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A Gambler's Anatomy
A Gambler's Anatomy: A Novel | Jonathan Lethem
The author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude returns with a devilishly entertaining novel about an international backgammon hustler who thinks he's psychic. Too bad about the tumor in his face. Handsome, impeccably tuxedoed Bruno Alexander travels the world winning large sums of money from amateur "whales" who think they can challenge his peerless acumen at backgammon. Fronted by his pasty, vampiric manager, Edgar Falk, Bruno arrives in Berlin after a troubling run of bad luck in Singapore. Perhaps it was the chance encounter with his crass childhood acquaintance Keith Stolarsky and his smoldering girlfriend Tira Harpaz. Or perhaps it was the emergence of a blot that distorts his vision so he has to look at the board sideways. Things don't go much better in Berlin. Bruno's flirtation with Madchen, the striking blonde he meets on the ferry, is inconclusive; the game at the unsettling Herr Kohler's mansion goes awry as his blot grows worse; he passes out and is sent to the local hospital, where he is given an extremely depressing diagnosis. Having run through Falk's money, Bruno turns to Stolarsky, who, for reasons of his own, agrees to fly Bruno to Berkeley, and to pay for the experimental surgery that might save his life. Berkeley, where Bruno discovered his psychic abilities, and to which he vowed never to return. Amidst the patchouli flashbacks and Anarchist gambits of the local scene, between Tira's come-ons and Keith's machinations, Bruno confronts two existential questions: Is the gambler being played by life? And what if you're telepathic but it doesn't do you any good?
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Sace
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

This is day 19

#tbrpile
Original idea of- @StaceyKondla @cortg

Courtesy tags for @Trashcanman @Catherine_Willoughby

Trashcanman Thank you🤗 5y
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ladyonequestion
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Pickpick

Quite an uplifting, different kind of novel. Thought I was getting a dissolute man kind of thing, but this was much more as it avoided being predictable or too saccharine. Some great characters, particularly like the German woman he befriends, his crazy self obsessed doctor and his anarchist boss. Funny in parts too.

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ladyonequestion
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Different names in the US and UK. My oldest library book, just haven't got around to reading it yet and now I've finished USA this seems a good idea to try something physically lighter!

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Lauren_reading
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Panpan

I have no actual idea what was going on in this book. It was so weird and just not for me. #botm

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Liberty
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😍😍😍😍😍

vivastory Nice! What's your favorite Lethem? 7y
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Liberty
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Tonight I finally got to hear Jonathan Lethem read (seen here making fun of his author photo on the back of As She Climbed Across the Table) and it was AMAZING. Hard to believe I've been reading his books for twenty years. ❤️

MrBook Wow! 😳😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Billypar Do you have a favorite Lethem? I think mine is still Motherless Brooklyn. 7y
Liberty @Billypar As She Climbed Across the Table! 7y
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Billypar Ooh, still haven't read it... I'll have to make it my next of his. 7y
peaKnit I did not even connect Motherless Brooklyn to the Anatomy of a Gambler, it's been on my TBR forever, just moved up the list 😊 7y
elkeOriginal Oh, I love his earlier sci fi-ish stuff SO much!! 7y
librarypoweruser So envious. He's my favorite author. I think I'm the only person that adores Chronic City but it's tattoo worthy for me. 7y
Booksndogs Chronic City is one of my favorite Lethem's too! 7y
vivastory @elkeo Have you read his book "Amnesiac Moon"? It's a sequel of sorts to Phillip K. Dick's brilliant "Dr. Bloodmoney." 7y
elkeOriginal @vivastory Yes! Those were the books of his I loved around that same period and very odd/sci fi. I can't read his current stuff because his previous style was way more to my liking. 7y
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morgan_krahn
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The start of my "what should I read next?" book jar!

