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5feet.of.fury

The Testaments: A Novel | Margaret Atwood

Why am I trying to read this now? I am concerned. *gestures broadly at everything* 🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫥🤯😭

TheBookHippie 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 7d

5feet.of.fury @TheBookHippie they need an emoji for existential dread 7d

TheBookHippie @5feet.of.fury I know!!!! 7d

AmyG A horror book. 😬 7d

dabbe #wtf #existentialdreadindeed 💙 7d

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dabbe

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#ranttime Sorry to interrupt, but this just happened.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday evening that US military forces had dropped bombs on three Iranian nuclear facilities, ending a weeklong deliberation period over joining Israel‘s campaign against Tehran and thrusting the United States squarely into an escalating Middle East conflict (CNN).

I have no comments (yet), just facts.

RowReads1 I can‘t 🤦🏻‍♀️ 1w

Susanita Thank you for your attention to this matter. 1w

Deblovestoread Because that's how you win a Noble Peace Prize. Sorry for the flippant response. I can't wrap my head around the horror of it all. 🤯🤬🤯 1w

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Eggbeater Congress is supposed to declare wars, aren't they? I feel sick. I don't want any humans to be hurt. 1w

Cupcake12 There are no words 1w

Prairiegirl_reading This is just so sickening. 1w

Aims42 😔💔 I have no words, I‘m speechless and sick to my stomach 1w

Librarybelle It‘s horrifying 1w

dabbe @RoyReads1 @Susanita @Deblovestoread @Eggbeater @Cupcake12 @Prairiegirl_reading @Aims42 @Librarybelle I know I'm supposed to be happy and post about happy books and happy pets, but how can we ignore this? History is happening before our eyes, and history is a genre in reading. According to MSNBC, he did this without any congressional approval. And his message tonight leaves A LOT unanswered. #wtf? 😤 1w

Aims42 @dabbe I didn‘t even bother watching his message, I knew it wouldn‘t be coherent and nothing would be answered 🙄 The US is being run by a 7 year old upset that nobody came to his birthday parade. Please also know that you don‘t have to be happy and post about happy books & pets all the time. You‘re right, history is happening and we can‘t ignore it. We gotta take care of each other ♥️♥️♥️♥️ (edited) 1w

Eggbeater My books are sometimes political, and I need to know that I'm not alone right now, so thank you. 1w

IriDas This is so terrible. No congressional approval. Going to war, for what? His ego. You don‘t always have to be happy. We live in a terrible timeline and ignoring this reality is only for the privileged. 1w

FashionableObserver God help us all. Congress needs to put a stop to this. There are legal, constitutional ways to do so. We need to contact our representatives en masse. This is bad. In fact, this may be as bad as it gets, I fear. 1w

MemoirsForMe I appreciate you letting us know. I‘m speechless. 🤯😩 1w

BarbaraJean I can‘t either right now. I saw this news, read a few headlines and had to stop. Also: I appreciate that you don‘t only post about happy things. These are not happy times, although God knows I need to look for joy where I can in the midst of this madness. There is a place for happy posts and there is a place for keeping it real and Litsy can be both. Thank you for doing both! 💜 (edited) 1w

Jari-chan Can't put a Like at this post, because I really don't like what's happening... 😩 1w

5feet.of.fury Reminds me of Bush saying Iraq had wmds to justify the invasion. This is atrocious. So much for “the Peace President” 1w

LiseWorks Wow! I knew he couldn't help himself 1w

julesG I have no words. Just letters. TF? WTAF? 1w

AnnCrystal I expected it, yet couldn't believe it. I'm just going to say the word that needs to be said, “Impeach!“ 😢🙏🏼. 1w

Bookwormjillk I intentionally let my phone die last night. This is just horrifying. 1w

AmyG I have many thoughts on this. God help us all. 1w

Bookwomble 😥 1w

Amiable @Eggbeater Amen. I‘m with you. Reading is political. Banning books brings politics into the reading sphere. And like @dabbe said, history is being written as we speak. We should not ever be made to feel like we can‘t post anything about what‘s happening in the world. 1w

