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Summer Sisters
Summer Sisters: A Novel | Judy Blume
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Readers Circle for author chats and more. In the summer of 1977, Victoria Leonards world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend. Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Marthas Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become summer sisters. Now, years later, Vix is working in New York City. Caitlin is getting married on the Vineyard. And the early magic of their long, complicated friendship has faded. But Caitlin begs Vix to come to her wedding, to be her maid of honor. And Vix knows that she will gobecause she wants to understand what happened during that last shattering summer. And, after all these years, she needs to know why her best friendher summer sisterstill has the power to break her heart. Praise for Summer Sisters Compulsively readable . . . [Blumes] powers are prodigious.The New York Times Book Review As warm as a summer breeze blowing through your hair, as nostalgic as James Taylor singing How Sweet It Is. You remember. So does Judy Blume. How sweet it was.Chicago Tribune An exceptionally moving story that can leave the reader laughing and crying . . . sometimes at the same time . . . Blume creates a rich tapestry of characters.The Denver Post Blumes characters still tend to hover after the book is set aside. . . . She catches perfectly the well-armored love between longtime female friends.The Seattle Times
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AileenRR
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Mehso-so

A decades-spanning story of the friendship between two girls, and their circle of family and friends. I didn‘t love it, but I‘m glad I read it.

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HettyG
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I picked up this book last Fall at this coffee shop we have in Denver called The Bardo, and I found this postcard tucked inside. It is from when the book was published in 1998, postmarked from Anaheim and announcing the release of that dumbo ornament... I just love finding old ephemera in used books, it's my favorite thing! And incidentally this appears to be a first edition printing of this book, what a good used book find! 💜

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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So sorry for the late posting! I left work yesterday with a migraine!!

Thank you so much to @TheBookHippie ! When I opened the package, I squealed as I love both of these of these authors and can‘t wait to dive into these books! The tote, coffee, and notebook are so perfect!!!

TheBookHippie Oh migraine attacks are so awful. I hope it passes quickly !! I hope you enjoy the books!! ♥️ 5mo
AllDebooks Oooh, so pretty 😍 5mo
Graciouswarriorprincess @TheBookHippie Thank you! I feel so much better today. 😊 5mo
dabbe Glad you're feeling better today! 💙💚💙 5mo
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SerenaCrawford
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5 stars

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ClairesReads
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It turns out Judy Blume is as much a reliable author for adults as she is for children and adolescents. This is not a complicated novel but somehow it still gets just how complicated female friendships and families can be. Reading this felt like visiting an old friend in a nostalgic summer location.

TheBookHippie I‘ve always felt Caitlin would reappear someday… I read this when it came out and again later on. I may need to read it again. 🤣🙃😅 10mo
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Ladygodiva7
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I know I know, summer book with snowflakes 🤷🏼‍♀️❄️
Read a 100 pages today and it‘s pretty good.

#snowflake #snowflakes #papersnowflakes

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JackieGreco
Summer Sisters | Judy Blume
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This is a moving and sentimental novel about friendship. The story is centered around two girls who spend their summers together and grow up together, building a bond that is everlasting through challenging times. I loved this book 5/5

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mcctrish
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I‘m guessing this is a rerelease because of all the Are You There God hype, it‘s copyrighted 1998. #readwithjenna it was an impulse buy at Costco because of the cover 🌊 JB has no filter when it comes to emerging sexuality and that‘s apparent here but so is family, friendship, coming of age. What I appreciated the MOST was how true to herself Victoria ( Vix) became, finding your own path can be hard

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mcctrish
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All school prep is on hold, it‘s a beautiful day and I will be trapped in a portable soon enough

kspenmoll 👏🏻👏🏻 great choice!!!! 1y
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angieinwonderland
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It was a viscerally nostalgic read for me. It somehow felt light and heavy at the same time but wholly relatable. Judy Blume is able to write in such a way that her timely reads remain relatably timeless, no matter the age group. She tackles every single uncomfortable thought or feeling of the human experience and presents us with magic.

BkClubCare Lovely review 1y
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ICantImReading
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️💫

I can appreciate the frankness of the writing and the air of summer nostalgia, but the story itself was kind of shallow and depressing.🎧

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SarahBookInterrupted
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Kim‘s book recommendation is an adult book by Judy Blume on Book Interrupted‘s Manuscript Monday. https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-summer-sisters

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ahoffkosik
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My book podcast is BACK after a brief summer break… and I‘m thrilled to share Episode 201! On it, author Alison Rose Greenberg joins me to chat about SUMMER SISTERS in all of its teen angst, heartbreak, and drama. Link to listen in my bio!

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katiekat311
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Stuck between a so-so and pick on this one. Went with pick because for some reason I couldn‘t put it down. The writing was light and airy. It transports you back to middle school and high school summers with your best friends, figuring out life and all its mysteries. You find yourself relating to Vix, going through moments of loathing the type of friend Caitlin is. You get swept up on their journey, that‘s for sure.

