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Helpline
Helpline | Katherine Collette
48 posts | 16 read | 9 to read
An eccentric woman who is great with numbers--but not so great with people--realizes it's up to her to pull a community together in this charming, big-hearted debut perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and The Rosie Project. Germaine Johnson doesn't need friends. She has her work and her Sudoku puzzles. Until, that is, an incident at her insurance company leaves her jobless--and it turns out that there are very few openings these days for senior mathematicians with zero people skills. Soon enough though, Germaine manages to secure a position at City Hall answering calls on the Senior Citizens Helpline. But it turns out that the mayor has something else in mind for Germaine: a secret project involving the troublemakers at the senior citizens center and their feud with the neighboring golf club--which happens to be run by the dashing yet disgraced national Sudoku champion, Don Thomas, a celebrity of the highest order to Germaine. Don and the mayor want the senior center closed down and at first, Germaine is dedicated to helping them out--it makes sense mathematically, after all. But when Germaine actually gets to know the group of elderly rebels at the senior center, they open her eyes to a life outside of boxes and numbers and for the first time ever, Germaine realizes she may have miscalculated. Filled with an eccentric, totally unique, and (occasionally) cranky cast of characters you can't help but love, The Helpline is a feel-good page-turner that will make you reexamine what it means to lead a happy life--and is bound to capture your heart along the way.
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TheKidUpstairs
Helpline | Katherine Collette

Who knows the workaround to download Litsy into an android phone? There's someone in the Onward Litsy group on Facebook in need of help!

@julesG am I right in thinking you might know how to do it?

Bookwomble See this Library Thing Talk thread. Post 18 should work, but there are other tips on the thread, too 😊. https://www.librarything.com/topic/349351 4mo
Velvetfur @Bookwomble ThanK you for that link! I'm having the problem with updating Litsy on my Google Pixel 6a (device I'm on now) - as in it won't 😡 I'm going to look into this 'side' thing 👍🏻 4mo
julesG Download the APK file and open it. Here's the link: https://litsy.en.uptodown.com/android Open the APK file. Your phone might say it's from an unreliable source, but you can tell your phone it isn't. This should install the Litsy App on Android.

https://m.apkpure.com/litsy/com.catch84.litsy

https://www.appbrain.com/app/litsy/com.catch84.litsy

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julesG One of the links should work 4mo
julesG @Velvetfur there hasn't been an update in ages 4mo
Velvetfur Oohh that's great, thank you Jules! I meant I had tried to update it a while ago and found that it wasn't there, sorry should have said that originally ☺️ 4mo
TheKidUpstairs @julesG Thank you! I will pass that along, hopefully it works for him 4mo
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Kaylamburson
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed parts of this book, but I was never super excited to pick it up. Took me about four months to read and felt like a wannabe Eleanor Oliphant. Some great characters but also times where the main character was more frustrating than charming.

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LiseWorks
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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March 12 #ItTakesAllKinds With Therapist I never knew that John Lennon dealt with mental health issues. This song was a cry for help. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs 🖤🤍💚 8mo
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lil1inblue
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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My brain is tired and I am in need of book recommendations. I'm looking for a book published between 1800 and 1849 that is written by a woman (trying to kill 2 challenge prompts with 1 book). I'm trying to stay away from Austen-not because I don't love her books, but because I've already read a lot by her.

TheKidUpstairs Frankenstein, Jane Eyre 9mo
SpellboundReader Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell, published during 1848. 9mo
lil1inblue @TheKidUpstairs I've read both already 😅but Jane Eyre might be due for a re-read. Thanks! 🙂 9mo
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lil1inblue @BeeCurious Oooh! I haven't read any Gaskell yet. Thanks! 9mo
lil1inblue @PaperbackPirate This looks interesting! I hadn't heard of it before, either! Thank you! 9mo
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IndoorDame
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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I need help!!

In general my life doesn‘t work smoothly without an audiobook option at all times, but I must have tried almost a dozen different audiobooks over the last few months and switched over to print versions of all of them because I couldn‘t concentrate on the audio for some reason…

Above are some of my favorite audiobooks from the past 5 odd years (my taste is somewhat eclectic). I‘d love recommendations of anything you loved on audio!!

BekaReid The Electricity of Every Living Thing by Katherine May (narrated by author) 9mo
maich I love Educated🥰 9mo
maich Have you listened this one? Is my fave audiobook. A fiction novel about Gable and Young affair. 9mo
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lil1inblue When I'm in an audiobook slump, I turn to memoirs or YA. I don't know why. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy got me out of a slump last year. 9mo
Bookwormjillk When I can‘t focus on anything I try travel memoirs like 9mo
Aimeesue This was great. Much swashbuckling! 9mo
Caryl Have you seen The Good Place? If you liked that show, you‘d probably enjoy How To Be Perfect, and it‘s fantastic on audio— includes the cast from the show! A friend recently recommended Viola Davis‘s Finding Me on audio, I haven‘t gotten to that one yet. If you like middle grade, the audio version of the graphic novel Mexikid is amazing. 9mo
IndoorDame @Caryl thanks for these titles! And I loved The Good Place! 9mo
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Pickpick

Help Litsy friends! I got a new (android) phone and Litsy is not even showing up in the Google Play Store. It's one of my favourite apps! Has anyone else encountered this? Any words of wisdom? Workarounds? I would be so bummed if I couldn't post on Litsy anymore. #Litsy #ListyHelp

