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As far as a ss collection goes this is VERY READABLE ♥️Every story was full bodied and offered something meaningful and insightful about human nature as well as life in Haiti or as a Haitian immigrant. I‘m generally not a fan of short stories but I appreciated what the author created. Still #BorrowNotBuy #ImpromptuBuddyRead #Pop21 #SomethingAboutForgetting #SwapMe

KarenUK, Megabooks, Kalalalatja, alisiakae, Cathythoughts, BarbaraBB

Kalalalatja I live the cover 👌 4y

Cathythoughts Great review...❤️ So far I agree , very readable 👍🏻 I‘ll hopefully finish later today ... 4y

Cinfhen Don‘t feel rushed or pressured @Cathythoughts it was just a very quick read for me 4y

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Cinfhen I agree @Kalalalatja the cover is gorgeous 4y

Megabooks This was my favorite short story collection last year, and you know I read a lot of them, so I‘d venture to say it‘s worth owning if you‘re a fan of short stories, but I realize there are quite a few readers that aren‘t as into them as I am. 4y

TrishB Lovely pic ❤️ 4y

Megabooks But I‘m glad you liked it. 💕💕 4y

Cathythoughts Thanks ! I won‘t rush... read first 2 & really enjoyed... 👍🏻 4y

alisiakae I‘m stuck on what to read for this prompt, maybe I‘ll consider this , even though I‘m not usually a fan of short stories 4y

Cinfhen Agreed @Megabooks if you‘re a fan of short stories this one is probably worth owning....I really ENJOYED the last two stories @Cathythoughts there really wasn‘t a dud in the entire collection @4thhouseontheleft I just prefer interconnected short stories and this one wasn‘t linked through characters although it was shared through the eyes of Haitians 4y

Cinfhen The cover is very photo-friendly @TrishB 😄😉💕 4y

BarbaraBB I already wanted to read it but now it‘s supposedly set in Haïti I definitely must! 4y

Cinfhen Consider it yours @BarbaraBB when I send the Boyne I‘ll send this one too ❤️😘 4y

BarbaraBB @Cinfhen Oh wow, I didn‘t say it for that reason, you know that don‘t you? It‘s just that I‘ve been in Haiti once for work and have been super interested in it ever since. But thanks!!! I‘d love to receive it! 💚💚 PS: our media says all of Israel will be vaccinated before April. That true? Soooo jealous 💚💚 4y

Cinfhen I‘m not 💯 that‘s true @BarbaraBB about the vaccine but we shall see...Many friends here have already received their first dose ❤️and I know you have a soft spot for Haiti & the book isn‘t something I‘d read again....I‘m happy to share it with you 🥰 4y

BarbaraBB Thank so much ❤️. Have you already received the first dose or do you know when it‘s your turn? 4y

Cinfhen It all depends on your health provider and the criteria of your age and health history @BarbaraBB so far I don‘t qualify but my health provider said my age bracket may be able to start receiving the vaccine in February. 🤞🏽🤞🏽 4y

BarbaraBB That would be wonderful. One of the advantages of our age 😂👵🏼 4y

Cinfhen Hehehe 🤪 exactly @BarbaraBB xx 4y

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Cinfhen

Everything Inside | Edwidge Danticat

I still have a few hours left on my audiobook but I picked up this slim ss collection with my morning coffee and now I can‘t put it down. #ImpromptuBuddyRead It doesn‘t seem to be interconnected ( disappointing) but nevertheless im intrigued with the writing & storytelling. I‘ve read the first 5 stories @Cathythoughts and I‘ve liked 1,4 & 5. Stories 2 & 3 were ok. What are your thoughts so far??

Cathythoughts Oh dear I‘m not up long 😴... must walk the dogs & tidy up a bit etc. Looking forward to having a look ASAP. If you can‘t put it down , well that is saying something good 👏🏻... you‘re a fast reader Cindy .... I hope to have something to report later on 😘 4y

Cinfhen That‘s ok @Cathythoughts I believe I‘m 2 hours ahead of you and I was up extra early this morning 😘 4y

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Cinfhen

Everything Inside | Edwidge Danticat

Hi @Cathythoughts I‘ll probably pick this book up tomorrow for our #impromptuBuddyRead unless you prefer i wait until Sunday or another day next week?!? Whatever works for you... I have PLENTY of options 😘

Cathythoughts Tomorrow is good Cindy .... I‘m in a relaxed reading mode ( I loved Long Bright River so much. Now , I‘m reading Heft , it‘s a lovely read ) ... So , yes , I‘m ready for a change of pace & it‘s connected short stories .... I‘m a slow reader , but Im ready to check out this book with you 😁 🤸‍♀️ 4y

