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Such a fun tale! As an ardent reader of Heyer Regency romances, this was a perfect fit! It is quite a tangled tale with duels, impersonators, and a complex family tree. 😄 Oh, and lovely friends!

I will definitely look for more Joan Aikens! Any recommendations for particular titles?

Chrissyreadit, TheAromaofBooks, julieclair

TheAromaofBooks Aiken is a weirdly hit or miss author for me. For instance, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is one of my all-time favorite books - but the rest of the series got progressively weirder and creepier. She wrote several Austen sequels that I have enjoyed but not loved, as well. 2y

mabell @TheAromaofBooks What a crazy coincidence! I just saw the Wolves of Willoughyb Chase secondhand yesterday! I saw the author and thought Ooohh, great timing! Then I read the summary, and I thought it seemed too dark for me. 😬 I should have just picked it up in case! 2y

TheAromaofBooks It is a little dark for a children's book, but SO good. But I probably wouldn't chose it for one of our “lighthearted“ reads 😂 2y

mabell #192025 #1977 1y

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SconsinBookyBadger

The Shining | Stephen King

Outside apt. 302; the sound of friendly postal carrier delivering Belle & Book Co. candle.
#losersclub
#192019challenge #1977

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Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Silmarillion | J R R Tolkien

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I didn‘t enjoy it as much as The Hobbit or the Trilogy, but it was definitely an interesting read that covered the history of Middle-Earth through its creation, through the lives & lineage of many elf houses and all of their battles with The Enemy over the ages, through to the end of the darkness in Middle-Earth. Filled with lots of tales of heroism, betrayal, battles, and the stuff of many the Eldar lore and legend.
#LOTRChapterADay
#192019 #1977

Kristelh I really liked Silmarillion and thank you for inviting me to join in the chapter a day read. 7y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Kristelh You are very welcome! If you are interested, The Children of Hurin is next

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JazzFeathers I really enjoyed the Silmarillion. It's been the first time l've read it in its entirety since l was a kid and l hardly remember hiw beautiful it is 7y

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Cinfhen

The Book of Birthday Wishes: Thoughts and Good Cheer from Groucho Marx, Marilyn Monroe, Bill Cosby, Dr. Seuss and More Than 100 Others | Edward Hoffman

Thought it would be nice to spread some #birthdayLove 💝💝💝if you have a birthday in November please share your date in the comments, so we Littens can send you good wishes on your special day 😀

Booksnchill November 2- Dia De Los Muertos Birthday! @Cinfhen (edited) 7y

Redwritinghood 🙋 November birthday here. Mine‘s on the 1st and it‘s a big one for me this year - 50! 7y

Booksnchill @Redwritinghood it only gets better after 50!!! 7y

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Redwritinghood @Booksnchill Thanks! I certainly hope so. 7y

Tamra @Redwritinghood yea!! 7y

Cinfhen @Redwritinghood woohoo🎉🎉🎉🎉welcome to the club 💕💕💕another #60sbaby @robinb @Andrew65 @TrishB @LeahBergen @Bklover Thanks for sharing your date @Booksnchill 7y

Booksnchill @Cinfen #60sbaby it is our time!!!! 7y

Kalalalatja I turn 25 on the 16th and I'm going to eat so much cake 😄😄 7y

Andrew65 Good to see #60sbaby group getting bigger all the time. Welcome everyone. My birthday is 18th November. (edited) 7y

susanw November 16th here! And 51 is my magic number! #60sbaby 7y

ElishaLovesBooks November 12! Turning 40! 💃💃#40isthenew30 7y

Bklover Welcome to the #60sbaby club @Redwritinghood !! 7y

erzascarletbookgasm Cool idea to have this monthly #birthdaylove . Btw, loving the inimitable #60sbaby hashtag! 7y

MicheleinPhilly @ElishaLovesBooks Um, totally stealing your hashtag. I‘ll be 40 on Nov. 3. 👊🏼 7y

TrishB Cool idea 👍💝 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great idea!!!! 🎂🎊🎉 7y

minkyb As long as you don‘t slack off as #BigBookMonitor you can pursue this endeavor @Cinfhen 🤣❣️😘 7y

