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Mystic River with A Bonus Excerpt
Mystic River with A Bonus Excerpt | Dennis Lehane
For a limited time, read New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehanes Mystic River for a reduced price, and receive the first two chapters of his last bestseller, Moonlight Mile. In Mystic River, when they were children, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus, and Dave Boyle were friends. But then a strange car pulled up to their street. One boy got into the car, two did not, and something terrible happenedsomething that ended their friendship and changed all three boys forever. Now, years later, murder has tied their lives together again . . .
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GinaKButler
Mystic River | Dennis Lehane
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Up next…we‘re reading this for our bookclub (the category was “a throwback book”).

#bookspinbingo

Ruthiella It‘s good, but brutal. 4mo
Amiable What did you think of this one? 3mo
GinaKButler This one I liked! I felt like it was a little too long, but thought the ending was perfect! 3mo
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BookMaven9
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️even though I know how this story plays out from the film, I wasn‘t expecting unputdownable ‼️‼️ excellent read looking forward to more Lehane✅

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 8mo
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Erin.Elizabeth10
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Mehso-so

This book is a gritty story of three friends who grow up and as adult men their lives intersect in crime, family, and mystery. I don‘t know how I feel about this book. It felt very long, it was pretty depressing, and I didn‘t like how disability was depicted. Lots of crime and sadness. But it was a gripping story and an interesting look at how childhood trauma follows us our entire lives. I don‘t mind dark books, but this one felt different.

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bibliobliss
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P 357. Won't be long before I will (hopefully) be cuddling up under blankets while reading paperbacks. I say hopefully because it's still very warm here. I am sooooo ready for Fall 🍁🍂 and October

#currentlyreading #mystery #paperbacks #fiction

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bibliobliss
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Been MIA for a while but I have not actually finished a book in ages!! 😬😬 this one is getting better. About 110 pages left tho...

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Twainy
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🎧 Sean, Jimmy & Dave are young friends.

Sean is the good boy.

Jimmy is the trouble maker, career criminal.

Dave is the dumb follower who, in the first few chapters, gets into a car with men who are up to no good. Upon his return days later everything changes.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👇🏻

Twainy 25 years later Jimmy‘s daughter is killed the same night Dave comes home covered in blood. Sean is a detective and is on the case.

Sean looks for law abiding justice. Jimmy looks for vigilante justice. Dave is hiding an unfairly shameful past that makes him appear guilty of the murder even in his wife‘s eyes.

Brick was a good narrator choice.
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swishandflick
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I know that the book/movie Mystic River takes place in MA, closer to Boston. But this moody/rainy shot of the river from Mystic, CT definitely gave me those vibes. The weather wasn't ideal the last few days, but it was nice to get out of the city all the same!

OhBOOOOK Ominous 4y
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Books88
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Thank you for the tag @JaclynW !

Is it too late to participate? 😅
#Two4Tuesday

1. I'm looking forward to a socially distant visit to Mystic, Connecticut for my husband's job. At least I'll be able to see the ocean 🤷🏻‍♀️

2. I find I get easily distracted by bugs when I attempt to read outside 😂

I tag anyone who would like to play along!

Bklover 2. Me too!🕷🦗🦟🐜🐞🙁 4y
JaclynW The ocean! Yay! 🌊 4y
TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 😊 4y
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RenePenn
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Starting a free mini employee library. These are some of the books I pulled from my home bookshelf that I felt like I could part with.

rather_be_reading 👏👏 5y
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sisilia
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3⭐️ I watched the movie years ago, and I forgot what it was all about. I only remember that I was impressed by the story 😸So I decided to read the book before I watch it again on Netflix. Somehow, I found the book is too slow for crime fiction; it‘s lacking the heart-pumping rythmn! Maybe it‘s just me; this COVID-19 anxiety has charged my nerves on full speed

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elisebarker
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This book was heartbreaking. I love the way Dennis Lehane writes... I couldn‘t put this book down. I saw the movie when it first came out so I couldn‘t really remember anything about the plot. I‘m going to have to rewatch it. This book will definitely stay with me for a while.

