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I like Soul of an Octopus better than this because the most charming part of Sy‘s books are her anecdotes about her times with the animals. This was more speaking of other folks encounters and while interesting it didn‘t work quite as well for me. That said, there are beautiful photos and plenty of science in here, and if you‘re a cephalopod fan you‘ll probably love it. 🐙

Sietje is trying to be patient about dinner time.

Soubhiville @TheAromaofBooks this was my final #bookspin of the year! 2w

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2w

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2w

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Soubhiville

Secrets of the Octopus | Sy Montgomery

My December #bookspin and #doublespin! Thanks @TheAromaofBooks ! Can‘t believe this is the final round of the year. 📚🧡

AmyG Oooooo The God of the Woods!!! Look forward to hearing what you thought of it. 3w

dabbe @AmyG #ditto! I loved it and made my husband read it, too! 🤩 3w

AmyG @dabbe Did Matt like it??? 3w

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dabbe @AmyG I should have said that, huh? He read it in one day--better than even me. Guess who he's reading now? See tagged book. He now wants to read ALL of his books in chrono order. 😂

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AmyG He wants to read King? OH. I am so jealous. I want to read them all in order for the first time. 3w

Soubhiville I‘m a little over halfway through the audiobook and it‘s very good @AmyG and @dabbe . I have enjoyed the others I‘ve read by Liz Moore too. 3w

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!!! 3w

dabbe @Soubhiville This one was my first; I need to read more of her! 3w

AmyG @dabbe I loved Long Bright River. The Unseen World was also good. (edited) 3w

dabbe @AmyG #stacked and #stacked 😘 3w

dabbe @AmyG He might even let me do a buddy read with him. Might. 😂 3w

RainyDayReading I hope you enjoy The God of the Woods! I picked it up on a whim and really enjoyed it. 3w

AmyG @dabbe Ha! How generous of him. 🤣 3w

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Jjaxn95

Criaturas Luminosas / Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt

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Not my usual read but found this enjoyable. I listened to it on Spotify. If I read it physically I‘m positive I would‘ve DNF‘d it. The audiobook version helped me finish. Slow paced but satisfying and heartwarming in the end.

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The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness | Sy Montgomery

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This was my book club‘s most recent pick, and while the others struggled to dive in, I was completely captivated! This National Book Award finalist reads more like a memoir than a science text. Through chapters dedicated to the different octopuses she meets, Montgomery explores her admiration and curiosity for these creatures. This book leaves you feeling hopeful and in awe of the wonders of marine life. Great on audio! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars ❤️📚

AvidReader25 I loved this one too! 2mo

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Samantha Clamp

Criaturas Luminosas / Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt

As the book continues on, we continue to learn more and more about the character's in the story. After an incident at her job, Tova is forced to take medical leave and the aquarium has to hire someone in her place which happens to be Cameron . Cameron was brought to Sowell Bay looking for his father but ended up finding a job at the aquarium who happens to also meet Ethan and ends up staying with him while in town.

Samantha Clamp It is through these seemingly unrelated events that Tova and Cameron meet and we discover through Marcellus' insightful thoughts that the widow and struggling 30 year old might be related. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt explores themes such as healing and unexpected family which Van Pelt demonstrates through Tova's healing journey throughout the entire novel and through her and Cameron's relationship.
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Samantha Clamp If you enjoyed books such as The Midnight Library by Matt Haig then you might also enjoy Remarkably Bright Creatures. 2mo

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Samantha Clamp

Criaturas Luminosas / Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt follows the relationship between a widowed woman named Tova Sullivan and the octopus at her aquarium job named Marcellus. Van Pelt chooses to write through a third person omniscient point of view so we have seen the perspectives of Tova, Marcellus, Ethan who owns the local grocery store and Cameron a struggling 26 year old.

Samantha Clamp In the story we follow the character\'s daily lives and as the book continues we learn that Tova had a son named Erik who disappeared and was presumed dead when he was only 18. The plot progresses and we begin to learn that Marcellus might know more than anyone else about Erik\'s disappearance. This book would be perfect for anyone who enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus or The House in The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. 3mo

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