun. 🤩🥰 6y
maich @Avanders 😊🥰 6y
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ItsAngel
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This box of goodies is heading towards my swap for #funkopopandbookswap 🤗😬😎 My match should get it on Thursday! Hope she loves it. @kstadt929

kstadt929 Awesome!!! Thanks for the updates! 😁 I am so excited for opening day!! 6y
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Lynnsoprano
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A really nice surprise was in my mailbox today. Thank you again @RamsFan1963 for your #10k1stanniversary giveaway. Even without this, I‘ve won by having you in my Litsy family.

DivineDiana So generous! ❤️ 6y
RamsFan1963 Awwww thank you. I'm glad you received it safely. I don't have that much faith in the US postal service. 6y
JennyM @RamsFan1963 such a generous thing to do, and so lovely to see. Enjoy @Lynnsoprano 📚 6y
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Yeah_I_Read
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I peeked! I got my #blitsy package can‘t wait to open everything Thursday ❤️

Chelleo In this case, I approve 😊 6y
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BookNAround
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Y‘all, @Mitch sent me a cat trap! Yep, the shiny red cat trap showed up in my mailbox and promptly caught the rare and elusive Ozzie when I brought it into the house. Seriously Mitch, thank you so much for the surprise. Even if it didn‘t say on it to wait to open it, I don‘t think I could open it now that the great and terrible Oz has claimed it (at least until he gets the zoomies again). 😂

julesG 😸😻 6y
Mitch I‘m feel privileged that he‘s taken ownership! 🤣🤣 6y
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mariaku21
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@amabear the above package was shipped out to you so you should be getting it hopefully this weekend.🙂

Again I'm sorry if this delays your reading 😩

Amabear It‘s all good :) I‘ll catch up fast. 6y
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ads0123
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Look what I got today!!! I can‘t wait to open it later this week!!!!

#stuffedstockingswap

Avanders ❄️💙❄️💙❄️ 6y
Avanders Hello! Have you had a chance to open your #stuffedstockingswap #sss package yet? If so, it'd be lovely if you could post a pic & show off the goodies 🤗🎄♥️ 6y
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SilversReviews
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Look at this fun surprise that arrived in the mail today from Penguin Random House.

It is Wrapping paper. :)

BEAUTIFUL!!

Thank you @penguinrandomhouse and dkpublishing

Velvetfur Oohh that's so pretty 😊 6y
TheSpineView I got some too! I think it will be loads if fun wrapping with it. 6y
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LeslieO Love that! 6y
SilversReviews @TheSpineView Oh. So happy to hear someone else received some. Any idea which publicist sent it? It was such a fun surprise. 😍 6y
SilversReviews @Velvetfur 😍It is and great for book lovers. 6y
SilversReviews @LeslieO 😍Thanks. It is so pretty. 6y
TheSpineView @SilversReviews Not a clue! I don't remember it be part of a giveaway. Totally stumped! Let me know if you find out.😊 6y
SilversReviews @TheSpineView I am stumped too. I don‘t recall entering any contest either. If I find out I‘ll let you know, and please do the same. Perhaps others have received it too and they may recall. 😍. Meanwhile let‘s enjoy that gorgeous wrapping paper. 😍😍😍 6y
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Whimsical.Curiosity
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Congratulations to @KatieDid927!!! You're the mystery box #hugyofriendsgiveaway winner 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Thanks to everyone who participated!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Please send me an email at cheeky monk 27 at gee mail dot com with your address. I'll post when I'm mailing it out so you'll know to expect it. Hugs to you!!!

AmyG Congrats🎉 6y
KatieDid927 Whoa yay!!! Thanks!! Will send you an email now! 🤗 6y
Marilyncjackson Congratulations 🎉 6y
AsYouWish Yay!!!! Congrats!!!!!📚🎉📖🎊 6y
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sammisho
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My #justabookswap book is purchased and will be delivered soon to a secret Litten! 😻😻😻 @TheBookKeepers

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Sharpeipup
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@kaysworld1
Finally, I love it already! #hellofrom #litsyswap #uspsadventures

kaysworld1 Thank god you got it. Do you like everything in it?i can't remember what I put in it 💝 6y
Sharpeipup @kaysworld1 I do love it all...What a picturesque area you live in! Hidden Figures is among my favorite movies. It I‘ve never read the book so I am looking forward to that, in particular. 6y
bullbunny Pictures!!! I NEED PICTURES 6y
Sharpeipup @bullbunny @kaysworld1 Sorry, with the move, most of it is already safely packed away. 📦 6y
bullbunny @Sharpeipup awww okay.. 6y
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Mitch
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All packaged up and winging its way to you @Cathythoughts Hope you like how I‘ve interpreted you‘re 5 words!