ElishaLovesBooks @MicheleinPhilly steal away!😊Happy Birthday!🎉🎉 #40willbeawesome #1977 (edited) 7y

MicheleinPhilly @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Your birthday is Oct. 30, yes? 7y

quietlycuriouskate Sweet idea! 🎂 7y

Cinfhen Thanks @minkyb 😘😜😘😜I have my concerns 😂😂😂 7y

Cinfhen @ElishaLovesBooks @MicheleinPhilly #40isthenew25 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y

Cinfhen I'm good ole 66 too @susanw 💕💕💕 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @MicheleinPhilly yes!!! And you have your big 30 coming up right? 😉😉💕 7y

MicheleinPhilly @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks HA! That‘s what I‘ll be telling people. Pass it around! 😉 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @MicheleinPhilly will do!!! 👍🏻😘 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks When is yours? @Cinfhen I may steal this idea!! 😘 7y

Cinfhen You're so sweet @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks my bday isn't until June 29!!! But I'm excited for your birthday! Thanks for spilling the beans @MicheleinPhilly 💕 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Cinfhen thank you❤️❤️!!!! I‘m going to be 42!! 😩 I‘m going to start a Litsy birthday calendar thanks to your great idea!! 💡😘 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Is that ok? I will tag you in it 😊 7y

Cinfhen Sure🙏🏻you are way more organized than I am @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 7y

Redwritinghood @Bklover Thanks! Sounds like a great club. 7y

Redwritinghood @Cinfhen Thanks! Looks like we have a club full of great members here on Litsy. 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Cinfhen haha!! No I‘m not!! 😘😜 7y

TrishB @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks fab idea 👍 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TrishB thanks 😊 I just added to her idea!! 💡 7y

Melissa_J @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks we are the same age! I turned 42 this year, too (in Sept) 😊 7y

mrp27 Good idea! I'm a fall baby, was almost a Halloween baby but I made my way into the world in the early 70's Nov 1st. 7y

Cinfhen @mrp27 you share a birthday with @Redwritinghood 💕💕👯💃🏼💃🏼 7y

britt_brooke You are the sweetest @Cinfhen ❣️❣️❣️ I‘ll be 36 on November 9. 7y

robinb Nice to see all these #60sbaby Littens coming into the fold! Welcome! There‘s plenty of room! 😉🤣🙌 7y

MicheleinPhilly @britt_brooke My oldest niece is also Nov. 9. She‘ll be 21 this year. 😭😭😭 7y

britt_brooke @MicheleinPhilly Aw!! It‘s a good day. 💚 7y

mrp27 @Cinfhen yay!! Never knew many people with my birthdate and now I do! 7y

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Josie

The Shining | Stephen King

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That's another one down! I love reading this book because it is so different from the movie. I watched The Shining a lot when I was growing up, so that's what I picture. The book took me back to King's original vision and it was just as chilling. I think both works are magnificent for their type of medium. #epicstephenkingreread #1977 #book5

Gayan

JoeStalksBeck Cool pic ‼️ 7y

ApoptyGina69 One of my faves and the original #freezerbook!!!😳😫 7y

TheNextBook My favorite!!!! 7y

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Josie

The Shining | Stephen King

Now that my Harry Potter reread is over, I can move right along with my #epicstephenkingreread! The Shining is one of my all time favorites! Published in 1977. #1977 #book4

Gayan

the_hibernator I actually am not a fan of SK's writing. It's always fallen short for me. I like his stories in movie form, though. However, I really liked The Shining when I read it. I'm also trying to listen to The Stand, in an experiment to see if I like his books in audio format. So far, it's working ok, but the book is too long. 7y

LA_Mead I hate to say it but I've never actually read a Stephen king book before. What's the best one to start with? Also, how scary are they? 7y

KarouBlue Ok so I've never read a Stephen King novel either. Should I??!! 7y

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Josie @the_hibernator he definitely isn't for everyone! And The Stand is way too long. I can't help but agree with you on that one. 7y

