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The Unworthy: A Novel | Agustina Bazterrica
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Never has a novella taken me so long to trudge through. The premise was super up my alley, but it‘s so slow with lots of plot holes … which, fine, whatever. It‘s a style choice. I just didn‘t care about this story at all. Total disconnect.

BarbaraBB Just started it - with low expectations because everyone seems to be disappointed about it. Especially after loving 2d
britt_brooke @BarbaraBB I hope you have a better experience!! 2d
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Crush | Ada Calhoun
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Oof. I hated these characters. Parts of the story kept my interest, at least.

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President Snow‘s backstory. Particularly happy I procrastinated on this one, finally reading it after completing the newest installment, Sunrise on the Reaping.

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An important glimpse into healthcare disparities.

Mirazzles I loved this one! I learned so much I didn‘t know 1d
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🎧🧩 A little festive #audiopuzzling! 🐰🥚

“Artisanal Eggs” by galison

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Deadeye Dick: A Novel | Kurt Vonnegut
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Huge shoutout to my local used book shop for this beautiful 1982 Vonnegut!

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A long day of club sports with both boys followed by this. I‘m tired, but really can‘t complain.

🏀⚽️💤🍷📖
#cheers

MaureenMc My daughter & I met Dana Simpson at an event at one of our local bookstores last week. We had a lovely chat with her about cats prior to her presentation & book signing. 😁 2w
britt_brooke @MaureenMc How fun!! 🤩 1w
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The Unworthy: A Novel | Agustina Bazterrica
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I feel like I‘ll never finish this book. (That‘s my 11 year old in the yellow jersey. For the OGs: that‘s my youngest. He was 2 when I joined this lovely community).

BarbaraBB He‘s growing up so fast! 2w
Suet624 I‘ve loved watching your kids grow up. 2w
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BarbaraBB It‘s sad but also good and it stays just as good when they‘re older ❤️ 2w
britt_brooke @Suet624 Thank you, sweet friend! 🩷 2w
britt_brooke @BarbaraBB Definitely bitter sweet. They‘ll be in the same school together in the fall so I‘m pretty happy about that! 2w
BarbaraBB That‘s good, them being together ❤️ 2w
Hooked_on_books This one was a rough go for me. I felt like I would never finish it, either. 2w
britt_brooke @Hooked_on_books It was a real struggle for such a short book. 2w
Reggie I remember that photo where ya‘ll are on vacation and they‘re on each side of you barely coming up to your waist, rocking the crocs. Now they‘re probably taller than you. Where does the time go? 2w
britt_brooke @Reggie Yes!! 😭 You have a good memory! It‘s wild. This one just turned 11 and is already 5‘5.” They‘ll both pass me this year. When the kids are as big as you, parenting is strange! 😂 2w
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The Unworthy: A Novel | Agustina Bazterrica
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More severe storms, including a very ominous rotating wall cloud, and a possible tornado, has left us without power. Book light to rescue. Readers are always prepared! It‘s supposed to rain all night. Flash flooding is the issue now. This spring really sucks so far. ⚡️☔️💡📖

Suet624 Oh boy. I‘m sorry. 3w
Texreader Yikes!! 3w
Ruthiella Hoping for the best possible outcome! 🙏 3w
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ericarobynreads Oh no! I hope the storm passes without getting worse! Thinking of you!! 3w
britt_brooke @Suet624 @Texreader @Ruthiella @ericarobynreads Thank you! 🩷 The worst has passed, thankfully! Now buckling down for a bunch of rain. Again. It‘s been a tiring weather week. 3w
Bookzombie Glad the worst has passed. We are in Indiana and agree about this spring. 3w
britt_brooke @Bookzombie Hoping we all get a break soon. 🩷 3w
Susanita That sounds scary! I hope the storm soon passes all the way out of the area. 3w
britt_brooke @Susanita Thank you 🩷🩷 3w
AmyG Hope all turns out okay. 3w
DaveGreen7777 Hope you get your power back soon! 🙏 3w
Trashcanman Wish you and the family the best. ❤️ 3w
dabbe Wowza! Stay safe! 💙💚💙 3w
BarbaraBB Stay safe 🤍 3w
squirrelbrain Glad the worst is over. ❤️ 3w
Bookwomble Good to hear the worst is safely over. I hope the rain doesn't become another worry. Good weather for reading, though 😊 3w
LeahBergen I‘m glad the worst is over! ❤️ 3w
Meshell1313 Oh no. Stay safe! 3w
Cathythoughts Take cares. Gorgeous pic though ❤️ 3w
Gissy I hope everything went okay and safe 3w
britt_brooke @DaveGreen7777 @Trashcanman @dabbe @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain @Bookwomble @LeahBergen @Meshell1313 @Gissy Thank you! All good. We lost power for 17 hours but it‘s back now. Tons of huge trees down in our neighborhood, but not at our house, thankfully. 3w
britt_brooke @Cathythoughts You‘re too kind! 🩷🩷 All is well now. Power back after 17 hours! 3w
dabbe BTW, lovely picture of you! 🩵💚💙 3w
britt_brooke @dabbe You‘re so sweet - thank you! 🩷 3w
Gissy @britt_brooke 🙌❤️❤️❤️ 3w
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We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 #bookclub

