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Walk on Earth a Stranger
Walk on Earth a Stranger | Rae Carson
A National Book Award Longlist TitleThe first book in a new trilogy from acclaimed New York Timesbestselling author Rae Carson. A young woman with the magical ability to sense the presence of gold must flee her home, taking her on a sweeping and dangerous journey across Gold Rushera America. Walk on Earth a Stranger begins an epic saga from one of the finest writers of young adult literature.Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and homeuntil everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?Rae Carson, author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns series, dazzles with the first book in the Gold Seer Trilogy, introducing a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance, as only she can.
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Lauren Cahill
Mehso-so

Loved loved loved the book concept, and i‘m telling you, the first few chapters got me hooked. But after that, it got boring. Half a book containing just walking from illinouis to california is not that interesting, even if you add death and birth and lies and marriage. Ecxited for the second book!

MrsBabki I didn‘t think I would like this book at all but I loved it. Please edit posts for grammar rules. 5y
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ravenlee
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Well, I finally got through it! I‘ve been waiting years to read this, and then once I started it I wasn‘t feeling it. Luckily, most of that seems to have been due to being sick, because it was good once I got going. I don‘t like present-tense narration, so that took a while to get used to. Should get to the next two books early next year.

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ravenlee
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I‘ve got a cold or something and have been trying to rest today. While hubby and kiddo took hubby‘s brother to the airport (he came to ride the Polar Express with us yesterday) I did a little reading. Can‘t sleep because I can‘t breathe, but eyes are burning so reading is hard. So, taking a break from the tagged book and enjoying Mike Rowe‘s book in bite-sized pieces.

BookishMarginalia Hope you feel better soon! 5y
ravenlee @BookishMarginalia thank you, I do too! Hopefully today is the worst day and I‘ll be on the upswing tomorrow. 5y
Megabooks Feel better soon! It‘s a great book. 5y
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Johanna414
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I haven‘t felt well for a few days so I took the kids to daycare this morning, made myself do a little housework and then sat on the couch and read the second half of this book. I loved it so much!
A good friend asked me for book recs today, so I‘ll probably be passing it along for her to read. Now I need to get the sequels!

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Johanna414
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I thought I would read the first couple chapters of this before bed last night... in reality, I stayed up half the night reading. It‘s so good! Thanks again, @kellyann28 for giving it to me! ❤️

kellyann28 Ah I'm glad you like it! I thought it was a great trilogy but I REALLY loved this first book! I really like the time period of the Gold Rush/Oregon Trail though, so I may be biased. 5y
Johanna414 @kellyann28 haha I think our generation in general loves this time period... fond memories of the Oregon Trail game 😂 5y
kellyann28 @johanna414 100% 😂 5y
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Johanna414
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This was such an exciting surprise to come home to! @kellyann28 knew my (30th😫😫😫) birthday was coming up and sent me a book! Kelly, you are an absolute treasure - I‘m so glad we have become friends through Litsy!
I‘ve read one other book by Rae Carson and loved it, so this has been on my TBR pretty much since it was published. Thank you so, so much!

kellyann28 You are so welcome! I didn't know it was your 30th! I turned 30 last year. I hope this helps ease you into it 😂❤🎉 6y
Crazeedi @Johanna414 @kellyann28 you girls are just young'uns!!😉💖 6y
kellyann28 @Crazeedi Hopefully will be around for another 30 ;) 6y
Crazeedi @kellyann28 I can give you some pointers for that age😁🤨😉 6y
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JuliaTheBookNerd
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#Stranger 💰 #ANewChapter 🥂

#BookNerd 💙📚🤓

vkois88 Your shelves 😍😍😍 6y
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ravenlee
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@Whimsical.Curiosity is hosting a #hugyofriendsgiveaway to celebrate 15000! Congratulations! (Possibly the funniest profile I have ever encountered, anywhere, btw, so congrats also on making me laugh out loud reading it)

Thanks for the chance to win!

Whimsical.Curiosity Aaawww hugs to you ladyface!!! And good luck!! 😘😘 6y
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RebL
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Rae Carson came to the collection to talk about Walk On Earth a Stranger, writing, publishing & a variety of other topics. She spoke about complex issues, used academic language & did all the things you‘d hope for when producing programs that matter to you.
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I am not into pioneer stories as they were shoveled down my throat as a child. I‘ll make an exception for this book. After I overcame my prejudices, I did like & would recommend this book.

