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LeahsBookNest

Joined May 2016

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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A Christmas Carol | Charles Dickens
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What should I read next? Currently reading A Christmas Carol. #libraryhaul #tbr

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Still waiting for something interesting to happen. It‘s a good read though.

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The Wedding Date | Jasmine Guillory
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Haven‘t read fiction in almost two years (thanks to grad school). I‘m not sure how I feel about this one but I keep going back to it. 🤷🏾‍♀️

rachelm It was fun I thought. I‘m going to check out her second one 6y
LeahsBookNest @rachelm more of a reason to finish it! Had no idea about the second book. 6y
Reggie The male in here, Drew, really got on my nerves. I can‘t decide if he was written bad or if he‘s just emotionally crippled. 6y
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WTF. I do love learning about Victorian England. This biography is so good!

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We Are Okay | Nina LaCour
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When we were young...

ItsAnotherJen Wow..yes..isn't that the truth! Oh to be young again. 8y
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The Cat in the Hat | Dr. Seuss
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Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Watching the cartoon before preschool. ❤️

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Akata Witch | Nnedi Okorafor
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Truly enjoyed this one! It really is a Nigerian version of Harry Potter. 😊 Not too similar though.

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Gabi, a Girl in Pieces | Isabel Quintero
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Gabi's zine. These are the breasts.

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The Refugees | Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Next in line!

rachellayown I'm reading it now! 8y
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Behind Her Eyes | Sarah Pinborough
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Mehso-so

*UNPOPULAR OPINION* I won't say much, but, the WTF ending was so disappointing! There's no way possible that anyone can predict it so don't even try. I wanted to throw this one across the room.

MicheleinPhilly I'm with you. I LOLed. It was completely ridiculous. 8y
cathysaid Agreed. 8y
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Gabi, a Girl in Pieces | Isabel Quintero
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#currentlyreading Meth addict father, gay and pregnant bffs, weight issues, and more. Diary format and I'm loving it. #litsyAtoZ

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Milk and Honey | Rupi Kaur
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WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO READ THIS?

CocoReads I know! It was so good, I'm actually considering buying it (I had it from the library). 8y
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Swing Time | Zadie Smith
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I've had such an amazing V-Day! My secret Cupid did an awesome job choosing the perfect books for me. I've had Swing Time on hold at the library for WEEKS and now I own it. Just finished Kindred and I plan on tackling all of Octavia Butler's fantasy novels. The Jane Eyre novel journal is my personal favorite, accompanied by the book. I have yet to read Persuasion but now I must. @EmilyChristine thank you so so much for your effort! You rock!

EmilyChristine Yay! I'm so glad you like everything! 😁 8y
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A Bollywood Affair | Sonali Dev
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I can appreciate the Indian dishes, customs, and traditions mentioned so it's a 3 star book for me. The romance made me roll my eyes one too many times but I'd be open to reading book #2. Most of the book takes place in America; you will also visit Mumbai and Rajasthan too. I think I'm going to watch my first Bollywood film. 😊

RealLifeReading Haha so much eye rolling in this book!! 8y
LeahsBookNest @RealLifeReading the slut shaming and misogyny made me cringe! 8y
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Behind Her Eyes | Sarah Pinborough
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Guess what I'm reading today? First psychological thriller in 2017. Waiting to have an opinion on #WTFthatending 😂

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What?!!!

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It's my husband's birthday and I've spent a good amount of time in the kitchen. He feels bad but I'm having a blast! Thai chicken and rice soup for dinner. Baking some cupcakes with the little one too. 😊

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Bollywood Affair | Sonali Dev
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40% in. The characters are meh, plot is meh. Going to keep reading anyway.

EmilyAnne I thought this one was ok, I liked her second one better 😊 8y
LeahsBookNest @EmilyAnne it's getting better! 75% in now. ☺ 8y
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2.5 stars A few of her satirical short stories were engaging and others were just okay. As an African American housewife and military spouse, I can't relate. This book isn't for me.

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On my way to the post office! Going to pay a little extra to get there in time. #cupidgoespostal

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Southern Belles 😇

Seshat And the many and varied uses of "bless your heart." LOL. 8y
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Certified Ravenclaw!

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In the Woods | Tana French
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8 books read in January. 5 fiction, 3 nonfiction. 2 #diversereads. 6 female authors, 2 male authors. Exceeded my goal of 5 books per month. My husband is back from his deployment so I'm not too sure how I'll do in February. We shall see!

Peaceful_Reader I loved HP and the Cursed Child! 8y
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❤️ this book!