#50kReadinglifegiveaway

Tanisha_A Ooh! This is exciting 6y
Cathythoughts Oh look at that ... looks so interesting... can‘t wait to investigate.. you are way too good ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
AmyG I can‘t wait to see what those are! 6y
LeahBergen And now I can‘t wait to see inside! 👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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Gissy
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This is what I found inside of those beautiful wrapped packages😱This is a beautiful start for a cozy mystery season! I took off the jacket of The Secret of Chimneys book b/c it is so pretty with and without the jacket.What I need right know is a hot chocolate☕️with some of those delicious cookies and start to read! I ate the other package so slowly because I didn't want to finish them!Thank so much @mabell I don't what to say!Very grateful!😘❤️

mabell I'm so glad you like everything! Enjoy cozy mystery reading season! ❤️😄 6y
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JPeterson
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It‘s opening day for #myfavoritebookswap!
@MommyOfTwo - I love all these little notes and the Harry Potter seal you did!
I‘ll post the final results soon. 😊

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Adventures_of_a_French_Reader
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@Betty Your package is on the way. It should arrive on Monday or Tuesday ;) Can't wait for the opening date...
#myfavoritebookswap @JoeStalksBeck

Betty I like your chair! 6y
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jenniferw88
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ReadingRuby Wow that was quick! Glad it‘s got to you ok 😊 6y
Quirkybookworm Love the label! 6y
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candc320
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Who doesn‘t like a surprise!! Thanks @Schnoebs for this #CSGiveaway!

Schnoebs Thanks for entering 👍👍 6y
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Adventures_of_a_French_Reader
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Thanks @Betty for your package, I received it today!!! I'll send yours very soon ;) Can't wait to see the marvellous things that are inside...
#myfavoritebookswap @JoeStalksBeck

Betty I promise there‘s NO coffee in there. I know you don‘t like coffee. ☕️ (edited) 6y
Soubhiville But you made me want donuts @Betty ! 6y
Betty @Soubhiville you know we can meet somewhere for donuts as we‘re practically neighbors. 🍩 6y
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ads0123
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@BookaholicNatty Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! This is the BEST!!!!!! It made me laugh when I opened it!!!

#genreswap #groupc #monkeyking #mustwatch #epiccrushofgenielo

BookaholicNatty @ads0123 😂😂it got there super fast!!!!! I couldn‘t resist!!! I saw it the day after I finished the book and was like nooooo way! I discovered yesterday that the first Monkey King is on Netflix if you have Netflix and want to watch it first. Glad it made its way to you and could put a little smile of your face!!! 😍😁❤️😘 6y
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LikelyLibrarian
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I came home from my trip yesterday to a messy house and a stack of bills. This was a happy surprise in the middle of an otherwise chaotic day. Thanks for the #LitsyLove @StephanieGeiser !

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Jerdencon
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Sitting outside on a nice July day reading my book for #lmpbc #grouph
Title is a surprise and I'm hoping this one is better than the one I chose last time which we all conceded was pretty awful! Need to redeem myself! @mariaku21 @Blaire @Wannabe_Quijote

Wannabe_Quijote I have faith in you! 6y
Blaire Me too!! Also I mailed that one back to you but sent it media mail so it may take a little while. 6y
Jerdencon @Blaire I got it! 6y
Blaire Great! 6y
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sammisho
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This box of goodies was mailed out today to surprise one of my favorite littens! Can not wait for her to get it!