Cinfhen I loved both Heft and

Long Bright River

Cinfhen Looking forward to our #ImpromptuBuddyRead @Cathythoughts 4y

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Cinfhen

Everything Inside | Edwidge Danticat

Is this a #BlameItOnMeg purchase??!?! I can‘t remember why I ordered this book, but it sounds like my jam....interconnected short stories 💜

Megabooks

AmyG I love the colors in this photo. ❤️ 4y

Cinfhen Thanks @AmyG 💜😘 4y

Megabooks You ordered it before my second glowing review, but I‘ll take credit! I hope you like it. 4y

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Cathythoughts I have this one too ... now to find time to read it .... 😁 4y

Cathythoughts Yes a blame it on @Megabooks for me too .... I‘ve tried a sample of first story ... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 4y

Cinfhen I‘m hoping to pick it up next next week @Cathythoughts 💜💜💜maybe an #impromptuBuddyRead ?!??! 4y

Cathythoughts @Cinfhen Thanks, I will join you in this #impromptuBuddyRead 👍🏻 Let me know when you are starting ..... 😊 4y

Cinfhen Will do @Cathythoughts ♥️looking forward 4y

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Reviewsbylola

HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD. | ROBERT. KOLKER

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Major book hangover. This is the narrative nonfiction of a family struck down by schizophrenia. 12 children. 6 with debilitating mental illness. It‘s a very honest look at the ups and downs, the failings of a family as well as the failings of a system. My heart broke for the Galvin family. There is hope in their story, but it‘s difficult to notice through all of the pain. #impromptubuddyread @Cinfhen

Reviewsbylola I think @emilyhaldi is reading this now too. 5y

Reviewsbylola I thought Kolker‘s writing was phenomenal. Lost Girls was very good but he went above and beyond with this one. He‘s a must read author for me now. 5y

Cathythoughts Great review 👍🏻 I‘m a bit nervous about reading it ... 🤷🏼‍♀️ but I will 5y

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Reviewsbylola I also appreciated the complete transparency and honesty of the family. Some of them were less honest with themselves than others, which was an understandable defense mechanism. Mimi, as the matriarch, was easy and difficult to understand at the same time. I admired her unwavering support of her sons, although it was at the expense of her healthy children. 5y

Reviewsbylola It‘s fantastic but not an easy read. So many emotions. @cathythoughts 5y

Cinfhen Such an awesome review! I haven‘t made much reading progress on this one. I‘ve been audio-Ing most of the week. But bookclub meets Tue so I need to pick up my pace. And I just learned I‘m doing discussion questions 😬any suggestions for discussion questions lmk xx 5y

AmyG Excellent book. I was absolutely fascinated- most likely because it‘s true. I just can not imagine. 5y

Reviewsbylola Ooooh I‘m on it. Mimi definitely deserves some questions. Also, the idea of medicating making the situation worse. What options are there? And I was absolutely fascinated by the idea of choline during pregnancy being an effective preventative. Something else that I found interesting was the connection with other neurological disorders, like autism. @Cinfhen 5y

Reviewsbylola Plus the whole idea of nature v nurture. And the idea of a traumatic event triggering the schizophrenic response. And how that may or may not have been an issue with the Galvins. They all seemed to have traumatic events, so why were only some of them affected? And Lindsay‘s son becomes a focus in a chapter at the end, which was interesting. Did the preventative measures his family took make a difference? @Cinfhen 5y

Reviewsbylola My cousin with schizophrenia also had an event happen as a teenager that we think triggered her schizophrenia so that part really resonated with me. She‘s 45 now and been institutionalized and also jailed. She, like the Galvins, suffers from untenable side affects from her meds so she is quick to go off them. It‘s an endless cycle. @Cinfhen 5y

Cinfhen Thanks, Steph!!!! I‘ll tag you when im done reading and we can discuss further ♥️😘 5y

TrishB What a great review 👍🏻 5y

suvata Loved your review. Added it to my TBR. 5y

LeahBergen Well, now I need it. 👌🏼 5y

vivastory I really liked this one. Hey, I need to get in touch with you about this month's NYRB. What is the best way? 5y

Reviewsbylola Email is fine! @vivastory swdargusch AT yahoo DOT com 5y

Megabooks Great review and great book! Glad you were able to finish this. 5y

Cinfhen Now that I finished the book, your questions are even more spot on!!! Thanks 🙏🏼 5y

britt_brooke My friend @HeatherBookNerd just finished and loved this, too. Moving it up! 5y

HeatherBookNerd It really is captivating 5y

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Cinfhen

Weekly Forecast | Thomas Gibson Inc

#WeeklyForecast July 12-18
#BooKSpinBingo is my focus this week 😁and a new audio recommendation from my #AudioGuru @Megabooks

