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Hundred Summers
Hundred Summers | Beatriz Williams
130 posts | 112 read | 1 reading | 95 to read
As the 1938 hurricane approaches Rhode Island, another storm brews in this novel from the author of "The Secret Life of Violet Grant." Blends history, romance, and social commentary into...much more than a summer guilty pleasure (Connecticut Post) Memorial Day, 1938 Lily Dane has returned to Seaview, Rhode Island, where her family has summered for generations. It s an escape not only from New York s social scene but from a heartbreak that still haunts her. Here, among the seaside community that has embraced her since childhood, she finds comfort in the familiar rituals of summer. But this summer is different. Budgie and Nick Greenwald Lily s former best friend and former fiance have arrived, too, and Seaview s elite are abuzz. Under Budgie s glamorous influence, Lily is seduced into a complicated web of renewed friendship and dangerous longing. As a cataclysmic hurricane churns north through the Atlantic, and uneasy secrets slowly reveal themselves, Lily and Nick must confront an emotional storm that will change their worlds forever A PEOPLE STYLEWATCH MUST-READ Includes a Reader's Guide"
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I really loved this one! Perfect for the summer! 🏝️ 🌞

#StorySettings
#Seaside

Eggs Agree 💯 - love her 💕💕 6mo
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Judybskt
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Nope! I would love to meet Beatriz Williams. 💚🌷🌳

@BookmarkTavern #sundayfunday

BookmarkTavern That would be fun! Thanks for posting! 7mo
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mrp27
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In the middle of too many other books right now to start July‘s #bookspin pick but I am looking forward to getting to this one soon!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
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kissmehardy
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I appreciate that this was both a great love story and a twisty historical piece! Lily and Nick had me rooting for them the whole time, and I didn't see the Kiki reveal coming at all. I'm glad I grabbed this solo work by Williams! #historicalfiction

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kspenmoll
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#WinterReadathon #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge #Dec21 #lookonthebrightsideday #summer

My “bright side” days of summer include: the ocean, hiking with my son, swimming at the beach, my garden, living on my front porch, Cape Cod. 🦀🪶🐚☀️🌊🏊‍♀️🏖️

I am catching up- work has been beyond hectic!

DieAReader ♥️♥️♥️ 2y
Andrew65 Such wonderful images. 🏝⛱☀️ Hope work calms down for you soon. 2y
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shellleigh33
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Pickpick

Got this finished up and it will be in the mail and headed your way @Mccall0113 Sorry I‘m late getting it out to you

Mccall0113 Please don‘t apologize. I‘m holding up the line but have some time this weekend to power through 2y
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AmyK1
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Pickpick

This was a quick, easy read. Not my favorite by her but a good summer/beach read.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I love her books and covers! They are so beautiful and her books are so well researched! 🌊💙💛 🌞 🏖

#SummerCover
#ArtfulAugust

I‘m behind!! Pesky things like work 😆

Bluebird She always has wonderful covers! 😍 2y
Eggs Perfect 🤩 2y
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LiteraryinPA
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Here is my #bookspin list for August. Mostly I‘ve been gravitating towards thrillers lately so the list is thriller-heavy. It‘ll also depend on what holds come in at the library. Two are required for work, and the tagged book is for my #lmpbc group. Happy reading, friends! @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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AmyK1
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Wednesday afternoon #bookhaul from a favorite used bookstore! #likeineedmorebooks

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marleed
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Pickpick

I liked this one. Those darn girls of post-crash, pre WWII East-coast island summers - there‘s always one you just can‘t trust!

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Kayla.Adriena
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A random assortment of options from my dusty TBR piles...let me know if any seem interesting, you've already read them or any just seem 🤭 I'm always happy to go back to the drawing board. #LMPBC #GroupK @LiteraryinLawrence @shellleigh33 @Mccall0113

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LiteraryinPA Oooh, exciting! I‘d say my top picks are Boys in the Boat and A Hundred Summers with Havana in third. I‘ve already read Born a Crime and not super excited about Banner of Heaven. 2y
Mccall0113 My vote is for havana but up for anything! 2y
Kayla.Adriena @Mccall0113 hello and welcome! You haven't read any of the choices? 2y
Mccall0113 I have not! 2y
shellleigh33 My vote is for A hundred summers or next Year in Havana (edited) 2y
Kayla.Adriena @LiteraryinLawrence @shellleigh33 @Mccall0113 I think I'll go with A Hundred Summers! 2y
LiteraryinPA Sounds good! 2y
Mccall0113 Awesome. I need to find somethig! 2y
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mrp27
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Misty you spoil me! Thank you! Can‘t wait to dig into this book this summer. It‘s been on my want to read list for ages.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re very welcome!! This is her second 😜 I loved it and I hope you do too!! 🥰 2y
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Judybskt
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Mostly the tagged one so I can get people hooked on Beatriz Williams. I also recommend books I‘ve just read.

