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I'm hoping the doctor will release me to go back to work this week, but hopefully, I can get a bingo.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Bookwormjillk 🤞 good luck! 7h
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Fingers crossed 🤞 4h
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Lincoln Highway | Amor Towles
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There were moments of incomparable joy interspersed with intense violence and extreme sadness. Towles wrote in such a way that you forgot the instability of the boys. Each one had flaws and something that made you want to hug them, to know them in real life. I also loved the way that Dumas Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo, and Greek myths paralleled the travels of our young protagonists.

#sharreadathon @TheAromaofBooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sounds really good! 1d
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 15h
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Lincoln Highway | Amor Towles
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Beautiful!!!

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Iron Flame | Rebecca Yarros
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Reread. I didn't like it as well as Fourth Wing. I'm not a reader who enjoys very detailed spice, but I am still invested in the characters and I love the action. Letter I #LitsyAtoZ @Texreader

DGRachel I saw a couple different posts on Threads mentioningpeople giving Yarros sh*t for writing Dragon 🌽 because if it‘s a woman writing fantasy it must be trash. I didn‘t have any interest in this series but that attitude makes me so mad, I‘m now going to have to buy the whole series even if I never read them. 1d
Butterfinger @DGRachel how demeaning. She can write a great story. I think romantsy genre is for those who like it. I don't, but I am honest enough to say it wasn't the sex as much as I couldn't quite follow the rules of magic in the Navarre world. And, that's on me, not Yarros. Which means she can hold her own with Tolkien or Martin. I can't understand them either. LOL!!!! 1d
Butterfinger @DGRachel I mean romantsy does have a loyal fan base. 1d
DGRachel I have a friend that LOVED the first book, so I‘m definitely going to try the series out. So far, I‘ve only encountered one Romantasy author I like, so I know I‘m extra picky about the writing style but Tolkien bores me. 😂 I have a feeling there could be no romance at all and those same people would still say disparaging things. 🤬 1d
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The drive from Salina to Morgen was three hours, and for much of it, Emmett hadn't said a word.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

#sharreadathon @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️📚❤️ 2d
ShyBookOwl Awkward lol 2d
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1 - not joyful, but a moment of pride and relief. When my community thought there was an active shooter at our high school, the law enforcement and emt barreled through barricades to get to the staff and students. After finding nothing, the students and staff were given trauma support and counseling.
2 - Onyx Storm
3 - mental therapy day
4 - got to visit my fifth graders today. They made me feel like a movie star ❤️❤️
5 - litsy bookmail

sblbooks I heard about that. I'm so thankful everything turned out okay! 2d
Butterfinger @sblbooks our community has been through so much. We still have families in tents from the hurricane and then this happens. Thank goodness, everyone was okay. I hope that the resource officers, law, and paramedics also get the counseling. After all they have seen and were afraid of seeing, they need it too. 2d
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Butterfinger I have to also show appreciation for our superintendent. He put the emotional needs of our children and the staff first. 2d
TheBookHippie I‘m so glad all is okay. Having been locked down often I know the rush of trying to protect your students. ♥️ 2d
sblbooks I'm glad to hear your administrators are so supportive. So many in my neighborhood lost family members in the storm. It's still hard to believe this really happened. 2d
Butterfinger I forgot @sblbooks that you live on the other side of Asheville. It's coming back to me. 2d
TheBookHippie @sblbooks I think it was you who told me about beloved Asheville, if so thx it‘s such an easy place to give to. 2d
julieclair So thankful all turned out okay. Love the bravery of the first responders. 2d
sblbooks @TheBookHippie it wasn't me, but thank you for giving to the people of WNC. There is still so much to be done, so I appreciate everyone that has helped in any way. 2d
Butterfinger @sblbooks @TheBookHippie I also appreciate it. Did you see on the news, Samantha, that it was a teen from CALIFORNIA who called it in to 911? How? We had gotten a report from the sheriff's department yesterday. 2d
sblbooks @Butterfinger no, I didn't hear who called it in. That's crazy! 1d
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Starting this one today after seeing @Texreader for #jubilee I am hoping it's a series.
#FoodandLit @Catsandbooks

