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All the Ways We Said Goodbye | Beatriz Williams

And the winner is…Tagged! Thank you to @Librarybelle and #literarycrew for introducing me to it! Thank you also to @chasjjlee for putting together #2022readingbracket

A fun and easy way to keep track of favorites throughout the year!

Librarybelle So awesome! A great book! 2y

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Thanks for the tag @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Too two so far would be the tagged and The Vanishing Half
Runners up:
Beartown
How Lucky
Blacktop Wasteland
The Last thing He Ever Told Me

#littenswanttoknow

DebinHawaii, TheBookHippie, Librarybelle, CBee, mollyrotondo

CBee Thanks for the tag! I really need to read Blacktop Wasteland. 2y

Librarybelle Thanks for the tag! 2y

DebinHawaii Thank you for the tag. I need to add some of these to my TBR. 2y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I really need to read the tagged book! It‘s been on my shelf a while!! 2y

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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Enjoyed this book - https://tinyurl.com/2p83udce

CoverToCoverGirl So good! 2y

SilversReviews @CoverToCoverGirl Oh yes…love the books they write together. 2y

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Another book by this trio of authors that I could not put down.A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️read.The authors‘intertwined 3 women connected by birth & a “magical”family tailsman. These women live in different eras that demand different choices of them:1914/WWI; 1942/WWII;1964.Though not necessarily aware of each other,each is haunted by unresolved connections they have to each other.The gorgeous Ritz hotel in Paris is the stage for all 3 women as well.#literarycrew

Librarybelle They are incredible storytellers! 2y

kspenmoll @Librarybelle So true! I cannot thank you enough for introducing me to this trio! 2y

Librarybelle 😁 2y

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Let the discussion begin for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I‘ve posted 8 questions under the spoiler - you can find them either on my feed or the book‘s feed.

To me, this is another captivating story by the three authors!

Anything else you wish to discuss, comment below. If it‘s a spoiler, don‘t forget to use the spoiler option.

Thanks for participating!

Kangaj1, Reynosa8701, kspenmoll, megnews, Deblovestoread, CoverToCoverGirl, coffeewithbooks, Sargar114, CarolineLovesToRead, KristiAhlers, julieclair

megnews Thanks for hosting! 2y

CoverToCoverGirl Thanks for hosting and bringing these wonderful authors to my attention. 🦋 2y

Sargar114 Thanks for hosting! This was a wonderful story that I normally would not have read. 2y

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LeahBergen Happy Birthday!! ❤️❤️ 2y

Bookzombie Happy Birthday!🥳🧁 2y

Librarybelle Thank you so much, @LeahBergen @Bookzombie ! 2y

Librarybelle Thanks for joining, @megnews @CoverToCoverGirl @Sargar114 ! 2y

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8. Were you satisfied with how each of the heroine‘s stories unfolded? Would you have changed anything about the way things ended for them? From Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

KristiAhlers I loved how these storylines were intertwined. It would‘ve been too sweet a story for everyone to have the HEA without some heartbreaking events happen as this just life. This is why I love these authors. The HEA‘s are happy and fulfilling and realistic. 2y

CoverToCoverGirl No complaints here. 2y

Sargar114 I loved it! Beautifully intertwined and very satisfying. So far my favorite read of the year! 2y

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7. What role does the Hotel Ritz play in each of the heroine‘s stories? From the Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

KristiAhlers For me it seemed like the “stage” on which these various stories were going to be played out. At the very least perhaps the catalyst for each. It became really it‘s own character. 2y

CoverToCoverGirl Agree @KristiAhlers 2y

Sargar114 Agreed @KristiAhlers It seems to be where the bulk of the story starts (where aurielle grew up) and ends (where Babs gets her answers). 2y

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6. Besides Aurelie, Babs, and Daisy, there are supporting characters in their stories that help shape the women and their decisions, sometimes not in a good way (I‘m thinking of the horrid Pierre!). Are there any standouts to you? #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

KristiAhlers Pierre was the very worst. He was to be honest the only one that stood out for me. 2y

CoverToCoverGirl Pierre-full stop. 2y

Sargar114 Precious was wonderful!!!! I didn‘t expect her to be a spy which means she‘s probably a pretty good spy. I also liked Auriele‘s mother and how she was so much more than meets the eye…kind of like her daughter and granddaughter 2y

Sargar114 I also loved Max and even Kit. Such complex and interesting characters. Especially Max, I want to know what his life was like between Auriele and Daisy. (edited) 2y

