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Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis | Jonathan Blitzer

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A long, quite involved audiobook about the state of immigration in the United States by way of Mexico and elsewhere in Central America. Blitzer goes back to cover a history of immigration, including policies and the political climate around the topic, and continues into the present day. He profiles individuals to humanize the topics of deportation, detention, and even parent-child separation at the border. ..to be continued in 2025 😱

ncsufoxes I have the physical copy of this book. I‘ve been slowly reading it. It‘s heartbreaking, it‘s even worse to know that US policy has created so many of these scenarios 3w

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AllDebooks

Coffeeland: One Man's Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug | Augustine Sedgewick

#SaturdayChatterday

☕️ How has your week been?
☕️ Any plans for the weekend?
☕️ Any recommendations? 📚🎬🖥

All are welcome to play ☕️ tag ☕️ share.

@TheSpineView @BarkingMadRead @Eggs @TheAromaofBooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @Read4life

Bookwormjillk Up early to drive my son to work them coming home to drink all the tea and read all the books. Shopping with my daughter later. 1mo

Sace I confess I started my week in an irritable mood despite having Monday off. The skies were gray and I had been people-ing too much. I‘m feeling better now. My only plans today are grocery shopping, haircut, lunch and reading. 1mo

Read4life We‘re still in the USVI taking care of my father in law. There was no change with him this week. We were able to get to the beach 4 days this week. This weekend we‘re going to spend time with my mother in law and her husband. In spite of the stressful reason we‘re here, we are getting some wonderful time with family. 1mo

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AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk a perfect day. What are you reading? 1mo

AllDebooks @Sace sounds tough but at least you can have a pamper day indulging in what you want to do. Enjoy x 1mo

AllDebooks @Read4life I'm so sorry. Sending love x 1mo

AllDebooks I'm hibernating today, with a stack of books. It's so cold today ❄️ 1mo

Bookwormjillk @AllDebooks a very long Udolpho chapter then back to

The Break

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AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk I'm working up to that. 😅 Atm, I'm completely absorbed in

Withered Hill: A dark and unsettling British folk horror novel

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DogMomIrene It‘s been raining and will keep raining here for next several days, so I‘m prepped for some doggy snuggles with my ebook. And audiobook time when we go downstairs to the basement to play some indoor fetch. 1mo

Daisey I‘ve got another weekend at home full of fall projects and school work. I also hope to fit in some good reading time. 1mo

AllDebooks @DogMomIrene 🐾 Sounds lovely 🐾 1mo

AllDebooks @Daisey wishing you a creative, productive weekend. 1mo

TheBookHippie @DogMomIrene rain here too every single day. Although it‘s usually snow! 1mo

TheBookHippie @Read4life sending love. 1mo

TheBookHippie Just trying to catch up on rest. I‘ve not slept much in 10 days. 1mo

Read4life @TheBookHippie Thank you! 💙 Sending some positive vibes your way. I hope you can get some good sleep soon. ❤️ 1mo

Read4life @AllDebooks 💙💙💙 1mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie yikes, that's bad. Hope you catch up on some 💤 soon x 1mo

Faranae A week of insomnia, so I'm way behind on everything, but at least my stream reading has been going great (although an entire 30 minutes of my silly Don Quixote voice has left my vocal cords shredded oops). Going to try to get the two last Amelia Edwards stories I need to finish this weekend for the epub I'm making. Also skimming the diary of Gideon Mantell. 1mo

DogMomIrene @TheBookHippie I‘d love snow, but we just got some flurries that didn‘t stick😮‍💨 Hope you get some sleep! 1mo

AllDebooks @Faranae hope you get back to a more normal sleep pattern soon. Enjoy your reading. X 1mo

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AllDebooks

Coffeeland: One Man's Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug | Augustine Sedgewick

Time for a much needed #SaturdayChatterday

Well, what a week it's been for everyone. How are you feeling? This is a safe space to chat about whatever is on your mind.
All welcome to join in.

@Catsandbooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @Librarybelle @IndoorDame @Cuilin @dabbe @BarkingMadRead @Eggs

AllDebooks I've taken refuge in books this week. The real world has been too much. 1mo

Librarybelle I found I wanted to read last night, which it‘s been a few days since I really could. There‘s been a lot on my mind, and Heather Cox Richardson‘s post this morning puts it into words so eloquently. She‘s an amazing political historian who bases everything she says on facts and history. But, this weekend is usual routines, with Sunday being a family get together. These checkins are so nice. Thank you! ❤️ 1mo

Bookwormjillk Happy Saturday. I have a busy week next week so I have to do some prep this weekend. I also have been doing some research for books to read next year which is fun. 1mo

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Cuilin What a week! there‘s never been a time in my life where I prefer audiobooks to reading, but I did this week. All I wanted to do was curl up and listen to David Copperfield‘s life. Today I‘m going Providence RI to get my daughter for the long weekend. 1mo

Cuilin @Librarybelle H Cox Richardson is amazing. 1mo

DogMomIrene @Librarybelle @Cuilin I may need to suck it up and subscribe/pay for H Cox Richardson‘s substack. @Suet624 mentioned her to me. I‘ve tried Substack before and was overwhelmed by the number of emails I received. Wondering what you all would say the average read time is for her posts? Under ten minutes? Like could I make her a daily morning read with coffee? And then continue coffee with Litsy time (obviously 😉) 1mo

Cuilin @DogMomIrene I follow her on TikTok. 1mo

Suet624 @DogMomIrene @Librarybelle - I've followed Heather for years. You can read her on Facebook but the simplest method is subscribing on Substack. You don't have to pay for it if you don't want to. She is also doing an audio version if you're interested in that. It comes out later in the day. Did you see the post she wrote the day after the election? And her posts generally take less than 10 minutes to read. 1mo

Librarybelle @DogMomIrene @Suet624 @Cuilin I just started following her on FB, after reading the reposts friends would do! I also heard her speak a few weeks ago at a virtual event, and I was struck by how articulate and knowledgeable she is. I have her books and really need to read them. I agree with @Suet624 …it takes me less than 10 minutes to read her posts. 1mo

AllDebooks @Librarybelle How have I never heard of her? I'll be checking out her posts. Thank you. Knowledge is power! Honestly, these #chatterdays are a blessing and it's so much fun to check in. 1mo

AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk it's always fun to plan future reads. I hope your prep gies well. 1mo

AllDebooks @Cuilin Same! I've found them better at quietening the mind. And I've certainly needed that. Enjoy your long weekend and have a safe trip. 1mo

AllDebooks @DogMomIrene I've just followed her FB page 1mo

AllDebooks I have to say Litsy has been a lifeline this week. I've avoided other socials and news, cos it was too much. I've never felt so overwhelmed. The love and compassion of Littens has been a source of comfort. I've never known on an online community that is so supportive of each other. Thank you #Littens 😊 1mo

TheBookHippie @DogMomIrene it‘s under 10 and her daily letter is free. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/november-8-2024 1mo

AllDebooks I'm spending the weekend on planning #MidwinterSolace I think we're really going to need it. And it will run thru Dec and Jan again. ❄️❤️❄️ 1mo

TheBookHippie Well considering people I love and even some on here voted against my being it‘s 😵‍💫. The people being really quiet because they don‘t dare say hate out loud and actually do know how dangerous it is now for me, and my students especially, (and a large population of people that live in the US) is hard to digest. I‘m not trying to be divisive. It‘s truth. So I‘m grappling with that this morning. (edited) 1mo

TheBookHippie @AllDebooks 💙💙💙💙💙 1mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie I couldn't sleep last night after reading Project 2025 earlier in the day. 1mo

TheBookHippie @AllDebooks I read it long ago. It‘s terrifying. 1mo

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie it really is. I'd readnewspaper reports but the actual document is so much more sinister abd divisive 1mo