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katiekat311
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Recycled books from other lists to create this one. Almost all of them are off of my overflowing bookshelf. Here‘s to tackling the TBR and making more space for new books of course 😝😉 #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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guidosophia
Summer Sisters | Judy Blume
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fun and easy read but maybe don‘t write about kids and sex judy???? also caitlin was trash

tokorowilliamwallace On my last thrifted book haul, I found an 'adult' erotic novel by Judy Blume from the late 70s. Is your similar as geared towards adults rather than kids? 3y
guidosophia @tokorowilliamwallace yes this is an adult book! i wouldn‘t say it‘s erotic but she writes about young kids experimenting with sex which is what weirds me out 3y
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Butterfinger
Summer Sisters | Judy Blume
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Mehso-so

There were parts I liked and parts I didn't like. I liked the characters, but not the sexual exploration of the children.

Butterfinger I have been meaning to read this for years and I #Finally can mark it off my list. #RoaringWolfChallenge @Roary47 @Littlewolf1 3y
Roary47 Yay! Congratulations for getting it off your list. 3y
MerlinTheSlightlyAwkward I enjoyed the exploration of New England “weird” in this book, but honestly never found much remarkable about the writing. Well done getting through another on your list! 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 3y
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Butterfinger
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I'm reading Summer Sisters by Blume and listening to Klara and the Sun, Kiya: Mother of a Pharaoh #FoodandLit, and Ceremony this weekend.

New feature #WeekendReading @Andrew65

Andrew65 Looks a good weekend of reading, 3y
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Butterfinger
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TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! Looks fabulous!!! 3y
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Dalaine
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This book is nothing special. The friendship between Vix and Caitlin reminded me of some of my own childhood friendships. Their connection as the age gets less believable and some of the things revealed by the end of the book is honestly so shocking that I found it difficult to relate anymore. I'm also not a fan of books that end on an unfinished note. I want closure for the characters.

All in all, it's a fun and easy read.

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BekaReid
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Coffee break reading in the park ☕📚

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Biblio_Baggins
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Mehso-so

Summer Sisters is a story about two friends who grow up together and the bond they form through their summers together at Martha‘s Vineyard. It follows their journey through life, love and friendship from middle school through adulthood.

I was hoping for a nostalgic beach read, but I found the story to be very simple and many of the characters were underdeveloped.

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BennettBookworm
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Welcome to Litsy, @TheArtsierTheBeckster !!
Our sister @LiteraryinLititz got ME hooked, and now we‘re ALL convinced that Litsy is the place to be! 🥰
And can‘t forget my bro, @wanderer15 😎
I hope you find the Litsy community as fun and warm as I do!! Xoxo!!

Tracyantoon Yay for sisters!! Welcome @TheArtsierTheBeckster! 4y
Desha Welcome @TheArtsierTheBeckster ! So glad to have you on Litsy! 📚♥️📚 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Welcome to Litsy 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊 4y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage Welcome! What a fun picture! 4y
mabell Welcome! 🎉🎉🎉 4y
Princess-Kingofkings welcome 💃🏼 4y
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SaraHasClass
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This is a rich story of friendship, lies, betrayal & loyalty. Love is the act of commitment & between friends Victoria & Caitlyn a lopsided life-long process. Never having read an adult Judy Blume book, knowing her reputation, I wasn't sure I wanted to read this one. I'm glad I did. It's a funny, poignant story about relationships in the ups & downs of life.

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NatalieR
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I visited this perfect little bookstore named Books & Books @ The Studios in Key West, Florida. While shopping...
Husband: What are you starting at?
Me: Judy Blume!! She really does work here!! 💙
Such an honor to be in her presence. She was so sweet and kind as she interacted with her coworkers. I‘m way too introverted to speak to her first. 🤭

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled 😮 I need to get back to Key West just to see this! I would be thrilled to just catch a glimpse of her 5y
JackOBotts Awesome to know. I may be Key West bound in June. 🤗📚 5y
NatalieR @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I don‘t think I‘ve ever tried so hard to look at someone without being obvious. 👀 5y
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NatalieR @JackOBotts I hope you make it down here and get to see her. 👍🌴 5y
LiteraryinPA Whoa! How exciting! 5y
Hooked_on_books Oh wow! 😲 5y
KimM Love that bookstore ❤️ 5y
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better_babs
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An emotional read. Its a story centered around Caitlin Sumers, the attention seeking troubled girl, that invites mousey Victoria Leonard to Marthas Vineyard for the summer when they are 12. Its a summer tradition from then on. Its the main stage for the story. It is centered around caitlins actions but is written about Victorias life and how those things shape her life. Friendship is a double edge sword that Judy Blume poetically tells us about.

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Pghbookgirl
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As the temperatures start to drop, I chose this classic. I‘ve never read this but I‘m flying through it. It‘s making me miss Massachusetts and everything I leave there when I come back to Pennsylvania.

The characters in this book remind me of me and my friend from school. We don‘t see each other often but we have the friendship that is special.