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sisilia
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I need a page-turner. I hope I picked the correct one 🤞🏻🤪

Cinfhen Hi!!!! Hope all is well!! This one is meant to be good💕📚 5y
sisilia So far so good @cinfhen 🤗 Just lots of anxiety 🤪 I hope you and your family are doing well 5y
Cinfhen Are u still working on the 2 weeks in/ 2 weeks out schedule?!?? I feel like Singapore took the right precautions early on. Same here in Israel. We‘re managing 🙏🏼 5y
sisilia @Cinfhen Weekly rotation now, which I prefer 😃 Yeah, hopefully this will end soon 🤞🏻 5y
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Jackal121
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Very very good

cherinium I'm a big fan of Lehane. This is one of his best. 5y
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Jackal121
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Finished his dark materials and @hannah-leeloo wants the last book from the book of dust to come out before we read those books, do I'm going to read mystic River which was a very good movie.

hannah-leeloo Spelling mistake!!! 😂😘 I love you 5y
Jackal121 You mean the so? My phone constantly autocorrect so to do it's annoying 5y
hannah-leeloo @Jackal121 yer yer lol 5y
Jackal121 Haha yeah, I always check after I send 5y
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Bookwormjillk
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I liked this book a lot, but don‘t recommend the audiobook if you‘re from Massachusetts. The narrator didn‘t pronounce any of the town names correctly. It‘s a great story but that distracted me. #elfies #tbrread #wintergames

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Shamzi
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#50booksIlove
Book 4 : Mystic River
This engaging book delves deep into dark corners of life. Marcus's grief & Boyle's childhood collide in devastating manner. The characters are deep & you feel sympathetic towards them. It presents some uncomfortable images & an unnerving finale. The writer leaves it to the reader to decide b/w right and wrong, never pushing you one way or the other, that's why I love it. It assumes that the reader knows best.

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Jbakesmcgee3
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Really enjoying this one so far!!

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Blueberry
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Mehso-so

Well this was harsh... and sad.

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Kimbono
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Happy Book Lovers Day from my favorite books!

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erzascarletbookgasm
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This is a murder mystery with class, and a study of character. A very good read and I enjoyed it much. Apparently the movie adaptation by Clint Eastwood with a brilliant cast is fantastic.

#ayupaugust #crymeariver

Cinfhen I think I may have bought this book recently...I know I‘ve been meaning to read it!! 5y
JenReadsAlot Oh I loved this one! 5y
squirrelbrain Gosh, this challenge is already having a serious effect on my TBR - stacked! 😁👍 5y
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Elizabeth2 This is one where I actually saw the movie first, years ago. I own the book (my Dad gave it to me from his bookshelf many moons ago), but haven‘t picked it up. The movie was SO good! One of my Dad‘s favorite authors and books. 5y
Eggs Movie was great 😭 5y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I was surprised at how amazing this book is 5y
Cathythoughts Great choice ... love this title ✨ 5y
gradcat Great, great read! 👍 5y
batsy I received a package from you! Thank you, friend ❤️ if you don't mind, I'll open it tomorrow... It's so kind of you to send me something!! 5y
erzascarletbookgasm @batsy Sure! Whenever you want! 😉 5y
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Lizpixie
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#MarchIntoThe70s #Day16 #IntoTheMystic The lyrics are all about a magical quest but this song always reminds me of not just the book,but the brilliant movie starring Sean Penn(gives the performance of a lifetime)Kevin Bacon & Tim Robbins as three childhood friends from a rough part of Boston who fragment when one is abducted & raped. Forward to now,Jimmys daughter is murdered & Sean is the Detective investigating her death. #weburyoursinshere

Booksnchill Ok now I just need to listen to this playlist all weekend long🤣🤣🤣🥳 6y
Cinfhen Always meant to watch this movie 🍿 6y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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Nothing mystical about this crime book, just that the setting is a working-class town near the river in eastern Massachusetts. A story exploring childhood friendship and forgiveness. A good, suspenseful read that I‘ve enjoyed.