#LitsyAtoZ

Texreader I‘m reading it right now and loving the writing style. There are a lot of books in this series 3d
Catsandbooks 👏🏼🇮🇹 3d
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#top10thrillers @Chelsea.Poole

I don't read a lot of thrillers, but there was a time I read Nordic Noir and the tagged series was one of my favorite. I also liked The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson, the Joona Linna series by Lars Kepler (these kept me up at night), And, my all-time time Nordic Noir author was the Department Q series by Jussi Adler Olsen (it had some humor).

Chelsea.Poole Thank you! I am unfamiliar with several you mentioned — looking into them now 😊 4d
tpixie Nordic Noir is a perfect way to describe the series 4d
DogMomIrene @tpixie Totally agree! I loved the original trilogy? Have you read the books written under his name after he died? Any good? 3d
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Butterfinger I have only read the ones that he wrote. 3d
tpixie @DogMomIrene I‘ve only read the ones he wrote. 🩶🖤🩶 3d
DogMomIrene @Butterfinger @tpixie Thanks! At some point I know I‘m going to reread his books. Then maybe I‘ll tackle the next trilogy. 3d
tpixie @DogMomIrene that sounds like a fun project!! 3d
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EXTRA!! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

What a fascinating family. From unethical actions such as paying off voters to support Lincoln's nomination (could you imagine if someone else had become the Republican nominee in 1860?) to influencing international leaders and styles. THE SCANDALS!! The Medills gave Jacie O her first job in journalism. I had never heard of these people, but I am so glad I read about them. They're the ones to thank for the "funnies."

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All the Pretty Horses | Cormac McCarthy
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I have only read 12. Standouts include Bleak House that I did with a buddy read on this platform. I also enjoyed Age of Innocence when we read it in high school. I believe it may be the reason I wanted to read classics until I tried Ulysses with @Daisey and Ibailed on her. I also loved the beautiful writing of All the Pretty Horses.

#TBT @dabbe

@CoffeeK8 @marleed

TheSpineView I loved All the Pretty Horses too. 4d
dabbe I have ALL THE PRETTY HORSES now on the TBR! Thanks for playing and sharing. 🩶🩵🩶 3d
CoffeeK8 Thanks for the tag! 3d
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From the standpoint of ambience, the good people at Howard Johnson's had decided to carry the colors of their well-known rooftop into the restaurant by dressing the booths in bright orange and the waitresses in bright blue - despite the fact that the combination of orange and blue hasn't been known to stimulate an appetite since the beginning of time. 😆

#sharreadathon @sharread liked A Gentleman in Moscow @TheAromaofBooks

TEArificbooks The colors (and hard seats) in fast food restaurants are actually picked to make you uncomfortable so you will eat your food as fast as possible and get out so they can process more people through and make more money. 4d
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thanks for sharing! 4d
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Onyx Storm | Rebecca Yarros
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It's so pretty!!!!

JacqMac Beautiful! 5d
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Untitled (Untitled #1) | Laura Brooke Robson
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This should not be happening. And, all I hear is, "teachers should be carrying." What if the teacher is unstable like the one I reported for saying she would shoot them all. Still teaching, by the way. This is what sent me in the depression spiral 2 years ago. I can't go back. I should be grateful it's a false alarm. I am grateful, but mad. I am so angry.