TheBookHippie I thought @TheAromaofBooks figured this out but not sure 😵‍💫 I know it‘s a problem 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 12mo
Ruthiella @julesG Knows how to fix this. Go see @batsy untitled post from two weeks ago where she explains how to do it. 12mo
batsy I've tagged you in my post to see @julesG' instructions, hope it helps. @Ruthiella 12mo
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Ruthiella @batsy Oh, that was smart. *forehead slap* Why didn‘t I think of that? 😂 12mo
batsy @Ruthiella 😂 you sent out the alert and that is key 🦺 12mo
julesG Hope it's helped you. It's the current work-around. 12mo
TheAromaofBooks @TheBookHippie - I had NOT found a solution, only complaints, so I am very glad you tagged me because @julesG is here with the winning solution!!! My phone got drowned back in June and I haven't had the app since then - I've checked periodically for it. Thank you so much for this workaround, Julia!!! 12mo
julesG @TheAromaofBooks You're welcome. Glad I could help. 12mo
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian I got it!! It worked! Currently typing on my new phone! Thank you all @julesG @batsy @Ruthiella 12mo
batsy @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian Yay!! Three cheers for @julesG 😁 12mo
julesG 🥳🥳🥳🥳 12mo
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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Hey @kspenmoll for our #LLFallSwap I‘m running little behind. Pls help me shortlist a book I can get you :) thx

kspenmoll I am running behind too, because I thought I‘d get it out before my surgery but I didn‘t so no problem! 1y
kspenmoll I can send you a title or two tomorrow 1y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot That works! Thank you 1y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot All the best with surgery 1y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot @kspenmoll hey if you are ready pls share a list of books for me to select from so I can send my swap package thx 1y
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Andrea4
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Hey Litsy pals, I need some help!
I'm looking to get some local moms together in my area for a book club and I'm trying to think of some good beach reads that are not too cliche romance-y but are entertaining and maybe also on the shorter side, because we are all new moms so who has time? Hahaha!
Any suggestions are highly appreciated! Also doesn't have to be the "typical" beach read- we're all pretty open.

Soubhiville Maybe this? Not romancy per se, somewhat beachy… 1y
Andrea4 @Soubhiville on the possible list! It has some really good reviews, doesn't it? Thank you! 1y
LiteraryinPA Maybe the new book The Wishing Game? It‘s a fun short read with a theme of new motherhood? 1y
Soubhiville Oooo, if you want a motherhood/ parenthood theme, I loved this! I don‘t remember anything beachy about it but it was great: 1y
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melissajayne
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Leaving on a beach vacation in a couple of weeks and I have a book dilemma. Do I pack a bunch of “easy” reads or do I bring a more dense read? And if I bring more “easy” reads, how many do I bring?

hannah-leeloo I always take a dense and a spare 2y
AmyG I would say bring a dense and 2 easy. Cover your bases. 2y
TEArificbooks For the beach I bring all easy 2y
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LeahBergen I‘d say 3 or 4 easy and a dense one, just in case! 2y
RebelReader I say one dense and 2-3 easy. And for some reason I always feel the need to buy a book at the airport! 😌 2y
LiteraryinPA Hmm. If it was me, I'd do all easy! And for a week I'd say maybe 4, depending on how long they are? Hope you enjoy whatever you decide to bring! 2y
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Wonderwoman89
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Help!! When is opening day for #spookysummerswap and the #STAYCATIONINTIME SWAP? I lost my emails when my computer crashed.

Chrissyreadit July 1 2y
Chrissyreadit Is that your baby? So cute! 2y
Wonderwoman89 @Chrissyreadit yes it is. She is five months old and her name is Emily Rose. 2y
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Chrissyreadit Wow!! She is adorable!!! 2y
Chrissyreadit Were you able to send out your SITS package? 2y
Wonderwoman89 @Chrissyreadit I just did. It is coming from Amazon to you. It is being delivered in two boxes. It says both will be delivered by Friday (edited) 2y
Chrissyreadit 🙌🎉 2y
Wonderwoman89 @BarkingMadRun your package will be delivered tomorrow and Wednesday 2y
BarkingMadRead 😍😍 2y
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TheKidUpstairs
Helpline | Katherine Collette

Can anyone think of an author with the initials H.B?

Bookwomble Would Honoré de Balzac do? 3y
Ruthiella Balzac is better. I only thought of Harold Bloom who‘s a critic, not an author. 3y
TheKidUpstairs @Bookwomble I figured it out, I was looking at the wrong initials! But thanks for your help! It was an independent bookstore day "guess the book" clue. 3y
Bookwomble 😊👍🏻 3y
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SamHeartCoffee
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Help you all! So, how do I play #bookspinbingo? Would love to join in!

GondorGirl I've been wondering that myself. It looks like fun! 3y
Prairiegirl_reading Follow @TheAromaofBooks. She the one that organizes it. 3y
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vlwelser If you follow @TheAromaofBooks she has a whole process happening. Basically make a list of 20 books and she draws numbers which go on your grid. Every month on the 2nd it starts over. 3y
DogMomIrene If you go to @TheAromaofBooks main Litsy profile, she has a link to her blog post that explains the whole thing. It‘s suuuuuper easy to join in on the fun! 3y
Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Thanks for asking! I was wondering too 😂 3y
Nutmegnc This was me a couple months ago, now I‘m a regular! It‘s great fun!! 3y
SamHeartCoffee Yes, @BookHoarder32 @gondorgirl and @Nutmegnc I am looking forward to giving it a try! (edited) 3y
TheAromaofBooks Hey there @SamHeartCoffee @GondorGirl @BookHoarder32 - You may have found it, but here is the link to the masterpost about the challenge (it links off Litsy) - https://thearomaofbooks.wordpress.com/bookspin-bookspinbingo-litsy-challenge - but please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to be added to the tag list. I just posted March's numbers yesterday, so you are very welcome to make a list and join in this month!! 3y
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TheKidUpstairs
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Help a girl out? I'm trying to decide what to read for #Booked2021 - Underrated or Lesser Known Titles. What are your favourite reads that you think not enough people know about?

