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A Series of Unfortunate Events Collection: Books 1-3 with Bonus Material
A Series of Unfortunate Events Collection: Books 1-3 with Bonus Material: The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, The Wide Window | Lemony Snicket
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Lemony Snickets unhappy tale of the unlucky Baudelaire siblings begins with The Bad Beginning. In this short bothersome book alone, the three orphans encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast. Should you not mind deadly serpents, slippery salamanders, lumpy beds, large brass reading lamps, long knives, and terrible odors, then proceed with caution to the second book in the miserable series, The Reptile Room. Readers unbothered by inclement weather, hungry leeches, and cold cucumber soup will want to continue with the third installment, The Wide Window. Others will not. If youve got the stomach to wade through the first three tragic tales in Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events, then this troubling collection might be the one for you. Several loathsome extras, including a compilation of unsettling quotations and a very disturbing portrait, await those who successfully complete the wretched journey. Youve been warned!
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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
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I have the entire 13 book collection of A Series of Unfortunate Events and should really read it or get rid of it. If I do a book a month (with 1 & 2 in January for momentum), would anyone else be interested in a buddy read for 2024? I am not a question-y person, so it would just be casual. Just an occasional check-in, comraderie thing.

AmandaBlaze I was just thinking of rereading those. Sounds like fun. 4mo
peanutnine I'm just finishing up my reread of the series, doing one book a month, and had a blast with them! Hope you enjoy! ☺️ 4mo
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @AmandaBlaze You're welcome to join me! I'll give it a fun hashtag #AnUnfortunateReadalong. I'm aiming to read book 1 by January 15 and book 2 by January 31. One book a month from there. Maybe others will join in. I've never read these, nor have I watched the series, so I'm excited to see how it goes. Maybe my niece will get in on this after I finish them. 4mo
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @katy4peas I think you and I talked about this a couple of years ago. I'm gonna do it! If all is well and you'd like to join in, I'm happy to have you. 4mo
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peanutnine
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So I started a list in my notes app at the beginning of last year to keep track of the series I've started and it has escalated quickly 😅
My goal for 2023 is not to start a new series until I've crossed one of these off the list! Shouldn't be too hard, since a lot of these only have one left
#SeriesLove2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65

Ruthiella Wow! That is a lot of series. Good luck! 👍 1y
Librariana I need to submit my SeriesLove titles! But I think Wayward Children will definitely be among them 😁 I see it on your list, too! 1y
TheSpineView Now that's a list! Good luck! 1y
Andrew65 Wow! Quite the list, and love your organisation. So many great series on there. Good luck! 1y
peanutnine @Librariana it's such a great one! Love the magical worlds 1y
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Magdalenka
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Just brought home this beautiful little stuck of books to read next :)!

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Ast_Arslan
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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@Eggs
#Wishes&Blessings

18. #Bows

Violet Baudelaire ❤❤

Eggs 🖤💝🤍 2y
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Lots of library holds came in this week! I‘m in a long wait for the last Percy Jackson book, so I‘m hoping to fill in the gap by rereading a good portion of THE SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS! I watched the Netflix adaptation and remember enjoying the books as a kid, but honestly don‘t remember too much about any of them after the first 3!

What did you think of the Netflix adaptation??

Bookwormjillk I haven‘t read all the books yet but got a kick out of the Netflix series 2y
peanutnine I loved the Netflix series! I thought they did a great job adapting the books. Intriguing new details added but stayed true to the original story 2y
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Pickpick

I'm not gonna review every book in this series since there are thirteen in total and I couldn't pick a favourite one if I tried. I read them as an adult, which I thought was a pity. I would've loved them even more as a child. The humour is amazing and very witty. Special mention for the wonderfully bittersweet dedications in each book.

Artwork by: https://www.deviantart.com/k-zlovetch

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mom2bugnbee
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I love finding children's & middle grade books that are just as wonderful for adults. I watched the Netflix series of A Series of Unfortunate Events with my kids a year or so ago, & made my way through the series this past year. They're just so much fun. #12Booksof2020 @Andrew65

Tattooedteacher I agree. It was a good series and accessible for all types of readers. 3y
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Cazxxx
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jenniferw88
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Stealing @Traci1 's post for #teamslaughter #scarathlon2020 @Clwojick! This #readathon lasts until 31/10 & I can already see how some of my books will work! #anunfortunatereadathon

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Traci1
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I just discovered this #readathon that sounds like tons of fun and runs through October 31st. Who doesn't need another readathon, amiright? And if you're doing the #scarathlon, the points will stack, so win-win!