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Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang | Chelsea Handler
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #reread

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #reread

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TieDyeDude SHE writes about an unhinged situation?! 😕 3w
britt_brooke @TieDyeDude 😂 She also talks about her behavior. 3w
AlaMich @TieDyeDude Ha! I was thinking the exact same thing! 3w
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Pure Innocent Fun: Essays | Ira Madison, III
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Channeling Chuck Klosterman; a compliment! I love these kind of funny, pop-culture focused, personal essays. Bonus that I‘m familiar with many of his Milwaukee references from the time we lived there. The perfect palate-cleanser. A fun read!

Note: Elder Millennial = Generation Catalano. #iykyk

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🎧👟 Spring in Tennessee is rough on the allergies, but so pretty! Omarosa‘s book is a fascinating, and pretty juicy, read so far.

#audiowalk

Ruthiella Beautiful picture! 😍 1mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 1mo
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Martyr!: A novel | Kaveh Akbar
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Because of how his mother died, Cyrus becomes obsessed with the concept of dying a meaningful death. Or perhaps, with living a meaningful life. A clever and introspective study of grief. Full circle creativity, and flawless execution, lead to its much-deserved critical acclaim. Wholly unique. I loved it!

BarbaraBB Glad you did! 1mo
Trashcanman 👋👋👋👋👀 1mo
britt_brooke @Trashcanman Heyyyy!! Good to see you here! 1mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is Ramey‘s experience as a white, cis, economically privileged female who‘s been misdiagnosed, gaslighted, and ignored for years. It‘s appalling. She inserted one-sided social commentary, but memoir has no rules. It‘s not touted as an in-depth study on how shitty the US healthcare industry is to marginalized individuals. That book would be the thickest ever written. That aside, the writing is meh, and it could‘ve been half the length.

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Deep End | Ali Hazelwood
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ I want to preface by saying this: I‘m so damned tired of romance novels that are nearly 500 pages. Get. To. The. Freaking. Point. But, I digress. While I wasn‘t super keen on certain aspects, which are laid out in the author‘s note, I generally liked the setting and characters. It was a decent vacation read.

guinsgirlreads Yes! Why are they all so long?! They‘re cute, but too long lol 1mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chelsea‘s first book, written 20 years ago, back before her “Chelsea Lately” years. As is obvs by the title, it‘s a collection of funny dating stories. I was a religious viewer of her show, and first read this in 2010. I still miss the “Round Table” discussions. I reread on audio and was VERY bummed she‘s not the narrator like she is for her other books. She has since really found her writing “voice,” but it was still a quick, fun revisit.

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I'll Have What She's Having | Chelsea Handler
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really loved this, and her memoir prior. They are both more personal than her others - she‘s published 6! - yet still outwardly funny and rife with dark humor. A theme of gratitude runs through this personal essay collection, which covers Covid times, our re-emergence from solitude, becoming the woman she has always strived to be; someone she can be proud of. A must-read for Chelsea fans! This has sparked a reread of her backlist.

Leftcoastzen I haven‘t read this, need to ! 1mo
britt_brooke @Leftcoastzen Yes! I think you‘ll love it too. 🩷 1mo
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All Fours | Miranda July
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mostly loved the beautiful, smoothly flowing writing, but this story made me feel a bit icky. A relatable recurring theme was fitting people into boxes, and that was very thoughtfully handled. I‘m torn. Almost brilliant. Docking a star for the several foul bodily descriptions for shock value which kinda stole the show. Not in a good way. The writing was so freaking good, that shit was not needed.

RaeLovesToRead I both loved and hated this book 1mo
BarbaraBB Fab review! 1mo
britt_brooke @RaeLovesToRead Yes!! That‘s a good way to put it. Same. 1mo
britt_brooke @BarbaraBB Thank you! 🩷🩷 1mo
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Deep End | Ali Hazelwood
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Spring Break in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We‘re fortunate to live just a few hours away.