Patchshank I don't know what the prompts are. But I'll list some of my favorites 3y
Patchshank Horror/comedy. Author also has a blog if you want to look through it to see if it's your sort of thing 3y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick In the spirit of the November's Author A Month Carlos Ruiz Zafon, might I recommend Marina? I loved it in audio format. It had young characters and was easy to follow, but it wasn't childish like some YA can be. The Prince of Mist was also good. I'm actually going with The Midnight Palace by him for the very same prompt. 3y
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Patchshank He has several series that are all kind of tied in together and a few stand alone novels that take place in the same universe. Horror. 3y
Singout Fauna by Alissa York 3y
EvieBee This is on Hoopla. So good. 3y
TheKidUpstairs @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick ooh, I think I might have Marina on a shelf somewhere. Thanks! 3y
TheKidUpstairs @Patchshank Off to be The Wizard sounds so fun! Thanks for the recommendations 3y
TheKidUpstairs @Singout thanks for the rec! 3y
TheKidUpstairs @EvieBee ooh, that sounds really good! 3y
Avanders I think Matt Ruff is underknown and underrated. Perhaps one of his most known is also one of my favorites: 3y
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keepingupwiththepenguins
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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The Helpline is a book about Germaine. Germaine is in her late thirties, she‘s very good with numbers, she loves Soduku, and she very recently lost her job as senior mathematician at Wallace Insurance. This is more than just an office comedy with a light romantic sub-plot: it‘s a witty contemporary parable about how we decide what to value in life. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/the-helpline-katherine-collette/

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great Review!! Stacked! 📚She sounds like a mix of Eleanor and Nina 💛 (edited) 4y
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Magpiegem
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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I need you help littens. This is a question from a friend: My niece (six) has been teased at school for being in a wheelchair, are there any books and other media that I can get my sister to have at home that represent people with disabilities? She is also dealing with emotions about wanting fairer skin as she is mixed race and having racial remarks from children etc too. Any ideas gratefully received?

TrishB I feel so sad at this post 💔 I don‘t have any ideas but sending love to your niece. There are lots of librarians and teachers on here that I‘m sure will have lots of ideas. 4y
mandarchy Look up this author, Calcavecchia. He's amazing and kids love his books. You can also find him on YouTube. 4y
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Tattooedteacher Sharon Draper‘s Out of My Mind. Strong female character in a wheel chair. https://sharondraper.com/bookdetail.asp?id=35 4y
LibrarianRyan I will list a few, but heads up notice, i have not read them.: A very special Critter (little critter by Mercer Mayer), Zoom by Robert Munsch, I will Dance by Flood, Jessica's Box by Carnavas, Hello Goodbye Dog, Beautiful by Stacy McAnulty, and Roll with It by Jamie Summer. 4y
Megabooks Sending support. My mom became disabled at 7. 4y
rockpools I don‘t know if this is too young? 4y
Magpiegem @mandarchy @Tattooedteacher @LibrarianRyan @rockpools thank you so much I have passed your suggestions on and my friend is very grateful xxx 4y
Magpiegem @TrishB @Megabooks Thank you for your kind thoughts ❤️ 4y
rockpools Also, this maybe for in a couple of years time. I didn‘t even know Baddiel wrote kids books! 4y
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melissajayne
Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Are there any helpful tips as how I can interact better here that wouldn‘t cost me a lot of money?

Suet624 I‘m confused by your question. ❤️ 4y
melissajayne @Suet624 I want to know how I can interact better without having to spend a lot of money. I‘m on an income assistance program where I live and I‘m currently not working. (edited) 4y
Chelsea.Poole Can you borrow books from your library? 4y
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FantasyChick I suggest following along with some of the readathons and photo challenges. There are a lot of weekly games as well where you can repost and simply answer a few questions that allow users to get to know you. If you read library books, post about them. You don't have to be a buyer to be a reader 😁 4y
melissajayne @Chelsea.Poole yep; I have been to borrow materials since June and have been able to go inside and browse since August 4y
Suet624 I download books from the library. 4y
Scochrane26 @melissajayne I usually do the two4tuesday, weekendreads, & wondrouswednesday questions. Sometimes there are other questions floating around. I sometimes do a buddy read. Just don‘t get too overextended. (edited) 4y
alisiakae You don‘t have to participate in swaps or postal book clubs, many people don‘t. I co-host #booked2021 which is a year-long reading challenge with different prompts. You are welcome to join in anytime! 4y
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LibrarianRyan
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Okay ya all, don‘t mean to sound like an informer ISL but If you wrap a lot of gifts you need to get an Elf. I got mine at BN as a fluke. I love it. Took a bit to get use to. But such a great idea. Now back to wrapping #creepychristmas and #elfswap

Librariana What a nifty, cool gadget! 4y
Aims42 That‘s neat! Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻 4y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Omg, I‘ll be keeping an eye out for one of these! 😱❤️ 4y
TheAromaofBooks That's fantastic!! I'm totally getting my mom one for Christmas! 😂 4y
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LibrarianRyan
The Helpline | Katherine Collette

Okay all,

It's been a bit hectic for me. Can you tell me where all the Holiday bings for #WinterGames2020 are? I started to look through the tags but it's alot.

I have 2 down

#bookmasbingo by @midnightbookgirl
#verymerrybing by @jadams1776

What other ones do you know (besides #Bookspin).

LibrarianRyan @Jadams1776 Thank you. just got it added to my book. 4y
TheAromaofBooks There is also a Google drive folder that has all the movie bingo cards (which can be used for books as well), plus some others, plus info on upcoming games!! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t4sS610xjKOKuyN02BdpXUz2Eigryjb5 4y
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TheAromaofBooks Ooo and I almost forgot, @MidnightBookGirl also made a bingo card as well!! 4y
LibrarianRyan @TheAromaofBooks I forgot about the folder. I am going to get to that tonight. And i have the #Bookmasbingo. Thanks for the reminder. 4y
TheAromaofBooks That folder is making my whole life easier haha Good luck getting everything organized!! 4y
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EclecticBookLover
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Calling on Litsy! Within the past several months I saw another Litsy user posted about books they purchased that were paperbacks, but transformed into hardcover editions. Ring any bells for anyone? I think they were purchased through an Etsy shop. I'm looking for the name of the shop. Thank you!