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5. In order to throw off the Germans, Aurelie‘s father comes up with a plan to send her back to Paris with word that she has retrieved the talisman…What does the talisman represent to Aurelie and her family, and France? Is it truly a magical object? Adapted from the Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

megnews I think the belief the family and France have in the talisman is what gives it its power. People are more willing to take risks and have bigger faith when they feel something greater is on their side. 2y

KristiAhlers I think it gave them a reason to keep moving forward. The power of magic or talismans is the belief a person holds that it‘s powerful. They become the talisman. 2y

CoverToCoverGirl To me the talisman represented hope. In times of dire need people need something to help inspire them - to keep holding on and overcoming insurmountable odds. 2y

Sargar114 Everyone has such great thoughts. The magic isn‘t in the talisman but in the hope it inspires. 2y

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4. Throughout the novel Babs is constantly reminded of the ghosts from the past. Does Babs truly break free from them? What about the other women in the novel? Who are their ghosts? Adapted from the Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

KristiAhlers I think she does. Drew is like her fresh start. As for the ghosts of the other women they were ghost of past choices and expectations. Those are rather difficult to escape and as a result they were in my opinion relived. 2y

CoverToCoverGirl Well said @KristiAhlers 2y

Sargar114 I also think Babs truly let go of the past when she forgave Daisy. Like @KristiAhlers said, most of their ghosts lied with their choices. It seems when all three women made choices that conflicted with their originally held beliefs, they let go of some of that strain and got stronger. (Ariel‘s and her choice to warn Max; Daisy and her choice to become a spy; Babs deciding to forgive Daisy) 2y

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3. How is Daisy like her mother, or not like her? Does that change over the course of the novel? Adapted from the Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

KristiAhlers Daisy‘s story was very similar to her mothers. They both loved who society thought they shouldn‘t Kit for Daisy since he‘s married and so is she and Aurelie by loving a German. I think Daisy‘s life rather mirrored her moms I should think. 2y

Sargar114 I found it so interesting how at first glance their stories seemed so different and in a way they were but the two characters were quite similar. A touch naïve but also quietly strong. 2y

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2. How does Aurelie‘s lineage define her? Does that work in her favor or against her? Adapted from Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

megnews I think once she accepts her role it sets her on a certain path. I definitely think it empowers her with a lot of confidence and expectation that things will go her way. 2y

KristiAhlers @megnews I agree. Especially given the time period where this sort of thing informed on how a woman should act or behave. I think for her it freed her to do what she needed to do and wanted to do. 2y

Sargar114 I agree @megnews. She seemed to at first resent her lineage because she was a woman. However, I kept forgetting how young she was but her actions reminded me and really ended up seeing her growth and how she ultimately owned up to her lineage and what she could do. 2y

CoverToCoverGirl Agree with all the above.⬆️⬆️⬆️ 2y

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1. The dynamic trio of Williams, Willig, and White have collaborated on other books - #LiteraryCrew read The Forgotten Room and The Glass Ocean, and both (in my opinion) are just as compelling. Have you read any of their collaborations before? Any of their own books (we‘ve also read quite a few by Willig!)?

Incidentally, their latest, The Lost Summers of Newport, just came out!

#BuddyRead

megnews I read The Forgotten Room with #LiteraryCrew. #OverBookedClub is reading Band of Sisters by Willig in June. I have Williams‘ A Certain Age and Wicked City on my tbr. 2y

KristiAhlers I have inhaled all their collaborations and I‘ve got their latest in my bookspin/vacation pile! I love Williams writing and that‘s how I found these collaborative books 2y

Sargar114 This is my first read by any and all of them. If this is any indicator, I would absolutely read others. 2y

CoverToCoverGirl They are a fantastic trio. I haven‘t yet read any of individually. I now need to read The Glass Ocean. I‘m also going to read A Band Of Sister for the #OverBookedClub in June. 2y

Deblovestoread This was my first by the three of them together. I‘ve read a couple each by Willig and Williams and enjoyed them all. 2y

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Finished in time for #LiteraryCrew discussion. I loved this multiple timeline historical fiction. Looking forward to hearing everyone else‘s thoughts.