Sace I‘m glad there was no threat but also angry and frustrated that things like this continue to happen. 5d
Ruthiella ❤️ 5d
Jari-chan 🫂❤️ 5d
Jas16 ❤️ 5d
CoffeeK8 Glad it turned out ok! 5d
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Friends - stop and pray, send positive energy. Our local high school is on lock down. Rumors of active shooter. Nothing confirmed. Every mother's and teacher's nightmare. I don't have one there, but I do have past students. Mcdowell

AmyG Oh no. 🙏🏻 6d
wordslinger42 I will be praying 💜💜 6d
julesG 🙏 6d
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Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 6d
Cupcake12 ❤️ 5d
dabbe 🩶🖤🩶 5d
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Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
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Rebecca Yarros is a brilliant creator. 2nd Read

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Lincoln Highway | Amor Towles
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ve heard this one is really good! 6d
Amiable Loved this one! No surprise—I‘ve loved all of Towles‘ books. 😍 6d
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Mehso-so

I think, with some rewriting, the book could be stellar. It is written through the eyes of Wyatt Earp's girlfriend, Josephine Marcus. It goes from silliness to expository from chapter to chapter. I enjoyed the nonfiction parts more than the supposed dialogue and action.

Suet624 That‘s too bad. Sounds like it could have been interesting. 7d
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Headshot: A Novel | Rita Bullwinkel
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Mehso-so

The writing reminded me of Paulo Coehlo. Very philosophical.

The sport of girls' boxing is compared to multiple aspects of life: dreams, quirks, visions, ways of thinking, and futures. Each girl is different, but all 8 girls are the same - with the same wants and fears and strengths.

I'm glad I read it.

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I think I will read the tagged in honor of @sharread

A Gentleman in Moscow was one of the last books that she posted and enjoyed.

I will also devote my time in the land of Fourth Wing this week.

#sharreadathon @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Suet624 💕💕💕 7d
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you for participating ❤️ 6d
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Onyx Storm | Rebecca Yarros
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I lost my receipt for tomorrow night's release party. I won't be able to go because I can't drive yet, but still.

cjk You don‘t need your receipt if you did a prepaid reservation at B&N- they can look up your reservation a number of different ways (i.e. email, phone number, etc). 😊 1w
Butterfinger @cjk thank you. That's what my husband said, but I worry. 1w
kspenmoll 🤞🏻 maybe it will turn up in an unexpected place! 1w
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cjk No problem! 1w
Bookwormjillk I hope that you find your receipt and a ride! 1w
Butterfinger @Bookwormjillk my husband is going to get off to take me. I'm just afraid my reflexes won't be quick enough. My mobility is still not there. How are you feeling? 7d
Bookwormjillk @Butterfinger Good luck. I hope you can enjoy it. I‘m okay- not reacting well to the steroids but I‘m done with them today. Next week I can start PT and other next steps. 7d
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Legend | Marie Lu
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I think this describes all of Marie Lu's works. She is an autobuy for me.

#SundayFunDay @BookmarkTavern

Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Did you see the new one announced? ❤️ 1w
Butterfinger @Booksblanketsandahotbeverage I didn't. Thanks for telling me. 1w
BookmarkTavern I‘ve had this on my TBR for a while! Thanks for posting! 💛 (edited) 1w
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The planning of the actual rescue mission of the prisoner of war camp was thoroughly and meticulously researched from several primary sources. A must-read for those who want to know more about World War II in the Pacific.

Many trigger warnings -violence, massacre, torture, starvation.

Very memorable moment was during the rescue - the POWs were so traumatized that they had to be persuaded to leave. It broke my heart.

#LitsyAtoZ @Texreader

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The Valley of Horses | Jean M. Auel
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I remember as a child and seeing The Earth's Children everywhere. I knew just by looking at the covers that they were going to be great reads. I just forgot about them. Thank goodness they are in my universe again. In fact, I can't wait to finish reading the series just to start again. This one, in particular, is the best at survival in the wild - the Ice Age wild.
#ChunksterChallenge2025 #bitsychunkster @Amiable
#LitsyAtoZ @Texreader

Amiable My goodness, I remember these books! 1w
Pogue I read these way too young. 1w
bookaholic1 Loved the whole series..the third book I believe dragged some 1w
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1 Playing in the snow with my youngest daughter. .
2. Stopped taking pain medicine, including Tylenol PM.
3. Won at a 2048 game (match numbers till you get to 2048 - took me 4 weeks)
4. Started my knitting again.
5. The new season of All Creatures Great and Small started.