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Insightsintobooks
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Hello everyone, I was wondering something. It's not book related, but its really important to me. There is an organization called Rended Heart, they help survivors of Human trafficking with a place to stay, a way to get out, and clothing and basic neccsities (shampoo, toothbrushes, hair brushes, ect). I was wonderinv if maybe anyone had some old gently used clothes or things they don't use they would be willing to send me to donate to them? 👇cont

CaroPi Is a great iniciative! 4y
Insightsintobooks The people that run this organization are super nice and have amazing hearts. What I'm about to say is going to be extremely hard for me to say. As many of you know, I just got out of an abusive relationship 2 months ago. While I was with my ex, he sold me (when I was 19 and pregnant with his child, he used violence and fear and psychological abuse to get me to go) then later he sold me for shelter.. by this time I knew better than to resist. 👇 4y
Insightsintobooks I am a survivor of Human sex trafficking. I know the people at Rended Heart are beautiful souls because I have needed their services. They are faith based but they don't push religion on you which is good because I'm not Christian. Oh also if you do have anything you'd like to donate my email is insightsintobooks@gmail.com 4y
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Bookwormjillk I‘m sorry that happened to you. I could send something. Do you have an address or a link? 4y
Insightsintobooks @Bookwormjillk or you can email me at insightsintobooks@gmail.com I'll send you my address to send things to and get it to them ASAP. (I see them once a week on Thursday usually). 4y
Insightsintobooks @CaroPi it really is. 4y
Chrissyreadit ❤️ I typically send to ReMember in South Dakota, but have sent rended heart an email asking what is most needed so my family can send a box their way. Would books be a helpful donation? (At my clinic for example I started and maintain a free “library”) 4y
Insightsintobooks @Chrissyreadit honestly, I'm not sure, but I think it's a wonderful idea. I'll ask. The survivors stay at various houses and what is a house without a library? 4y
Insightsintobooks @Chrissyreadit Thank you so much. 4y
Bookwormjillk @Insightsintobooks I‘ll send you an email. I have the same question about books! 4y
CarolynM No words. Sending love💕 I will think of you when donating to a local women's shelter (I'm in Australia). (edited) 4y
Laughterhp I‘m sorry that happened to you. I‘ll see what I have and if I‘m able to send anything. 💚💚 4y
Insightsintobooks Thank you. @Lughteehp thank you. 💞 4y
Insightsintobooks @CarolynM thank you. 💞 4y
TrishB You‘re so brave ❤️ will continue to donate locally and hopefully help other women. 4y
Insightsintobooks @TrishB thanks. ❤ 4y
Ruthiella I don‘t have any used clothes at the moment. I give them locally to my Goodwill. But I will make a cash donation today to my local House of Ruth which provides similar assistance in my area. ❤️ Thank you for bringing this to my awareness. ❤️ I wish you peace. 4y
Insightsintobooks @Ruthiella Thank you. Help anywhere is good. You're welcome. 💕 4y
Insightsintobooks @Chrissyreadit @Bookwormjillk they said they are good on books. 😀 4y
Chrissyreadit @Insightsintobooks do you mean they would accept books? 4y
Insightsintobooks @Chrissyreadit they would but they said they are good on books. 4y
Bookwormjillk Hi @insightsintobooks I didn't have much in my closet to donate, but sent a donation directly through the website. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! 4y
Insightsintobooks @Bookwormjillk thanks! Any bit helps! You're welcome. 4y
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CaffeineAndCandy
The Helpline | Katherine Collette

I recently moved into a nursing home, and all of my books are three hours away. If anyone has extra books pls send them! 😆😅 I am trying to read books on my phone, but its very challenging for me as I have never read an ebook and would much rather have the actual book in my hands.

Butterfinger Give me your address and what type of books you enjoy. tammydayton75@gmail.com 4y
CaffeineAndCandy Any type of.m books are okay with me. They don't have to be new or anything. I didn't expect anyone to be too interested. Thanks so much it's really awesome of you 😊🥰😀 @Butterfinger I'll email you the address. 4y
Ruthiella You should set up a little free library in the common area of the nursing home if that‘s allowed. I can send you books from my donate pile, no problem. Send your address to naessa[at]yahoo.com and I put a box together for you. 4y
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CaffeineAndCandy You guys are unbelievable! 😘😀 thanks so much. I'll send you an email. @Ruthiella 4y
sprainedbrain Omg I have tons of books just waiting to be donated... I‘d love to send some to you! Email me your address: jenni.d.langford@gmail.com. 4y
sprainedbrain Do you have a list of books you would like to read? Maybe add some to your Litsy tbr so that we have some ideas of what you like? 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @sprainedbrain hi and thx so much! I've been really out of touch as far as what books are out recently, but as long as it's not nonfiction I like pretty much all genres of fiction. I'm so excited about this now, i didn't have high hopes when I made the original post. I'll email you 🥰😃 4y
sprainedbrain @Booksy haha! You underestimated how many of us have books just laying around waiting for homes. lol 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @sprainedbrain I guess I did. I'm so lucky! 4y
CaliforniaCay Welcome to litsy! You've certainly come to the right place! Email me your address, and I can get you a few. It's cayla.gales@yahoo.com. Would you mind if I shared this post to help get the word out? 4y
CaffeineAndCandy No not all all @CaliforniaCay thanks a bunch I'm so excited to be getting books!!! I'm going to email you 🥰😃🥳 4y
Chrissyreadit Email me your address. What kinds of fiction do you like? I‘m sure I can send some your way also. Chrissyreadit@gmail.com 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @Chrissyreadit hi and thanks so much! I will email you and it doesn't matter what kind although I don't much care for romance now that I think about it. Such amazing people! 🥰😃 4y
MemoirsForMe I‘m happy to send some books to you as well! Here‘s my email: djadesigns@gmail.com. Do you like classics or memoirs? 4y
CaffeineAndCandy Classics are great. I can't remember any memoirs I've read to be sure if I like them. But you can send them. I may find a new genre of books to like. Thanks a bunch for reaching out! 😘😃 4y
Soubhiville You, my friend, are about to have enough books to supply everyone in your home. Please email me your address as well 💜. magicbelly@gmail.com 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @Soubhiville 😆 I will email you friend. Thanks so much for helping me out. 🥰😀 4y
Mollyanna I have a stack of books waiting to be donated. I can‘t think of a better way to donate than to another book lover. Send me your address and I‘ll get the in the mail. You can email me at jjb75@hotmail.com 4y
Sharpeipup I have a stack you‘re welcome to if you can send me your address. Tmireland13@gmail.com 4y
OriginalCyn620 Welcome to Litsy @Booksy! If you‘d like to email me your address, I‘d be happy to send some books your way! My email is cynthiabuck620@gmail.com 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @Mollyanna @Sharpeipup @OriginalCyn620 thanks so much guys I'm so super excited. I will be emailing everyone shortly. Please be blessed just as you are blessing me. 🥰😘😃☺ 4y
ElizaMarie elizajazinski@gmail.com --- I can send some! 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @ElizaMarie thanks so much! So awesome of you!! I'll email you 😘😃 4y
catiewithac I can help! catiekosinski@gmail.com 4y
Pogue I have books that need a new home. Poguereid@yahoo.com 4y
quietjenn Email me as well! quietjenn@aol.com 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @catiewithac @quietjenn @Pogue hi and thank you everyone! I will email you guys. 🥰😘😀 you people are entirely wonderful!! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Email me at loverofbooks75@gmail. Com !! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Do you have any others you can add to your tbr list?? 4y
CaffeineAndCandy @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thx so much I will email you! I guess I'm into horror right now. Idk why 🤷‍♀️ 4y
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ravenlee
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Help me, Obi-Litten-Obi, you‘re my only hope!

