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Under the Tulip Tree | Michelle Shocklee

“Wasn‘t that what life was about? To know and be known. To offer encouragement to others and share the burdens we all face. No matter the color of one‘s skin, weren‘t we all supposed to care about each other?”
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The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand

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I am a big fan of Elin Hilderbrand books and this one did not disappoint. I thought the premise of the story was good. A widow decides to invite 4 other friends from different times of her life to enjoy a weekend at her home in Nantucket. The story takes off with all the joy and problems each of her friends bring with them. It was a really fun and enjoyable book and perfect for the summer.

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The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand

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I had never been drawn to Hilderbrand, but after hearing her speak at the Read With Jenna Book Festival, I realized I was all wrong for judging her covers and titles. She was so endearing and smart. And utterly prolific! So, I started here, and really enjoyed this story about friends from different seasons of life. Really got me thinking about who I‘d choose. Definitely reading her again!

mcctrish I got a book of hers ( barefoot summer?) a long time ago as a birthday present and I was honestly put out that someone thought it was what I‘d want to read 😆 and then I INHALED it and thought “bless them for finding me a go to author for all the times I need a book like this!” 4mo

britt_brooke @mcctrish I feel the same! I always thought her book were just beach fluff. I was put off by the covers. They look like grocery store books, you know what I mean? Meanwhile, she can write! I fee like an ass. She attended the Iowa Writers Workshop even. That‘s no small feat! 4mo

JenlovesJT47 I‘ve read all of her books and there‘s only one or two that I didn‘t love. This is one of my favorites

The Blue Bistro

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mcctrish @britt_brooke I usually judge books by the cover positively 😆 but I was wrong in this case 4mo

britt_brooke @JenlovesJT47 Thanks for the rec!! 🩷🩷 4mo

britt_brooke @mcctrish 🤣 4mo

JenlovesJT47 Oh, if you haven‘t read them yet then do yourself a favor and read her Winter Street series around Christmas. Those are my faves and I read all 4 of them every year in December. Only about 6 hours each on audio. 😬 4mo

mcctrish @JenlovesJT47 The Winter Street series is soooo good! I love it 4mo

britt_brooke @JenlovesJT47 Oh, thank you! This is literally the only book I‘ve read by her so far. I‘m excited she has quite the backlist. Did you see that she and her daughter have a book coming out this fall?

The Academy: A Novel

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JenlovesJT47 Yes! She also wrote a guide to Nantucket. My sister and I love her books and going to Nantucket is on our bucket list. 🤓 4mo

JenlovesJT47 @mcctrish Winter Street was the first book of hers I read and I was hooked after that! 4mo

britt_brooke @JenlovesJT47 That would be such a fun sister trip!! 4mo

Cathythoughts Great review. I‘ll try it 👍🏻❤️ 4mo

britt_brooke @Cathythoughts Thanks! 🩷 Hope you enjoy! 4mo

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mcctrish

The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand

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I had three leftover geraniums from a plant haul at Costco and I had an inspiration just before I fell asleep. Finished this audio book up puttering around - some laundry, some planting, some dishes. Now I‘m at loose ends 😆 EH is always a lovely read. This one is about the importance of friendships at different stages of our lives and how different people can fill that role

dabbe 💚💚💚 4mo

AnnCrystal 😍🌱💝. 4mo

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britt_brooke

The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand

This #JaneMount “Diverse Spines” 500 piece puzzle was so fun! A bonus, at the end, I went through to see how many I‘ve read: 25

How many have you read? Might need to screen grab and zoom in. 🔍

Wrapped up the tagged book. My first Hilderbrand. Enjoyed very much! #audiopuzzing

emz711 Love her art. I have a drawing of hers on my wall 4mo

CoveredInRust Love this puzzle! I've read 17 ? I saw Jason Reynolds speak at an Ohio Library Council expo and he was phenomenal. He related interpersonal relationships and understanding to resonant frequency used in buildings. As architects and construction crews have to avoid the resonant frequency of a building or bridge so it doesn't all come down, we can try to find the "resonant frequency" or things we share, to break through to each other. 4mo

BarbaraJean I have this same puzzle! I've read 23 of these. 4mo

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CoveredInRust I saw a Jason Reynolds book in the puzzle and the talk he gave lives rent free in my mind 🤣🤣 4mo

britt_brooke @CoveredInRust I would love to hear him speak!! 4mo

britt_brooke @BarbaraJean 🤩🧩👏🏼 4mo

Suet624 This looks like fun! And I saw Jason Reynolds‘s speak to a bunch of college kids who sadly didn‘t seem to be very interested but I thought he was terrific. 4mo

britt_brooke @Suet624 Ugh! 4mo

CoveredInRust @Suet624 That's such a shame! Everyone at our event was CAPTIVATED. But it was a room full of librarians so 🤷‍♀️😊 4mo

dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 4mo

Bookwomble 2 😌 4mo

britt_brooke @Bookwomble A good start!! 🩷 4mo

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mcctrish

The Five-Star Weekend | Elin Hilderbrand

When I should have been exercising or making dinner, I was making a giant batch of Nuts n Bolts becasue a neighbour gifted me with some bugles ( we can‘t buy them in 🇨🇦 anymore 😭) and listening to my audio book #summercanstsrtanydaynow

Suet624 My mother used to make Nuts and Bolts every Christmas. What a flashback! 5mo

TheKidUpstairs Oh my gosh, I haven't had good ol' fashioned homemade Nuts n Bolts in FOREVER! So good! 5mo

mcctrish @Suet624 they are a total Christmas treat but the bugles made me do it in June ( plus I‘m gifting a a tray of them to my brother in law for his birthday ) 5mo

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mcctrish @TheKidUpstairs I have made a HUGE batch and it‘s going to be absolutely criminal how fast they get disappeared 5mo

AnnCrystal 🤩😋💝. 5mo

willaful Never heard of that, what a fun snack! 5mo

Susanita That looks delicious! 5mo

dabbe I've never known this as NUTS & BOLTS! That should be a hashtag. #nutsandbolts 💙🩵💙 5mo

mcctrish @willaful @AnnCrystal @Susanita I used rainbow goldfish for pride month so I‘m feeling extra happy about them 5mo

mcctrish @dabbe I‘m sure it‘s another one of those language things like sneakers/runners/gym shoes and pop/soda 5mo

AnnCrystal @mcctrish 🆒😋👍🏼💝. 5mo

dabbe @mcctrish Well, your name rocks! 🤣 5mo

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First Love: Essays on Friendship | Lilly Dancyger

This poor Old Man has had a rough day healthwise, and while he doesn't feel up to being cuddled outright, he's happy to have me near. 🥹 Closing out the night with this wonderful (so far) read and a little extra love for my #ColeCat. #CatsOfLitsy #CurrentlyReading

Ruthiella 😻😻😻 5mo

Texreader ♥️🐈‍⬛♥️🐈‍⬛ Hoping he‘s back to tip top shape soon. 5mo

Bookwormjillk 😻😻😻 5mo

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bookandbedandtea 🩷 5mo

Andrea313 @Texreader Thank you! He's doing better today, thankfully. 🙏❤️ 5mo

bookishbitch Sending healing vibes his way! 5mo

Andrea313 @bookishbitch Thank you! ❤️ 5mo

RaeLovesToRead If he is open to a kiss on the nose, send him one from me 💙 5mo

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