TrishB A good plan 👍🏻 5y

squirrelbrain I really want to read Hidden Valley Road! 5y

Cinfhen It‘s for IRL bookclub @squirrelbrain 🤓 5y

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BarbaraBB We sold out souls reminds me of the cover of Rolling Stone, am I right? 5y

Megabooks 😘😘 also glad your book club went with HVR! 5y

Cinfhen Yes @BarbaraBB Grady Hendrix‘s book covers are AMAZING 🎸🤘🏼 5y

BarbaraBB Very appealing indeed. Looking forward to your thoughts! 5y

Ruthiella @BarbaraBB Yes! I keep thinking that too. 5y

Reviewsbylola I just started Hidden Valley Road! #impromptubuddyread?!? 5y

Cinfhen It‘s fun @BarbaraBB @Ruthiella but I can only read it in small doses 🤷🏼‍♀️I‘m not sure why 5y

Cinfhen Ok @Reviewsbylola but I‘m gonna start tomorrow because my brain is fried right now. I‘m in the middle of 4 other books & that‘s too many for me. I‘m hoping to finish this one tonight

In Extremis: The Life and Death of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin

Reviewsbylola Good, I‘ll get a head start. And you‘ll still lap me I‘m sure. 😂😂😂 5y

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Cinfhen

The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle | Stuart Turton

I‘ve started it - I‘m liking it @TrishB Let‘s see #HowFarIllGo #MayMovieMagic

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Cathythoughts Good luck 👍🏻♥️I have this too , look forward to your review 6y

Kalalalatja I have this too, hope to get to it later this month 🤞 6y

RachelAmphlett Ah, loved this once I got my head around the first few chapters! 6y

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TrishB Cool 👍🏻 hopefully finish current read later today and start this! Bank Holiday tomorrow so an extra day of reading 😁 6y

BarbaraBB I have this one waiting for me too. Glad you like it. Let‘s hope it stays that way! 6y

Cinfhen Woohoo for extra reading day!!!! @TrishB pick it up and join us @BarbaraBB @Kalalalatja @Cathythoughts #ImpromptuBuddyRead 6y

BarbaraBB I‘d love to but I just started this chunkster

The Stranger's Child

Cinfhen Your tagged book sounds good @BarbaraBB im hoping to read this one by the sane author

The Sparsholt Affair

erzascarletbookgasm Nothing more pleasing to the eye than a matching bookmark! 👌 6y

Cinfhen And it was gifted to me @erzascarletbookgasm from the amazing @TrishB ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

Cinfhen I was reading this book really enjoying and then wham!!! WTF is going on @RachelAmphlett I‘m soooo confused 🤷🏼‍♀️ should I just keep reading or did I miss something??? I‘m up to the part with the butler/ who might not be the butler??? 🙄🤔😳 6y

Cinfhen I‘ve read farther and now I‘m “in” on the game @RachelAmphlett 6y

gradcat I am ACHING to read this...I‘ve kind of been kidnapped by one of my challenge reads (it‘s taking me EONS to finish it), but I‘m promising myself this one directly after the ransom is paid on my current read!! 😂 6y

RachelAmphlett @Cinfhen yeah, see what I mean? I was totally lost for a while! 🤣 6y

Cinfhen Wow @gradcat is BAIL not in your vocabulary?!??!!? 😜😜you‘re one dedicated challenge reader!!!! 🙌🏻 6y

Cinfhen Completely @RachelAmphlett !!!!! 6y

gradcat There are 2 things that I‘m notoriously stubborn about...if the book is interesting, I will finish. The bad news is I never read anything twice....nor do I go to movies twice, which from what I gather, is anathema for most Littens...Yikes!! Don‘t judge me too harshly! 😂🤣😅😂 6y

Cinfhen I hardly EVER read the same book twice @gradcat and I WILL 💯BAIL!! I‘ve seen movies more than once but only as a social nicety and not like a “cultish” thing 😜 6y

gradcat Hiya @Cinfhen ... I‘m late on answering my posts. I finally did finish that book, though...review coming soon! 😂 6y

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Cinfhen

American Pop: A Novel | Snowden Wright

#ImpromptuBuddyRead with @Reviewsbylola but first another wedding tonight!! Yes, it‘s a Tue night 😜and yes, #IdRatherBeReading ❣️Anybody else feel like joining in? BTW: I love the cover 😍

Reviewsbylola That‘s my feeling every time I go out. 😆😆😂 6y

Reviewsbylola And wow, a Tuesday wedding?! Granted I have no room to speak. Mine was on a Thursday. But it was really just family and a destination wedding so I‘m justifying it. 🤣 6y

Cinfhen Where was your destination?? Niki ONLY wants a destination wedding - mind you she‘s not engaged but she is dating a great guy 🤞🏼🤞🏼 6y

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