But seriously, I wanted to see if my library had this book that I absolutely cannot remember the title of and can‘t find through Google. I‘ve seen it here recently but didn‘t stack it, apparently. M/M romance featuring a bookseller who runs a book club and his arrogant coworker (I think) who joins the romance book club and sparks fly. Ring any bells?

Here‘s my cat for your trouble.

Lovesbooks87 I read it a couple days ago! Hope this is the one! (edited) 4y
ravenlee @Lovesbooks87 thank you! I did stack it, it just wasn‘t showing up. It seems like an easy piece of fluff which is pretty much what I need right now. 4y
Lovesbooks87 @ravenlee agree! It was a short read! 4y
ravenlee @Lovesbooks87 and my library doesn‘t have it. Guess I‘ll have to do something desperate...and raid my own shelves. 4y
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HannaPolkadots
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Ehm, so I completely broke my phone 🙈 and all my apps are up and running on my new phone, except for Audible! I cannot find my books anywhere, and I had 106 beautiful titles in my cloud, and nothing 😭 has any of you ever experienced this? Tips for how to get my audiobooks back? Sympathy?

Cinfhen Soooooo much sympathy!!!!! Contact Audible hopefully they can help you 🤞🏼🤞🏼 5y
Reviewsbylola Oh nooooo! I hope you get them back ASAP! 5y
julesG That's weird. They should be connected to your amazon/audible account. I'd contact the help desk. Fingers crossed for you. 🤞🤞🤞 5y
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Simona I can feel your panic♥️🤞🤞🤞 5y
HannaPolkadots @Cinfhen @Reviewsbylola @julesG and @simona - thank you!🥰 I contacted the help desk and then I figured out the problem, the app had somewhat updated itself to the uk version, whereas I have used the US version, so now all my books are back where they belong 😅😍 Personally I think it was YOUR sympathy that helped me solve the problem 😉💕 5y
Cinfhen Yay!! So glad you have all your books back ❣️❣️❣️❣️ 5y
julesG Glad you've got your books back. I'm just wondering, I have books through audible.com and audible.de which all show up in my library. 🤔🤔🤔 Why does it work for me? 5y
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wen4blu
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Up next. Listening to a story based around a help line has to be better then calling one, right?

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Sheryl63
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
Pickpick

I found several laugh out loud hidden in this book! I‘ll just use this one example on my husband who is an Engineer that loves Math! Me...not so much. “I‘m like a Math text book, I‘m full of problems.” He stared at me then started laughing. So that made this novel such a fun read, I was clueless as the other other characters in this book regarding mathematical equations. It just made Germaine that more humorous.

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Bookish2
The Helpline | Katherine Collette

I need help!! I‘m trying to find a book I read as kid and can‘t remember the title, only that it was about 2 kids coming down the Mississippi River on a pontoon boat. The name smith-smith figures in somewhere. @MrBook help!!

MrBook Oh, wow!!! I‘ll have to mull this one over! 🤔 (edited) 5y
Bookish2 I‘ve tried googling with no luck. I loved this book, I remember so much but not the title, author or characters 😔. But I remember the plot so well. Any suggestions where and how else to look? 5y
Bookish2 @MrBook I found it!! 5y
MrBook You did?! Most excellent!!! Which book is it?! 5y
Bookish2 Dangerous waters a Sylvia smith-smith novel by Peter Nelson 5y
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Lovesbooks87
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Help! Has anyone ever sent anything media mail and the package didn't track for over a week. Did it make it to where it should have been or did the USPS loss the package? I sent a package out last weekend and it hasn't tracked since last Monday. I am on hold with the USPS but I don't know if I will get to talk to them before my break is over.