JackOBotts What a fun idea! 7y
Laura317 I love the pretty colors! Just looking at the jar would make me happy. 7y
morgan_krahn @JackOBotts I can't take credit, I saw it on here but can't remember who posted it! 7y
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morgan_krahn @Laura317 I figured I had to make it bright and fun if it's going to be sitting out for everyone to see! 7y
swishandflick How neat! I don't know if I could do it though, I'd feel a bit like how I feel about flipping a coin - the second it's in the air I know what I actually want 😄 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I have one, but I can't do it!!! I'm never in the mood for what I pull out!! 😳🤣 7y
morgan_krahn @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @swishandflick I have a feeling I'm going to develop a bad habit of tossing them back in and picking again 🙈 (edited) 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @morgan_krahn I even had my daughter go to my tbr shelf and pull one and I was like" no I'm not in the mood for that one!" The struggle is real!!! ? 7y
Cindyelizavaz This is a great idea! 7y
Heideschrampf I love the idea! I hope it's okay of i copy!? I have three shelves of TBR and never feel like anything particular, so this might be THE idea! 7y
morgan_krahn @Heideschrampf oh my goodness go right ahead!! I saw this idea somewhere (not sure where exactly) and thought it might be fun!! 7y
Pam.Kokomo What a brilliant idea! 7y
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MLRio
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Pickpick

Trying to explain what happens in this book would be nearly impossible, so I'll just say this: it's James Bond meets Kafka meets Kurt Vonnegut. Like all of Lethem's others it's often clever, occasionally impenetrable, and always utterly weird. Anybody who likes their fiction with a dark sense of humor and an absurdist philosophical twist will likely get great enjoyment out of this one; I certainly did. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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MLRio
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God damn it I love Jonathan Lethem.

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jmkeene
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So far it's living up to its cover. Loving it!

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jmkeene
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Getting ready to start this one. I hope it lives up to its cover, because I freaking love it.

Josie Gorgeous cover!!!! I hope the book is good! 8y
britt_brooke I chose this BOTM, too, but still need to read it! 8y
susanw I've never read Lethem but this one looks good, a book where the sport is backgammon, love it! 8y
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catiewithac
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Mehso-so

Not a page-turner but well-written. Recommend for readers who appreciate the truly weird. #botm

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rwrkb
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Pickpick

Lethem is at his best when he takes something real and gets weird with it. And this one is definitely weird (though there are no kangaroos).

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Theresa
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Panpan

I didn't get the point of this story. It was my final read of 2016 & I probably should have bailed but I just wanted to eek out one more book for the year. For at least the 2nd half of the book I just keep thinking, "Why?"

8little_paws I tried reading Jonathan Lethem once and I couldn't get past 100 pages. Hated how he wrote female characters. 8y
britt_brooke Uh oh. I chose this for BOTM, but keep putting it off. 8y
Theresa @britt_brooke There are some "pick" reviews for it, so it's not horrible. It just wasn't my cup of tea. 8y
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BookishFeminist
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Mehso-so

Huh? What did I just read? An international backgammon sensation travels the world & develops a blot behind one of his eyes that turns out to be a tumor. So he undergoes face replacement surgery? I don't understand the point of this book. The characters were flat, the writing mediocre, the plot contrived without a foreseeable deeper meaning, & the female characters were all props. 🙄 it was ok I guess, but confusing. Mediocre white dude book. 🃏