#anunfortunatereadathon
+1 #TeamHarkness
@StayCurious

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The book is about three siblings called the Baudelaire siblings. Their house was burned down along with their parents and they are forced to stay with their closest relatives starting with a man named count Olaf. Count Olaf only wanted their fortune. I like this book it is mysterious and shorter than most books. A symbol from the book would be a strange eye tattoo on count Olaf‘s ankle which to the Baudelaire‘s only meant trouble.

MissYaremcio Excellent review Max! I love this series! Have you seen the Netflix adaptation? It's very close to the novel (whereas the movie is terrible!). 6/6 4y
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JuliaTheBookNerd
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BethM 😍 4y
Schnoebs I just finally got the last books I needed to complete the Charlie bone series 😍 So happy to have them again 4y
Jemgirl2014 What a pretty book display! 4y
Nute Absolutely fantastic bookshelves!😍 4y
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mom2bugnbee
Pickpick

In an unusual turn of events for me, I watched the Netflix series (Neil Patrick Harris) before I read the books because my kids enjoyed it so much. It was fantastic, as were these books. Absolutely enjoyed every one of them - such clever writing! Perfect for your late elementary/early middle school student.

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KristenDuck
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I have read so many of these books over the past few months, it is time to revisit the movie!

Let‘s see if I still like it as much as I used to.

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LadyReader1982

These poor kids they can never seem to get a break that lasts very long. SCREW COUNT OLAF!!!

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AprilMae
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BethM 🥰 4y
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sammisho
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Pickpick

I love this series, so silly and irreverent, but also a bit creepy. And the netflix show is great. This was not my favorite version, I am not a huge fan of audiobooks with a full fast and sound effects. But rereading this did make me want to read it to my 7 year old, so it is on the short list for bedtime books

Blaire My seven year old has really liked these. We are up to the hostile hospital. 4y
sammisho @Blaire we have two Dogman books to finish and then we are on it! 4y
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TheEllieMo
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I just came across this on Facebook. I‘ve never read any Lemony Snicket, but there‘s a very high chance that this is how it will be for me!

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SleepyDragon
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It's official. I've been in a reading slump for over a month. I didn't finish a single book in October, despite forcing myself to make an effort. I've come to accept that I won't meet good number of the goals I set for myself this year. It's not internal, but rather external circumstances that have worked against me for months. Many issues have afflicted my household, including major dental work for this little guy who has lost half his teeth.☹🐕

SW-T Awww...poor little guy. Hope he‘s doing better and will still be able to enjoy his food. Our mutt had to see a doggie dentist for a while to save his teeth and jaw. You ache for them but try to do what‘s best. Hugs and get well wishes to your furry friend 🥰🐶🥰 4y
SleepyDragon @SW-T Sounds expensive .. our guy had about 20 teeth extracted, including 2 canines. At least he still has enough to eventually be able to have kibble again once he's healed. But till then, no toys or anything crumchy/hard, which will be difficult with two messy 4 year olds in the house. He's very quick when they drop things. Plus all the meds they sent home for him. It's going to be a long 8 weeks. 4y
Crazeedi My heart breaks for this little fur friend! Hugs1🐶 4y
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SW-T @SleepyDragon Oh...it was pricey 😳 Tried not to think about it. We wanted his long term quality of life to be good. I wish you and your little guy luck over the next few weeks. Hopefully anything that falls within his reach will be soft! Hugs to you both 🥰 4y
SleepyDragon @SW-T I can only imagine. We desperately need new flooring, but that will now have to wait. It hasn't been a good year for us and unexpected medical expenses, both human and canine. I just wish pet care was more affordable and pet insurance less ridiculous. He might have lost less teeth if we could've afforded to do this earlier. Sigh. I just have to focus on the fact that he will be happy for the second half of his life, even with half his teeth. 4y
SW-T @SleepyDragon Hopefully next year will be better for humans and canines alike.💗 4y
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aboss

this book is about three orphans who had their parents die in a fire and then they had to live with their evil uncle count olaf who keeps following them for their fortune.after they stop living with him,then they live with their uncle monty and get followed by count olaf in disguise.

LitsyWelcomeWagon Welcome to Litsy! Here are links to #Litsytips: http://bit.ly/litsytips and #LitsyHowTo videos: goo.gl/UrCpoU. There‘s lots of fun things to do: book exchanges, buddy reads, photo challenges and more! @litsywelcomewagon 5y
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Annie_Belle_Ravenclaw7
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I just rewatched season 3 of the Netflix show for about the seven thousandth time😂😂😂and the kit/Olaf love scene hit me haaard, it always does but this time it was rly hard

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KristenDuck
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Pickpick

The unfortunate tale of three orphans sent to live with their not-so-warm relative Count Olaf after their parents pass away in a fire.

I don‘t know why but I loved this book. Loved the movie too.

Despite its dismal storyline and bleak outlook, it‘s just a fun and easy read. Really appreciated the dark humor.