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks #sundaysoapbox

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love her!! 3y
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MaureenMc
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To me, summer always means Beatriz Williams. I read my first one of hers on vacation a few years ago, & now I like to uphold that tradition. This story of family secrets, first loves, & friendship takes place, in part, during the summer of the New England hurricane of 1938. Although not my favorite of hers, still a great beach read.

EvieBee Cutie! 🙋🏻‍♀️ 3y
Cathythoughts Lovely picture 3y
MaureenMc @Cathythoughts Thank you! She usually cooperates when asked to model for me. 😁 3y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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#Hurricane 🌀🌪

One of my favorites 💚

#ConflictedWorlds

Eggs Me too 💖 3y
SilversReviews So good. 3y
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Christy2318
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Much of this story is about rich people who act horribly. Budgie made me think of Daisy Buchanan & Lily is so naive it‘s painful. Aunt Julie was my favorite. I thought the hurricane would be a more central part of the story but perhaps that was the point. The story all wrapped up a little too neatly but it was a fun read. #richpeopleproblems

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LeslieO
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Eggs Beautiful 🌊☂️🤩 3y
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LeslieO
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Lordy, I have such a hard time making a decent bingo board! I really wish Pic Collage had a 5x5 grid. But here it is, such as it is. July #BookSpinBingo

TheAromaofBooks I literally have to draw mine on a piece of paper and take a picture of it because I can't handle making it on a computer. 😂 So it looks great to me!!! 3y
LeslieO @TheAromaofBooks I tried that but me handwriting looked terrible! Oh well, it‘s the effort that counts.🙃 3y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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#Green
#CuriousCovers

Love her 💚💚💚

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Arvena
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love these covers!!!!! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Pretty covers! 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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I‘ve never actually read #BeatrizWilliams, but her covers are gorgeous!
#augustauthors

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ I‘ll have to fix that!!! 4y
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Judybskt
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🌤 and high of 70
Daffodils and tulips 🌼🌷
Tagged

#wondrouswednesday
@Eggs

Eggs 💗💗💗Beatriz Wms 5y
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Victoriahoperose
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Mehso-so

This just didn‘t grab my interest all the way. Historical fiction is a tough genre for me. It really needs to reel me in right in the beginning or I have a hard time staying focused. This was okay. It got better. But, I didn‘t love it.

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Judybskt
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📖 One of my favorites
🛏 Most of the time
🍕 Only if I‘m desperate
👠 10
🏷 Ok

@howjessreads #friYAYintro

KatieDid927 Hi Judy! I‘m revealing myself as your All Hallows‘ Read swap match becaaaause I just shipped your package and realized I accidentally shipped it to 277 instead of 227. I‘m so so sorry!! I just wanted to give you a heads up in case this caused a delay or maybe let your post office know. Again I‘m so so sorry, I should‘ve triple checked that I had it right. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 5y
Judybskt @KatieDid927 can you email me the tracking info so I have something to give my post office please. My email is judybskt@gmail.com And no worries. These things happen. I actually don‘t think there is a 277 on my street. So that should help! 🤪 (edited) 5y
KatieDid927 Yes I will email you right now. 5y
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Sporto
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Good

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biblioatsea
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7.16.19: This book is phenomenal! I cried so much while reading it. It is packed full of drama! Beautifully written. I highly recommend it💕

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biblioatsea
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7.13.19: Took my beach read to the beach🏖

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biblioatsea
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7.12.19: I‘ve had this in my bookcase for yearsss. I‘m finally getting around to it while waiting for a hold at the library. Im liking it so far!