AmyG I recieved a package once...media mail...and it was empty....no books. When the post office sucks...it REALLY sucks. 5y
Ash.on.the.line Frustrating... pretty sure only once, I sent a package that they didn‘t update the tracking until it arrived. Took over a week! I was so upset. Hopefully you get it figured out! 5y
TheAromaofBooks It's unusual but I have had it take that long before it shows movement - media mail is bottom priority. Did you find out where it is?? 5y
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Lovesbooks87 @TheAromaofBooks no. The wait was 40 minutes to an hour and I only had like 35 minutes left of my break so I stayed on the phone as long as I could. But I will be calling them back! 5y
TheAromaofBooks My best missing package story was one time I ordered a book through PaperbackSwap, and like a week later I get the shredded up envelope in a special envelope from the PO that says “your package was damaged in transit“ - no book. Literally MONTHS later, this book shows up in my box: because the sender had put my name/address on a piece of paper inside the book, they apparently found it somewhere or other in some machinery, and sent it on! 5y
TheAromaofBooks Anyway, hopefully your package has just stalled somewhere and is still safe. But if not, you never know when the post office fairies are going to grant you a random wish and send something you gave up on months ago! 5y
Lovesbooks87 @TheAromaofBooks I had a mark up book take almost a month via media mail and it didn't update right. I mailed two boxes to the same person one arrived today. It was a lot of books and I used almost two rolls of packaging tape on the boxes so I am hoping the box didn't open. Hopefully it shows up. My fingers are crossed! 5y
Lovesbooks87 @Ash.on.the.line @TheAromaofBooks @AmyG I called the USPS and they put in an order for someone to look into. I got a call from the post master of where I sent it too and they have the package it was flagged because I put a card in the box. Didn't know that you couldn't put a card in a media mail package! 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5y
TheAromaofBooks Whaaaaat?! Just a notecard?? That seems like it would still be media... or be in the same category as an invoice or something. So they actually opened your package and found a card and then just... are keeping it?! 5y
Lovesbooks87 @TheAromaofBooks it was a card and a pack of sticky notes. Yea they opened it because they can search media mail. No they aren't going to keep it thank goodness. I got in contact with the person that I sent the package too and she is going to pick it up. They were actually going to charge like $74 because those things were in there but the lady was nice and said she wouldn't. I didn't know that two little things would make a big deal. 5y
Lovesbooks87 @TheAromaofBooks the post master that I talked too said you can't even send magazines in media mail if they have advertisements. That you have to send them first class. I was like I have never heard of that. I had put sticky notes on some of the books with trigger warning to give the person that I wasn't sending it to as a heads up and she said you can't even do that! 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5y
Ash.on.the.line Wow that‘s crazy! Glad it got figured out! I didn‘t know that about cards and such either. Sometimes I think the post office should have an easy way to access this type of info for people. 5y
Lovesbooks87 @Ash.on.the.line seriously. I always send a card along with my media mail packages. Won't be doing that anymore! (edited) 5y
TheAromaofBooks I'm not sure if this link will work for you - https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/173.htm#ep1113500 - section 4.0 is the description of what can be included in Media Mail. But if you scroll down to section 6.0 it describes things that are still allowed to also be included in Media Mail without accruing additional charges. It seems as though your notes should definitely be included under the description of 6.4. 5y
TheAromaofBooks I guess if they aren't going to try and charge you the extra postage, it's probably not that big of a deal. But if you are wanting to save money by sending a different package that way, I would take these regulations in when you go to mail the package and make sure that the postal worker can explain exactly why it doesn't qualify. Even if they claim your trigger warning notes don't count as personal correspondence, I think they would fit 6.2(f). 5y
TheAromaofBooks @Ash.on.the.line - you may also find the Media Mail link useful, so I'll tag you, too lol 5y
Ash.on.the.line @TheAromaofBooks thanks so much! I find the post office website hard to navigate sometimes! 😆 5y
Lovesbooks87 @TheAromaofBooks thanks. I have been sending cards in my media mail packages for years. Never knew that a card would be a big deal. Won't be sending it along anymore. Yes. Thanks goodness they aren't going to charge the extra postage. I would have felt awful! 5y
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TheBookDream
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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I‘m here to ask Litsy for help: I seem to be at a crossroads. My job is inadequate, I‘m looking for work but have the impending recession looming over me now, my car needs 1000‘s of dollars or repairs to be safe to drive (I‘m lucky I have a good support system, so getting to my job won‘t be a problem). I‘m starting to see depression looming again. What books made a mark on you during a crossroads in your life? #help #crossroads #recommendations

TrishB I don‘t have any specific books. But when I feel so many different things getting on top of me I try and see which I can actually solve and try and plan something for those. Just having a plan helps me. I‘m not trying to be patronising as we all approach things differently I know. Hope you start to find some answers. 5y
Megabooks I‘ve had two years worth of issues in my life recently and read this three times 5y
TheBookDream @Megabooks thank you, I‘ll check it out 5y
TheBookDream @TrishB I‘ve been working on that too, but having trouble with the long term planning. Either way, it seems like leaving the weekend free of such activities has been helpful in getting perspective. Weekend for books and board games. Weekdays for life. 5y
TrishB I try not to do anything at least one day of the weekend for the same reason! 5y
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MelissaSue81
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Panpan

#netgalley #reviewathon book 7. The description promised a friendship between an awkward younger woman and a lonely older woman which I was there for. The book did not deliver. Another ASD MC acting awkwardly and making cringe worthy errors. Predictable plot, awkward dialog, too many side characters with no depth. Disappointing for sure. ⭐️ ⭐️

CarolynM Agreed. 5y
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Lauren.Archer
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Mehso-so

I wanted a copy of this book because of the comparison to Eleanor Oliphant and The Rose Project. I just adored these books so much. However The Helpline was so different with the exception that these protagonists have some major peculiarities

For my full review, please visit my blog at: https://obsessedbookaholic.com/2019/07/24/the-helpline/

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

MelissaSue81 Aw, I requested this from the library because it sounded in the Vein of Eleanor Oliphant and The Lido. Too bad it didn't live up to your expectations. 5y
EH2018 I almost picked this one up for the same reason! Maybe I will skip it. Have you read The Cactus? That one was pretty good 5y
Lauren.Archer @EH2018 yeah I loved the cactus, and this would also be in the similar vane. My biggest issue was how they took advantage of some of quirks. I thought it was just mean. 5y
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DGRachel
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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I‘m in a funk. I think I‘ve figured out what I want to read, but I need your help, Litsy! I want a fast-paced read that will scare the bejeesus out of me, but that also isn‘t gory and the dog must not die (the book doesn‘t have to have a dog, but if it does, the dog must live). Does such a thing exist? (I‘ve read Bird Box already, which was great right up until the crappy ending).

