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The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington | Jennet Conant
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Conant tells the story of young writer Roald Dahl who is assigned by His Majesty's Government to Washington, D.C. as a diplomat to gather intelligence about America's isolationist circles. In the course of his "spying," he meets or works closely with David Ogilvy, Ian Fleming, and the great spymaster William Stephenson (aka Intrepid).
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Aims42
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Not my favorite book of 2018, but not my least favorite 😕 It was interesting and I learned a lot (not all good, which kinda sucked) about an author that played such a big part in my childhood

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Bought a new purse and before I even took the tags off I made sure it held a book. It even has its own zippered compartment 😍😍😍 Thanks, Target!!

Thousand-Lives Nice!! 👍👍 6y
DarcysMom Super cute! I have a major weakness for red purses. 6y
Quirkybookworm I like the purse. Sleek and professional 6y
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Aims42 @Thousand-Lives thanks!!! 😊😊 6y
Aims42 @DarcysMom Me too!!! I usually go for more burgundy/wine red, but this one grabbed my attention ❤️ 6y
Aims42 Thanks @Quirkybookworm 😊 My old one was definitely getting worn. Time to change it up 🍂🍁🍂🍁 6y
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The hubs is out with a friend tonight, which is a-okay with me since I can climb in bed, watch my Cubs, and read 💙❤️💙❤️

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Sorry for the multiple posts, I just loved this shot! #artsyfartsy

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Found during a random library browse. Still waiting on some holds, this should help pass the time.
#readingwhilebaking
#timersgoing