SoniaC Oh no that was my BOTM pick. 8y
BookishFeminist @SoniaC Oh no! Maybe you'll enjoy it more than me. If you figure out what it's about, let me know! Lol 8y
SoniaC @BookishFeminist I've noticed our book taste runs pretty similar so I'm a little concerned. Guess it doesn't make the top of the TBR. 8y
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jpmcwisemorgan That makes absolutely no sense to me. Good to know that I should probably not read this one. 8y
B.Reader That's too bad. Lethe is usually pretty solid. I was waffling on getting this one but I think I will pass now. 8y
Donna_sBookMinute I appreciate honest reviews like this one. Yes, give us the real deal. 8y
BookishFeminist @Donna_sBookMinute Thanks! I don't like to discuss books I don't like bc it's usually just my personal taste, but this one just felt really off the mark to me. 8y
BookishFeminist @jpmcwisemorgan Makes absolutely no sense to me either- I sat there confused most of the time. I prolly wouldn't have read it but after halfway in I couldn't give up. Plus, the cover snagged me! 8y
BookishFeminist @B.Reader This is my first Lethem and I'm interested in trying other stuff of his. This one seems to be getting pretty mixed reviews. Most of the good reviews I've seen have been by dudes though, and that says something to me. What Lethem book would you recommend I try?? (edited) 8y
britt_brooke Oh oh. I chose this last month from BOTM but haven't read it yet. 8y
Donna_sBookMinute I understand so well. I think I've finally come up with a tactful way to express my displeasure about certain aspects of a recent read. 8y
B.Reader @BookishFeminist I loved Motherless Brooklyn and I thought Gun, With Occasional Music was really quirky and interesting. I would recommend both! 8y
cariashley Aw man. I thought Fortress of Solitude was just ok; I never had any interest in picking up another Lethem though, and this further confirms it for me. 8y
Marchpane I also like to see honest reviews - good, bad and meh, they're all interesting! 8y
MicheleinPhilly I loved Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude and absolutely LOATHED Chronic City. So he's definitely a hit or miss writer for me. 8y
kalinichta Seconding Motherless Brooklyn and Fortress of Solitude, but Lethem is pretty hit-or-miss for me, too. 8y
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Sapphire
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Book friends are the best friends! In 1999 I joined a list service book discussion group. it's still going though not as active as it was back then with over 500 emails a day. We did holiday card exchanges and a few members met at book festivals over the years. (sound like litsy friends?). Today I received a package in the mail from my friend Elaine in Tel Aviv from that group! #bookmail #internetfriendsarereal

minkyb That is wonderful! 8y
Faibka How cool! And I love those beautiful puppy eyes! 🐶💕 8y
Sapphire Thanks @Faibka - Jack is my sweet baby. I have a little dog named Buster but he won't pose with my books. 8y
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BookishMarginalia
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Guess what Jonathan Lethem's latest novel is titled in the U.K. and Australia! (I found that really interesting -- wonder why they changed it.) #AsSeenOnNetGalley

Lindy I prefer The Blot and I also find the UK cover design more appealing than the US one. 8y
Marchpane Somewhat confusingly, there is also this separate and distinct book: 8y
BookishMarginalia @Marchpane I'm so confused! That entry identifies Blot as a companion volume... 8y
Marchpane @BookishMarginalia Right? But I think you are also correct that Gambler's Anatomy was published as The Blot in the UK. And I've seen both versions for sale In Australia. Argh! 8y
quirkyreader It's publishers playing silly buggers with readers again. I have two copies of a Michael Innes story with different tittles, but the same book. 8y
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DoubledayBooks
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Kicking off our #25doubledays promotion with some Johnathan Lethem!

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BookishFeminist
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Taking a #booksnbucks break with @becausetrains. Book not pictured because it's on my phone. I'm reading this right now in addition to The Gunslinger but this gets priority today because otherwise my ebook will return to the library. 😱

It's nice to relax after a rough afternoon. We just got back from visiting my old puppy Zeus in the vet hospital. He's really sick & things aren't looking good, so we'd love some positive vibes for him. 😔💕

