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I really do hate to DNF when I‘m this close to the end but I can‘t. I think people know that people with intellectual disabilities where once referred to as something else and when authors use the “r-word” I usually bail right away. The author decided this needed to be explained. So I gave this a pass at the beginning, the author has now used this word at least six times and I can‘t let it go. If your job is words, choose a different word. ⤵️

#BookSpinBingo report: Used 4 free spaces this month. So much for plans! No bingos but did finish my #bookspin and #doublespin Finishing up Flowers by Design today then getting a head start on September tomorrow.

And yet: reacting feels involuntary. As long as we‘re both breathing, we‘ll probably forever misread each other‘s faces; second-guess and misinterpret each other‘s thoughts, feelings, and motives in the worst possible way 👭

This one was a soft pick for me. I found it easy to read and the mix of heartwarming moments and funny moments made it a quick read for me.

The two sisters are a bit eccentric and their relationship felt genuine. The storyline from their childhood was stronger than the present day. Also, I enjoyed the ads turned into poems. Although I'm not sure they added much to the story, I still found them entertaining.

This has some past family issues- living with a disabled sister and those effects on their family- and current issues with 2 sisters living together after 30 years. I wanted to like the sisters more which would have improved my overall impression of the book. Great idea for a book, some good plot lines, but slightly off the mark for me.

I had never read Zigman before, and after finishing this, I‘ve already started another title from her backlist! She‘s at my sweet spot between hilarious and heartwarming. 💜

Middle-aged sisters Joyce and Lydia have just moved in together after each divorcing. They‘re still dealing with losing their third disabled sister as children and the effect her death had on their mother. Will new, New Age neighbors divide these sisters or bring them closer?

Happiest of pub dates to the brilliant Laura Zigman. I loved this novel!