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The Winters
The Winters | Lisa Gabriele
"From the brilliant first line to the shattering conclusion, The Winters will draw you in and leave you breathless. . . . A must read." --Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs. Parrish A spellbindingly suspenseful new novel set in the moneyed world of the Hamptons, about secrets that refuse to remain buried and consequences that can't be escaped. After a whirlwind romance, a young woman returns to the opulent, secluded Long Island mansion of her new fianc Max Winter--a wealthy politician and recent widower--and a life of luxury she's never known. But all is not as it appears at the Asherley estate. The house is steeped in the memory of Max's beautiful first wife Rebekah, who haunts the young woman's imagination and feeds her uncertainties, while his very alive teenage daughter Dani makes her life a living hell. She soon realizes there is no clear place for her in this twisted little family: Max and Dani circle each other like cats, a dynamic that both repels and fascinates her, and he harbors political ambitions with which he will allow no woman--alive or dead--to interfere. As the soon-to-be second Mrs. Winter grows more in love with Max, and more afraid of Dani, she is drawn deeper into the family's dark secrets--the kind of secrets that could kill her, too. The Winters is a riveting story about what happens when a family's ghosts resurface and threaten to upend everything.
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Christyco125
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Mehso-so

I was hoping for some cold and gloomy vibes off this version like the original since I‘m starting my first winter with out snow. However, the ambiance never quite got there but did a few interesting things with the Max and Mrs DeWinter characters, all while turning Rebecca on her head. Not a regret but not a showstopper. #christyread #gothic #reboot

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Kimberlone
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Mehso-so

An interesting, but in the end underwhelming, Rebecca retelling. The plot and characters are updated for a contemporary setting: Monte Carlo > Cayman Islands, British estate > Long Island mansion, > obsessive housekeeper > mentally disturbed stepdaughter. I hated the name of the island estate “Asherley.” While the twist was a logical update to the story, I didn‘t think the resolution and “happy ending” really worked.

BRB_ImReading Agreed, this one was ok. There were some good things about it and some things that fell flat. The wedding dress part really got me! I gasped out loud lol. 3y
Kimberlone @BRB_ImReading agreed, I thought there were interesting parts and the modern update mostly worked. I really hated a few parts though, like the framing dream of the narrator and the name of the estate, Asherley. (edited) 3y
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GerardtheBookworm
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A modern reboot of Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. Once again, an unnamed narrator is whisked away in a whirlwind romance by a rich widower named Max Winter to his huge estate. However, secrets surround him, especially concerning his late wife Rebekah. Furthering opposition to their union is her teen stepdaughter, Dani, leading to even more revelations in this modern gothic, soap opera.

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MySharonaK
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It was very readable and there were some surprises here and there. I think it‘s much lighter than the original Rebecca. I would recommend it if you‘re looking for a nice, light mystery novel

Becker Great cover 5y
LoverOfLearning Wow love the cover art! 5y
Richryan52 Are you a Holmes fan? 5y
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MySharonaK @Richryan52 a little bit :) 5y
MySharonaK @Richryan52 I‘m really interested in reading your book 5y
Richryan52 @MySharonaK I‘m flattered 5y
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TheLudicReader
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Mehso-so

This book was really between a so-so and a pan for me. I knew going into it that it was a take on Daphne DuMaurier‘s vastly superior novel Rebecca, but I might have survived how derivative it was if the characters had been even a teensy bit believable. Who talks this way? And holy plot machinations, Batman! I read the whole thing, but it just wasn‘t good.

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dawnsworldblog
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A modern day version of Daphne De Maurier‘s Rebecca (which I have to admit I‘ve never actually read, but is definitely now on my tbr list!) I really, really enjoyed this!

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MySharonaK
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Just got this from the library, can‘t wait to start reading 🤗

readordierachel Enjoy! 5y
MySharonaK @readordierachel thank you! Have you read this one? 5y
readordierachel I haven't, but it sounds good! 5y
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MySharonaK @readordierachel yes it does! :) I‘ll try to write a review after 5y
Nute I forgot about this book. I wanted to read it when it was first published. Thanks for reminding me!💕 5y
MySharonaK @Nute hope you enjoy 💕 5y
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amyf0x
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A fun retelling of the gothic novel Rebecca, the story centres on naive young Mrs. Winter and her stepdaughter‘s rocky relationship but quickly spirals into terror and paranoia as she learns more about the mysterious Mr. Winter.

Read October 20-24
Book 57

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TheLudicReader
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#sorrynotsorry because, to be fair, I will never be sorry about spending $ on books.