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Eggs
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kspenmoll So green & pretty! 5y
BooknerdsLife What a lovely photo 😍💚 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💚💚💚 5y
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Kayla.Adriena
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WOW! This box was filled with so much summer goodness I am in awe! You really did your research! Lush Shower Bomb whohooo!! Cannot wait to use the solar lights while eating the popcorn! And I LOVE that you included your favorite book and the card/bookmarks from your favorite bookstore-- which is definitely going on my bookstore bucket list!! Thank You so much @Judybskt You're the best!! 💗💗💗
#SummerSantaGoesPostal @BookishMarginalia

marleed I love seeing these photos. I want to play next time!!! 5y
Judybskt @Kayla.Adriena enjoy! 5y
monalyisha Love this package! 5y
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tracey38 Those solar lights are such a neat idea! 5y
erzascarletbookgasm Lovely package 👍 5y
erzascarletbookgasm @marleed Do join in the next swap organised by @BookishMarginalia ! 5y
shellleigh33 Great package there and some awesome reads. ❤️ Where the Crawdads Sing 5y
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EH2018
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Got my #summerreadingswap but didnt know what it was and opened it up! It wasnt wrapped so I guess i opened early! Sorry Rather_be_reading Thanks @Shakespearience ! Still havent read that book, and its perfect for summer!

ItsAnotherJen What is that in the bag? Is it edible? 5y
EH2018 They are pens! 5y
kellyann28 Those ice cream pens are CUTE! 5y
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bibliobard Sorry! 😅 It was my first swap and I didn‘t realize that most people mark the packages on the outside. Glad you like it though. 5y
rather_be_reading no worries at all! i love it!! so cute!! @eh2018 @Shakespearience 5y
EH2018 No worries @Shakespearience ! ! 5y
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IamIamIam
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🍦Ice cream any time!!!
😖LAUNDRY!
🌞Summer being just time off
🔩An inventory control clerk in a warehouse. Best job ever!
🗽I'm not sure, I'm still not great at adulting. 🤣 My favorite teacher said always make time to read. I think that's solid advice. Nobody finds more time.

Thanks, @wanderinglynn & @tournevis!!
TAG, you're it: @theanxiousbooklover @anotatedpages @Stephjotsdown 🤘🙋‍♀️

tournevis 😘😘😘😘 5y
wanderinglynn Love your answer to 1! 🍦 Thanks for playing! 💛 5y
IamIamIam @tournevis 😘🤗😘🤗 5y
IamIamIam @wanderinglynn That's the only reason for getting out of bed some days!! 😂😂 5y
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JillR
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Pickpick

This was a good, quick read; I‘d recommend it as a holiday read. I didn‘t love it though and found some parts irritating and a little contrived. Not sure I‘ll read more Beatriz Williams.

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JillR
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I‘ve seen lots of #litsylove for Beatriz Williams so I‘m giving this one a go...

Penny_LiteraryHoarders Loved this one - listened to the audio and the narrator was great! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yes!!!! Love her and this is one of my favorites!! 💚💚💚 6y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Mariana1
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The Winter is back 😍😊😍🥰

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Judybskt
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1. Bookstore - my favorite is pictured
2. Just booked flights for two of my boys for my daughter‘s graduation - got a better deal than I was expecting!
3. Tagged
4. I got nothing
5. @Vedrana @rheareads @BooksandStitches

@Eggs
#wondrouswednesday

Eggs Thanks for playing 😍 6y
vamp @Judybskt Thanks For tag😊 6y
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Librarybelle
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I loved The Secret Life of Violet Grant, so I raided Book Outlet and purchased every Williams book I could find (I think I got all of them). This seems perfect for #SummerNights . #MusicalNewYear

Cinfhen Good move👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
TaciturnWhenReading Haha! I just did the same. But I STARTED with A Hundred Summers and expanded from there! I hope you like it too! (edited) 6y
Crazeedi Yep I read them all too, in order. Great reads! 6y
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Pamwurtzler That‘s a good one! 6y
vivastory Good choice 👍👏 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love her!!!! 6y
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Judybskt
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1. PA - live close to where I grew up
2. Fiona Davis
3. Too big - need to make a dent in it
4. Bed or beach
5. Tagged one - she‘s one of my favorite authors

#littenintro
@tessavi

tessavi Thank you for posting! 6y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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“Now‘s your chance, Lily. Remember to ask him about himself. They love that. And for God‘s sake don‘t talk about books.” 🤣🤣🤣 Find someone else Lily!!!! hurry!!!

You all know my obsession with Beatriz!! So get ready for some more favorites to be posted!!