DogMomIrene @Suet624 @Cuilin @Librarybelle @AllDebooks @TheBookHippie Thank you Littens! I‘m following her on Substack with notifications through the app only, which will pair nicely with some Litsy coffee time while keeping my email a little less jumbled. Already read her 11/8 post and I‘m all in. 1mo

Suet624 @DogMomIrene 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 1mo

Suet624 @TheBookHippie Ugh. I know. Thank you for sharing the truth. 1mo

kspenmoll Litsy has been my safety net. Taking it easy after election fallout. Talking with like minded friends has helped. Just reading & walking today. Nature soothes me. Trying to keep the terror at bay. 1mo

dabbe Thanks for the tag, @MaleficentBookDragon. 😘 I just have to say it: what a fucking week. I also picked a great week to have a dental implant removed--plus finding out I had a pretty bad infection. Just the cherry on the banana split that reeks of mold. But ... the sun keeps rising, and the earth keeps spinning. And this is a place of solace and healing. Thanks, Littens. #onedayatatime 💙 1mo

Catsandbooks Feeling overwhelmed, enraged, and exhausted. Been watching a lot of hallmark Christmas movies. My plan for the rest of the year is to really lean into all things comfort and cozy. I just wanna stay in and not deal with people. 1mo

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Chrissyreadit

Coffeeland: One Man's Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug | Augustine Sedgewick

It‘s #saturdaychatterday feel like a virtual coffee chit chat meet up? Here or on @AllDebooks page? or both?
My day is BUSY! I‘m working on having reasonable expectations and not getting/feeling overwhelmed.

kspenmoll I can sympathize with your feeling overwhelmed with too many expectations! Try & give yourself down times in between or do little thongs that refresh you! Thanks for all you do to keep this community going. Sending love . 💕 As for me, I hope to walk, read6, do some housework- then I am chaperoning at our next HS Homecoming dance! I love seeing the kids dressed up & dancing. (edited) 1mo

inthegreensandblues Reasonable expectations 👍💚 I've got some important things on the to do list, but it's a gray, cozy autumn day and I'm starting it with reading time and candles and coffee. 1mo

Avanders That‘s an important focus during the holidays! I already feel a bit overwhelmed 🫢 I‘m trying to allow myself to feel the excitement of the holidays, though, rather than stifling everything down in favor of the more practical aspects of living life… 🎄❄️♥️ 1mo

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AllDebooks

Coffeeland: One Man's Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug | Augustine Sedgewick

Welcome to #SaturdayChatterday ☕️

Grab a coffee and tell us what you've been up to, weekend plans, current recommendations, etc.

All are welcome to join play, tag, share. 😀

@Sace @TheAromaofBooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @PaperbackPirate @Emilymdxn @PuddleJumper @DebinHawaii

Bookwormjillk Happy Saturday! I got my covid and flu vaccines last night so I'm taking it easy today. 1mo

Chrissyreadit trying to set up my new office, learn Simple Practice, and get a bunch of things done from my to do list - phew! 1mo

kspenmoll plan to walk in this still warm weather, read, do housework ( blah!),then chaperoning at our HS Homecoming dance tonight! Excited to see the students all dressed up & dancing! 1mo

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AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk time for a bit of tlc x 1mo

AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit So excited for you. Good luck with the to-do list x 1mo

AllDebooks @kspenmoll aww, I bet Ho.ecoming is fun. Enjoy! x 1mo

PaperbackPirate I‘m going to address and mail my Halloween cards - been sick since last weekend so it didn‘t get done. 😅 And read! 1mo

PaperbackPirate Have fun at the dance @kspenmoll ! 1mo

AllDebooks @PaperbackPirate oh no, get well soon. x 1mo

AllDebooks I've had a relaxing day of family visits. Now settling down to an evening of scary reading with #LosersClub November read