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Let's get the Feminist party started!

Haysmith91 I heard @rebeccaschinsky talk about this on #allthebooks - can't wait to read it! 8y
LeahsBookNest @Haysmith91 that's how I found out about it. Listening to this week's episode now. 😊 8y
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Anne of Green Gables | L. M. Montgomery
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Listened to the audiobook read by Rachel McAdams. This is one of my favorite classic books!

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Waiting for my new Nook to arrive so I can finish Kindred. Reading on my laptop is not comfortable so I picked up this short story collection instead.

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Kindred | Octavia E. Butler
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When your toddler breaks your Nook...
Always have a backup plan! Loving this book so I couldn't give up on it. 👍🏾

Liatrek My first Octavia Butler book and not my last. It was so great. 8y
LeahsBookNest @Liatrek I can't wait to read more of her books! 8y
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Kindred | Octavia E. Butler
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Found this at Marshalls. On sale for $3!! #bookclub #games

Suzze Those might be great to post here! 8y
Bibliogeekery Cool! 8y
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The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
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It's my 29th birthday! 🎉🎉All I want is this cake, coffee, and the whole day to read. My husband has been deployed for a while (so it's not possible) but he's coming back very soon. It's just me and my little one today and we're going to make the best of it! Maybe hang out with a friend too. 😍

valeriegeary Happy birthday! 🎂 8y
MicheleinPhilly Happy Birthday! 8y
Notafraidofwords Happy birthday. Hugs! 8y
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Dragon Happy Birthday 🎉🎂 8y
jessdean HBD🎉🎂🎈🎊 8y
Smrloomis Hope it's a good one! 🎉🎂🍨🍪🍩 8y
drbethandherkindle Happy birthday!!🎈🎊 8y
CocoReads Happy Birthday! 8y
rachellayown Happy birthday! 🎉 📚 🎂 8y
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Had 3 Audible credits and here's how I used them! #audiobooks

PetuniaCraftyKneecaps Good choices!! 8y
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The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
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Hey Littens! Welcome my new friend @Lilkit to Litsy! Add her too 😊

Lilkit Enjoy the coffee 🙂 8y
LeahsBookNest @Lilkit will do! I'll return the mug tomorrow. 😂 8y
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LauraBeth Welcome to Litsy @Lilkit 😀 8y
Suzze Welcome @Lilkit ! 😃😃 8y
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The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
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#cupidgoespostal box arrived today!!!!! Can't wait to open it on V-Day. Thank you, whoever you are. 😘😘🎉🎉🎉

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Born a Crime | Trevor Noah
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In case you missed it.

Cinfhen Wait???really!!! Thank you for sharing 😊😊😊 8y
Louise Oh, thanks for the heads up! 8y
Louise @LeahsBookNest How did you access the free download? I couldn't find it. Do you have a link or promo code? Thanks! 8y
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Kristy_K @Louise I used the code ACRIME1 last week and it worked. 8y
Louise @Thank you, Kristy_K! I also found that code just now in a Google search, and it worked. It says it's good until Jan. 31, 2017. Great deal! 8y
Swissmisstwiss Well bummer. I just used one of my credits for this one about a week ago. 8y
BeverleeWitvoetAbell Yay!! Thank you. 8y
LeahsBookNest Thanks @Kristy_K I just clicked on the link while using FB and it directed me to audible. 8y
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Godmotherx5 Wow, what an amazing article. So many Rory Gilmore challenges out there. I'd like to see President Obama's full list & take that challenge. 8y
Pelican71 That would be an awesome idea 💡 @Godmotherx5. I usually don't participate in book challenges but I might try a challenge of President Obama's favorite books. 8y
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Found a book club nearby and they're meeting on Sunday! 👏🏾👏🏾 They chose two books last month Overseas and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I have two days to read so I chose this one! Happy Friday everyone. 😊😊

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Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn
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#girlinthetitle Gone Girl is missing its book jacket.

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The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman
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Started this one today, thanks to @annebogel If you've read it, tell me what you think (no spoilers please).

EmilyChristine So good! And book 3 just came out! It's fantasy and steampunk with cool librarians. 8y
EmilyAnne I really enjoyed it too! 🤓 8y
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Iron Cast | Destiny Soria
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YA fantasy/historical fiction. I've been looking forward to reading this one but I'm not enjoying it and I don't want to waste any more time. Going to pick up another and try to come back to it later.

Chessa It took me to almost the 70% mark to start really enjoying this one. The pacing was super slow, but it did come together in the end (for me anyway!) 8y
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Nonfiction pick. I have a few issues with this one already but it's an interesting read.