#marchintothe70s #intothemystic

TrishB Got there before me 👍🏻 6y
erzascarletbookgasm @TrishB 🙌😘 I‘m stumped with today‘s prompt 🤷‍♀️ 6y
TrishB Me too! Google bring utilised as we speak..... 6y
Tonton Loved the book and the movie was intense to say the least 6y
JazzFeathers Seen the film years ago. Absolutely brilliant. 6y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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This was pretty good, my first Lehane. Then I went on to read Shutter Island, which is better.
#AugustIsATrip #Boston

vkois88 They were both really popular at the bookstore I worked at 😊 6y
Minervasbutler Really enjoyed them both 6y
ephemeralwaltz Really liked both! 6y
JazzFeathers Seen the film. It blew me away. Never read L'han, but really need to. I've heard only good things about him. 6y
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gobecauseyoucan
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Most recent book I finished, and of course followed directly up with the movie. This book blew my mind, it honestly kept me in a dark place until I finished it. Dennis Lehane knows how to take you right where he wants your emotions to be! #mysticriver #dennislehane

RaimeyGallant Loved this movie. And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
gobecauseyoucan @RaimeyGallant Thank you so much!! Was so happy to find this app, I will check out the tips for sure. 6y
RaimeyGallant I hope they're helpful. :) 6y
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LitsyWelcomeWagon Welcome to Litsy! There‘s lots of fun things to do: book exchanges, buddy reads, photo challenges and more! Check out @LitsyHappenings for details. 6y
Nute Welcome to Litsy! It‘s lovely having you here. 6y
gobecauseyoucan Thank you so very much!! 😀 @Nute 🌞 6y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy! 6y
gobecauseyoucan Thank you so much!! @Eggs 😀📚 6y
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MariaSolArg
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Terminado #10
#mysticriver de #dennislehane
Reseña: uff, un montón de sentimientos encontrados!! Detalla tan bien los sentimiento y personalidades de las personas que da sensación de estar en la piel de cada uno de ellos!! Momentos de odio y alegría!!! Me sorprendió mucho el desenlace!

#leeressexy #libros #libro #amoleer #amoloslibros #bookaddict #bookstgrammers #book #bookstagram #books #book📖 #bookaholic #read #reading #lovebooks

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MariaSolArg
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Empezando libro #10
Mystic Riber de Dennis Lehane
Sinopsis: tres chicos juegan en la calle. Jimmy, Sean y Dave. Ese día sus vidas van a quedar marcadas para siempre, cuando uno de ellos se ve obligado a subir a un coche. Veinticinco años despues, Jimmy busca desesperadamente a su hija desaparecida, Sean es un policía de Homicidios que investiga el caso y Dave se convierte en un incómodo sospechoso.

#mysticriber #dennislehane

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cherinium
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Dennis Lehane is a #maleauthor I love. These are all the books I own by him, with the exception of Live By Night, which I have as an ebook. I've read all of them except for Coronado. For some reason I've had a mental block all these years against short stories. #readingresolutions @Jess7

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QuincyNessig
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Great storytelling and characters, absorbing and compelling, big and brash.

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IamIamIam
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Lehane is just an amazing storyteller. I was honestly brought to tears at several points in this book! 3 childhood friends are brought back together as adults to confront tragedies from the present and the past. The characters were well developed and I fell in love even with the less likable characters! A huge thumbs up and I'll definitely be on the lookout for more of his other books.
#LitsyAtoZ

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IamIamIam
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Giving myself a bit of calm in the midst of all my crap today, even if I'm reading an emotionally harrowing book! Got a lot done for the party tomorrow & I'm going to spend the rest of today doing laundry & book reports! I needed a little break from all the running.
#MysticRiver #DennisLehane #LoveThisGuy #downtime

swishandflick I haven't actually read this book but it made an excellent movie!! I don't think I realized it was based on a book when I first saw it a million years ago. 7y
IamIamIam @swishandflick I remember hearing that it was a book so I've never seen the movie! Lol, all these years later, I'm finally catching up!!! 7y
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IamIamIam
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I decided to get started on #LitsyAtoZ while I read through all the books I've hoarded for the zombie apocalypse/nuclear holocaust/Twilight Zone episode. 😅

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erzascarletbookgasm
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My first book by Lehane and it‘s captivating. Authentic dialogue and character driven, it‘s a crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages. The suspect(s) are pretty easy to guess the second half of the book but I was surprised by the motive. I‘ll be watching the movie adaptation with stellar casts‘ performances and also seek out his other books. I have Shutter Island on my TBR and will look for Gone Baby Gone as recommend by @celtichik .