#adventrecommends

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erinreads This was the first one I read from her a couple of years ago and it still might be my favorite! 💕 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @erinreads i loved this one!! 💚 6y
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kspenmoll
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#Stats #November #Read10
A month of mysteries, escapism for the most part.

SilversReviews Nice collage. I LOVED A HUNDRED SUMMERS and THE LOST FOR WORDS BOOKSHOP. (edited) 6y
kspenmoll @SilversReviews Me too; hated returning them to the library! Wanted to own them...Thoroughly enjoyed both! 6y
SilversReviews @kspenmoll 😊 😊 Beatriz Williams‘ books are always so good. Have you read any others? That is the only book I have read by Stephanie Butland, but she does have others. 6y
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Amiable
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Panpan

Picked this up because the mention on the cover of the 1938 hurricane that devastated New England caught my eye. I live right in the region that received the worst impact, and I know people who actually lost family members in that storm. This book was 98% cheesy romance and 2% about the hurricane. I wasn't impressed. 2/5 stars, but only because I managed to finish it.

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TaciturnWhenReading
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This was my first Beatriz Williams. It won‘t be my last. Thoroughly engaging and so romantic. 😍😍

Reviewsbylola I love her covers. 😍 I‘ve only read one of her books but I plan to read more! 6y
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Suzze
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I had to laugh when I saw the three authors listed. I‘ve heard of them all. Have I read them? Nope. But I own their books. In fact 5 of their books. I think that proves how much my buying overcomes my reading. Another author I own but haven‘t read yet is Mary Roach. I‘ve heard such great things about her books. Why do I do this to myself?

#tuesdaytidbits

jpmcwisemorgan I liked the Mary Roach books that I‘ve read. They‘re informative and well-researched. 6y
Judybskt @Suzze I‘ve been doing that too! I have so many books that I need to read!! 6y
SilversReviews LOL on doing this to yourself. We all do it. We see books we KNOW we will love and then they get put aside. Thanks for playing and commenting...I enjoyed your thoughts. 6y
zzz I really want to read Beatriz Williams😁 6y
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Judybskt
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📷 One of the book club ladies gave us all these sweet bouquets last night
🍽 Steak, baked potatoes and a fresh veggie
⚽️ Soccer game, party 🎉 lacrosse game and a craft fair
📚 Beatriz Williams or Karen White
🏈 College football

@MinDea
#humpdaypost

robinb Beautiful flowers! ❤️ 6y
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Judybskt
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1. More than I realized - had a beach day, saw the Phillies, celebrated my birthday, saw Jason Aldean.
2. Sitting on the couch being lazy.
3. At the end of the day before I go to sleep.
4. Yes - very!!
5. Never really had one.
#humpdaypost
@MinDea

Guildedearlobe I just went and saw the Phillies on Sunday. They got beat bad but at least I got to see the Phanatic. 6y
Judybskt @Guildedearlobe It must have been hot! The night we saw them was hot but Old Dominion played after the game. It was fun. 6y
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nelehelen
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Omg I love everything!! The teas, the mug and candle is such a perfect combo! I can‘t wait to read your favorite book and enjoying all these goodies. Thank you sooooo much @Judybskt !!! ♥️♥️♥️

And special thanks to @JoeStalksBeck for organizing such a fun swap!! #myfavoritebookswap #mfbs

Judybskt @nelehelen so glad you like everything! It was such a fun swap to shop for. Enjoy!! 😊❤️💙 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Lovely gifts! 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I love that candle. It smells so good. 6y
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nelehelen @Judybskt i loved everthing! Thank you again! 6y
nelehelen @erzascarletbookgasm they really are!! 6y
nelehelen @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego it does!! Was using it the other day hehe 6y
Judybskt @nelehelen You‘re welcome!! 😊 6y
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aliasNayNay
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Often asked what book would qualify as a 'beach read'. If you google 'beach reads' you well find books in many genres. For me a good 'beach read' is where the story or the setting is in contrast to reality at the beach. I find in the summer months or while I am on vacation on some island, I tend to read author's like Nancy Thayer, Elin Hilderbrand, Karen White, Wendy Francis and Mary Alice Monroe.
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introvertedbooks
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My latest audiobook. Beatriz Willams is always a good choice for both an #audiobook and a #summerread. I love the reader for her books and that easy summer feeling of the story. Highly recommend her books if you love #historicalfiction.