#5joysFriday @DebinHawaii

@JacqMac @DaveGreen7777 you're it

dabbe 🩶🖤🩶 1w
inthegreensandblues ❤️ All Creatures 1w
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The Valley of Horses | Jean M. Auel
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dabbe Well, that would certainly keep me reading! 🤩😂🤩 1w
ShyBookOwl Intriguing! 1w
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Wicked | Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Mehso-so

Not plot-driven. Not character-driven. Pure lust-driven.

Having been spoiled by Maas and Yarrow, it just doesn't come to their standards. I also thought it was too much like Cassandra Clare.

I did enjoy Trink (a Brownie - hadn't read about them since my Girl Scout days) and the setting-New Orleans. I want to visit NO for my 50th this year. It really did add to the atmosphere.

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Tulip Fever | Deborah Moggach
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##FoodandLit @Texreader @Catsandbooks

SCORE!!!!!!!

Did anyone watch Masters of the Air - Tom Hanks and Steve Spielberg miniseries of "The Bloody Hundredth"? My favorite part was in the last episode when they did not fill the plane with bombs but food parcels for the Dutch even though there were still Nazis in the Netherlands. After they made the drop off, they saw tulips formed in the words, "Thanks, Yanks." It still fills me with tears.

Catsandbooks ❤️🇳🇱 1w
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It took me 4 months to finish. It is an affront to my beloved childhood books. I can understand Maguire's need to explain evilness in some people. But, I don't understand his theory. Is he saying revenge is the cause of evil or how they were raised? I didn't have any sympathy for Elphaba, except when she was a baby and a child. I have read Glinda was the villain, but she is barely in the last half. Glinda is hated because of the shoes. SHOES!!!

Butterfinger I did like the two nannies. They broke up the solemnity. 1w
wanderinglynn In my opinion, the Broadway adaptation is much better than the book. 1w
rubyslippersreads @wanderinglynn I agree with you. 1w
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Butterfinger @Texreader may I use this for ##LitsyAtoZ? I started it this past October. 1w
Texreader @Butterfinger Absolutely! If you read it this year it counts!! 1w
Lunakay I remember not liking it at all, but it's been too many years... all these retellings make me think that sometimes there is nothing wrong with a good old villain being evil... sort of the point 1w
Butterfinger @wanderinglynn @rubyslippersreads @Lunakay I don't know who adapted the book to Broadway, but they must have been brilliant. I love the music. 1w
rubyslippersreads @Lunakay Margaret Hamilton will always be the Wicked Witch of the West to me. 🧹 1w
rubyslippersreads @Butterfinger @wanderinglynn @Lunakay I absolutely love the musical (the live version more than the movie, although I do ❤️ Jonathan Bailey. 😍) 1w
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Rifles for Watie | Harold Keith
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I read 32. A lot came from my childhood. A few from reading for Battle of the Books. And, I love children's lit. A few that are memorable, besides the tagged,are Kira-Kira, Bud, Not Buddy, and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Excellent literature. So many I still need to read.

#TLT @dabbe

@CoffeeK8 @megnews

dabbe #yahooyou! You kicked my butt! Love your choices, too. Thanks for playing and sharing. 🤩😂🤗 1w
CoffeeK8 Oh wow, I‘ve only read 12 of these. I‘ll have to get on them. 1w
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The Valley of Horses | Jean M. Auel
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What a reminder in this day and hour!!!

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I just love Ayla.

Daisey This is my favorite book of the series! 2w
Butterfinger @Daisey I love it. 2w
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Dutch Feast | Emily Wight
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What's for dinner? Stamppot - it makes me think of the Netherlands impoverished version of pinto beans here in southern Appalachian. .

#FoodandLit @Texreader @Catsandbooks

Texreader Mmmmm!! 2w
Bookwormjillk Looks good! 2w
Catsandbooks ❤️🇳🇱 2w
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I love a good animal book from a writer who loves animals. Read in honor of the new season of All Creatures Great and Small. Each story is remembered lovingly or harrowingly by the patient's distinct personality and the ornery personality of some owners. This set of memories is focused on the new medical technology in veterinary practices after WWII. The funniest story is about AI (artificial insemination).