Not sure about this book, y‘all 🫣

LeahBergen What a view! 2mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 2mo
ShananigansReads I went for my bday last year. Such beautiful views! Enjoy! 2mo
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PathfinderNicole We‘re planning a trip there in May! Our teenager is obsessed with mountains 2mo
Leftcoastzen Awesome Dolly Koozie ! 2mo
BarbaraBB Gorgeous spot. Enjoy! 2mo
ShelleyBooksie What a view 2mo
britt_brooke @Leftcoastzen Thanks! I bought it at Walmart around Christmastime. Very random! 2mo
britt_brooke @ShananigansReads Thank you! We love it here. 🩷 2mo
britt_brooke @LeahBergen @BarbaraBB @ShelleyBooksie Credit to my husband for finding this perfect cabin! 🩷🩷 2mo
britt_brooke @PathfinderNicole It‘s such a pretty area! Hope you all love it, too. 🩷 2mo
britt_brooke @dabbe 🩷🩷 2mo
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Dirtbag Queen | Andy Corren
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In a Venn diagram of hilarious southern storytellers, Corren is the intersection of David Sedaris and Leslie Jordan. In this sometimes dark, often humorous memoir, he details pivotal stories from childhood through his hot mess mother‘s death. There‘s a whole cast of siblings with funny nicknames. Thanks for the rec, @Booksnchill - You nailed the Jordan comparison which sold me on picking this up!

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I love when my husband returns from Japan with a new Kokeshi for my shelves! He travels there for work, and maybe one day I‘ll get to go with him. For now, our boys‘ school and sports keep me in Tennessee. 😩🫠😂 It‘s fine. But I‘m going eventually.

Texreader How awesome are those!! 2mo
BarbaraBB Awesome. I buy them too when in Japan but only have three so far so I envy you and especially your husband 😀 2mo
marleed Oh what a cool collection- can‘t wait to see the one you pick when you travel to Japan! 2mo
LeahBergen I love them! 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emily Austin is an absolute must-read for me! Her books are the perfect blend of intellectual stimulation and quirky darkness; my favorite flavor of literally fiction. This is a heavy story told with an often light tone, and utterly thoughtful. I don‘t know how Austin pulled it off. It‘s hard to describe further without spoiling. This short novel says so damned much. #coverlove

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mount Everest is a concept indicative of achievement, yearning, and enormous audacity. And such is life, and disaster. Dixon and brother Nate set out to become the first Black American males to summit. Through alternating timelines, Outen lays out the Everest story and what follows. Dixon‘s literal, and figurative, descent was much more than expected. A very thoughtful debut!

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Piglet | Lottie Hazell
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ No one should suffer perpetuity with such an awful nickname. Her given name is mentioned once; an artistic choice I was into. Two weeks until their wedding, Piglet‘s fiancé drops a bomb. Quite the asshole. Honestly, everyone‘s kind of awful, even Piglet, but you find yourself pulling for her. You might even identify with her food-for-comfort shame spiral. Odd book. Fab cover!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ This story‘s fine, but does not live up to the hype. The Author‘s Note is a content warning, but it was still far darker and more serious than anticipated. I thought it would be a small portion, but it totally drives the plot. I prefer my romances a bit lighter and funnier. I appreciated the characters more than the story. The tough subject matter was handled very well, though, especially concerning Grant‘s character. He was my favorite.

LeahBergen Nice puzzle and cover matching, though! 😄 2mo
BarbaraBB What @LeahBergen says 💕 2mo
britt_brooke @LeahBergen @BarbaraBB Worked out quite nicely! 🩷 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A story largely about kindness. With all the darkness lately, this was a truly lovely story! I picked this up to satisfy two goodreads challenges in one swoop. It‘s not my typical kind of read, so here‘s a challenge serving its purpose! Mika is tasked with helping some young witches learn to wield their powers safely, but discovers surprising secrets that could change the way witches must live in the world.

nelsonmatt890 I like to connect with you and read, lol. 2mo
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⭐️⭐️ I wouldn‘t necessarily call it an “attempt”so much as a plan that was, thankfully, foiled. I will say with all the Kennedy books I read last year, I don‘t recall this piece of his story which happened after the election, but prior to inauguration. This would‘ve been better without the rudimentary recap of his life before and after it, but I guess they needed word count. This wasn‘t great.