Cinfhen I just read and loved 7y
SilversReviews He is good...ENJOY!! 7y
DivineDiana The movie was excellent! 7y
JazzFeathers I absolutely utterly totally loved the film. Everybody is just fantastic! 7y
minkyb One of my favorite authors. 7y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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First time reading Dennis Lehane. I was choosing between Shutter Island and this. I‘m usually reluctant to read an author‘s most well known book first, for fear of over-hyped. I‘m weird.
#currentread #theriver #rocktober

Cinfhen It's meant to be brilliant 7y
tif I haven't read either book but I liked the movie of Shutter Island and disliked the movie of Mystic River. I often avoid superhyped things for years just because I hate going along with the hype :) 7y
celtichik Also for consideration...Gone, Baby, Gone, both book and movie. 7y
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ephemeralwaltz I've read both and both are great, but Mystic river is brilliant!! Enjoy 7y
Cathythoughts Great looking book. Have never read this author, must have a go ..... 7y
merelybookish I don't think you can be weird about books on Litsy. 🤔😀 7y
JazzFeathers I watched Mystic River a few years ago and it was absolutely brilliant and visceral. Meant to read the book ever since 7y
Bookboss I love his books. 7y
BarbaraBB I want to read this one! 7y
AlaMich Shutter Island is wonderful, a great thriller!! 7y
Reecaspieces This is a super good read. I met him a few years ago at square books. He is such a smart ass!! I loved it!!! Super guy 7y
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clconn17
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What an exciting book! I kind of figured out the mystery half way through, but it did not take away from the enjoyment at all. It was a real page turner and I look forward to reading more of Lehane's books!

JazzFeathers Meant to read this one for a long time. I watched the film years ago and it mesmerised me 7y
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Bluebird
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The closest thing to a brew in the house!
#backtoreading day 5: #booksandbrews

JoeStalksBeck Love this! 7y
MrBook Lovely! Great root beer 😁👏🏻! 7y
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FairyHighRoad
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Dennis Lehane is one of the best mystery writers out there! #ItsAllAMystery #sizzlinsummerbooks

Sha0102 I agree! 📚 7y
Freefallinmissy He's the best 7y
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NamelessCityApparel What a great photo! 7y
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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
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The person you love is rarely worthy of how big your love is. Because no one is worthy of that and maybe no one deserves the burden of it, either. You'll be let down. You'll be disappointed and have your trust broken and have a lot of real sucky days. You lose more than you win. You hate the person you love as much as you love him. But, shit, you roll up your sleeves and work-at everything-because that's what growing older is. #rockinmay #theriver

Cinfhen Love your blurb...Truth! 8y
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks @Cinfhen I love Dennis! His writing gets you right in the feels! 8y
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Loretta
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Fell a teensy bit behind on this month's photo challenge #AprilBookShowers #LocalAuthor

I've never actually read any Dennis Lehane, but he's probably the best known author to write about the Boston area.

ErikasMindfulShelf He's great!! 8y
Reecaspieces He is super!! And very much a smart a$$ which is why I like him. 😂 8y
CareBear Read him!!! I think he's brilliant. 8y
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Jillsandypants
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I realize this book is 15 years old, but for some reason I never read it or watched the movie. It is SO good! And knowing that Sean Penn, Tim Robbins and Kevin Bacon played the main characters made it nice to picture them while I was reading. It's about three young friends who grew up together and then their lives all take very different paths, yet they are thrown back together as adults due to unfortunate circumstances. Now I must see the movie!

