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The Messy Lives of Book People
The Messy Lives of Book People | Phaedra Patrick
123 posts | 54 read | 1 reading | 40 to read
In the winning new novel from the beloved author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper,the house cleaner of a famous reclusive author must carry out her employer's life-changing last wish... Have you ever wished you were someone else? Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship. But when Essie dies suddenly, a devastated Liv is astonished to learn of her last wish: for Liv to complete Essie's final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes, and as Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever... Look for Phaedra Patrick's previous charming bestsellers! The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Secrets of Love Story Bridge
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Decalino
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I read this for genre book club (the theme: books about books). It was an entertaining if somewhat contrived read. Liv works as a cleaner for reclusive best-selling author Essie Starling. When Essie dies suddenly, Liv is tasked with finishing her final novel, under one condition--she must keep the assignment secret. Her writing empowers Liv but strains her marriage, already feeling pressure from financial difficulties and an impending empty nest.

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BoleyBooks
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AmandaBlaze An ARC of Kelley Armstrong's I'll Be Waiting. 4mo
BoleyBooks @AmandaBlaze I hope it‘s a five star…happy reading! 😊 (edited) 4mo
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Catsandbooks
The Book Share | Phaedra Patrick
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I participated the first time and it was great!

Rehome books you no longer want and get more books you do want!

Thanks for hosting @KateReadsYA 💖

All information is provided in the link below.
https://forms.gle/sJJTynHijBzdqupG7

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JackOBotts
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I enjoyed this more than I expected, as I felt it got off to a slow start. I saw where the story was going but liked seeing it all come together. A #Roll100 #doublespin double whammy! 🙌🏼

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 9mo
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Ladygodiva7
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I didn‘t realize that a lot of people rated this book really low. But I bet it‘s a LOT better read than my last read, The Wild Boys 😵‍💫

Update: I really enjoyed this quick read!

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peanutnine
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Panpan

I joined the #sundaybuddyread last month to read this doozy. I probably would have bailed if not for the hilarious discussions each week (I finally went back and read the comments for the last week when I was off Litsy) My partner was constantly checking on me while I was reading this because of my loud annoyed sighs at the characters.
The above quote really summed up the main character imo 🙄
@TheBookHippie

TheBookHippie HA!! It was so so very AWFUL!!! The quote is PERFECT! 1y
BethM Well not reading that one lol 1y
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LitsyEvents
The Book Share | Phaedra Patrick
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Repost for @AllDebooks

#Book2Book
This is a group where we will give away books we don't want anymore to a fellow Litten, with the recipient covering shipping costs

Thank you to all those of you who have signed up already. If you want to join in this event, please complete the sign up form as most of the communication will be thru email.

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AllDebooks Thank you for the share x 1y
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DebinHawaii
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Mehso-so

Read for #SundayBuddyRead & between So-So & Pan for me but I‘ll round up slightly because I disliked it less than most of our group, it‘s a book about books & writing & I liked one of the author‘s previous books.🤷🏻‍♀️The premise had promise but the characters were flat & not very likable & any development in them happened slightly at the end so nothing was plausible & the plot “twist” really wasn‘t one or should not have been. I do like a look⬇️

DebinHawaii …at how authors write & are published & the cover is ⭐️ The #SundayBuddyRead discussions were top notch as usual & lots of fun, thanks to @TheBookHippie 1y
TheBookHippie ♥️😵‍💫😝😘 1y
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Sargar114
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Panpan

Ugh

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Read4life
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Panpan

The best things about this: the cover and the #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD discussions we‘ve had.

#BookSpinBingo #20in4 #SUNDAYBUDDYREAD

TheAromaofBooks Oh dear 😂 1y
Andrew65 Oh no 😫 1y
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vlwelser
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Panpan

If you just want this for the cover and have no intention of reading it, then I definitely recommend this.

#SundayBuddyRead @TheBookHippie

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheBookHippie 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐 1y
Megabooks Yikes!! 1y
TheAromaofBooks Uhoh 😂 1y
DivineDiana It is a nice cover! 1y
Bette Wow! I love this review. Good to know. 1y
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Catsandbooks
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Panpan

1.5/5 ⭐️ I would have bailed on this book if not for #sundaybuddyread

kspenmoll I bailed too. 1y
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IndoorDame
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Panpan

I‘m enjoying our #SundayBuddyRead discussions for this one and I‘m totally drawn in by the cover, but otherwise not for me. Too many characters annoyed me along the way and I found the ending unsatisfying.

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CatLass007
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Mehso-so

A number of people participating in the #SundayBuddyRead really, really didn‘t like this book. But I didn‘t hate it. I have a habit of trying out as many books as possible about books, libraries, book stores, writers, etc. The cover is gorgeous, and that‘s it‘s selling point for a lot of people. But it has the word “book” in the title, so I was doomed. What made the book so entertaining for me was discussing it with Littens. And I heard book recs.

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CatLass007

Is anyone here a House fan? Do you remember his motto, almost like a mantra? #SundayBuddyRead

julesG Do you mean: Everybody lies! 1y
CatLass007 🙌 Got it in one. 1y
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OriginalCyn620
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Panpan

This wasn‘t what I expected and I was underwhelmed to say the least. I‘m glad that it‘s now off my shelf and have enjoyed discussing it with the #sundaybuddyread!

#bookspinbingo - free space

AmyG The whole story was absurd. 1y
mcctrish I can get rid of mine now 🤣🤣🤣 1y
TheAromaofBooks At least it's off the list!!! 1y
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megnews
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Panpan

This books title and cover are deceiving. I could say more but I‘ll leave it at that. Just not my type of book. #sundaybuddyread

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Still on my shelf! Definitely won‘t rush to get to it! 1y
TheBookHippie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks oh my word NO - don‘t read it 😵‍💫🤐 1y
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Deblovestoread
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Panpan

#SundayBuddyRead

The best things about this book are the cover and reading it with like minded readers. Big 👎🏼 from me but looking forward to our last discussion next Sunday.