Roary47 I was at two dance recitals for my girls and left that high to see this. I also didn‘t watch his speech. I‘m worried what this will mean. I‘m glad you are being real. We need to stick together in good times and bad. Praying for safety for us all because of one man‘s actions. 🥺 1w

dabbe @Aims42 Thank you for this. I needed it. ♥️♥️♥️ 1w

dabbe @Eggbeater You are not! We need to stick together now more than ever! BTW, I just followed you! 🤩😍🤗 1w

dabbe @IriDas W🤩WZA. Well said, and thank you! 🩵🎯🩵 1w

dabbe @FashionableObserver I fear that it could get even worse. And you're right; I'm contacting my representatives. Thanks for the reminder. 💙♥️💙 1w

dabbe @MemoirsForMe #same 💙♥️💙 1w

dabbe @BarbaraJean You have no idea how much this means to me. Thank you. 💙♥️💙 1w

dabbe @Jari-chan 🎯🩵🎯 1w

dabbe @5feet.of.fury 🎯🩵🎯 1w

Aims42 @dabbe ???? Sending you all the hugs I can right now, or fist bumps if it‘s also 90°F where you‘re at too 1w

dabbe @LiseWorks As @Aims42 said, no one came to his horrific birthday parade, so he's taking his anger out on the whole world. 😤 1w

dabbe @julesG 🩵🎯🩵 1w

dabbe @AnnCrystal And after that, “LOCK HIM UP!“ #convictedfelon 😤 1w

dabbe @Bookwormjillk 🎯🩵🎯 1w

dabbe @AmyG You said it. 🎯🩵🎯 1w

dabbe @Bookwomble 😢🎯😢 1w

dabbe @Amiable 🩵🎯🩵 1w

dabbe @Roary47 Thank you; this means so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the recitals; finding the good in life is more important now than ever. 💙♥️💙 1w

dabbe @Aims42 Currently, it's 92º, but it's not even noon. Sending 🤗😍🤗 right back to ya! 1w

Aims42 @dabbe 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 1w

AmyG You‘ll love this one. I just read someone calling him Emperor Hirocheeto. 🤣 1w

JenlovesJT47 💙❤️💙 1w

PuddleJumper This is truly the darkest timeline. This has been the only thing on our news in the UK. There's a lot of anger over what may happen, what we may get pulled into, because a foreign leader is delusional and having a dick swinging contest against people that think he's a moron. 1w

AnnCrystal @dabbe ✊🏼🐻🙏🏼🇺🇸🦅🇺🇲. 1w

dabbe @AmyG OMG. Adding that one to the list: #emphirocheeto 🤣 1w

dabbe @JenlovesJT47 #bluecanmeetredinthemiddle 💙♥️💙 1w

dabbe @PuddleJumper Brilliantly stated! 🎯✊🏻🎯✊🏻🎯 1w

MemoirsForMe @AmyG 🤣🤣🤣 1w

CarolynM What @PuddleJumper said 1w

CBee @AmyG 😂😂😂😂😂 it‘s perfect 1w

dabbe @CarolynM 🎯🩵🎯 1w

TheBookHippie @5feet.of.fury EXACTLY 1w

TheBookHippie @AmyG OMG 🤣 1w

TheBookHippie @Aims42 as I rule I never watch him. 1w

Aims42 @TheBookHippie It‘s a new rule for me, zero regrets 👍 I actually just followed an account on Threads that they put his “speech” transcript over his face and muted it so you didn‘t have to see or hear him but still knew what was being said 😆 That account got followed so fast by me lol Finding the balance between being informed and sane is very tricky 😵‍💫🥴🤢 1w

TheBookHippie @Aims42 oh that‘s a good idea and yes I just read the transcript. And that makes me sick. 🤦🏻‍♀️😵‍💫 1w

Aims42 @TheBookHippie I know, right? 🥴🤢🤮 1w

AmyG @Aims42 @TheBookHippie We mute him. It‘s all bullsh** anyway. 1w

Aims42 @AmyG 👍👍👍👍👍👍 it 100% is 1w

TheBookHippie @AmyG it sure is. 1w

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BarkingMadRead

Wives and Daughters | Elizabeth Gaskell

Ch 19: #cynthiacomeshome #mamadoesntevenmeetthecarriage #wontletmollygo #wtf #cynthiaismynewfave #zerofucksgiven #knowsanawfullotaboutthehamleys #doesnotlikehermama #shocker #thiscouldbefuntowatch #ripMrsH #sosad #staytuned #hashtagbrigade

BarkingMadRead @bookwormjillk @librarybelle @lcsmcat @thearomaofbooks @cuilin @rubyslippersreads @mcctrish @ruthiella @eeclayton @julieclair @clare-dragonfly @elizamarie @peanutnine @dabbe @willaful @jewright @bklover @alldebooks 2w

TheAromaofBooks My inclination is to like Cynthia, but we'll have to see if she ends up taking advantage of Molly's good nature. 2w

Ruthiella Mrs. Gibson‘s indifference anyone being there to greet Cynthia at the train is sad. She hasn‘t seen her daughter in TWO YEARS? (edited) 2w

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Bookwormjillk I surprised myself by liking Cynthia today. This is a long book huh? 2w

mcctrish I don‘t not like Cynthia but anyone who says they don‘t love anyone but will choose to love Molly seems a bit sketch 2w