GypsyKat That‘s quite the haul! 🤩 5y
FantasyChick Some great titles! 5y
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absolutebookish
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🌹I feel the need...🌹
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🌹🌹...to read!!!🌹🌹
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#TheWinters #thriller #mystery #suspense #Rebecca #retellings #currentread

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Krystle13
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WOW. So many twists. I thought I had it all figured out... then BAM.... Had no clue!!! Great read

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Krystle13
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Time to start this Beauty. Had to set aside The New Farm for a bit....

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RosieBoo65
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This is a modern-day retelling of the classic gothic story, Rebecca, by Daphne De Maurier. Rebecca is one of my favorite books and this retelling didn‘t disappoint. You can‘t really improve on the original but Lisa Gabriele did a fantastic job mirroring the story but making it original at the same time. I like to think that Daphne would be proud. If you‘ve never read Rebecca, I recommend you read that first.

Reviewsbylola Oh wow, this is gorgeous! And a good retelling of Rebecca?!? Stacking! 6y
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Amandajoy
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New book... after I watch Game of Thrones. (First time I‘ve watched it when it actually airs.)

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aschermetz
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I loved this one, but am recommending it with a caveat: if you haven‘t read Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, you absolutely need to read that first before you dive into this one, lest you become one of the countless reviewers I saw who griped about certain aspects of this book which are hallmarks of the original. This is a modern retelling of Rebecca, with its own twists & turns, & I absolutely LOVE what the author did with the classic characters.

KarouBlue True story! 6y
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Amandajoy
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Two of this quarter‘s recommendations for me from MyTBR.co bought on my lunch break. I‘ve got the third pick ordered & on the way. This is the third quarter I‘ve subscribed & I‘m loving this more than I loved BOTM. The picks have been diverse and personal. Can‘t wait to dive into these!

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JennyM
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I grabbed a few minutes of reading by the pool this morning, which was lovely. And I‘m about a third of the way through the tagged book, and it‘s really good.

TheWintergarden Hey there @JennyM I'm jealous of that beautiful pool. At a loss with all the beaches closing due to impending cyclone Oma. Have a great day!💛 6y
Kalalalatja Looks lovely! 6y
JennyM @TheWintergarden it looks like it‘s going to be a bit of a crazy weekend according to the forecast. Enjoy your Wednesday, too 😘 (edited) 6y
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JennyM @Kalalalatja it‘s always a treat to sneak outside early and read by the pool. I don‘t do it often enough. Hope you‘re having a good week (edited) 6y
Trashcanman 👀 6y
JennyM @Trashcanman hey George. How are you doing today? I‘ve missed seeing you recently. Xxx 6y
Cathythoughts I‘m glad it‘s good ...I have it here somewhere... 6y
JennyM @Cathythoughts it is good so far...maybe a quick read inbetween meatier books 📚 6y
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OutsmartYourShelf
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As ‘Rebecca‘ by Daphne Du Maurier is my favourite book of all time, I was both intrigued & apprehensive at reading this modern retelling.

The first half of the book seemed to confirm my fears of it being but a pale imitation of the original, however the author turned it around superbly in the second half. 4🌟

ferskner There's great to hear! I was curious about this one. 6y
OutsmartYourShelf @ferskner I‘m glad I took the chance on reading it. It would make a great TV mini series. 6y
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TheFunkyBookworm
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I was inspired to read Rebecca a few months ago thanks to the PBS Great American Reads list. While I enjoyed it, I was a little stumped as to why it made the list. 🤷‍♀️ Curious about this modern day retelling... has anyone read this one?
#anewchapter #retelling
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

jpmcwisemorgan I saw it today because the ebook is $2.99 but I didn‘t get it because I‘m trying to be better about not buying so many books and I bought a bunch from Dreamspinners because they had a sale. Ahhhhh!!!! But, I‘m kind of interested in this one. 😬 6y
Weaponxgirl I loved it myself, the atmosphere and those famous first lines 😊 6y
Buechersuechtling The “original” Rebecca is at my significant other‘s flat and still needs to be read. Now I‘m feeling I should read it soon. 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @Weaponxgirl I think everything I had heard about it had built it up to be this intense thriller and so I was expecting something that it wasn‘t. I def enjoyed the atmosphere of the book tho. Also I remember something weird about the ending of the book being at the beginning... does that sound familiar? 6y
Weaponxgirl @TheFunkyBookworm I‘d never really thought of it as a thriller but I can imagine that if you went in thinking that it would affect how you felt about what you got in the end. I‘d just heard of it when I read it as a gothic classic and so got what I was expecting. Honestly can‘t remember the ending well, just remember that I loved it 6y
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TheLibrarian
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Great #kindledeal on this book today in the U.S. I can‘t wait to read it and have heard great things!