Shley9225 Will you be continuing with the series? 5y
KristenDuck @Shley9225 yes! I have number 2 on hold with libby 5y
MaceyT15 Did you watch the Netflix series? Much better than the movie! 5y
KristenDuck @MaceyT15 I don‘t have Netflix but I heard good things! 5y
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rather_be_reading
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Anyone else love the librarian from A Series of Unfortunate Events?! I am so sad its over 😭

LibrarianRyan The series is completely over. They ended it. There was 12 books which would make like 6 seasons. 5y
MaceyT15 This series was wonderful! Although I'm sad it ended, they tied things together quite nicely. Sara Rue crushed it in her role as the librarian 5y
TheRomantiCate I loved this series in every possible way... I‘m on the second part of The Penultimate Peril and I don‘t want it to end 5y
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rather_be_reading @MaceyT15 i loved sara rue!! i need to read the books! 5y
rather_be_reading @TheRomantiCate i agree!! thts exactly how i felr 5y
MaceyT15 @rather_be_reading I haven't read the books either, but they are on my joint TBR with my son! 5y
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AmandaEve
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📚 A Series of Unfortunate Events
📽 Office Space
🎶 I‘m Just a Kid by Simple Plan
#manicmonday @JoScho

JoScho 🖤🤓🖤 5y
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Saw on Facebook and couldn't not share 😂😂

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WhiskeyMistress
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My pick for a “bad” villain is actually an amazing character who I love... but who is super bad at being a villain. Although I think he would disagree with me...
Count Olaf is spectacularly awful at his one simple job. Stealing the Baudelaire orphans enormous fortune. #lovehate #badvillain #poorbeatrice @ErinSueG

Erinsuereads #poorbeatrice 😂😂😂😂 5y
Meaw_catlady Good choice 5y
SailorMoon I'm definitely adding this series to my stack! I had been looking for the books at my local library but they are not so eady to find! I'll look them up online!!! 5y
MatchlessMarie Just read this for the first time this year! 5y
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Ericalambbrown
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1) Bunnicula! I also loved reading Monster at the End of This Book to my little brother 💕
2) Playing with my brothers on snow days
3) Push mowing 5 acres twice a week every summer
4) it‘s not really a toy, but my piano was my salvation as a kid
5) Loved reading the Lemony Snicket books to my daughter when she was small ❤️

wanderinglynn Thanks for playing! 💜 5y
Andrea4 Ooo Bunnicula!!! A very good one!! 5y
Ericalambbrown @Andrea4 I think that may have been the first book I ever bought for myself at the scholastic book fair 💕 5y
Andrea4 @Ericalambbrown haha what a great memory! And a great pick!! 5y
Emilymdxn Love lemony snicket so much!! 5y
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cariashley
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Has anyone seen these hilarious posts on Twitter??? My husband somehow found them and I‘m cracking up! #removealetterspoilabook

vivastory That's awesome! 5y
Librariana I love the whole "remove a letter" concept! Hehehe ? 5y
CoffeeNBooks That's hilarious! 😂 5y
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Malliig
Pickpick

It was good a decent mystery but I liked it

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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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The Gram is on fire today. 😆🔥

sudi Why is this so accurate 😂😂😂 6y
JoScho So true and describes my day perfectly! 6y
Readingismyescape Love this!! 6y
zezeki 😂😂 6y
Purrfectpages This is the best! 6y
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monalyisha
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Upcoming Events 🤗:

I bought some goodies for the #FallingforFallSwap while shopping this past weekend. I can‘t wait to see who I‘m matched with!

There are a few books en route to me from The Book Depository. When they arrive, I can post my #MakeMeReadIt stack & cross my fingers for more votes.

And I‘ve decided that I AM going to put my #WitchPleaseSwap idea into effect (“witch” I‘ll start organizing after my brother‘s wedding in 2 weeks 😱)!

hermyknee I‘m all in for the #witchpleaseswap !!! I can‘t wait to hear more about it! (edited) 6y
Readergrrl I‘m also eager to hear more about #witchpleaseswap 🧙🏻‍♀️ 6y
BeansPage I'm ready 6y
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brittanyreads Ooohh witches!!! 6y
Nessavamusic Ooh yay for the #witchpleaseswap 6y
LoverofLit Oh my gosh yes to #witchpleaseswap 6y
MeganAnn You already know I‘m all in for the #witchpleaseswap I‘ve already been searching for lovely witchy extras! 🔮💛🧙🏻‍♀️✨ 6y
Burghbookaddict I'm excited for your swap! 6y
Jess_Franzino Totally into this! 6y
Avanders Ooooh 🧙🏽‍♀️🌚🔮✨ 6y
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hgrimes
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umm...that‘s not a “goof”, IMDB. 🙄

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mellissimo
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❤📚

HOTPock3tt Truth!! 6y
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SarahPolaris
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Craftylikefox
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What a fun day! We stopped by a shop and I picked up a The Black Arts a Concise History of Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages. My partner also found this amazing 35th anniversary My little pony. My inner child was so pleased. My step sister also let me borrow her collection of A Series of Unfortunate Events. I have never read this series. The sad part.. she is missing 6! I will definitely fix that!

