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KristiAhlers
The Luminaries | Eleanor Catton
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for the decade 2012-21 for the #thebigjubileereadinglist representing New Zealand. This was a decent read although at times it didn‘t constantly hold my attention. However, I‘m glad I read the book.

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KristiAhlers
Picnic at Hanging Rock | Joan Lindsay
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Pickpick

For the decade 1962-71 for #thebigjubileereadinglist and for the #travelthroughbooks challenge (set in Australia) I selected this story. For me it‘s a bold choice to not have a solid ending. I still found this classic to be an interesting read and I truly thought the characters truly made the story. #springread #classicbook

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KristiAhlers
The English Patient | Michael Ondaatje
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Pickpick

Finally got around to reading this for #thebigjubileereadinglist Oh there are reasons books resonate with people. This one is so lyrically written and the characters are so…let‘s just say I loved everything about this. This is for the decade 1992-2001 representing Canada/Sri Lanka truly a story with heart. Although Kip is probably my favorite character out of all of them. #readingchallenge2022

marleed I‘m hoping to read this in 2022! 3y
Cathythoughts A beautiful movie ❤️ I‘ve always hoped to read the book. One day 🤞🏻😁 3y
mcctrish I LOVED this book and the movie ( 1992-2001 is my best decade in this challenge so far) 3y
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KristiAhlers @Cathythoughts this is the one time the movie lives up to the book! You should do yourself a kindness and read it. It‘s one of my favorites of the year so far. 3y
KristiAhlers @marleed do! It‘s such a very good read. 3y
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mcctrish
A Passage North: A Novel | Anuk Arudpragasam
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GORGEOUS weather today!!! I bailed on my pantry‘s second coat of paint and did some audio gardening. This circle in my yard was filled with bugleweed, which was bizarre looking. I‘m not freaked out by weeds, but this one was so unlike the rest of my non lawn lawn that it had to go. I‘ve seeded with some white clover 🤞🏻which I‘m going to put all over my yard once I get some topsoil delivered #thebigjubileereadinglist

Soubhiville I seeded with Dutch White Clover last year and I love it! I‘ve had several butterflies perusing the blossoms today 😊 3y
mcctrish @Soubhiville between the butterflies and the bees I will be happy, happy, happy 3y
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mcctrish
A Passage North: A Novel | Anuk Arudpragasam
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Started this to listen to while I finish my pantry #thebigjubileereadinglist

EvieBee I had to do some research on your #️⃣ and wow! Didn‘t know there was a list! I‘m so excited! 3y
mcctrish @EvieBee I might not get far on the first decade unless I have some luck in second hand bookstores. I have read To Sir, With Love and seen the movie but I have had no luck at the library with any of the titles 😭 3y
EvieBee I know what you mean! Does Thrift books ship to Canada? I‘ve found very affordable second editions (sometimes new) on their site. 3y
mcctrish @EvieBee I had never heard of Thriftbooks until this minute and yes they do!!!! 🎉thx for that sweet nugget of information 3y
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KristiAhlers
The English Patient | Michael Ondaatje
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Well I‘ve got three books now off the book challenge “The Big Jubilee Read List” in honor of Queen Elizabeth II reign. First to kick things off The English Patient. Cold brew with cream and a book. Happy Friday to me! #readingchallenge #thebigjubileereadinglist @mcctrish

mcctrish I LOVED The English Patient ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
mcctrish In fact, I‘ve read this whole stack ( reading All The Queen‘s Men right now) ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 3y
KristiAhlers @mcctrish nice! I‘m totally sucked in already!!! 3y
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paperwitchs Can I have the link to this? :D 3y
KristiAhlers @paperwitchs sorry it took me so long to get this to you! 3y
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mcctrish
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Started this last night. I‘ve been saving it and figured since The Guardian announced The Queen‘s Jubilee Book List ( which has made my TBR explode) now was the time. Here‘s a link https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/apr/18/the-god-of-small-things-to-shuggie.... #thebigjubileereadinglist

KristiAhlers Thanks for sharing the link I‘ve made a list myself! I love reading challenges that shove me out of my comfort zone. 3y
mcctrish @KristiAhlers I‘ve read 17 on the list and I‘m going to try and add at least one from each decade this year ( I know I will lose focus when I see shiny new books come out 😆) 3y
KristiAhlers @mcctrish oh that‘s an excellent idea! I can roll this reading challenge over to upcoming years! I‘ve already read several. Just printed out the list so I haven‘t gone through and marked what I read yet. Any excuse to buy a new book 🤣 yeah I‘m an unapologetic book junky. 3y
mcctrish @KristiAhlers printing out the list is a great idea 💡 3y
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