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laurieluna
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A wonderful #birthdaysurprises #jbuk from @squirrelbrain 😄 thank you so much. Now, due to how punctual it is, am I allowed to open it now or do I have to wait? 😂🙏🙏🙏

TrishB I would definitely make you wait 😁😁 6y
laurieluna @TrishB so cruel! 😱😂 6y
laurieluna @TrishB I've opened the card and it's from my tbr on litsy. It could be anything! It is up to date though so thats good! 👍 6y
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Sophoclessweetheart When‘s your birthday Hun? X 6y
laurieluna @Sorceryandswords 18th, but don't worry! I love the penguin modern you sent me 😄 xx 6y
squirrelbrain Ooh such a meany @TrishB ! If you really want to open it you can do..... but don‘t sulk on your ACTUAL birthday when you wish you‘d saved it.... hee hee! 😘😂 6y
TrishB @squirrelbrain 😂😂 always!! 6y
laurieluna @squirrelbrain getting the boys bathed and into bed then I shall open it 😊 excited! X 6y
Sophoclessweetheart I‘m glad you love it! I didn‘t realise your birthday was soon though! 😱😱🖤🖤 6y
Cathythoughts 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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batsy
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Thank you dear @erzascarletbookgasm for this surprise gift! Your review definitely made me want to read it and you're so kind to send it to me. I was just skimming through it and it looks so gorgeous. Thanks for your lovely message too, reading it just made my day ❤️❤️❤️

Tanisha_A The cover is gorgeous! 6y
Kalalalatja This looks like the most amazing book! 6y
sudi Love the cover, i think she looks a little like Arya Stark 6y
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GatheringBooks you have wonderful friends, @batsy book people are truly the best in the world! 😍🤗😘📚 6y
saresmoore Neeeeeeat. 6y
RohitSawant How wonderful! 6y
batsy @Tanisha_A @Kalalalatja @sudi It is a stunning cover 💜 6y
batsy @saresmoore @rohit-sawant It is indeed 😁 6y
erzascarletbookgasm You‘re welcome, Suba! 💕 It really is a gorgeous book, enjoy! 6y
batsy @erzascarletbookgasm I've been having one of those of "where does the time go" months and haven't been able to send you something yet, but please watch out for a little something headed your way from Book Depository as a small thank you ?? 6y
erzascarletbookgasm That‘s so sweet of you, but you needn‘t have to. 🙂 I‘m just happy the book is in the possession of the next person who appreciates it. 6y
batsy @erzascarletbookgasm ❤️❤️ 6y
Cathythoughts What a lovely thoughtful surprise 💕 6y
LeahBergen Oooh! That looks lovely. 😍 6y
rubyslippersreads What a gorgeous book! 😍📚😍 6y
Suet624 💕💕❤️❤️ such a lovely surprise. 6y
readordierachel How wonderful! This sounds so good! 6y
batsy @Suet624 @ReadOrDieRachel It is a beautiful book 💕 6y
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thereadingowlvina
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Look what I found on my doorstep this morning!!! Been asking my family if it's from them but no success so far. But still feels good that my reviews meant something 🤗

#surprisegift #appreciated

wanderinglynn How lovely! 6y
Dr._Who_number10 That‘s amazing!!!😂 6y
SilversReviews Wow....that is terrific. Let us know if you find out who sent it. 6y
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thereadingowlvina @Dr._Who_number10 @wanderinglynn @SilversReviews Thank you! Yes, I'll let you guys know if I find out who the sender is! 😁 6y
Quirkybookworm Awesome!! 6y
CouronneDhiver Awww ❤️ 6y
ReadZenRites That‘s very sweet!! 🌸💕 6y
TrishB Cool 👍🏻 6y
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CBee

Julie, you can totally open the package I sent you (if you haven‘t already). I hope you like it ❤️ @Kaye

Kaye Thank you Cydney. I‘ll pick it out and do it now. 6y
CBee @Kaye 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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Deblovestoread
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Two #jb cards, one from yesterday from @Aloisi_tribe and one today from @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thanks ladies! I am so appreciative of the bright spot these notes add to my day. I will get replies out as soon as I can. And my #justbecause #bookswap is ready for the post office @Kaye 💌📬😀

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Your very welcome!!! Beautiful gift wrapping 💙 6y
Kaye Thanks for letting me know, Debra. ♥️ 6y
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Txdmarie

Sent you both emails on your surprises that are going to be there this week!!!!! Hope you enjoy!!!! #litsypenpals

LazyDays 💌💌💜💜 6y
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julesG
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Thank you @Sarah83 - wonderful surprise mail.

I love everything, but especially the tea. It's cold brew tea, how clever.

I didn't know there was a magazine for books, it'll certainly be very interesting to dive into this.

DivaDiane Awww! How sweet! Echt lieb! 6y
Sarah83 You're welcome 😊 6y
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CindyMyLifeIsLit
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What a nice sight to come home to!! 😁

tammysue 😍 6y
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