'Salem's Lot

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Sace Trying to get some reading done. I‘ve got a library book I have to finish. I‘ve already renewed it once. 1mo

Sace @AllDebooks is there a schedule for that somewhere? I don‘t have a copy of Salem‘s Lot, but I‘d love to try to read some others with y‘all (namely The Dead Zone and Needful Things). 1mo

AllDebooks @Sace #LosersClub is hosted by @BarkingMadRead Salem's Lot is Nov read. I think we're reading in publication order, is that right Kim? https://litsy.com/p/ckUxclFWRjJ1 1mo

Sace Nice! Seems I must be at the beginning of the cycle. I just read Carrie for Halloween. 1mo

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Floresj

Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis | Jonathan Blitzer

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This 500 page book is engaging, encompassing, and complex. Spanning 40 years, multiple countries, people, policies, methods of torture, and hope, this follows a few people living through immigration, deportation and escape. It‘s an incredible read- and expertly gives context to a complex multi-national issue. Exceptional.

Bookwormjillk This sounds fabulous. Just put a hold on it at my library. 2mo

Suet624 Oohhhh, thanks for the recommendation. Might not have picked it up otherwise. 2mo

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Chrissyreadit

Coffeeland: One Man's Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug | Augustine Sedgewick

Coffee tawk? yes please! feel free to chat here or on original post- or both! or Start your own thread!

AllDebooks

Chrissyreadit I have a book to post, i‘m still trying to figure out/confirm my opinion on violets second signit- am DYING about the back cover drop and video ad drop on Onyx Storm yesterday- And i have tix for book release in LA with Rebecca Yarros- this will be the most expensive book in my life 🤣 but going with one of my favorite people in the world and super excited. What‘s going on with you guys? 2mo

Sace No weekend plans except reading and NFL football. Waiting for a book delivery so I can join @JenlovesJT47 on a graphic novel readathon. 2mo

AllDebooks @Chrissyreadit oh wow, exciting. A break will do you the world of good. I have yet to get to this series, but it's on my list and I'm very much looking forward to it. 2mo

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AllDebooks @Sace oooh a graphic novel readathon sounds fun 😀 2mo

Bookwormjillk Wow, LA! Enjoy your trip! 2mo

Chrissyreadit @Sace what book are you waiting on? A graphic novel readathon sounds like fun! 2mo

Chrissyreadit @AllDebooks @Bookwormjillk its not until January around the 21st. but the countdown is on! (edited) 2mo

Sace @Chrissyreadit An Outbreak of Witchcraft. A #BlameItOnLitsy purchase 😂

An Outbreak of Witchcraft: A Graphic Novel of the Salem Witch Trials

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Read4life I‘m taking my daughter back to school (post ACL surgery) & it‘s homecoming weekend so we‘ll be busy. 2mo

AmyG I am not part of this group but popping in to say hi Chrissy. Hope you and the family are all doing well. 😘 2mo

Chrissyreadit @Sace it sounds intense and good! 2mo

Chrissyreadit @Read4life hope surgery recoup going well! and that homecoming is a great time! 2mo

Chrissyreadit @AmyG Hi friend!! this chat is always open for anyone 🥳- we are, as usual, filled with highs and lows! i will be sending you mail in the next week for sure! How are you? 2mo

AmyG I am good. Off to Michigan next week to be with my grandson and family. ❤️ 2mo

AllDebooks @Sace I'm obsessed with history of witch trials. Does look good 2mo

AllDebooks @Read4life hope she continues with a speedy recovery x 2mo

AllDebooks @AmyG this is something that came out of the last #LitSolace event. It worked so well, we kept it running as a weekly check-in. . All welcome to stop by and chat x 2mo

AmyG @AllDebooks Thank You!!! 2mo

Sace @AllDebooks Same! Especially this time of year. 2mo

Chrissyreadit @AmyG ❤️❤️❤️❤️hope it‘s a great visit! 2mo

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AllDebooks

Coffeeland: One Man's Dark Empire and the Making of Our Favorite Drug | Augustine Sedgewick

Hi 👋

Good news, everyone, #SaturdayChatterday is back!!
I've missed our weekend check-ins and am so happy to be back. It's been a crazy few months.