MallenNC I only know about this bc I read a book about What Ifs of history and one chapter was about what would have happened if that attempt had succeeded. 2mo
britt_brooke @MallenNC One chapter is all it needed here, too. 😂 But to consider what-ifs is interesting! I recently read a JFK Jr oral history and it posed the question of what if he hadn‘t died so young? Would he have been a presidential candidate in 2016? 2mo
MallenNC @britt_brooke I love those kinds of what ifs. I think JFK Jr going into politics is something a lot of people romanticize now. I‘m not sure he would have but I have read that he was moving more in that direction. 2mo
britt_brooke @MallenNC I agree, totally. 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ A memoir of growing up, of love, and of incredible loss, by tWitch‘s widow Allison Holker. I know she‘s D-List famous in her own right, but I know her because of him. He was on “So You Think You Can Dance” back when I followed the show. This feels honest in a lot of difficult ways, but also awkward. I appreciate her justified expression of anger. I hope writing this was cathartic, brought peace, and frankly, a solid pay day.

BarbaraBB You‘re very much into memoirs 🩷 2mo
britt_brooke @BarbaraBB Yep! I love learning about other people‘s experiences. 🩷 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On pins and needles for “part two” out later this year! This was a lot of detail, but so immersive, like I was on the periphery eaves dropping on her life. The audiobook introduces each chapter with a Cher-narrated anecdote, then passes the duties to Stephanie Block who seamlessly takes over. Early life through the 70s. She saw and experienced a ton in those years; was in the midst of so much pop culture history. Fascinating!

Leftcoastzen It‘s on my stack ! Nice review. 2mo
britt_brooke @Leftcoastzen Thank you! 🩷 I thjnk you‘ll enjoy! 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Famous real-life audiobook narrator Julia Whelan spins a fictional story centered around, well, audiobook narrators. Self-acceptance/discovery/love play a big role. The little bits of homage to the industry, even when satirical, were great. I loved the inside glimpses of the process. This was just a delightful listen, cleverly showcasing Whelan‘s voice and accent range. Predictable, but a fun read!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A story of the Haenyeo, the all-female diving collective of Jeju Island, South Korea. These badass women immerse themselves in dangerous work harvesting seafood. This is the kind of historical fiction I‘m down for as I was not previously familiar with this fascinating culture. This follows the two friends through decades of tumult. A very difficult read at times. Prepare to cry. #bookclub

BarbaraBB Oow this sounds good! 2mo
britt_brooke @BarbaraBB So glad my book club chose it because I‘m not sure I would‘ve picked it up otherwise. 2mo
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The Crash | Freida McFadden
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⭐️⭐️ I‘ve heard McFadden rips off ideas, but this is the first one I actually noticed. And I didn‘t care. It wasn‘t full-on nor well-done. The Crash is no Misery. McFadden is certainly no King. But that‘s not my issue. It‘s a dumb story with very rudimentary writing. Recently published, The Boyfriend, showed a larger writing range from her which I enjoyed, but this was not good. Girl is inconsistent AF. My green kindle is cute, tho.

Suet624 The photo didn‘t come through -at least on my feed. 2mo
britt_brooke @Suet624 Thanks for letting me know - it should be there now. Weird! 2mo
Suet624 Yup! It is! 2mo
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⭐️⭐️ As the parent of two sons on the cusp of Gens Z and Alpha, none of this is news. Unfettered access to a smartphone is clearly not ideal, and the parents aware enough to seek out such a book are likely not the true target. Play-based vs phone-based in terms of upbringing needs a happy medium. This research doesn‘t really address gray areas, but incessantly reiterates a this-or-that mentality rather than a compromise.

Suet624 Well that‘s too bad. 2mo
Tamra Like AI, cell phones aren‘t going anywhere so the all/none approach is unrealistic and potentially disadvantageous in the long run. On the other hand, it‘s also crazy to me Kindergartners are misusing them during school such that they are getting referrals! 2mo
britt_brooke @Tamra It‘s crazy to me that kindergarteners would even have phones. My oldest got his for his 12th birthday with lots of rules attached. Same will happen when my youngest turns 12. Thankfully, our elem and middle schools require them to be in lockers during the school day. I‘m not sure of the HS rules yet. 2mo
Tamra @britt_brooke here, k-5 no phones, Middle School lockers, High School not during class time. It seems to be working. 👍🏾 2mo
britt_brooke @Tamra Surely that‘s how HS is here, too. I hope so! 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As the author introduced herself to the reader, I died laughing. Read it and you‘ll get it. Definitely set me up for a fab reading experience. The subtitle says it all. A brief history of 12 lesser-known Americans. This was well-written, fascinating, and important. And often times delivered in a funny way. Highly entertaining.

