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Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry: 'I can't remember ever reading something so moving.' Marian Keyes | Fona Scarlett
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'I can't remember ever reading anything so moving . . . It's so beautiful.' MARIAN KEYES They say boys don't cry. But Finn's seen his Da do it when he thinks no one's looking, so that's not true. And isn't it OK to be sad, when bad things happen? They say boys don't cry, but you might . . . 'Unforgettable.' Donal Ryan 'Authentic to the bone' Kit de Waal It will break your heart in a million different ways.' Louise O'Neill 'Powerful and poignant.' Ruth Hogan 'Hilarious and heartbreaking.' Louise Nealon What readers are saying: 'Fiona Scarlett is certainly up there with the likes of Roddy Doyle . . . A beautifully written, authentic novel, that will make you both laugh and cry, I just want to recommend this book to everyone.' 'This is a heartbreaking and very emotional novel that is exquisitely written. Fona's writing style helps to bring such raw emotion to the text that it was impossible to not shed a tear!' 'I cried so much reading this book . . . A stunning read that I'll be thinking about for a long time.' 'There is a lot of humour to balance the heartache . . . All humanity is here, in all its shades, and that's what stays with you long after you finish reading. A brilliant debut.'
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Night_Reader
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4/5 🌟

A heartbreaking tale of a family dealing with loss, and a brother's struggle to avoid becoming like his abusive and dysfunctional father.

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emmaturi
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This was fanatic, told from the POV of both brother, set in Ireland. It's sad, I was reading on the plane going to Scotland and had tears running down me. It tugs at your heart!

TrishB Loved this one 💔 3y
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shawnmooney
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Bite-sized Book Chats: The 8th Episode

My BookTube channel is linked in my profile

Chat #1: with Maria from Dublin

Boys Don't Cry by Fíona Scarlett

The audiobook is narrated by Ronan Raftery

Chat #2: with Adiba from London

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung
Anton Hur (Translator)

shawnmooney Chat #3: with Sarah-Hope from near Santa Cruz, California

Radiant Fugitives by Nawaaz Ahmed

Chat #4: with Laura from Illinois

Magma by Þóra Hjörleifsdóttir (Thóra Hjörleifsdóttir)
Meg Matich (Translator)

Under the Glacier by Halldór Laxness Magnus Magnusson (Translator)

Independent People by Halldór Laxness
James Anderson Thompson (Translator)

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TrishB
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I loved this one! But sad. On offer today.

Cathythoughts Thanks for posting .. I had this one stacked … must get now 👍🏻❤️ 3y
TrishB @Cathythoughts hope you like it 👍🏻 3y
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TrishB
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Oh this book, 😢💔 I can‘t really say anymore without spoiling it. A small book with a big punch.
Wonderful debut, I‘ll be looking out for this author.

squirrelbrain Now *that‘s* a review - stacked! 3y
Cathythoughts … and stacked 👍🏻❤️ 3y
BarbaraBB What a review. And the title reminds me of The Cure so #stacked! 3y
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emmaturi I would like to read this one! 3y
TrishB @squirrelbrain @Cathythoughts hope you get to it. Would love to hear your thoughts. 3y
TrishB @BarbaraBB that may be why I brought it…. 3y
TrishB @emmaturi cool 👍🏻 3y
bthegood and stacked...... 3y
TrishB @bthegood 👍🏻 3y
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TrishB
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#weeklyforecast
Started Boys Don‘t Cry this morning.
Might try and squeeze another Patchett in before the end of the month.
And the others are looking likely for the week, but who knows.

rockpools Tagged sounds good! Have a fab week, Trish 😘 3y
Cinfhen Enjoy your extra long weekend 💚 3y
Caroline2 I remember enjoy patron saints. 👍 (although I think ending wasn‘t what I wanted….? 🤔) 3y
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squirrelbrain Sounds like a good plan! Have a great week. 😘 3y
TrishB @rockpools you too Rachel 😘 3y
TrishB @Cinfhen ❤️ 3y
TrishB @Caroline2 good to know 👍🏻🤔 3y
TrishB @squirrelbrain you too Helen 😘 3y
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TrishB
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#bookhaul
Top 2 are mine. Middle ones are my daughter‘s and the bottom one is my daughter‘s friend‘s. She came to Waterstones with us and then said she wanted to join in the book buying game but don‘t laugh at what she buys. She hasn‘t brought a book for about 10 years she said. I call this a win 😁

RamsFan1963 I just recently listened to The Nine on audio, it's an amazing story. 3y
squirrelbrain I love that your daughter‘s friend bought her first book in 10 years! 3y
erzascarletbookgasm You and your daughter are good influencers! 👍 3y
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TrishB @RamsFan1963 it looks great 👍🏻 3y
TrishB @squirrelbrain @erzascarletbookgasm I‘m calling this one positive peer pressure! 3y
LeahBergen And I‘m sure that you told her that real readers never judge other readers taste in books! 3y
TrishB @LeahBergen exactly! It‘s the reading that counts always 😁 3y
BarbaraBB That‘s definitely a win! 3y
Cathythoughts It‘s so great your reading together … ❤️ 3y
TrishB @BarbaraBB always trying to get everyone reading 😁 3y
TrishB @Cathythoughts I‘m really enjoying it! 3y
CarolynM I wouldn't laugh at your daughter's friend. I've read a few Christina Lauren's, they're pretty good if you like a bit of romance🙂 3y
TrishB @CarolynM I‘ll definitely tell her that! 3y
TheLudicReader I am currently reading 3y
TrishB @TheLudicReader hope your enjoying it 😁 3y
RenePenn The Unhoneymooners was a fun romcom. I enjoyed it! 3y
TrishB @RenePenn that‘s good to hear 👍🏻 3y
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