Anyhow, how are you all? What have you been up to?

All welcome to join in the conversation. Please play, tag and share.

@Librarybelle @BarkingMadRead @Eggs @Cuilin @dabbe @IndoorDame @TheAromaofBooks @TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit @DebinHawaii

Librarybelle Yay! I hope things are better for you! Today is my mom‘s birthday, so it‘ll be an afternoon of family and lots of cake. A perfect way to spend the day. ❤️ 2mo

TheAromaofBooks How have you been, Debbie?? All is well here - beautiful weather and a low-key weekend ahead!! 2mo

Cuilin Wonderful to see chatterday! Glad things are improving for you. 🤗 It‘s a quiet one in New Hampshire. For me it‘s time to get cozy and join all the readathons. 2mo

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Eggs 🧡🧡🧡 2mo

Read4life My daughter has been cleared to return to school after her ACL surgery. We‘re driving her back and it‘s homecoming weekend so there will be lots to do on campus. Glad chatterday is back. 2mo

AllDebooks @Librarybelle What a perfect weekend. Have a lovely day celebrating x 2mo

AllDebooks @TheAromaofBooks sounds relaxing. 👌 2mo

AllDebooks @Cuilin that's my plan too x 2mo

AllDebooks @Read4life glad she's recovered. Safe road trip x 2mo

AllDebooks It's good to have Chatterday back. I was worried it would have been forgotten. 😅 I'm starting to feel so much better, thanks. I plan on spending the weekend catching up on #HauntedShelf and #buddyreads 2mo

dabbe Glad #SaturdayChatterday is back and so are you! 🖤🧡🖤 2mo

dabbe It actually rained in Phoenix all night, and it's currently a cool 66º F (18º C) here. Planning on a walk with the pups, a quick clean of the house, a family gathering in the evening for my niece's 17th birthday, and comfily hanging here with Matt, Pippa, and Kate. 🖤🐾🐾🖤 2mo

AllDebooks @dabbe 😊 thank you. You must be enjoying the cooler weather after the phenomenal temperatures in summer. Family birthday celebrations sounds fun. X 2mo

DebinHawaii So glad to see you & #SaturdayChatterday back! Hope you are doing better. I‘m settled in at the coffeeshop, just posted to get some mail & cards out & do some reading. Still recovering from sinus junk so planning to go home & be mellow with readathons & maybe a movie or two tonight. 🤗 2mo

Teresereading Just spent the day in Costa Rica - great 2mo

Teresereading Fun, beautiful place. 2mo

kspenmoll Even though it‘s Sunday, glad you brought this back! We celebrated my son‘s birthday with steak, garden potatoes, corn on the cob & cake. 🎉🥩🥔🌽🎂 2mo

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sarahbarnes

So Much Blue: A Novel | Percival Everett

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Another great book by Everett. I love how different each of his books are and how they always surprise me. In this one he weaves together three events happening in the past and present in such a creative way. The three timelines slowly converge in the book as the events converge in the main character‘s life. I‘m a big fan.

BarbaraBB This was my first Everett and I loved it. You‘re so right about how each book is so different from the other. (edited) 2mo

Suet624 I gave this a “pick“ but I don't remember any of it. But I do know I love Percival's writing and how often he surprises me. 1mo

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JenniferEgnor

The Grief Keeper | Alexandra Villasante

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Think of this book as the story of an empath on steroids, brought on forcibly by the government. When two young sisters enter America seeking asylum, they are denied but given a very different kind of pathway to citizenship. This story brought to my mind the real American history of coercion, ‘medical‘ experiments, forced sterilization of BIPOC.

Suet624 Oh boy. Sounds rough. 2mo

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