Librarybelle I‘m looking forward to the discussion too! 2y

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An epic story excellently woven together through formative moments of three separate women. I was enthralled with the mystery from the first chapter and found it difficult to put down. Each of the women were strong but complicated in their own right but I didn‘t find any of their stories lacking. The supporting cast is wonderful and adds to the depth of the novel. Highly recommend! Read for #literarycrew

Librarybelle Hooray! So glad you liked it! 3y

kspenmoll Perfect review! I loved this too! 2y

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#literarycrew #coffeeandbooks #porchlife

Early morning coffee. “Time spent reading is never wasted.” Roald Dahl quote from the mug my sister gave me. 📚❤️☕️

BarbaraBB So lovely again, your porch! 3y

MoonWitch94 What a peaceful, lovely setting for reading 😍 3y

Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 3y

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Blueberry I love the mug😀 3y

kspenmoll @MoonWitch94 It is wonderful-I am so lucky. 3y

kspenmoll @Blueberry It is such a special gift! 3y

kspenmoll @BarbaraBB Thank you! You may get tired of it as I am reading out there all summer! 3y

BarbaraBB Oh no I won‘t! I recognize it immediately when scrolling through my feed and always love it 🥰 3y

BiblioLitten It‘s summer now and I am obsessed with sitting outside as much as I can. I love your porch 💙 2y

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#literarycrew #May2022

182 pages in and I cannot put this down.

Eggs Loved this 📚 3y

Librarybelle Hooray!! 3y

Sargar114 Agreed! So good! 3y

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Check in time for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I‘ve seen some completed reads already…I do love their books!

Don‘t forget that discussion questions will be posted on May 31st!

Kangaj1, Reynosa8701, BethM, megnews, Deblovestoread, CoverToCoverGirl, coffeewithbooks, Sargar114, CarolineLovesToRead, KristiAhlers, julieclair

julieclair Can't wait to start this. It hasn't made it to the top of my stack yet. 🤪 3y

Liz_M @LitsyEvents 3y

BethM It‘s unlikely I‘ll get this finished 🤦‍♀️ but I have it saved to restart when I‘m back from vacay! 3y

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KristiAhlers I have finished this and I‘m super excited to talk about it! 3y

Librarybelle I‘m excited to start this too - I also have some books to finish before I can begin this! @julieclair 3y

Librarybelle No worries, @BethM ! 3y

Librarybelle @KristiAhlers Their books always lead to great discussions! 3y

Sargar114 It is so good! 3y

KristiAhlers I‘ll totally be there. This was another great read and I just picked up their new collaboration today! 3y

Librarybelle @Sargar114 Hooray!! Glad you like it! 3y

Librarybelle @KristiAhlers I‘m looking forward to their new one! 3y

megnews I have 2.5 hrs left on audio. Trying to finish in time!! 2y

Librarybelle @megnews I‘m hoping to finish in time too! 😂 2y

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“It was always worse at night.” #firstlinefridays

ShyBookOwl

Sargar114 @Librarybelle one chapter in and I‘m hooked! 3y

Librarybelle Awesome! I love their compilations so much! 3y

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I know this was supposed to last the month but I started it a little early and then the characters just wouldn‘t let me go! So much emotion! I giggled a couple of times and yes, needed Kleenex more than once. These three authors are auto buys for me and they delivered once again. I‘m looking forward to the discussion! #Literarycrew #buddyread @Librarybelle

Librarybelle That was super fast, but also a sign of a great book! 3y

KristiAhlers @Librarybelle I was legit useless around the house the past three days. I‘d pick up one title I was like 7 pages away and finish that then my conscience was clear. And crockpot meals for the win. A lot of sitting around at my dads dr‘s appointments as well. Not so bad if you‘re entertained. 3y

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Today starts this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead - this compilation from the amazing trio of Williams, Willig, and White!

I‘m really looking forward to this one! Tagging those who have expressed interest in being tagged this month. If you would like me to also tag you in posts this month, comment below!

Kangaj1, Reynosa8701, BethM, megnews, Deblovestoread, CoverToCoverGirl, coffeewithbooks, Sargar114, CarolineLovesToRead, KristiAhlers, julieclair

KristiAhlers Yes. Please keep me tagged in posts. I‘ve made it through about seven chapters today. I love how she‘s weaving the timelines 3y

Librarybelle Awesome, @KristiAhlers ! 3y

Sargar114 Yup! Got it cued up next to read! 3y

CarolineLovesToRead So sorry for late response. My mother has been ill and from working and taking care of her I haven‘t had much time but she‘s better now. I‘ve ordered this book and should start it in the next few days 3y

Librarybelle @CarolineLovesToRead So glad to hear your mom is better now! 3y

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The May selection for #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead is this collaborative work by the amazing trio of Williams, Willig, and White!

