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Lizzy and Jane
Lizzy and Jane | Katherine Reay
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Lizzy and Jane couldnt be further from Jane Austens famous sisters for whom they are named. Elizabeth left her familys home in Seattle fifteen years ago to pursue her lifelong dreamchefing her own restaurant in New York City. Jane stayed behind to raise a family. Estranged since their mothers death many years ago, the circumstances of their lives are about to bring them together once again. Known for her absolute command of her culinary domain, Elizabeths gifts in the kitchen have begun to elude her. And patrons and reviewers are noticing. In need of some rest and an opportunity to recover her passion for cooking, Elizabeth jumps at the excuse to rush to her sisters bedside when Jane is diagnosed with cancer. After all, Elizabeth did the same for their mother. Perhaps this time, it will make a difference. As Elizabeth pours her renewed energy into her sisters care and into her burgeoning interest in Nick, Janes handsome coworker, her life begins to evolve from the singular pursuit of her own dream into the beautiful world of family, food, literature, and love that was shattered when she and Jane lost their mother. Will she stay and become Lizzy to her sisters Janeand Elizabeth to Nicks Mr. Darcyor will she return to the life she has worked so hard to create?
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AvidReader25
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It was a big reading month for me. That was partially due to my free Audible month, which prompted me to get through as many books as I could!

AkashaVampie Great job sweetie 4y
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AvidReader25
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Lizzy is an NYC chef leading a busy lonely life running a restaurant. She goes home to Seattle where her sister is undergoing chemotherapy. Their relationship has been strained since their mom's death, but despite their different lives they reconnect. I identified so much with the plot & at times it was hard to read about them losing their mom as teens. There's a romance, but the book‘s heart is the sisters' relationship & dealing with cancer.

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bodacioustchr
Lizzy & Jane | Katherine Reay
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This story is about 2 sisters named after Austen heroines. The sisters are about 10 years apart in age and have had a difficult relationship. I have sisters that I love so much that this story was hard to read in places. However, it is a good character driven story with tears,laughter and love. Reccomend.

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MaryBethMink
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This was a great book. I fell in love with Katherine Reay‘s books after reading this one. She‘s great at combining Austen‘s works with her own twists and characters.

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hes7
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Recent #BookMail: a few novella collections, a couple ARCs, a couple new-ish releases, a book I really enjoyed, and way more books than I actually need. 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Samwise_Gamgee
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How I spent my snow day. #currentlyreading

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vicgreentoriafield
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This was a quick read filled with love. I went in thinking it was a retelling but it really wasn't. Another Reay I enjoyed!

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Melissa_J Have you read any of Reay‘s other books? I really liked Dear Mr. Knightly, and am currently reading 6y
vicgreentoriafield @Melissa_J Yes! I really enjoyed Dear Mr. Knightely and I have The Bronte Plot waiting on the shelves to be read! 6y
sammisho Enjoyed this one way more than I expected too! 6y
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vicgreentoriafield
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I may have started my second Austen, still P&P, retelling for the month of Feb. 🙃Hoping I enjoy this one from Reay as much as I enjoyed her other one, Dear Mr. Knightley.
#currentlyreading

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sammisho
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I was hesitant to read this as I do not typically like Austen adaptations ( why mess with perfection?), but this book was not a retelling. This book was about the powerful emotions and memories favorite foods and books can illicit. And the comfort that can be found when returning to those foods and books. I really loved this!

Morr_Books I got that same mug for Christmas ❤️ 6y
sammisho @Morr_Books I got it for Christmas last year! 6y
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sammisho
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Mommy is taking a time out.

Megabooks 👍🏻👍🏻 6y
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sammisho
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It's a chocolate cake for breakfast kind of morning as I wait for the icy roads to clear before heading to work!

Tadams4 Great way to start the day! Enjoy! 6y
BookMaven407 Nice 👍 6y
Dragon Yummy breakfast! 6y
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DebinHawaii
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Day8 #readjanuary #titlewithapropername Here's a selection of titles with proper names from my shelves & Kindle. The top three are old favorites, I'm currently reading My Lady Jane, and Jackaby & Prudence are in my TBR stack.

shanebeth love the Emma cover! 7y
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sarahgreatlove
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I did not expect to like this one as much as I did, much less to give it 5 stars. It's a depressing subject, plus complicated family relationships and grief - not my thing, at all. Yet, I loved it. I was so moved by this story. It's left me grateful and tender. Give it a try, you won't regret it.

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LuLeeBelle
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Bargian hunting at the Christian bookstore today 😎

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jessdean
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I like the story itself & all the food references were fun to read about. But something about transitioning from storyline to storyline didn't feel smooth. It was a nice easy read.

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lauraodom
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Really enjoyed this book! I loved the way Lizzy connected people to food based upon their literary preferences.