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⭐️⭐️ A single mom coming of age story. Not “laugh-out-loud funny” nor really very “heartwarming.” Excruciating? YEP. Margo is young, naïve, makes bad choices, has bad role models. The women‘s rights pieces were fantastic, but generally, the rest is just a quirkiness try-hard. And stylistically, this was not time to be toying with the seemingly random swap-a-roo of first and third person. The hype monster got me.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ In the 1996 Everest disaster, Dr Beck Weathers was discovered so near death, it was not wise to risk more lives for a fruitless rescue attempt. Hours later, he miraculously arrived at camp. These are the details he recalls. It‘s an incredible story of perseverance, and a bold, selfless rescue. It‘s also very much about his flailing marriage and the part mountaineering played in his often being an absent father / husband.

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This isn‘t a book I would‘ve picked up on my own, but it‘s fascinating. This is why I love my book club!

#audiopuzzling #bookclub 🎧🧩

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I like Lisa See books. Glad you enjoyed it. 2mo
Texreader I ♥️ this book. I‘ve read it twice now. 2mo
Bookwormjillk I love this book 2mo
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britt_brooke @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego My first time reading her! I‘ll definitely read more. 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Didion‘s writing is stream-of-consciousness perfection. The shifts between first- and third-person, also perfection. A brief book with short chapters, Maria‘s current state of being in 1960s California unravels quickly. She‘s a bit of a mess, but you love her instantly. Something about this reminds me of Franny & Zooey by JD Salinger; a compliment I don‘t give lightly. Sullen, intense, and just exquisite. ⬇️

britt_brooke ⬆️ This has been in my #kindle library for ages. So happy to have finally read it! 3mo
tpixie Wow Joan Didian keeps popping up in my life. She had a quote and an article she wrote was referenced in the Netflix documentary Martha regarding Martha Stewart. And there‘s a new book out about her, and now this! 3mo
britt_brooke @tpixie So, I read Didion & Babitz a few weeks ago (it was a Babitz love fest, but a decent read). I read a few of Didion‘s nonfiction books a while back but this was my first fiction. Sparked by reading Didion & Babitz. I also read a Babitz book for the first time, too. I‘m #TeamDidion. 😂 (edited) 3mo
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MemoirsForMe Great review! Really enjoyed this one too. 3mo
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britt_brooke @MemoirsForMe Thank you!! 3mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the most elite mountaineers in history tells his account of the 1996 Everest disaster. As a guide for Seattle-based Mountain Madness, his was to ensure the safety of their clients. Jon Krakauer is a bit critical of Boukreev‘s decisions, as is documented in Into Thin Air, so this is Toli‘s version. Another fantastic Everest memoir. I won‘t take sides. They both had traumatic experiences and valid memories. The epilogue made me cry.

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Into Thin Air | Jon Krakauer
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What started as an article for Outside Magazine turned into the deadliest day on Everest (at that point), and a totally different experience ensued. The article expanded into this incredible memoir, perhaps as an act of catharsis. I first read this 14 years ago and loved it just as much now. Harrowing, sad, and incredible.

Highly recommend all of Krakauer‘s books! His “Under the Banner of Heaven” is what got me interested in cults.

LeahBergen It‘s such a good read! 3mo
AlaMich I am a very slow reader but I finished this in two days. So good! 3mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From intrepid mountaineers to meticulously planned, guided ascents, this is the fascinating history of climbing Everest. Quotes from climbers, guides, Sherpas, and more are documented. Well-rounded storytelling. Well-researched, engaging, and entertaining. Has the industry diminished the integrity of the climb? Some certainly think so. But so what?

#coverlove

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a slow, but truly fascinating, read. I dipped in / out for a few weeks, adsorbing this delve into American book store history. Readers should want to know this! I know my appreciation has grown. A huge “Thank You” to those who, no matter the capacity or circumstance, put books into our hands and brains.

PS. I especially loved the chapter on my local indie, the incredible Parnassus.

TheBookHippie I agree I read this in January it‘s very good. 3mo
cariashley I just started this! Parnassus is the best. I use a Parnassus coffee mug at work and no one knows what it is, sadly! (am in NYC) 2mo
britt_brooke @cariashley Thank you for repping Parnassus!! 2mo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A celebrity memoir that‘s also about a cult? This checks so many of my favorite boxes. That said, this is truly serious, and I appreciate Lenz‘s willingness to share her story. Though I never watched One Tree Hill, hearing the celebrity aspect of being part of a “family” and how they abused her emotionally and financially, is reminiscent of Scientology. Users, the lot of them.

Kerrbearlib Stacked! Sounds very interesting. 3mo
britt_brooke @Kerrbearlib Yes! Hope you enjoy. 3mo
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