TheBookHippie I just did this on a buddy read with The Blume Saloon podcast. I‘ve never laughed and enjoyed a read so much. I read it when it came out and reading it again was like visiting an old friend. 5y
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Eggs
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🍦 for breakfast?? Last week in Wisconsin with my sisters🥰❤️❤️ 🍨

AmyRebecca Depends on the flavor... hehe!!!🥰🍨 5y
Cathythoughts Gorgeous pic ♥️ 5y
JoScho Love these pics! 5y
Eggs Thanks you friends🤗🥰 @JoScho @Cathythoughts @AmyRebecca 5y
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Nebklvr
Summer Sisters | Judy Blume
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Mehso-so

A timely read for book club!

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StayCurious
Summer Sisters | Judy Blume
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#songsofsummer #summergirls @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620 One from my TBR list. Judy Blume has always been a favourite of mine.

OriginalCyn620 ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
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DeeLew
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Yay! It has arrived! 😃 Thank you @Gissy Come on June 21 #SummerSantaGoesPostal

Gissy @DeeLew I'm calm because it arrived already! I hope you like what I chose for you! You will receive a second box later. 5y
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DeeLew
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I am running a bit late but this is going out first thing in the morning! 📚💗 #SummerSantaGoesPostal

xxjenadanxx I love that paper you used! 5y
Daisey Pretty rapping 5y
Itchyfeetreader Beautiful paper - my last item arrives tomorrow and then I am sending so you are not the last! 5y
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CarterMD07
Pickpick

Love it - wish the ending was better

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Judybskt
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🌞Ocean City, NJ
🌞Fruit
🌞Gardening, swimming, chilling, country concerts
🌞Sweet Tea
🌞Sunscreen
🌞Pool or beach

#summersantagoespostal
#summersolsticebookexchange

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stephothebesto
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1. Anywhere with friends and good swimming.
2. 🍉 ...and always popcorn
3. Swimming, early morning walks and reading, of course
4. Iced green tea or iced coffee
5. 🕶️ - the big no-pictures-please kind
6. Hammock chair
@LibrarianRyan thanks for posting, though I hear @hermyknee is the creator. This is a fun one 😊

LibrarianRyan Yep it was @hermyknee But we All share. Thanks for participating. 6y
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Bookwm85forever
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My dog Charlie seems to think I lost weight and I no longer need as much room on the loveseat. #dogs #dogsoflitsy #staycation

Judybskt I loved that book! 6y
Bookwm85forever @Judybskt I‘m engrossed in this book. There were some parts that were a bit off but typical Judy Blume style. I hope to finish tomorrow. 6y
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Bookwm85forever
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It‘s cold and dreary in Chicago. I thought a book about summer by a long time favorite author might help with the winter blues. #booknerd #bookaddict #bookworm

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Judybskt
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Day 6 - coming in late to this! Love my sissy! #sisters

#octoberputaspellonyou
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful ❤️❤️ 6y
Judybskt 😊 6y
vkois88 ❤❤❤ 6y
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Suzze
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1. My sister came to visit from Florida. She‘s still here! We spend most of our time reading.
2. The neighborhood kids just came over to wish me a Happy Birthday. ❤️❤️❤️
3. Evening. I finally wind down and am ready to sit quietly.
4. Yes! We sit outside all summer, and now after school with the kids and chatter away.
5. I wish I knew. Mine was almost a year. I just couldn‘t shake it. Just got out of it a couple of months ago.

#HumpDayPost

LittleBug Happy Birthday!!🎊 6y
Suzze @LittleBug Thanks! 6y
mrp27 Happy Birthday!! 🎉 6y
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Suzze @mrp27 Thanks! 6y
Reggie Happy Birthday!!! 6y
Suzze @Reggie Thanks 6y
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KristinaRay
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Pickpick

This book takes you through the ups and downs of two very different girls who, almost by luck, end up becoming best friends.

It really brought me back to those days when my best friend was my whole world. It made me feel a plethora of emotions that are very unique to those childhood years.

The ending was a bit weak, but the rest of the book was pretty fantastic.
#friendship

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erinreads
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STILL TRUE. I usually don‘t mind book to movie adaptations, but this is one book that I want the characters as I see them to stay only in my brain. 😂

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madamereadsalot1
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#readingresolutions day 24 #beachread @Jess7

The perfect beach read. Even though my pasty self does not do beaches. I do occasionally do front yards on cloudy days though!

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GripLitGrl
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LizzieLou

Judy's pretty good at writing a steamy love scene. 😻❕❣️💓

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LizzieLou
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I love Judy Blume. Never read this one.

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Daughter-of-words
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Slightly book related but Amanda Palmer released this song on Judy Blume‘s birthday and it‘s absolutely beautiful😊 I read Summer sisters in high school and many times since and it became one of the most important books in my life. And the music video has a quick cameo from Neil Gaiman😁 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k02Waw4WXk&sns=em