ElizaMarie @Ruthiella and the whole sending her away immediately after her daddy died - that Mrs G is not maternal at all!!!! 2w

Bklover I‘m with all of you! Cynthia seems wonderful in spite of the neglect of her mother. Hope it holds up! A teeny bit concerned that they might end up wanting the same guy. @Bookwormjillk @TheAromaofBooks 2w

Clare-Dragonfly Hmm, I‘m reserving judgment on Cynthia. I like her forthrightness, but I‘m nervous about her saying she doesn‘t love anyone! 2w

dabbe I have finally caught up! 🤣🤣🤣 Whew! 😅 Cynthia reminds me of Estella in GREAT EXPECTATIONS: icily cold and knows it. I'm reserving judgment on her as well, though I do like her WAY more than her mother. Holy guacamole on her! 2w

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BarkingMadRead

Wives and Daughters | Elizabeth Gaskell

Ch 18: #mrshamisgettingworse #osbornefinallycomeshome #awkwaaaaaard #mollywillhavetogohomesoon #takesalittlelibrarytime #osbornecomesin #followedbyroger #withaletterfromozzyswife #wtf #wellnowweknowwherethemoneywent #everyoneupset #mollymustgo #andalsoSTFU #whatcouldgowrong #hashtagbrigade

Cuilin Oh no, did he marry Clare‘s daughter??? Him being abroad?? 2w

BarkingMadRead @Cuilin omg could you even imagine?! 2w

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Cuilin @BarkingMadRead I‘m trying to figure out if Mrs. Gibson would be upset or pleased??? 🤔 2w

Bookwormjillk @Cuilin Oh! I didn't even think of that! 2w

mcctrish @Cuilin this was my first thought too!!!!cuz if daughter is anything like her mother she‘d be bleeding the boy dry 2w

Clare-Dragonfly @Cuilin Ooh, that makes sense! She‘s definitely too low-born for his dad so that would be why he has to keep her secret. 2w

Cuilin @mcctrish exactly!!! 2w

rubyslippersreads @Cuilin @BarkingMadRead I think she might have been pleased before Osborne destroyed the family fortune. 😏 2w

rubyslippersreads I was worried that Molly would go home without any books. (The worst fate a Litten could imagine!) I‘m glad Roger chose some for her. 2w

ElizaMarie @Cuilin ooooooo I hope it is her! That would be a perfect twist and explain the $$$$ 2w

Bklover @rubyslippersreads Me too! I wondered why she set them down. I‘d take as many as I could carry!😉😂 2w

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dabbe

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Sometimes, Phoenix, I actually like you. Even when the power went out, it was cool enough tonight to be able to handle it.
#since1914
#thankyouweathergods
Current temp: 71. #heaven

TEArificbooks I have hot wind and dust in the air. Early May though it rained measurably for four days in a row and we had the wettest May ever for our area. It didn‘t rain again though and in total we got less than inch in the four days. 1mo

AmyG Oh wow! 1mo

dabbe @TEArificbooks Oh, I feel your pain! We're in for that soon as well. Today was just a #wtf kind of day in all the best ways possible. Where do you live? 1mo

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dabbe @AmyG IKR? 1mo

TEArificbooks @dabbe I am between Death Valley and Vegas 1mo

TheBookHippie Is now the time to say it‘s 41F- I‘m afraid for my garden and turned on my electric blanket 😵‍💫🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ supposed to be low of 38F 😩 1mo

dabbe @TEArificbooks Oh, W🔥WZA! I bow to your wow. 1mo

dabbe @TheBookHippie Oh, no! What is it with the Michigan weather? My SIL lives in Port Huron, and she just texted and said it was 43F there. Holy shit. I'm saying a prayer to Mother Nature that your garden hangs in there. 💚💚💚 1mo

Roary47 It rained here too! It felt like the best day. 🥰 1mo

AnnCrystal Amazing 🌧️💝💝💝. 1mo

dabbe @Roary47 🎯🩵🎯 1mo

dabbe @AnnCrystal It was! 😍 1mo

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dabbe

The Mill on the Floss | George Eliot

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A richly detailed and emotionally complex novel that explores themes of family, societal expectations, personal freedom, and the tension between individual desires and communal obligations. Eliot presents flawed characters with nuanced motivations, making their conflicts deeply human. ⬇️

dabbe However, so much time was spent developing the characters, town, and story, that I felt the ending to be almost too abrupt and melodramatic. And a major #wtf ending! 😱 While imperfect, it remains a moving and thought-provoking work. 1mo

julieclair Excellent review. 1mo

Bklover Love your review!! 1mo

dabbe @julieclair @Bklover TY! 😍🤩🤗 1mo

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ElizaMarie

The Mill on the Floss | George Eliot

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Ugh! I am going to say this one is a blah! It was super long, for that ending THAT ending!? #WTF
Anyway, thanks to the #HashtagBridgage and @BarkingMadRead fpr hosting :) I wouldn't have been able to finish this one alone.