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Although you might want to take my suggestion with a grain of salt, I‘m not a big horror reader. 5y
sprainedbrain Oh oh oh! Have you read this? 5y
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DGRachel @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Neither am I, which is why I need help. Is HEA part of a series or a stand-alone? 5y
DGRachel @sprainedbrain I haven‘t! Sounds intriguing! Thank you! 5y
sprainedbrain I also liked this one... it‘s an oldie but fun. 5y
DGRachel @sprainedbrain Oooooh! The Elementals sounds PERFECT! 5y
LauraJ I‘m having trouble remembering which books have dead dogs. Anything by Joe Hill might work. 5y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I thought those were sperm 🤦‍♀️ Full disclosure - I work in a fertility lab, so that‘s where my mind goes. BUT, I really enjoyed this one 5y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled @sprainedbrain I need to get to Penpal soon! 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I thought that too, and I have no such great reason for thinking that🤣 5y
sprainedbrain @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled it‘s so creepy. 😱 Also, I thought they were sperm, too, and I do not have an excuse. 😂 (edited) 5y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Not sure if there are dogs, dead or otherwise, in that rec though! 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DGRachel I think it started as a stand alone, but he later wrote more...so it‘s a series now. 5y
DGRachel @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled @sprainedbrain @Riveted_Reader_Melissa GHOSTS PEOPLE! THEY ARE GHOSTS! 🤣🤣 I loved The Girl With All The Gifts. So good. 5y
DGRachel @LauraJ Thank you! 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DGRachel ghosts of sperm! 🙈😂 5y
DGRachel @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled @Riveted_Reader_Melissa @sprainedbrain Well, at least now I know I can use the same sticker set when I want to ask for romance book recommendations. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🥳 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DGRachel See...you really want a comedy! 😉 5y
DGRachel @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Well, this thread has already helped my mental state, so (a) you might be right about the comedy thing and (b) thank you! 😘 5y
sprainedbrain @DGRachel Bahahahaha 😂😂😂 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @DGRachel You‘re welcome! 🤪 5y
Soubhiville I also saw sperm. 🤷‍♀️. 5y
WhatThePuck @sprainedbrain I second Penpal. It freaked me out and I love thrillers/horror. 5y
Bette I love that you draw the line at at dog safety, I've quit reading recommended books because of that too. 🐶❤️ just read A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World, a good dystopian...but I had to keep flipping ahead to make sure every character I liked was okay. 5y
bookishdawg “Intensity” by Dean Koontz lives up to its name😶. As a fellow dog lover, though, my favorite of his is “Watchers”... also meets your criteria! 👍🏻 5y
BarbaraBB I need to stack Penpal @sprainedbrain and I was thinking of 5y
DGRachel @WhatThePuck @Bette @bookishdawg @BarbaraBB Thank you for the recommendations! 5y
DGRachel @Bette I've finished a couple of books where the dogs die in recent years, but usually, once I come to that scene, I bail. I know what you mean about skipping ahead. I read the first books in a series where the dog is the narrator and I remember being terrified at the end of the first or second book that the dog was going to die, but thankfully, there have been more books in the series since then and our faithful narrator is still with us! 5y
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VanChocStrawberry
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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I'm moving back into classroom teaching this year and need to build my library up a bit. I'm teaching 8th grade ELA. The area that needs the most help is poetry and non-fiction. There are only a handful of both in the classroom now. What titles (poetry and non-fiction esp.) would you recommend as must-haves? Also what titles do think 8th graders would WANT to read (whether or not you think they are high literature. haha)

LibrarianRyan umumumumum I really want to say something. But ...... youll see. okay, anything Jason Reynolds, Rangers Apprentice, Try the Young Bond series, you can pick them up used cheaply. Alex Rider, even though books in the later part of the series get pretty teen. The Golden Compass Series. Also, since it's for a class room, I can totally send you a box of items I have finished. I usually save them for Halloween, but I have way more then I need. 5y
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Lindy Actually, anything by Joyce Sidman. Another that‘s good is both nonfiction and poetry: 5y
VanChocStrawberry Thank you!! 5y
VanChocStrawberry @LibrarianRyan I would totally appreciate that. Also—📚📚📚 🎉 5y
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LoverofLit
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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A friend of mine is trying to find a book. Does the above description sound familiar to anyone? A married couple, both second marriages who each had a teenager who died in a car accident.

baes I don‘t know, but I want to know. Tag me if someone remembers lol 😂 6y
LoverofLit Haha I got you @baes 6y
baes @LoverofLit Perfect, thank you! 6y
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SmartSassery
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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I'm hunting for a gift. I'm looking for a British Mystery book subscription box. Does this exist? Thank you so much for any help you can offer.

http://rbf.wtf

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WorldsOkayestStepMom
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Hey #LitsyLove members, I need help figuring out who this postcard is from! It looks like tape was used on the back of it and it tore off the layer of writing for who to tag. Can someone help?!

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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Canndor That was me! 6y
WorldsOkayestStepMom @Canndor I got your reply in the mail this morning!! 💖 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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PagesByTheWater
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Ok Littens I need some serious help with my swaps. Where do you get your bookish items? I‘ve tried Target, Hot Topic, other bookstores, B&N, BAM, and random gift shops to no avail. I‘m wondering if I‘m budgeting too low? I tend to keep it $10 or less for bookish items.
#pleasehelp #swaphelp

Beatlefan129 If you plan in advance, you can order some lovely little items on Etsy 6y
That-Bookish-Hiker I order from Etsy and bookish shops I‘ve found on Instagram. Out of print has a lot of great things too. I love the Target Dollar bins for great little gifts as well. 6y
TrishB Etsy and EBay. Some on Amazon. 6y
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TheSpineView Mainly Etsy and Amazon for me. 6y
PagesByTheWater Thank you everyone! ❤️ 6y
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Headinherbooks_27
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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I usually keep all types of genres in my shelves so that when I'm craving for a specific one, I have some to read. I'm craving for some fantasy/magical realism but I'm all out of stock, can anyone recommend me some please?

tournevis It's my refrain, but tagged: 6y
Headinherbooks_27 @tournevis I don't know anything about this book. I will definitely look it up. Thanks! 6y
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Headinherbooks_27 @LiterRohde Haven't read of The Nose so I'll check that out but both Chocolat and American Gods are already in my amazon wishlist 👌 Thanks! 6y
LiterRohde @tournevis Sounded like such a good book I had to look it up. Library? Nope. Amazon? $101.85?! 6y
Headinherbooks_27 @LiterRohde @tournevis I saw that price in Amazon too. Wow! That must be one heck of a book! 6y
Weaponxgirl If you haven‘t read this then this one is wonderful 6y
tournevis @LiterRohde @nu-bibliophile 😵😵😵 Ok, that's more expensive than the last copy I bought. Geez. It is a great book. Amazing in fact, but yikes. 6y
NeedsMoreBooks Anything by Haruki Murakami, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende, Toni Morrison, and Salman Rushdie. 6y
Headinherbooks_27 @NeedsMoreBooks Wow I will look all them up, thanks! 6y
Weaponxgirl @NeedsMoreBooks I love all those authors you just mentioned 😍 6y
NeedsMoreBooks Yay @nu-bibliophile and thanks @Weaponxgirl ❤️ 6y
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FantasyChick
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Not bookish but you guys are all so awesome and creative so I'm coming for help!
My (soon-to-be) new boss has tasked me with coming up with a job title for a new position (mine!) and I am at a loss! This combines Payroll, Reception, Procurement, Expediting and Buying Support. Big shoes need a kick ass title!
Note: CEO of Getting Shit Done, Office Goddess and Master of All have already been turned down 😔
Ideas? Help me brainstorm!!