#LitsyAtoZ @Texreader

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Winter Garden | Kristin Hannah
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1 I embrace the cold.

2 Tagged- read with a book group.
#TwoforTuesday @TheSpineView
@TheAromaofBooks

TheSpineView BRRR... 😵 Thanks for playing! 2w
TheAromaofBooks 💕 💕 💕 2w
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Flygirl | Sherri L. Smith
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Thank you @wanderinglynn for celebrating your birthday with us.

#49bdaygiveaway

wanderinglynn Thanks for entering! 🥳 2w
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From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir | Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough
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#LitsyAtoZ @Texreader
Completely heartbreaking. Generational and cyclic drug abuse, feelings of inadequacy, early parental deaths. It just breaks your heart to learn about Lisa Marie's troubles and how she tried so hard to become a better, hands-on parent.

You have to appreciate someone who becomes vulnerable by allowing scrutiny and criticism from fans and the press when all their lives they tried to stay away from the limelight.

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Stolen: Escape from Syria | Louise Monaghan, Yvonne Kinsella
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This was my first completed book of 2025. I wanted to read it because Nicola Coughlan is rumored to play the author.

At first you can tell Ms. Monaghan is not a professional writer. But, it doesn't matter. That's the point. She is not a writer, she's a mom. She's a mother who has to creep her way into SYRIA on the precipice of the war to RESCUE her baby from a very abusive man. I was sobbing.

#SundayFunDay @BookmarkTavern

SilversReviews My first book was a winner - The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall. 2w
BookmarkTavern Sounds like a very moving read! Thank you for sharing! 2w
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Am I the only sentient being in the universe who vehemently dislikes this book?

I first bought it, with glee, 20 years ago. I didn't get through Part 1 before I donated it to the county library.

When I heard about Broadway, in disbelief, I thought it won't last. Never went to see the show, but my devotion to Jonathan Bailey, I started reading again before I saw the movie. Loved the movie so I can't wait to see it on stage. WHAT AM I MISSING?⏬️

Butterfinger My theory - Early in life, my books were my way to escape from a childhood full of anger, violence, and abuse. Because I loved and NEEDED Baum and his series, I think I am irritated by the fact that Gregory turned childhood into adult sex. I WILL FINISH THIS BLAMED BOOK. On the other hand, I really do appreciate Gregory's attempt to give us the backstory of MY favorite character. I will always love the villains. 2w
TEArificbooks I couldn‘t get through the first 10 pages of this book. I‘ve tried multiple times. I think it even gave me a issue with all retellings, I hate them. 2w
JacqMac I read it way back in the 90s. But it took me forever to get through it. I loved the story. But the writing was just hard to read. And it is such a separate entity from the musical. I don‘t think a lot of people realize that. 2w
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Butterfinger @JacqMac Maguire knows his Baum. I think that is my only motivation. If it was just based on the 1939 movie, I would pan. And, you're so right. For the Broadway version, thank goodness for it not being exactly like the book. Maybe his writing is too scholastic for me. 2w
Butterfinger @TEArificbooks I am so glad I am not alone. 2w
Soubhiville I didn‘t like it either. I read 3 by him because I liked his ideas, I just really don‘t like his writing style. 2w
Bookwormjillk The book wasn't for me either. I finished because a friend liked it so much and I didn't want to be rude, but it was a slog. I've head the show and movie are different, but I never saw either. My daughter went on a field trip to see the movie (!) and thought it was boring. We usually have the same taste so I probably won't bother. 2w
Susanita I bailed at about 1/4 of the book. 2w
Scochrane26 My friend read it a long time ago & didn‘t like how he wrote women & other things about it. So, I‘ve never bothered to read it. We both love the Broadway show & liked the movie. 2w
Julsmarshall IMO this is one of the rare instances when the musical/movie is better than the book 😀 2w
Tamra I bailed. 👎🏾 2w
Ruthiella I didn‘t like the book much either but I did enjoy the musical. I read another book by Maguire that I liked better but feel no need to pick up his books again. (edited) 2w
Deblovestoread I read it years ago with a book club and gave it a light pick for the message it was trying to make but it is not an easy read. The play is fantastic! Definitely better than the book. Don‘t waste time on a book that isn‘t working for you #hailthebail 2w
Pogue I have not see the play or the movie because I dislike the book so much. 2w
Sparklemn Hated it, hated it, hated it! 2w
megnews I‘ve never read the book but it was the first show I ever saw in NYC. I‘ve seen the movie 2 times and I love it. By the way I‘ve been away but I‘m so glad to see you‘re back!!!!!! Missed you! (edited) 1w
Butterfinger I'm off of work with spinal surgery. I'm so glad to be reading again. @megnews 1w
megnews @Butterfinger I didn‘t know. I‘m so sorry about that but not sorry to see you. Prayers for quick full recovery. 1w
Butterfinger Thank you @megnews ❤️❤️ 1w
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From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir | Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough
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Next....