Suzze The movie is also excellent! 8y
celtichik Gone Baby Gone is also amazing! 8y
Jillsandypants @celtichik I'll have to try that one! Good to know. 8y
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LilMamaMastro
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Any Dennis Lehane readers/fans out there? I've never read him but I recognize a couple of the titles. I couldn't resist buying 5 of the same author in great condition at a thrift store (that I stalk for books every Tues.) $2.50 total seemed like the right price to take a chance. 😉

PurpleyPumpkin Wow, great deal!👍🏽 8y
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tricours
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This is a seriously well written and superbly narrated (by Scott Brick) book about a murder case that doesn't really focus that much on the murder. I thought I had seen the movie, but I obviously haven't so uh, I think that's up next.

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tricours
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Audiobooking with my best buddy 😍 #catsoflitsy #readingwithcats

Merethebookgal 😍❤️ 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled This book is amazing- loved every minute of it 8y
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tricours @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com agreed, it's an amazing book! 8y
tricours @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com have you read any of his other books? 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I haven't yet. I have The Given Day in my TBR but haven't tackled it yet since it's so massive. Have you read his other stuff? 8y
tricours @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com nopes! I checked what else of his was on Audible and the answer was A LOT so I was a bit overwhelmed by the amount of choices... 8y
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Reita325
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A magnificent saga. I want to read more by this author.

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tricours
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I always claim to not like crime books, but I'm pretty sure I'd pick up anything by this author. Pic from my run, which I when I primarily listen to audiobooks these days!

sisilia I'll look for this book from the library 8y
tricours @sisilia do it! It's so well written! 8y
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tricours
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This book is so good, and the narrator is excellent! Like sad/dark? Pick it up! I've been listening to it while doing a million things today, including this peppermint bark I copied from @Well-ReadNeck ! Candy cane, along with so many other things, doesn't exist in this impoverished country so I had to make do with the tiny one I had in my purse from our trip to the US!

tricours I'll most likely have to eat it all myself though, it's a bit risqué for the bf's family. 8y
Well-ReadNeck @tricours next year, I'll send you a candy cane care package. I end up eating pounds of the stuff, too!!! 8y
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tricours
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I've been in an #audiobook slump recently, but then yesterday I started listening to this book and I AM SO BACK IN THE GAME and I really need to listen to this book and knit (of course) but then what do I do? Paint my nails so now I can't knit&audiobook for at least a couple of hours 😤

Lynnsoprano Love the color! 8y
tricours @Lynnsoprano it's Essie's "Geranium", the best nail polish I've ever tried (this particular color, not all Essie colors are the same)! 8y
britt_brooke So pretty! 💅🏻 8y
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britt_brooke Essie has the best colors. ❤️ 8y
thec0zy So pretty 😍 8y
hlgreenfield I love mystic River!! Great novel! 8y
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ephemeralwaltz
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#seasonsreadings2016 #silhouettesoncovers #silhouettecovers ! 👥
I don't think anyone has used this cover for today's prompt! Those of you who have read this book don't need me to tell you it's A-MA-ZING! If you loved the movie or love dark mysterious thrillers, READ THIS BOOK! 😱👌🏻📚

Suzze Stunning book! I just looked to see when I read it. 2/28/01, almost 16 years ago! May be time for a reread. 8y
ephemeralwaltz @Suzze wow!! Absolutely 8y
RealLifeReading You're right. Yours is the first I've seen 8y
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Erik_The_Read
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I will not dream anymore, you said. I will not set myself up for the pain. But then your team made the playoffs, or you saw a movie, or a billboard glowing dusky orange and advertising Aruba, or a girl who bore more than a passing resemblance to a woman you'd dated in high school - a woman you'd loved and lost - danced above you with shimmering eyes, and you said, fuck it, let's dream just one more time.

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lcarter3489
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Had a relaxing day finishing this hat for my oldest boy and reading/listening!

Bethsh Love to knit while I listen to books!! Lovely pattern! Your son is so lucky! 8y
lcarter3489 Thank you @Bethsh he loved it! Good surprise for him when he woke up this morning! 8y
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