magicalrealism

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After 43 days, I am calling it. I can‘t push myself any further. I tried the digital arc that I received, then I added the audio, then I added a print copy, in hopes that I would be able to push thru. I love this period of US History, but the slow meandering plot just did me in. Also, at this part of the book, some things were added to the story that I felt just slowed it down further and didn‘t make sense with where things were going. I read 👇🏻

intothehallofbooks the last few chapters and, honestly, I wish I‘d have stopped trying weeks ago. Many people love this one, so don‘t take only my word for it. It just sadly wasn‘t the book for me. Thanks to Knopf for allowing me to read this one. I love Dust Bowl stuff and it stinks that this one didn‘t work out for me. 4h

Ruthiella She‘s not for me. hated her debut

Swamplandia!

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SaraBeagle

The Antidote | Karen Russell

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It doesn‘t always work out when authors try to wrap up everything beautifully with an explanation of the deeper meaning, but she does this wonderfully! I loved the ending!

Also loved reading about Genoa, NE, my grandparents‘ old stomping grounds 🥰

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Sailor Moon 4 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) | Naoko Takeuchi

#PrettyGuardianSailorMoonVol4 #NaokoTakeuchi #book #books #booktattoo #booktree #bookthief #booktopia #booktoday #bookyourself #bookunion #bookutopia #bookunicorns #bookunicorn #bookunhaul #bookish #bookishfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishlife #booksoflitsy #bookobsessed #bookobsession #bookoholic #bookoholics #bookperson #bookpeople #bookpassion #Manga #Fantasy #GraphicNovels #Comics #Romance #YoungAdult #Fiction #Magic #Shojo #ScienceFiction ❣️

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Sailor Moon 4 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) | Naoko Takeuchi

Ever bought a book only to let it sit unread? That‘s tsundoku—the Japanese practice of book collecting without guilt. Turns out, unread books aren‘t clutter; they‘re a gateway to curiosity and lifelong learning.

Explore more: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/the-japanese-art-of-book-collecting-tsundoku/

#PrettyGyardianSailorMoonVol4 #NaokoTakeuchi #Tsundoku #book #books #Manga #Fantasy #GraphicNovels #Comics #Romance #YoungAdult #Fiction 🤎🤎

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Sailor Moon 4 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) | Naoko Takeuchi

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F19thnews.org%2F2025%2F04%2Faclu-stu...

#PrettyGuardianSailorMoonVol4 #NaokoTakeuchi #ACLU

Jari-chan ✊✊✊ 2d

dabbe 🙌🏻✊🏻🙌🏻 2d

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Sailor Moon 4 (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) | Naoko Takeuchi

15 spots in Porto every book lover should know—starting with the world‘s most beautiful bookstore. From a 1906 Neo-Gothic landmark to libraries in crystal palaces, Porto‘s literary scene is packed with surprises.

✨ Start your literary tour here: https://magazine.1000libraries.com/a-book-lovers-guide-to-porto/

#PrettyGuardianSailorMoonVol4 #NaokoTakeuchi #Manga #Fantasy #GraphicNovels #Comics #Romance #YoungAdult #Fiction #Magic #Shojo #SciFi 🤍

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Addison_Reads

Black Woods, Blue Sky | Eowyn Ivey, Ruth Hulbert (illustrator)

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What an incredible read! Although this book will not be for everyone, I personally loved it. The book explores themes of loneliness, freedom, acceptance, and love, all happening in the beautiful and often brutal natural landscape of Alaska.

The ending wasn't quite what I expected, but having reflected on it for a few days now, it really was a perfect ending for this story.

BarbaraBB Thanks for the heads up. This one has been nominated for #CampLitsy25 more than once so changes are we‘re going to read it. 3d

Addison_Reads @BarbaraBB it would make a great book for discussion for #CampLitsy25. Even if some people might not connect with it, it still has so much in it to explore and talk about. 3d

BarbaraBB I‘ll remember that when voting! Will you be joining us? 3d

Addison_Reads @BarbaraBB I haven't recommended any, but I was hoping to join in the reading and discussions once the votes are in. 3d

BarbaraBB I am glad you will! 3d

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lil1inblue

Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies | Laura Esquivel

#dynamicds #dessert
@Eggs @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Now I‘m yearning for chocolate !🍫! 3d

lil1inblue @Eggs Same! 🤩 3d

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Julsmarshall

One Hundred Years of Solitude (Turtleback School & Library) | Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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I read 60 of 100, what a fun Quiz! #ThreeListThursday #TLT @dabbe
1. Survey link: https://www.listchallenges.com/litsy-the-great-american-read-2018-from-100-1
2. Share your score if you'd like. Happy with mine above!
3. Share your 3 favorites; So many amazing books but 3 I‘ll share for me were the tagged book, Pride and Prejudice, and Beloved.
4. Tag a few folks, @Ireadkidlit @The_Lost_Librarian @The.Book.Drunkard Thanks @Texreader for the tag!