My neurological/spinal problems didn't surface until I tried to dance to Austin Butler's Elvis. I was swinging my arms to Suspicious Minds and thought that doesn't feel right. That was in April. The dance caused a pinched nerve. The MRI proved how long I was dealing with arthritis and myelopathy. So, I will always be grateful for Elvis and his music.

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Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller
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The tender love story between Achilles and Patroclus was inspiring and lovely. At times, I found myself thinking these things really happened, as if it was written as historical fiction. Did Thetis, Apollo, and Artemis really involve themselves in everyday lives? Then, my conscious mind returned to reality. I completely forgot that they were characters of Homer. That is powerful writing.
Ms. Miller, hurry and get better.
#LitsyAtoZ @Texreader

Texreader Brilliant review!! 2w
JaneyWaneyB A perfect review 🥰 I felt the same reading The Song of Achilles 2w
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Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller
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Her writing is exquisite.

AmyG I adore her writing. Sadly she has serious long covid so I don‘t know when we will get another book. 😞 2w
Butterfinger @AmyG that breaks my heart. I was getting ready to Google. I have already read Circe. 2w
AmyG She wrote an article about her journey with long covid and yes, it‘s heartbreaking. I am sure you can find it on google, if you want. 2w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @AmyG I just read it… so sad 😞 2w
AmyG @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks She is so talented. I am not sure how much she can even write. (edited) 2w
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James: A Novel | Percival Everett
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Next listen-

2024 National Book Award

Told from the perspective of Jim, the runaway slave, from Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (learn from my mistakes - NO NEED TO READ TO PREPARE). Would anyone like to do a buddy read? Very informal - just read and share thoughts of each chapter. No time table. Could take all year or a week.

Bookwormjillk I made the same mistake when I read this last year. I guess it was nice to refresh myself but definitely not necessary. 2w
Singout I‘d be into a buddy read! 2w
Butterfinger Thank you @Singout we will just use #jamesbuddyread I will wait till you find a copy. I'm out of work for 2 more months due to spinal surgery so I will only read a chapter a day. Again, no rush or pressure. 2w
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Singout Hmmm, it‘s a 26-week wait: if you want to carry on with someone else that‘s fine. 2w
Butterfinger @Singout I hate that. 2w
Butterfinger @Singout I can certainly wait. You let me know. 2w
Singout OK! 2w
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I can understand the appeal to little boys in the 19th century, but the language made me violently ill. I can't stand the racism. People are going to say that's the way of the times. My stance remains that it is the way of our times now when we should always be mindful and be on our guard towards ignorance.

The only reason I wanted to read it is so I can read James from Percival Evererett.