ravenlee Mighty Office Manager (MOM for short)! 6y
ravenlee But seriously - something with logistics or practical support in it? 6y
CouronneDhiver Administrative and Logistics Manager 6y
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Melissa_J Happy to hear you got the job!! As for title, I like @CouronneDhiver ‘s suggestion. 6y
FantasyChick Ahhh!! @ravenlee I love MOM!! I keep forgetting about logistics. I'll have to stick that in somewhere 6y
FantasyChick @CouronneDhiver I like that. Sending it through with the suggestions 👍 Thanks 🤗 @Melissa_J Thank you!!! And I like the idea as well. It's being added to the list. This is why I came to Litsy for ideas. 😊 6y
ravenlee When my mother managed an office in the city health department I told her she was just being MOM, and it kind of stuck. Lots of whiny babies in the office, so it made sense. 😆 6y
FantasyChick Haha @ravenlee Makes sense! There's no shortage of whiny babies in my office so it might just work! 😂 6y
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bookwrm526
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Littens, I need help!! I tried to do #LitsyAtoZ in 2018 with all the books in translation, but I didn‘t quite make it. I‘m looking for recommendations of your favorite books in translation, bonus points for non-European countries!!

charl08 Have you read 6y
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charl08 Surreal joy of the penguin series 6y
charl08 A lost Spanish world (with two different titles in English) 6y
bookwrm526 @charl08 those look like some excellent suggestions, thanks!! 6y
Bookzombie You probably already got to this one but 6y
Bookzombie I also have this one to get to soon 6y
bookwrm526 @Bookzombie I have already read Out, but The Good Son sounds amazing!! 6y
Bookzombie @bookwrm526 It was one of the options for Jimmy Fallon‘s summer book read. That‘s how long I have been meaning to read it, lol. 6y
BookishTrish One of my favs 6y
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neet_reads
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Interesting to see this guarantee on the back, as most of the reviews about this book haven‘t had great things to say. I get the problems people have with the book, but I‘ve also giggled a bit while reading it & haven‘t wanted to put it down, so I have no idea how I‘ll rate it in the end

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Abailliekaras
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Bailedbailed

I‘m bailing on this - I don‘t hate it but it‘s not for me. The protagonist is arrogant & unlikeable. She seems to be on the spectrum but this is done clunkily & wears thin (one or two methodical, logical routines are enough). The story is implausible (Local Council meets spy caper) but this would be fine if I enjoyed the writing or characters. Unfortunately not! 😬

CarolynM I agree she was supposed to be on the spectrum, but it didn't ring true for me. I think bailing was a good call. 6y
Abailliekaras @CarolynM agreed! It seemed contrived - i ‘m intrigued as to whether the author has had experience of this herself - it didn‘t feel authentic. 6y
Purrfectpages I‘m right there with ya! 6y
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moarbookspleaze
The Helpline | Katherine Collette

I started reading Becoming before bed last night and enjoyed what I read but I am not sure I am in the mood for memoir.

What was the last book you read that blew your socks off?

ohyeahthatgirl The last book that I really had fun with was Undead Girl Gang. A witchy best friend adventure. The one that blew me away was a memoir, so I'll skip that rec haha. 6y
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Purrfectpages
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
Bailedbailed

I hate to say it, but I‘ve now bailed on two books in a row. 👎 I only got about 16% into this one before I decided to cut my losses. I don‘t know what vibe the author was going for, but I found the main character to be pretty unlikeable and the whole story just wasn‘t drawing me in.

Abailliekaras I‘m feeling a bit the same way! 😬 6y
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Purrfectpages
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Onward and hopefully upward!

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CarolynM
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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Mehso-so

Meh. I didn't hate it, but I found the central character very unsympathetic and the story was predictable but I'm feeling generous so I won't pan it. #ozfiction

Joanne1 Saw this on the hot picks shelf at my library branch. Sounds like I‘ll pass on it after your review though. 6y
Purrfectpages I‘m on the verge of bailing on this one now. 6y
CarolynM @Purrfectpages I don't think you'll be missing much if you do decide to bail 6y
Purrfectpages @CarolynM thanks for making me feel better about my decision lol 6y
Abailliekaras I‘m with you! Oh dear. 😬 6y
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CarolynM
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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1. Some classic cars were cruising down Spring St when I was in the city last week. This one was stopped at the traffic lights.
2. Tagged, it's not very good, I might bail.
3. Friend from out of town staying Friday night, we might go to hear a band. Might go to a movie Sunday night.
4. A wilting rose in a vase on the mantelpiece.
5. Here I go again
I hear the trumpets blow again
All aglow again
Taking a chance on love🎤

#HumpDayPost

Cathythoughts Can‘t think of next line ... but I love this song ❤️🎼 6y
CarolynM @Cathythoughts I love those old songs. This one was used as the theme for Chance in a Million, a sitcom starring Simon Callow and Brenda Blethyn which we loved back in the 80's. 6y
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Well-ReadNeck
The Helpline | Katherine Collette
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😂😂😂

Saw this on Shelf Awareness and had to share!!

vivastory This was me yesterday. I planned on going out for lunch & ended up ordering delivery because I didn't want to leave my book. 😂 6y
ItsAnotherJen I did this yesterday! 🤣😂 6y
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sammisho
The Helpline | Katherine Collette

I need help! Everytime I try to post a picture, the app closes. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app. I have rebooted the phone. Still the same problem. Any suggestions?

sammisho Fixed it!! 6y
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