This is a low key buddy read - read at your own pace during the month, and I will post periodic check ins throughout the month. Group discussion at the end of May!

Tagging those who have expressed interest in joining the May buddy read. If you would like me to tag you as well, please comment below! All are welcome!

Kangaj1, megnews, Deblovestoread, CoverToCoverGirl, coffeewithbooks, Sargar114, CarolineLovesToRead, julieclair

Librarybelle Are you able to join May‘s discussion, @Jerdencon @BethM @PurpleyPumpkin ? 3y

Librarybelle @LitsyEvents 3y

BethM Thanks for the tag! I‘ll look for the book! 3y

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BethM I will be in Canada on vacation for the discussion so I‘ll participate when I can! 3y

CoverToCoverGirl Yay! Loved the last one we read by these authors. 3y

Librarybelle Awesome, @BethM ! 3y

Librarybelle @CoverToCoverGirl I love their collaborative books…looking forward to this one! 3y

julieclair Looking forward to reading this one! 3y

Librarybelle Me too, @julieclair !! 3y

KristiAhlers Please tag me! I love these authors! 3y

Reynosa8701 Interested 3y

megnews I‘m in! 3y

Librarybelle Hooray, @KristiAhlers @Reynosa8701 @megnews !! 3y

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thank you Misty @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️
Happy Valentine‘s Day

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re welcome 💗💗 3y

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Misty! I'm really looking forward to reading this! I love Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig, and the other book I've read by all three was really good, so I know this one is going to be good! Thank you so much!! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re very welcome!! I have to read it too! I know it will be good ❤️ 3y

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#OppositeDay @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs
Prompt: Hello

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ve got to get to this one!! 4y

TheSpineView @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I've got it. I just need to read it! 💙📖📚📚📚📚 4y

TheKidUpstairs Stacked! 4y

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Ebook on sale today for $2.99

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#sundayfunday I‘m loving this book so much!!

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This audiobook was amazing!! We get to view Paris and the Ritz through the lives of 3 enigmatic and inspiring women, one during WWI, one during WWII, and one in the 60s. They are tied together by threads that it takes a while to see but, once you do, you feel for these characters and admire them even more than you already did. I would love to have gotten an authors note detailing what might be real! Touching and beautiful story! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks She does extensive research so that would be interesting to know!! 4y

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My 2020 Christmas books 🥰 2021 is going to start out with some great reads!!

Crazeedi I read several of these, enjoyed! 4y

Aims42 @Crazeedi Yay! I have no idea what I‘m going to start with 😆 #ReaderProblems 4y

Crazeedi @Aims42 great problem to have!! 4y

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This book follows three women in 3 different time periods, World War I, World War II, and the 1960s, all connected by a famous talisman and their distinct bravery, courage, and hope. I loved the depth of the characters, trying to unravel the mysteries between their connections, and the ways they impacted others through their kindness.

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I totally forgot to say this!! Part of this book is set in Picardie France. My maiden name is Pickard - this is where my ancestors came from. Also, book lovers - lots of reference to books and a bookstore in this story. 🇫🇷📖📚

Josee.lit.a.lu.et.lira That reads really interesting, thanks for the highlight; 📚 add for me 😊
4y

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I had a hard time getting into this. But I think that was me - busy with work and other things on my mind. Once I got past that I enjoyed this immensely! I love the collaboration of these 3 authors. Together or on their own - they never disappoint.

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We‘re at the beach. I always think I‘m going to get a lot of reading done but I‘ve been too busy looking for treasures. And we took a break to move our youngest into college. 💙🦁🤍

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Aww, congrats and good luck to him! The beach pics look lovely! 😍 4y

Judybskt @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm thx!! The beach is my happy place. 🏖 4y

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No!! Not ready at all. August still holds so much activity for us. We have - family dinner, funeral, vacation, move youngest into college, my birthday!! And summer goes 3 weeks into September. It‘s really my favorite time of year.

Tagged - I‘m enjoying it.

#thoughtfulthursday
@MoonWitch94

MoonWitch94 Sorry to hear about the funeral you‘ll attend 🥺 Hope you have a great August! 🌻☺️ 4y

Judybskt Thanks @MoonWitch94 !! It is my Aunt who passed in February. Kind of weird that the funeral is 6 months later 😥 4y

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