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robinb
Fire and ice | Dana Stabenow
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I'm really enjoying the Kate Shugak series, so I thought I'd give this one a try.
While I'm sure it's not fair to compare the two series, I must admit that I would give the Shugak series the edge. While this first in series was fine, I did not connect as well with the main lead. I found Liam Campbell's a bit naive, a bit immature for his age and just a bit unlikable at times. All of that said, I would be willing to give the second

robinb book a go as I believe sometimes the first in series can be hard for an author getting characters, background, place setting, etc. set up and still be engaging enough for a reader.

All in all, a decent start. 4/5⭐️
2w
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robinb
A Cold-blooded Business | Dana Stabenow
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This installment had me laughing out loud for a good chunk of the story.
Kate finds herself working as a roustabout for an oil company in AK. As much as she‘s conflicted about the environmental issues, she can‘t walk away from the money offered to shut down a drug ring that‘s causing havoc and even death. After she arrives she also discovers artifacts are being stolen and sold for an exorbitant profit. She finds herself unexpectedly enjoying 🔻

robinb her time there…good food, new/mostly nice folks, a different locale. Also, on her time off she stays with Jack, her lover. But as she spends time in a city and finds herself being “spoiled” at the base camp, she begins to miss her isolated cabin, her alone time and her self-sufficiency. Even though this one was not as action-heavy as some prior outings, the humor and more focus on Kate‘s personality/thoughts were a welcome addition. Well done. 4.5 2w
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TieDyeDude
The Sun Is a Compass: A Memoir | Caroline Van Hemert
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This was taken at noon. The sun isn't getting very high these days. Alaska winter and short days are coming. There was already a dusting of snow in Anchorage.

AnnCrystal 🤩💫. 3w
AlaMich Wow, that‘s a great picture! 3w
TheSpineView Snow already!!! Yikes!!!😱 And I was happy that it is no longer 95 here. 3w
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WildAlaskaBibliophile
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Fat Bear Week is an annual online competition celebrating the brown bears of Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska. It typically takes place in early October, coinciding with the bears‘ preparation for hibernation as they bulk up by consuming large amounts of salmon.**Pictured is the winner of Fat Bear Jr**
#FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 https://explore.org/fat-bear-week https://katmaiconservancy.org/fatbearweek (*POST CONTINUED IN COMMENTS)

WildAlaskaBibliophile Fat Bear Jr. is a playful extension of Fat Bear Week, focusing specifically on the younger bears.
Key Features of Fat Bear Week:
Bears of Brooks Falls: The competition highlights several well-known bears that frequent the Brooks River to fish during the salmon run. Each bear is given a unique name, often based on their physical characteristics or behavior, such as “397“ or “480“ (known as “Bear 480“ or “Princess“). #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024
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WildAlaskaBibliophile Voting Process: The event is structured as a bracket-style tournament, where viewers can vote for their favorite bears based on their size and condition. Each matchup showcases two bears, and participants can cast votes through the event‘s website. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo
WildAlaskaBibliophile Awareness and Conservation: Beyond the fun of voting, Fat Bear Week aims to raise awareness about bear conservation and the importance of healthy ecosystems. It draws attention to the challenges these bears face due to environmental changes and human activity. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo
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WildAlaskaBibliophile Community Engagement: The event has garnered a large following, with fans sharing photos, stories, and information about the bears. It fosters a sense of community among wildlife enthusiasts. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo
WildAlaskaBibliophile Culmination: The week culminates in the announcement of the \“Fat Bear Champion,\“ celebrated for their impressive weight and overall health as they prepare for winter. #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo
WildAlaskaBibliophile I had a lot of fun creating the posted graphic for work. We like to feature Fat Bear Week here at the library and get patrons engaged. It\'s a lot of fun for everyone! #FatBearWeek #FatBearWeek2024 1mo
TheBookHippie How fun!!!! 1mo
WildAlaskaBibliophile Fat Bear Week 2024 kicks off with a reveal of this year\'s contestants on September 30th 7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific via a livestream event @ https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brooks-live-chat, and official voting starts on October 2nd! 1mo
AnnCrystal 💕🐻🤩👍💝. 1mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 1mo
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chlolovesbooks
The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah
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One of my new favorites of all time!🌄
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5

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bookandbedandtea
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Good morning! I'm looking forward to another day of reading and forest bathing. 😊 #happyplace

robinb Beautiful view! 2mo
Amiable Gorgeous! 2mo
kspenmoll Beautiful! 2mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 2mo
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bookandbedandtea
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Sunrise plus my weekend reading plans. It's so peaceful and only ✨️45°✨️!! I love it here. ❤️

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Anna40
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Two old women of the Gwich‘in band,one of 11 distinct Athabaskan groups in Alaska, are left behind in a particularly harsh winter to die because the People believe they are a burden&move on to find food without them.While the women rely on each other&the skills they learned when they were young,they also revive their strengths.This is a story about believing in your strength, respecting your elders¬ accepting defeat. Loved it

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BookmarkTavern
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My #BookHaul ! And at least one book of poetry I can use for the Sealey Challenge!

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Eggs
The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah
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“Love and fear. The most destructive forces on earth. Fear had turned her inside out, love had made her stupid.”

#WithSadEnding

#AboutABook

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty plants 🪴 3mo
Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks TY🌿🌱🍃 3mo
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