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Kristy_K
On Freedom | Timothy Snyder
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Pickpick

Another great and necessary read from Snyder.

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josie281
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#weekendreads Tagged title is for the overbooked zoom book club January meeting!

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CSeydel
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Pickpick

There was so much hype around this book that it was inevitable to be slightly disappointed. I enjoyed it, the epistolary format worked well to keep the story moving forward, but on the whole it just came across a bit too pat. The main emotional climax comes from the reader finally understanding why Sybil is the way she is, and her relationships with the other characters are basically repaired “offstage,” which felt a bit unsatisfying.

squirrelbrain Great review! 1d
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ncsufoxes
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First book of 2026, #AuldLangSpine pick. This book was on my radar & happy that it was pushed to the top of my list to start the new year. With all the heaviness of the world right now it was nice to be lost in this story. I appreciate the idea of what will your family know of you when are gone without leaving them a piece of who you are, your thoughts & feelings.

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DeeLew
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I feel sick and sad and angry right now.

Tamra Why regimes try to suppress the media. 🤬 2d
BookishMarginalia 🫶🏼 2d
AmyG We seem to be a fascist country now. 2d
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dabbe Scarily spot-on. 💙✊🏻💙 2d
Bookwomble @AmyG No "seem" about it, sadly ? 2d
DeeLew @Tamra exactly 2d
DeeLew @AmyG we definitely are headed that way 2d
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Kitta
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#wintercamplitsy folks, should I just give in and buy a kindle copy?? I want to be a part of the discussion as it happens and it sounds so good so might be worth owning a copy?

Or should I wait the 6 weeks and join the discussion later? I looked at the library for a physical copy and I‘m ~1,200th in line. 😞

Opinions needed please!

#wintercamplitsy26
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@BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain @Hooked_on_books

Meshell1313 I‘m in the same boat! I‘m down to number #207 but it took weeks 😩 2d
marleed I‘ve already read a library copy but the book is so good I going to purchase my own copy. I don‘t think you‘d regret the purchase. 2d
AmyG It‘s that good of a book. 2d
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Ruthiella I broke down and bought a copy myself. Hopefully by removing myself from the library holds list, I made someone else get it than much more quickly. 2d
Kitta @Meshell1313 it‘s taking ages!! I‘m just going to get a kindle copy. Can‘t justify the hardback. 2d
Kitta @marleed oh great thanks for the input! I am trying decide between kindle and hard copy now lol 2d
Kitta @AmyG great to hear! 2d
Kitta @Ruthiella Yes I‘ll probably do the same. Just need to decide hardback or kindle! 2d
squirrelbrain It is *such* a good book - and did you see how many Littens included it on their ‘best of 2025‘ lists?! Me included. 😊 2d
Hooked_on_books I had to bite the bullet and buy it. I got the hardback because I figure with this amount of interest it will have resale value and I don‘t live too far from a great used bookstore. 2d
Kitta @squirrelbrain yes I noticed!! I‘m excited to read it. 2d
Kitta @Hooked_on_books ooh great idea. I don‘t often do that but there is a great used bookstore nearby. 2d
BarbaraBB I‘d buy the kindle book. It‘s money worth spent if you ask me 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2d
rockpools Wow! Those numbers! You must be part of a HUGE library system. (We very occasionally get up to a queue of 200, but 1200 is something else altogether!!) 16h
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Sapphire
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My first #auldlangspine, the first book I read from the list was my first of the year and my favorite of the year. I suspect it will be the same in 2026. I admit I started The Correspondent on Christmas but I loved it so much I am counting it. I loved it so much I have already passed on my copy to a friend who turned 91 yesterday. The pacing, the relationships, the voices and motives. I loved it all. #auldlangspine2026. Keeping going on this list

Lesliereadsalot Such a good book! 2d
AmyG All these books are wonderful. Have fun! I love @Lesliereads taste in books. And she knows it. 🤣 2d
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vonnie862
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My first 5 star read for the year. At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about Sybil but she quickly grew on me. Her story being told through letters and emails was fun and and heartwarming. Many emotions were brought out in me, especially at the end. This was a beautiful story of personal growth and relationships.

I can't wait to discuss with #wintercamplitsy

britt_brooke So good!! ♥️ 2d
squirrelbrain Looking forward to our discussions! 2d
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Zuhkeeyah
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A beautiful story that highlights the power of words to heal and to harm. Sybil is full of flaws and heartbreak as she reaches out to others via written letters or emails. I found myself tearing up multiple times as Sybil discovered the courage to be open with others. I‘m excited for #wintercamplitsy discussions. Even though it‘s only a week into the new year, this will absolutely be in my 10 of 2026.

January #doublespin done! @TheAromaofBooks

charl08 Loved this one. 3d
squirrelbrain Looking forward to our discussions! ❤️ 3d
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2d
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kspenmoll
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Starting this tonight. #WinterCampLitsy

AmyG Enjoy. It‘s wonderful. 3d
Hooked_on_books I think it gives us a lot to talk about. I look forward to discussing it in camp! 3d
BarbaraBB Enjoy!! 3d
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kspenmoll @AmyG I could not put the book down; fell in love with Sybil in all her humanity- stayed up till midnight & am almost finished. 3d
squirrelbrain Wow - so glad you‘re loving it! 3d
Lesliereadsalot Such a good book with an unforgettable character. 3d
rachelsbrittain My mom apparently just started reading this one! I'm looking forward to hearing what she thinks. 2d
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