BarbaraTheBibliophage Aww. Sending you and Zeus a whole bunch of love and light! 💕💕 8y
Moray_Reads Sorry about Zeus, hope he gets better 💕 8y
OriginalCyn620 Oh no! Sending positive vibes to you and Zeus. 💖💖💖 8y
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Cinfhen Hugs to you and Zeus 💞 8y
BookishFeminist @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Moray_Reads @CynthiaF.Buck Thanks, friends. 😘💕 It means a lot. He's really old so we're not expecting him to recover, but it's hard nonetheless. 8y
BookishFeminist @Cinfhen Thank you, friend 😘💕 they are much appreciated right now. 8y
Moray_Reads @BookishFeminist Pets are part of the family, no matter how prepared you are it's always hard ❤ 8y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Of course it's hard. When I was in a similar spot, a wise friend said "hey, you've been with him longer than most people are married!" So be gentle with yourself. 8y
BookishFeminist @Moray_Reads Yep, exactly. Just taking it a day at a time and trying to relax and help him stay comfortable. :) thank you again ❤️ 8y
BookishFeminist @BarbaraTheBibliophage That's great advice, thank you. ❤️ Definitely being gentle with myself. Taking a break for some self care today & trying to relax and help him stay comfy. Thank you again xx ❤️ 8y
JSW All the good vibes. 😘❤️❤️ 8y
vivastory Hope your pet recovers. Hope you find comfort in good book, good coffee and good company. 8y
Suet624 Oh, I'm so sorry. 😳😳 8y
merelybookish Hugs! 8y
saresmoore So sorry! Puppy prayers and hugs! 8y
MicheleinPhilly Sending you and Zeus ❤️. 8y
LeahBergen Aww. Love to you and Zeus! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 8y
8little_paws Poor Zeus 😖 8y
JanuarieTimewalker13 ✨💫Zeus💫✨😘 8y
TheNextBook ❤️❤️❤️❤️ hugs!!!! 8y
KarenUK Sending love to you and Zeus 💕💕💕 8y
jpmcwisemorgan Lots of good thoughts for you and Zeus. 8y
MMenefee I hope Zeus feels better soon. 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Sorry to hear about Zeus. Big hugs. 🐾 8y
sparklemotion Sorry to hear that. Sending you many good thoughts ❤️ 8y
kalinichta Good vibes to you and Zeus from me and my feline clan. 8y
Rayski Good vibes and healing ju-ju on the way. 8y
Megabooks Poor Zeus! Big hugs to you and him! 💗💗💗 8y
SharonGoforth So sorry to hear that. Sending good thoughts and healing vibes to all of you 🐶❤️ 8y
beaniebankbeth Zeus! Love that pup. Bianca sends sass and love. 8y
Sparkpuppypup Oh, I'm so sorry! Poor pup. Hugs for you and Zeus. ❤️ 8y
ValerieAndBooks Hugs all around. Sending good thoughts your way, too. 8y
CherylDeFranceschi Sending all the positive vibes and love and hugs! 8y
rubyslippersreads Hugs and healing purrs from me and my kitties. 🐶❤️ 8y
ApoptyGina69 My big baby girl, a 14 year old Rottweiler called Athena went to heaven last year and we had a scare with my 11yo pit/lab this year. She recovered, but I know just how you feel. Sending love your way. 🐾💕 8y
BookishMarginalia Hug and lots of good vibes! 8y
Notafraidofwords Sending good vibes ! 8y
megt Sending hugs and good vibes! 8y
NatalieR Sending hugs and super positive vibes! 🐾❤️ 8y
[DELETED] 3323341091 here's lots of love for you and Zeus 💓💓💓 8y
Zelma Sending positive healing thoughts for Zeus. 💕 8y
Dwan Lots of good thoughts for y'all! 💗💗 8y
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451Degrees
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Pickpick

Excellent writing and intriguing storyline! Loved the flow of the words and many of the passages that made me laugh out loud☺️A little crass at times but that stayed true to the characters and their personalities which made the read an enjoyable one!👍🏻

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CallMeIshmael
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Pickpick

"Just when I think you couldn't be any dumber....you go and totally redeem yourself" that is how I felt about this book, it was well written and sometimes the word usage was a little much but it kept me interested. I wasn't connecting and felt a little depressed but then the last 10 pages....and boom. It ended the only way it could and it was wonderful.

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451Degrees
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Onto the last couple pages of this one... not sure I'm ready for it to be over!😔😩📖

Beckys_Books I almost picked this up at the library. Maybe next time. 8y
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CallMeIshmael
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CallMeIshmael
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Since I was a kid this week has always been my favorite week. It means no school, no work, and I can read all evening. So tonight I am having beer and a good book. #booksandbrews

RealLifeReading Oh I love your bottles of lights! 8y
LauraBeth Pretty lights 😀 8y
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CallMeIshmael
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Spike enjoys reading time

Suzze Hi Spike! 8y
Robothugs 😻 8y
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guinsgirlreads
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Today's papers features...!

