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LitsyEvents
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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repost for @Librarybelle

#LiteraryCrew ‘s last book for 2025 is Toibin‘s Brooklyn.

Discussion on December 31st. Read at your own pace. I‘ll post periodic check-ins throughout the month. All are welcome to join. Let me know if you wish to be tagged.

Don‘t forget to see the list for 2026! If you have not signed up for 2026 yet and wish to be added to the tag list, let me know!

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 3d
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Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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#LiteraryCrew ‘s last book for 2025 is Toibin‘s Brooklyn.

Discussion on December 31st. Read at your own pace. I‘ll post periodic check-ins throughout the month. All are welcome to join. Let me know if you wish to be tagged.

Don‘t forget to see the list for 2026! If you have not signed up for 2026 yet and wish to be added to the tag list, let me know!

PurpleyPumpkin I started listening to this one today. Interesting so far!👍🏽 4d
julieclair I‘m in! 4d
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IriDas I would like to be in next year‘s group. 4d
Librarybelle @IriDas I‘ll add you to the list! 😁 3d
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LitsyEvents
Radar Girls | Sara Ackerman
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reposting for @Librarybelle

I‘m happy to share next year‘s #LiteraryCrew ‘s reading list! Roughly 20 Littens voted on the list of titles, which is an amazing number.

The clear top votes went to Passing and Radar Girls. Passing technically had the most votes, but I think it‘s a good book to read for Black History Month.

If you would like to be included on the tag list, please let me know! All are welcome! #BuddyRead

kspenmoll This list looks wonderful! 4d
Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 4d
Librarybelle @kspenmoll It‘s a great list! 4d
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monalyisha
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Congratulations, @Jerdencon & @Librarybelle ! You‘ve been matched! 🥳

Your official reading list will be winging its way to you via email within the next 48 hours.

You can start tracking those books down so soon!

Please note:
All reading for this event should begin on January 1st, 2026.

Thanks for participating!

📸: David Taberner (aka my bff)
Instagram: @ decent_nature_photography

#AuldLangSpine
#AuldLangSpine2026
#ALSpine2026

Librarybelle Yay, Denise! So glad to be matched with a fellow #LiteraryCrew member!! @Jerdencon 5d
Jerdencon @Librarybelle yay! Looking forward to seeing your list! 4d
Jerdencon Thanks @monalyisha and beautiful pic! 4d
monalyisha @Jerdencon This is one of my favorites this year! I always feel compelled to choose a particularly lovely photo when faced with the “belle” part of @Librarybelle ‘s name! 😉 4d
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Librarybelle
Untitled | Unknown
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I‘m happy to share next year‘s #LiteraryCrew ‘s reading list! Roughly 20 Littens voted on the list of titles, which is an amazing number.

The clear top votes went to Passing and Radar Girls. Passing technically had the most votes, but I think it‘s a good book to read for Black History Month.

Tagging those who recorded on the ballot they wish to be tagged. If you would like to be included on the tag list, please let me know! All are welcome!

IMASLOWREADER its my first time with you guys…cant wait 5d
Sace I‘m definitely in for February June and July! 4d
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Sargar114 I‘ve read April, all the rest are new. Always look forward to trying new reads. Thank you for hosting!!! 4d
Cuilin Oh, I will be in for many of these. Fabulous list!!! Thank you again for hosting. 4d
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I've had the intention of joining in on a few but missed them, so I didn't want to vote. Happy to see a few that I already own are listed, so perhaps I'll get around to joining in for some of these. 4d
Librarybelle @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Let me know if you wish me to tag you on any titles specifically or all of them! 4d
CatLass007 Please tag me. I‘ll join in when I can. 4d
CatLass007 🤎🤎🤎 4d
BookishMarginalia This is one of my favorite books of all time 4d
julieclair What a great reading year we have ahead! Please tag me for all. I love this group. Thank you for hosting. You do a fabulous job. 💙 4d
Librarybelle That‘s so good to know, @BookishMarginalia ! 3d
Librarybelle Thank you, @julieclair ! ❤️ 3d
tpixie Great choices! Many on my TBR , so now I will read them. A few I‘ve read and loved, and a few totally new to me! A great combo! Thanks @Librarybelle 3d
Jess861 Do you mind adding me to the tag list? My library has a few of these so I might try to join in for a month or two. 2d
Librarybelle Of course, @Jess861 ! 1d
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Librarybelle
The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta
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Hey #LiteraryCrew ! It‘s time to discuss this month‘s book. I have 8 questions posted as spoilers; you can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag.

We conclude the year with Colm Toibin‘s Brooklyn. Official post tomorrow, and I hope to have the results from voting ready by then to also announce next year‘s titles!

Sargar114 Thank you for this selection and hosting. A very good read! 6d
Jerdencon I didn‘t get around to this book and d read Brooklyn years ago - will try to remember and join the discussion. If not looking forward to the new books for next year. (edited) 6d
tpixie Thanks for hosting! I look forward to seeing you next year‘s reads. 6d
julieclair So excited to see next year‘s titles! 6d
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Librarybelle
The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta
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8. The Leftovers was made into a series on HBO in the mid-2010s. Have you seen it? If so, what are your thoughts on it? How does it compare to the novel?

IMDB link to the series information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2699128/

#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 I have not seen it. But I plan on watching. Especially since we didn‘t get much closure in the book. 6d
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The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta
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7. This is a deep novel that explores ideas of faith/spirituality, grief/loss, and moving forward, among other themes. Perrotta participated in an interview where he discussed these themes in part; the book itself was written after his father passed away.

Link to interview: https://theabsolutemag.com/14442/books/novelist-tom-perrotta-on-the-leftovers-an...

#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 It‘s an incredible look at loss and how we move on. I was nervous at first because the rapture was always a terrifying concept to me. I found the lack of religious connection in this story much more interesting and mysterious. 6d
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The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta
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6. Discuss the ending of the book. What do you think happens to the main characters after the book is over? ~from Book Movement discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 I definitely wanted to know more about what happens. Perotta did a great job of character building and invests you in their story but then suddenly ends it. Makes me really want to watch the tv show. 6d
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The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta
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5. How would you describe the relationship between Laurie and Meg? Did you find what happens to them believable? What about the relationship between Kevin and Nora? ~from Book Movement discussion guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Sargar114 Two people seeking a connection put together are bound to make one. Especially given the restrictions of the group. It was shocking what ended up happening, but not surprising. The GA recognized their connection and that it could be a problem, so they found a way to convince them they were doing something for “The greater good.” Incredibly sad. 6d
Sargar114 I liked Kevin and Nora, but clearly Nora wasn‘t ready for that close of a relationship yet. 6d
Sace The GR is no better than Holy Wayne in my opinion. A cult trying to control their members and ruining lives. I did not see the appeal of the GR at all. 6d
Sace I was actually rooting for Nora to cut ties and get away. I understood her motivation. That ending left me wondering though. 6d
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