BekahB I love your My Little Pony! So many memories coming back to me! 😄 6y
JoScho That My Little Pony 💕 6y
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amyrohn
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Starting season 2 today!!

JoScho NPH is so fabulous! 6y
ReadingRover Yay! 6y
Craftylikefox Yess!!!!!!!! 6y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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*squeal* TIME TO BINGE SEASON TWO!

Pluralconstant I just finished it! 😊 6y
i.z.booknook I completely forgot season 2 was coming! 😱 thank you for reminding me! 😍 brb just going to go binge! 😉 6y
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Lyanneee
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MelAnn 😂🤣😂 love it! 6y
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monalyisha
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Linking (below) to an article about Children‘s Lit & the #metoo movement. Particular attention is paid to Daniel Handler‘s gross behavior.

"For too long, kid‘s & YA lit has done what so many other industries have done: 'Not us! Not here! We‘re different! We‘re KIND! We write about dragons, & wizards, & justice, & how middle school bullying is wrong, & kittens being best friends with dogs! We don't have THAT kind of problem.' That time is over."?

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Great, if sad article. I can‘t say I‘m surprised though, it is unfortunately universal. I don‘t know a single field that would be automatically immune. 6y
hermyknee Wow 6y
Beachesnbooks I was reading about this the other day after hearing about it on the Book Riot podcast, I'm glad someone posted something here too. It's awful that several prominent authors have been doing this for so long without any repercussions. I'm someone who likes to know about the authors I read and will be avoiding picking up works from those writers in the future. 6y
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LouBeth
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❇ Not a movie but I read the first few of A Series of Unfortunate Events before the Netflix series.
❇ Too many to count
❇ None yet 😔
❇ Chocolate chip crunch cookies from The Chocolate chip cookies murders and Russian tea from The Witches of Echo Park. Both delicious.

#weekendchat @CSeydel

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BeckyK

I think ASOUE, Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudice are the books I can read over and over! The first 2 being 2 of my favourite from being a child, and every time I re-read them I learn or realise something else. Pride and Prejudice is just lush and an absolute classic 😍😍

Thanks for the giveaway @mrozzz ❤️📚
#ClearTheShelvesGiveaway

mrozzz Oh that Lemony Snicket ☺️ 6y
BeckyK @mrozzz Love him! 6y
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BeckyK
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💛27
💛2 older sisters! 👩🏻👩🏼👩🏻
💛Nope. I need to travel more, first.
💛Anatomy Of A Scandal, A Little Life and Genesis.
💛ASOUE and Pride and Prejudice
💛😂
💛I don‘t know - Amazing?
💛I honestly don‘t know!
💛BOTH 🐱🐶
💛Tea, then Hot Chocolate then coffee
💛Rebecca 😂 (I think I‘m so funny 🙄)
💛 @jenniferw88 - my #potterheadswap match! 💚

#HalloWhoAreYou

ooomeooo 11.) 😎🤝🤣🤣 - you are 👌 6y
BeckyK @Gyldholm Haha I had to!! 😂 6y
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Pickpick

Hello friends,

I finally finished A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket and it was SO GOOD! I started reading it when I was in elementary school but never finished it. I started the series in January as a part of my bookclub‘s “Firsts” challenge as my first series of the year. The books were a little repetitive but I enjoyed most of the characters and the author‘s way of writing. If you haven‘t read this series then I recommend you do.

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I got up this morning, and the back of the house was flooded because my washing machine broke. So then I went upstairs to do yoga, because I was anxious and I thought it would help, and realized the air conditioner wasn‘t working. And later, after my shower, I tried to blow dry my hair, but the blowdryer just blew my hair around without actually drying it. And after all that, I still didn‘t kill anybody. High five, y‘all.

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csimmer23
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Three word titles #riotgrams

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captivatedbywords
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I just started this series a few months ago and I am so in love!

TheWordJar Me too! I just picked up 3 and 4 at the library today. Have you been watching the Netflix series, too? ❤️❤️ 7y
captivatedbywords @TheWordJar I have only watched the first two episodes so far, I'm really enjoying it! I figure each time I finish a book, I will watch an episode. 7y
TheWordJar That's what I'm doing too! I was glad to hear they are doing another season to finish up the series. All of the actors are perfect! 7y
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