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On sale today for $1.99. Go to Amazon!

CocoReads Oh man and I just bought a hard copy last week! Although I was using Christmas money. 8y
JPeterson Just bought this! 💕 8y
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In the Woods | Tana French
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There is more here than meets the eye, folks. Wouldn't consider this a fast paced mystery/thriller, however, Tana's writing is superb and you'll want to take your sweet time savoring every word. Forensic psychology lovers will appreciate this. Not in a rush to read the second book in the series but I definitely recommend In The Woods.

AGirlAndHerBooks I read this book last summer (my first Tana French) and was very impressed! It was excellently written, far exceeding my expectation of a "murder story". I'm hoping to read another (or two) of hers this year. ????? 8y
Suzze That's how I felt about it. Great writing. But I read it when it first came out and her next one (which I own) hasn't been calling me! 8y
tammysue Great review thanks! I'm just now starting on this series. 🤓👍🏻 8y
SonjaYoerg I've heard such wonderful things about her stories. Adding to the stack! 📚😊 8y
respekt1111 I've read the first 3 in her Dublin Murder Squad series and the first was by far the best. French is definitely an above average murder mystery writer. Her dialogue is on point👍 8y
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In the Woods | Tana French
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Decided to start a reading journal today. I'm documenting my thoughts on the book I'm reading and who I would cast for the film. Lol I'm such a dork. Don't read too hard if you haven't read the book. Also, I have nasty handwriting when I'm journaling so....😁😁

ScarletQuill I keep a reading journal too! I love it. 8y
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maximoffs I'm so glad you're reading with us! If you haven't signed up, I'm giving away prizes each month as a thank you :) you can find the link here: http://bit.ly/hpmo1 sorry if you've already signed up just want to make sure everyone gets a chance! 8y
LeahsBookNest @steverogers thank you! I just signed up. 😊 8y
Jenni_Capps 💙💙💙💙 8y
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Kindred | Octavia E. Butler
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January's TBR. I never follow through but maybe I'll get lucky this month. #readjanuary #thismonthstbr.

tammysue Love your tbr picks! You got this!👌🏻 8y
Liatrek Kindred is a great book! Hope you enjoy 😊 8y
LeahsBookNest Thank you @whatshesreadingnow @Liatrek I have faith lol! 8y
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In the Woods | Tana French
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Happy New Year everyone! On my way back to El Paso 😔 with my family. Challenging myself to read 60 books this year. First book to read in 2017 is In the Woods by Tana French. If you've read it, what were your thoughts?

MicheleinPhilly I loved it and knew afterwards that I would read everything Tana French writes. Really solid literary thriller. 8y
Kristy_K Tana French is on one of my favorite authors. Cannot recommend her enough! 8y
Books_Wine_Repeat Starting this today! ...woohoo El Paso! ⭐️ 8y
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the_hibernator Just finished it. Still processing. I feel disappointed yet know that it was a good book. 😕 8y
LeahsBookNest @MicheleinPhilly I wasn't sure about the book at first but now I'm hooked! 8y
LeahsBookNest @Kristy_K it is likely that I'll pick up book 2! 😊 8y
LeahsBookNest @Books_Wine_Repeat what are your thoughts so far? 8y
LeahsBookNest @the_hibernator I'm 40% in! It's pretty long. 8y
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Spare Life | Lidija Dimkovska
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New book!

CAGirlReading Two lines press puts out some great books in translation! I haven't read this one yet so I can't wait to hear what you think! 8y
LeahsBookNest @CAGirlReading I'm crossing my fingers! Hopefully I will get to it before March. 8y
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Spare Life | Lidija Dimkovska
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Made it to an independent bookshop in Dallas called The Wild Detectives. What's better than indie books and a bar? A few popular books too. 😊

LeahBergen Sounds perfect! 8y
LeahsBookNest @LeahBergen it definitely was! Wish I lived in Dallas. 😖 8y
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Found this on The Wild Detectives (independent bookshop) website. So so true! That's why I didn't see The Girl on the Train, Fantastic Beasts, or Fences. 😩

LeahBergen 😂😂 Yep! 8y
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Scythe | Neal Shusterman
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Neal Shusterman is an author that I want to explore in 2017! So I haven't read a lot of YA dystopian novels but I do know that this one was GREAT. Two young adults chosen to help control population by "gleaning" and giving immunity to other citizens in MidMerica. They become apprentices to the most powerful scythes and their loyalty is tested. To be honest, I can't summarize the book well enough so just read it lol. 5 stars from me!