My baby Lazlo

Bookwormjillk That ending was one of the worst I‘ve ever read 1mo

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 1mo

ShelleyBooksie I cannot with this picture ♡♡♡♡♡ I want the goofy puppy snuggle s. 1mo

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BarkingMadRead

Mill on the Floss | George Eliot

Ch 5: #yall #thatwasalot #stephenwritestomaggie #beggingtomarryher #shealmostgivesin #flood ⁉️⁉️ #itallmakessensenow #thatfearofdrowning #maggieescapesinaboat #managestogettotom #theyheadforlucy #crash #rip #stephenmarrieslucy #phillipmournsforever #theend #hashtagbrigade

BarkingMadRead @librarybelle @bookwormjillk @cuilin @mcctrish @deblovestoread @dabbe @julieclair @ruthiella @clare-dragonfly @thearomaofbooks @daisey @quietjenn @morr_books @leftcoastzen @kwmg40 @alldebooks @eeclayton @sparklemn @elizamarie @kao @jenlovesjt47 1mo

Bookwormjillk I was kind of surprised they both went. I thought it would just be her. Thanks @barkingmadread 1mo

mcctrish Thank you for leading us #iwillnevernotbemad 1mo

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TheAromaofBooks Thank you for guiding us through this one!! This is my second George Eliot book and I am here to say that it will also be my last 😂 What even was the point of this. 1mo

BarkingMadRead @TheAromaofBooks 🤣🤣🤣 1mo

BarkingMadRead @mcctrish 💯 1mo

dabbe The ending infuriated me. All the pages ... on and on ... such descriptions ... blah blah blah ... then BAM! Dead in one chapter. The end. #wtf? 😳 And what kind of marriage will Lucy and Stephen have. I'd always think that his true love was Maggie. What kind of marriage can come from that? At least MIDDLEMARCH had a happy ending! 1mo

mcctrish @dabbe I am so mad!!! Maggie is smarter than her father, smarter than her brother, Philip is her intellectual match but he‘s a cripple so that‘s a no, Stephen is a lightweight and her cousin‘s choice so that‘s a no, let‘s kill her off cuz that‘s the fitting thing to do #knowyourplacegirls ENRAGED I am 1mo

KAO Stunned! It actually crossed my mind that the author was tired of this story or didn‘t know how to end it—so, ta daa! A dangerous flood occurs to shut it all down with fatal consequences! The End. Argh! Ah well, thanks for leading us through this one, @BarkingMadRead! 1mo

Ruthiella Thank you @BarkingMadRead for once again leading us through the breach! I likely would have not read this otherwise. I‘m glad to have it under my belt, even though it was a frustrating read at times. 1mo

eeclayton Joining the #wtf club. It was interesting to realize that out of the 3 times we saw Maggie in a boat, the only time she was safe was when she was threatened by the flood, floating with no male companion in the vessel. But the I still don't understand why the siblings had to be killed off like this.
Thanks @barkingmadread for leading us through another difficult read that I would probably have given up on without our lovely group 💕 1mo

dabbe @mcctrish 🎯🩵🎯 1mo

dabbe @TheAromaofBooks 🎯🩵🎯 1mo

dabbe @KAO 🎯🩵🎯 1mo

dabbe @Ruthiella 🎯🩵🎯 1mo

dabbe @eeclayton 🎯🩵🎯 1mo

dabbe All hail @BarkingMadRead, the hostess with the mostest! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thanks for leading us yet again through a challenging read with an unbelievable #wtf ending. On to Ms. Gaskell! Love this #hashtagbrigade! 😍 1mo

ElizaMarie #WTF 1mo

Clare-Dragonfly Bleh! All the flooding and drowning was definitely foreshadowed effectively… but bleh! Thanks for leading us @TheAromaofBooks 😘 1mo

AllDebooks Wow, what a cop out of an ending. Thank you @BarkingMadRead for keeping us sane and amused through yet another chunker 😊 1mo

Leftcoastzen Thank you @BarkingMadRead all that for that ending ?😡🤬 1mo

BarkingMadRead @Leftcoastzen @AllDebooks @dabbe that ending was garbage 🙄 1mo

julieclair @AllDebooks I agree 💯. So disappointing after aaaalllllll those pages. @BarkingMadRead You are the best leader ever! 1mo

BarkingMadRead @julieclair thank you!! 1mo

kwmg40 I feel the same way as everyone else about that ending. Thank you @BarkingMadRead for hosting! I'm sorry I didn't contribute much to the discussion but I did enjoy following along with the #hashtagbrigade. 1mo

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