Josie @LA_Mead Well, it depends on what specifically scares you. Some of his books don't freak me out at all. Others I have a hard time reading. Are there any triggers you have? Or anything supernatural/creepy that you enjoy reading about? 7y

Josie @thecomfykitchen As a huge fun, I want to scream at the top of my lungs, "YES ABSOLUTELY YOU SHOULD!" But, he isn't for everyone! I can try to recommend something you might like! What do you enjoy reading as far as horror/supernatural/creepy AF goes? 7y

Gayan I think 11-22-63 is a good one to read because if you have scare triggers this one should not hit any of them. Plus, it's damn good! 7y

Josie @Gayan I agree!! Such great story telling! 7y

the_hibernator I have a lot of nostalgia for The Stand. My friend and I used to watch the miniseries over and over when we were kids. That's why I picked it. Despite my dislike for SK, I've read 6 of his books and only liked Salem's Lot and The Shining. 7y

TheNextBook Still my favorite book of all time! I love this edition of the book! I want so bad! 7y

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Josie

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

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This is one of the most terrifying short novels I have ever read. However, I was surprised at the aspects of the story that did terrify me. It was not was I expecting at all. Super creepy. Had me going WTF GUYS? most of the time. #epicstephenkingreread #1977 #book3

Gayan

Scurvygirl I just reread this recently after finding out that it is no longer published. Although I can understand why with the theme, many of his books are far more brutal. It is quite mind blowing in any case. 7y

Josie @Scurvygirl the calm manner in which those kids dealt with that situation was mind blowing. But, I do have to remember than when he wrote this, school shootings weren't very common. So, with that in mind I understand a little better. Still scared me though!! 7y

Gayan It's been so long since I read it. I need to do a reread soon. 7y

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Josie

Rage | Stephen King, Richard Bachman

I am returning to my #epicstephenking reread! I am now in 1977, when our dearly beloved Steve created Richard Bachman. I ADORE Bachman books. Rage is the only one I have not read, and that is where I will start! I'm also excited to read King's preface about being Bachman. *giddy school girl squeals and giggles*
#epicstephenkingreread #1977 #book3 #bachman

Gayan

RohitSawant Yay! Enjoy! 8y

Gayan I am going to read the Bachman Book in June! You inspire me with your posts! 💗 8y

TricksyTails I just restarted my own King reread! I'm only up to Rage and just diving into Night Shift. Looooong way to go. 😆 Have fun on your reread! 7y

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Josie @tricksytails yay!!!! It‘s so much fun. I‘m in the middle of Different Seasons right now. I took about a month break from the reread but I‘m moving forward now!!! 7y

TricksyTails I'm loving how it's a very different experience this time around than when I was a frightened kid! Still scary but even more connected with the characters now. Are you doing the TV shows and movies too? I've hit a bit of a reading slump so my progress has been slow. Horrible timing. I love spooky reads in October! 7y

Josie @tricksytails I‘m not watching the movies or tv shows. I have a 2 year old, and she dominates the tv lol so when I do get downtime, I use it to read. Also, I have learned that I don‘t really enjoy watching any adaptations right after I finish reading the book. I get bored very easily because I remember so clearly what happened. I usually wait a couple of months 7y

TricksyTails Hahaha same. Me watching TV/movie adaptation: *jabs finger at screen* "That is NOT what happened in the book!" Very guilty of this during Game of Thrones. Besides, the book is always better. ? I look forward to your reread updates!! 7y

Josie @tricksytails hahahaha my mom does the same thing with GOT. I actually haven‘t read them yet, but I bought the first one over the weekend! I look forward to your reread updates too! Yay for new Litsy friends!!!! 7y

TricksyTails ? You haven't read them yet? I wish I could experience them for the first time again. Just be prepared to curse GRRM many times throughout the book. I can't tell you how many times I threw the book down thinking "Why? Why? How could you?" Heh what can I say? I get really invested into the characters. ? Yes! Yay for new Litsy friends! Now I'll be on the lookout for your GOT updates. ? 7y

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