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Lyn-Mara
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Adored the cover but the story fell flat for me. 😕 Looks pretty on my shelf but not a re-read.

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JennyM
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#WinterWonderland #HazyShadeOfWinter

I‘m intrigued by this book, which is apparently inspired by Daphne du Maurier‘s Rebecca.

TrishB And a great graphic 👍🏻 6y
Cinfhen I‘m drawn to the cover and the blurb just sealed the deal #stacked 6y
Tashreads I ❤️ Rebecca. May have to look into this one. 6y
Cathythoughts I have this one too ... not read yet ! Love this cover ♥️ 6y
JennyM @Cathythoughts @Cinfhen @TrishB @Tashreads it‘s so pretty and sounds really good! 6y
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LisaJo
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As the title would suggest, this is a retelling or based on novel of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. It was a modern retelling. I found it to be quite a fun read. The author had twisted and turns that made it just that much different than the original to keep you interested. Definitely recommend it to readers who like a good psychological thriller and readers who like Rebecca. The writer honored the original text quite nicely.

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mcctrish
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Mehso-so

I like the cover and the Rebecca inspiration. The main character drove me nuts a bit and I almost put this down because of her. The ending made me happy so I‘m glad I persevered.

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Brenda
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Finally had time to curl up with my pup to finish this. Based on the classic Rebecca,it‘s a quick read,with characters that keep you guessing til the end. 🤓

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mcctrish
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I loved Rebecca and I‘m loving this cover. It‘s early days reading this.

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LisaJo
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Reason 523 to love libraries: automatic book renewals. I have not finished this book. It was due this upcoming Sat. I was going to renew it online toward the end of the week. I received an email from the library today stating that my book was due on Sat, however, it may have automatically renewed. Holy moly cow. I am amazed. Libraries plus technology equals happy happy readers.

Amie I work at a public library and in the first 10 minutes of my shift this morning a patron complained that we had automatically renewed her book that is due tomorrow which she was returning today. This is such a convenient service for most people, so I can't quite understand what her problem was. It's nice to see that you appreciate the service 😊 6y
Bookzombie @amie My library doesn‘t do this, but I would love it. I often renew items and then return them the next day when I can get to the library. 6y
LisaJo @amie That is kind of strange. It‘s not like you get charged for a renewal. 6y
LisaJo @bookzombie I too have renewed items just so I can delay when I have to get back to the library. I‘m pretty positive if there is someone waiting for the book they will not auto renew it for you. I have cards for two libraries. Only one of them does this. Perhaps it will start to pop up at more libraries. 6y
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Brenda
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I‘m excited to see if this is as good as the reviews 🤓

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Cathythoughts
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#NoFemmeBer #whoops I went to town to do some Christmas shopping.... & I did ! Also I picked this up for myself.... whoops 😬 I love the cover ... & the story sounds good 👍🏻❤️

TrishB Lots of good reviews 👍🏻 6y
Cinfhen That sounds good!! 6y
Cathythoughts @TrishB that‘s good to hear 👍🏻.... I know nothing about it. I may have to abandon my present read & dive in ... ♥️ 6y
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Cathythoughts @Cinfhen I think so too 👍🏻❤️ 6y
Oryx This sounds great! Looking forward to seeing what you think. 6y
merelybookish The cover is amazing! 😍 6y
Ms_T That is a lovely cover. 6y
JazzFeathers The cover is incredible 6y
LeahBergen It sounds really good! 6y
Billypar A happy accident! 😉 6y
KarouBlue Loved this one! 6y
Centique Oooh that cover! 6y
batsy Whoops! 😆❤️ A retelling of Rebecca... Sounds very interesting 👍🏽 6y
Cathythoughts @Oryx it does sound great 👍🏻♥️ 6y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen it does 🤞🏻♥️ 6y
Cathythoughts @Billypar 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 6y
Cathythoughts @MellieAntoinete yes! Must finish my present book & then I‘m heading into it ..... The Winters 👍🏻♥️ 6y
Cathythoughts @Centique such a lovely cover ♥️ 6y
Cathythoughts @batsy I‘ll keep you posted when I get to it 👍🏻♥️ 6y
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Jess7
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5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars - I LOVED this book 😍. It took me a little longer than usual to read this suspenseful book, but I think that was only because I didn‘t want it to end. It is beautifully written and the descriptions and character observations really pull you into the story. I made several guesses along the way, and although I got close a couple times, I didn‘t put all the pieces together until the very end. Highly recommend! #jpbookreview