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CallMeIshmael
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Wild and crazy #saturdaynights

Reviewsbylola My favorite way to spend a Saturday night! 8y
britt_brooke 💕💕💕 8y
LauraBeth Looks perfect! 8y
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451Degrees
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Perfect day for this☁️☕️📖❤️

MemoirsForMe 😊👍🏻 8y
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CallMeIshmael
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My first #botm just arrived

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451Degrees
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😂

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Just had to read this out loud to hubs 😂 8y
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KDo27
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The BEST Friday surprise ever! My husband gets me. ❤️

Gleefulreader That *is* the best surprise! 8y
Agenttink88 I picked the same book this month! 8y
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SoniaC
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Came home to #bookmail. Got my #botm box today and could not be more excited.

britt_brooke Yay!! 8y
DivineDiana Loved The Ocean at the End of the Lane! 8y
SoniaC @DivineDiana I'm looking forward to it. 8y
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RealLifeReading
Gambler's Anatomy | Jonathan Lethem
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Book and a chocolate maltesers cake I made over the weekend. I just started this so can't really say how it's going, but I have loved other Lethem books previously. And also they gamble with backgammon. I did not know that's a thing!

brilliantglow That cake looks delicious. 8y
LauraBeth You had me at cake 🎂 8y
AnnieReads Yep, cake. I want that. 8y
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badnorthern Keep the book and cake pics coming 8y
vivastory That looks delicious. Food for the imagination and for tastebuds! I have "Gambler's Anatomy" waiting for me. The only Lethem that I've read is "Amnesiac Moon" which was highly influenced by a fantastic Philip K. Dick book "Dr. Bloodmoney." 8y
DebinHawaii The cake looks amazing! 👍😀 8y
ReadingEnvy Yum to the cake! 8y
KarenUK My mum used to make me that cake for my birthday... yum! 💗 8y
Cinfhen Yum to cake and yes I've seen men betting/gambling on backgammon....it's a very real thing! 8y
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451Degrees
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I am really liking this characters personality... I mean he can be an a$$ sometimes but there's something about him that's appealing in the way he talks😆

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451Degrees
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Put a good dent into this one on my hike today! Thankful it wasn't raining so I could read in the beautiful scenery☺️ #eaglecreek #hikesandbooks

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ReadingEnvy
Gambler's Anatomy | Jonathan Lethem
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When I found out Anthony Bourdain was the guest judge and picked an author I have enjoyed previously, this month's #botm pick was a no-brainer for me #bookmail

Michelle_mck Anthony Bourdain is the thinking woman's bad boy/man! He is like no other 8y
ReadingEnvy @Michelle_mck yes and he is a repeat guest in my dreams, which can get interesting. 8y
Michelle_mck We must have joint custody of him @ReadingEnvy 😍😜😂 8y
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ReadingEnvy @Michelle_mck haha! Have you visited his B&B in Vietnam (one dream) or has he mocked you for getting lost in Queens (another)... It would be too funny if they lined up. 8y
Michelle_mck Ha ha not quite, he was frustrated with my attachment to 5 star resorts and my lack of bravery to eat insects! We seem to have a similar relationship with him 😂 8y
ReadingEnvy @Michelle_mck hilarious!! I feel less like a dream stalker now. 8y
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MrBook
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#BOTM #bookmail 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! Looking forward to these two selections. The magnet is already on the fridge, lol. Nice having Bourdain's note on the back of the bookmark. Well done, BOTM! Whoever thought of that should get s substantial raise 😉👍🏻.

JSW *looks up The Moor's Account* *curses Litsy* 8y
britt_brooke I chose Bourdain's selection, too, just because I love him so much. 👏🏻 8y
BookishTrish I absolutely LIVED The Moor's Account when I read it. It's one of those titles I'm constantly recommending to people. 8y
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Reviewsbylola I agree! Such a smart idea to merge the notes with the bookmarks. 8y
Graciouswarriorprincess I chose that too and loved the bookmark. Magnet is on my stove. 👍📚😀 8y
freyaheart I got the same book ❤❤📚 8y
MrBook @JSW 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻!!! @britt_brooke I'm not too familiar with the him, and @BookBabe is a fan 😊👍🏻. @BookishTrish Then I made a solid choice 😁👏🏻! @Reviewsbylola 😊🙌🏻👍🏻! @Graciouswarriorprincess 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻! @freyaheart I knew I liked you 😉👍🏻🙌🏻! 8y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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My first BOTM! I was so excited to receive this today! #BOTM. #bookmail

James 😀I'll be getting the same box any day now! 8y
Suzze Not sure why mine is taking so long. Expected delivery is the 15th! 8y
Graciouswarriorprincess @Suzze Mine took over a week to arrive. It seemed like forever! 8y
MrBook 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Congrats!!! 8y
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folanm
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Met the man himself last year and got him to sign all of my books by him. Very excited to get into this. He is my joint favourite writer. Wish I had his brain for stories.