#LitsyAtoZ @Texreader

Butterfinger Those in power and those who influence young minds, I'm talking to you, Mr. Twain and others, should be morally and ethically responsible for your part in shaping our way of life. 2w
Butterfinger On another note, Elijah Wood did a fantastic job of differentiating the various voices. First read of the year. First pan of the year. 2w
Bookwormjillk I think you‘ll like James much more 2w
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Texreader @Butterfinger I did research on Twain during law school. I‘m not a fan either. He was very misogynistic too and I‘ve never read a book by him for that reason. I always suspected he was racist too but fortunately I still haven‘t read anything by him. 2w
Butterfinger @Texreader he's definitely on my list, along with Anthony Trollope, to never read again. I enjoy classics, but nope. I feel like I should have known. We read Prince and the Pauper in high school, but I vaguely remember the teacher saying something. And the Disney movie was a favorite in our house. I'm disgusted with Twain and myself. 2w
Butterfinger I think so, too @Bookwormjillk 2w
Bookwormjillk @Butterfinger I think listening to this on audio made is worse for me because I was hearing all that instead of seeing it. 2w
Butterfinger @Bookwormjillk I never thought of it. You are right. When it's obnoxious and in print, your mind just glazes over it. That makes so much sense. 2w
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The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller
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My father was a king and the son of kings.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

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1 - Being back on Litsy
2 - I am healing quite nicely. I have feeling back in my fingers. Still losing my balance, but it will get better.
3 - SNOW!!! Although I can't feel too joyful because a lot of my neighbors are still in tents from the hurricane. Campers are coming every day.
4 - going to the library for the first time in ages
5 - played catan with my teenager last night.
@DebinHawaii #5joysFriday @TrishB

sblbooks It's so nice to see you back on Litsy! Get well soon! 🙏 2w
TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️ 1w
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Untilted | Autechre

My heart is hurting for Los Angeles. I thought living through Helene was awful, but the black and ashes are horrific. Paris Hilton's video made me sob. California Littens, let us know how you are and how we can support you.

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I read 47. As an elementary teacher who loves books, I am so tickled for Out of My Mind and Brown Girl Dreaming. My childhood was centered on the series - Mary Poppins, Little House, Anne of Green Gables, and Wizard of Oz. These are still my comfort reads. It's my connection to my grandmother. I was disappointed by not seeing The Borrowers (beloved series) or Christopher Paul Walker (one of my current faves) #TLT @dabbe Tagging @Chrissyreadit

dabbe I loved THE BORROWERS, too! And you kicked my sorry high-school-English-teacher's butt! Thanks for playing and sharing. 🩶🩵🩶 2w
Chrissyreadit TAMMY!!!!! I‘m so glad to see you are back! I have missed you ❤️ 2w
Butterfinger @Chrissyreadit 😘 I am slowly, but surely, reading again. 2w
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Puff, the Magic Dragon | PETER YARROW, LENNY LIPTON
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This was my first comfort book. I think I was 6 at the time in 1981. I carried it with me, even took it to my Girl Scouts camping trip and kept it under my head at night. Thanks, Mr. Yarrow for my initial foray into fantasy as escapism. Without his song, I wouldn't have had my book.

wanderinglynn Aw, I loved Puff! 💚🐉 3w
mom2bugnbee I adore Peter, Paul, & Mary. His death gutted me. 3w
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The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller
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I have not been on Litsy in a few years. But, I am post spinal surgery so what should I do, but read and return to the community that I adored, adored me, and then I abandoned. I just found myself at a place where I couldn't read. I'm going to have to thank Fourth Wing and ACOTAR for the past few months.

My next read - The Song of Achilles.