Jess7 Thanks to the generous author for gifting me a personalized autographed copy of The Winters. All opinions are my own. Full review: Read my 5-star review of The Winters by Lisa Gabriele
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2471110511 Goodreads Challenge No. 59/52 #bookreview #review #thewinters #lisagabriele #thriller #suspense #mustread #coverlover #booksandflowers #thegreeneyedreader #minireview #5stars
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TheLudicReader I almost picked this up the other day...now I guess I will have to go back and get it. 6y
jenreads7 I want to read this book because Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is one of my all-time favorites! 6y
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Christine11
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I absolutely loved this modern reinterpretation if the Daphne Du Maurier classic! It was so addictive and I read it so quickly! Full review is on my blog now if you fancy reading! Link below 💛
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2018/11/08/the-winters-by-lisa-gabriele-review/
I received this e-arc from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

batsy Oh, I was wondering about this! Glad to hear you liked it :) 6y
Christine11 @batsy I really did! I hope you like it too if you decide to read it! 😊💛 6y
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BookishTrish
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When it rains #audiobook holds... what do I read first? The Feral Detective and Heart Berries are kind of cut off.

Lindy Heart Berries is quick, and probably the toughest emotionally, if you want to listen to that one first and then have more entertaining stuff to look forward to. 6y
Crewgurl Etiquette and Espionage!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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Jess7
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So true, Lisa. Sadly, so true.👆🏼🤷🏻‍♀️😩

KathyWheeler Yep.😞 6y
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Jess7
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What‘re you up to tonight? 🤗📖 I am reading The Winters by Lisa Gabriele. I am so excited to read her book!

Lisa was kind enough to gift me a personalized, signed copy of her book and two more signed copies to giveaway to two lucky Instagram followers in the US. You can enter daily on my bookstagram page: https://instagram.com/p/BpIcgFKF-bb/

#TheWinters is about “secrets that refuse to remain buried and consequences that can‘t be escaped.”

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IsoldeTheodora
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Enjoyable, easy, unexpected ending (is ghost of wife scary or help?)

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Kappadeemom
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Oh my gosh, go run and get this, especially if you are a fan of REBBECA. Loved it!

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Kappadeemom
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kspenmoll Totally! 6y
Wife Yes!🌹 6y
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Kappadeemom
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Anyone else hate reading on Aldiko because of the font? 😡

Kaye I‘ve never seen one. They don‘t have any settings to change it ? I wouldn‘t like that . I need to make the print bigger so I can see it easier. 6y
Kappadeemom You can make it bigger but then you can‘t turn the page and have to go back to the original font. It‘s an app on my Kindle used to read certain books 6y
CoverToCoverGirl Doesn‘t sound very user friendly to me! 😳 6y
Kappadeemom @CoverToCoverGirl it‘s not, but it‘s the only way I get to read Penguin First to Read advanced copies 6y
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Jess7
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🌹🌹🌹 MY BOOK GIVEAWAY ON INSTAGRAM 🌹🌹🌹 I am giving away two SIGNED copies of #thewinters by #LisaGabriele. (US only, but don‘t worry — I will host a book depository international giveaway soon!)

🙋🏻‍♀️ To enter visit my Instagram post 👉🏼 https://instagram.com/p/BpIcgFKF-bb/

#thegreeneyedreader #bookgiveaway #giveaway #freebook

LeahBergen Eeeee! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I want to read this! ((heading over to IG now... 🏃🏻‍♀️) 6y
Yvonnel Yes please! We Canadians feel a little left out of these great book giveaways 😫 6y
Jess7 Sorry, @Yvonnel shipping is expensive out of the country. I‘ll do a book depository giveaway eventually and open it internationally! 6y
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BeckyLeJ
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Nothing better than settling in with a good book and a hot drink on a chilly morning! This read is a modern-day play on Rebecca. Review and giveaway up on my blog today🤓

CouronneDhiver That‘s an interesting cup - love it! 6y
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Whimsical.Curiosity
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My first Goodreads win!! Thanks @VikingBooks ❤️

#goodreads #winner #tbr

JennyM Pretty cover 6y
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Rhondareads
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Perfect way to start the week three delicious books to read📚💕