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451Degrees
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Book mail makes every day better!!😍📚 #BOTM #bookmail #thankgodforbookmail

Reviewsbylola BOTM for the win!! 8y
britt_brooke 🙌🏻🙌🏻 8y
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freyaheart
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Got my book of the month today. My TBR is out of control. this has been a good week in literature for me. #bookofthemonth

MrBook 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 8y
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CallMeIshmael
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Just signed up for #BOTM and I picked this! Very excited

britt_brooke I chose this one, too. 👍🏻 8y
BookishFeminist I didn't grab it this time but it was a hard choice. I'll likely add it to next month's box! 8y
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SoniaC
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It was a tough choice this time. I had to take some time and really think it through. Final decision was these two. I can't wait! #botm

Reviewsbylola I always have a difficult time deciding too but I obsess over it until I pick. 😂 8y
SoniaC @Reviewsbylola 😂 such decisions should not be taken lightly. 8y
Graciouswarriorprincess I chose this one too! My first BOTM! 8y
SoniaC @Graciouswarriorprincess awesome. Can't wait to hear what you think of it. 8y
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Jennydwork
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Pickpick

Guest Judge Anthony Bourdain's selection!

LauraBrook I picked this one too! Excited to read it, it sounds so good! 8y
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peaKnit
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My choices this month, one new, one from last month...I think BOTM reveal day is my favorite.

Reviewsbylola Ill be interested to see reviews for this one. I enjoyed Good as Gone! 8y
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Samwise_Gamgee
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#TBR minus the ebooks 🙌 #NovemberTBR #photoadaynov16

vicgreentoriafield I want to borrow "the vegetarian" when we trade IN 3 WEEKS. 8y
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catiewithac
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I love #botm but is anyone else disappointed when all 5 selections are fiction? I'm primarily a nonfiction reader. Just give me 1 memoir option a month! That said, I am excited for this book 🤓📖🃏

Reviewsbylola I have noticed they don't always offer a non fiction option recently. 8y
Hooked_on_books I agree--it would be nice to see more nonfiction. 8y
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wendim
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I love the first of the month because that's when new Book of the Month Club selections are unveiled. I also love Anthony Bourdain so of course I choose his guest judge pick. #botm

britt_brooke Same reason I chose this book! 8y
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britt_brooke
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My November #BOTM selections! I went with guest judge Anthony Bourdain's choice then added Ready Player One and Kitchen Confidential. I read (and loved) Kitchen Confidential several years ago but needed a copy of my own.

eanderson I almost picked A Gambler's Anatomy. I'm curious to see what everyone thinks of it. Nice box! 8y
britt_brooke @eanderson It doesn't sound like a book I'd normally choose, so I'm trusting Anthony Bourdain on this one! 8y
eanderson That's why I almost picked it! :) I may add it to my box for next month. Definitely trying to step out of my comfort zone with books. 8y
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Reviewsbylola A Gambler's Anatomy holds no appeal for me so I am anxious to see what you think about it. I do try to get at least one book a month I wouldn't have chosen on my own because I agree, that's be fun thing about #botm. 8y
britt_brooke @Reviewsbylola You're right. BOTM is a good opportunity to get us out of our comfort zones. 👍🏻👍🏻 8y
mom2bugnbee Loved Ready Player One! 8y
britt_brooke @mom2bugnbee I'm excited to read it! 8y
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#BOTM options are up! Thoughts anyone?

BookishFeminist All of them?! 😂 8y
Reviewsbylola I am excited about Swing Time and The Trespasser. The other three I am not very excited about but I think I will take a chance on Nicotine. 8y
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