TheBookHippie Oh helllo!!!!! We have missed you!!!! ♥️ 3w
Texreader Oh you poor thing and how absolutely wonderful to see you! I say poor thing because I‘ve had spinal surgery and yea, not pleasant. I hope you‘re doing ok!! Your brainchild, #foodandlit, is stronger than ever!! 3w
Butterfinger That makes my heart so happy. @Texreader not only about #foodandlit, but you remember me. Thank you @TheBookHippie I can't wait to get back into children's classics. 3w
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Texreader @Butterfinger You were going through a lot when you stepped away and so you‘ve always been in my thoughts hoping you‘re ok. And to hear you‘ve had spinal surgery is difficult. But to see your post now makes me so happy to hear from you!! You definitely were missed. 3w
Chelsea.Poole Welcome back! Hopefully reading and Litsy will make your recovery time better. (edited) 3w
TheBookHippie @Butterfinger ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 3w
kspenmoll Welcome back! So happy to see you return-I an sorry about your surgery & glad you feel well enough to read & join us again- 🩵💙🩵 3w
Ruthiella Hey! 👋 Welcoming back! 😊 3w
Librarybelle Welcome back! 3w
Purpleness Welcome back! 3w
Liz_M @Butterfinger Of course people here remember you and the lovely contributions you've made! I wish you the best possible recovery and the peace and space needed to enjoy reading again. 3w
Deblovestoread Welcome back! 👋🏼 3w
Daisey Good to see you back. 3w
Bookwormjillk Butterfinger! Good to see you. Glad to see you back and hope your recovery is going well. 3w
mom2bugnbee Welcome back! Heal well! 3w
zezeki So glad to see you here again! 🤗 Welcome back and wishing you a great recovery! 💕 3w
Julsmarshall Welcome back! Sending all the healing vibes and I hope you love Song of Achilles as much as I did 😀♥️ 3w
Lcsmcat Welcome back! We missed you. I‘m glad you‘re healing and getting back to a place that values and supports you. 3w
MaureenMc 👋👋😁 3w
CarolynM Nice to see you back🤗 Hope you are recovering well. 3w
Catsandbooks So great to see you again! Hope you have an easy recovery! ❤️ 2w
TrishB Nice to see you back ♥️ hope you‘re recovering well. 2w
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Welcome back! I saw one or two of your posts and then realized it was you! Happy to see you reading and sharing again. May your recovery be easy and full. 2w
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Butterfly Yellow | Thanhha Lai
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Thank you so much Karen @Texreader I have been wanting to read this for a long time. I try to read books that have been awarded O'Dell and Newbery. I appreciate you so much and your support. I know it took me a long time to open, but I needed to get out of the depression. You were right, I was also grieving an end of a friendship. Thank you for understanding me.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sending love ❤️ 🤗 3y
Texreader ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
Chrissyreadit How are you my friend? You‘re on my mind ❤️ 3y
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Chrissyreadit Happy Litsyversary 🎉❤️🎉❤️ 3y
TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️sending love. 2y
Bookwormjillk was just thinking about you today 2y
TrishB Hope you‘re doing ok ❤️ 2y
Butterfinger @megnews @chrissyreadit @texreader @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks After what happened in May, I just couldn't keep my attention on books. Even my audiobooks could not keep my mind from wandering. Chaya is safe and at another middle school. The teacher is going to counseling. My heart still hurts - it is like I had a divorce. Thank you for reaching out to me. My anxiety got the best of me and I took myself away from social media. 2y
Butterfinger @TrishB @Bookwormjillk @TheBookHippie thank you. I'm coming back. I needed a break. 2y
TheBookHippie @Butterfinger ♥️ we‘re always holding space for you. Take care of you, first, always. 2y
Chrissyreadit I so happy to hear from you❤️ and glad you did what you needed to do! And that you are back. I missed you friend. 😘❤️😘❤️ 2y
TrishB So lovely to see you posting again ❤️ always look after yourself and take the time you need. I broke up with a long term friend (20+ years) 5 years ago. I still miss her, don‘t be too hard on yourself. 2y
Bookwormjillk Butter! Finger! So happy to hear from you today. Take care and come back when you‘re ready. I hope the new middle school is working well for Chaya. Such a hard time for kids already without having to put up with what your family did. ❤️ 2y
sblbooks Hi I was just thinking of you and I hope you and your daughter are doing well.😊 2y
Chrissyreadit Thought of you today and hope you are well. 2y
Bookwormjillk Was thinking of you today. Hope you‘re well. 14mo
TrishB Hope you‘re doing ok. ♥️ 13mo
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