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Asthecroweflies
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I wasn‘t so sure about this one, but ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! I guess this would be considered speculative fiction.

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ravenlee

Happy #YAWednesday, and Happy Independence Day to all the Americans!

I've been itching to read Walk on Earth a Stranger. A good friend (@jwashreads) recommended it a while ago and I haven't gotten to it yet. I'm intrigued by the blend of historical fiction and fantasy. But with an upcoming move and my husband in a minimizing mood because of it I've been limiting my book buying, so it's for someday. Sigh.

@TheFunkyBookworm

LibrarianRyan It's going to be a movie. Dang. I guess I need to go pull this off my shelf and get it read. 6y
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ravenlee
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Great idea @CoffeeNBooks ! This summer I would love to read the tagged book that a good friend (@jwashreads) recommended. I hate running the AC all the time in summer but like getting outside for walks with my daughter early in the day. We look for "treasures" - usually rocks - to bring home.
#summerizegiveaway

CoffeeNBooks That sounds like a fun summer morning activity! I still have several of the "treasures" my kids found over the years. 6y
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JuliaTheBookNerd
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My current audiobook listen works for today‘s #TravelTuesday prompt. The main character Lee travels west across the US during the Gold Rush-era 💰#ReadingResolutions 💐📖

#BookNerd 📚💙

Sproutygamer how is it? This has been on my tbr forever!!! 7y
JuliaTheBookNerd @Sproutygamer Okay so far but I‘m only 4 chapters in 😬 7y
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bibliophiliac
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Absolutely loved this book. I was drawn in from the beginning and it kept my interest throughout. It wasn't what I was expecting -- not much magic or fantasy -- but more historical fiction. Pleasantly surprised and looking forward to reading the next 2 books in the series.

jwashreads I love this series and I really need to read her other series. I hope it's just as amazing! 7y
bibliophiliac @jwashreads Me too! I was so impressed by this book her other books are on my TBR list. 7y
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jwashreads
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#recommendationrainbow

⚀ Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
⚁ Probably one of the books from Christine Feehan's Dark series--I was way too young to be reading paranormal romance, but I loved it nonetheless!
⚂ Walk On Earth A Stranger by Rae Carson--beautiful cover and beautiful story!
⚃ Twitter, probably. The authors I follow are always recommending books by new authors and they're usually fabulous.
⚄Children of Blood and Bone TO EVERYONE!

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B00kNerd746
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ great book 📖 🌄💰🇺🇸

Paula3 😍loved this one 7y
bibliophiliac Agreed! Great book. 7y
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B00kNerd746
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#luck. Got this book on Amazon came signed when I didn‘t order it that way

Paula3 😍 7y
bibliophiliac That's so cool! 7y
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stephanieleannebookish
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The story opens with the death of Leah‘s parents and the discovery that her Uncle, the only living person to know of Leah‘s secret, has come into town to take ownership of her home and her “witching” powers. Leah hightails it out town and heads west to California. Carson does an amazing job fleshing out her characters. I am so attached to every ‘good‘ character we meet that I feel as if I know them and I continue to think about them every day.

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SandiParsons
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This is my first read from my #SecretSantaGoesPostal book haul from @emmanoble
She wrote on the package "I know you don't like westerns, but I don't really either and I still loved it, so I thought you might like it to."
Despite the western setting of this historical fiction I have to agree -- this was a great read!

emmanoble So glad you enjoyed it!! 7y
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fiercelyhannah
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Mehso-so

Synopsis: Leah Westfall can sense gold around her, veins of it. When her family is ripped away from her, she sets out to California where gold has been recently discovered.
Review: Overall, I️ thought that this book was pretty good. The beginning was very captivating. However it wasn‘t one of those books that you can‘t put down, it took me a week to finish it. I️ felt that some parts were unrealistic and dramatic. However, It is worth a read.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Mehso-so

This book was alright. I enjoyed the first 1/4--not too crazy about the middle half--enjoyed the last 1/4. The story has potential and I really did enjoy the characters. The ending got me really curious about where the sequel is going to go. I kept imagining the Oregon Trail and saw people dying of dysentery.

My real struggle was the writing. I wanted to throw a thesaurus​ at the author everytime there was a scene with dialogue.

iread2much I‘m so glad you wrote that. I‘ve seriously considered mailing a thesaurus to some authors.... 7y
SassenachTheBookWizard @iread2much I feel like I get angrier at the publishers/editors for leaving it! 7y
iread2much Also true, but I feel like if you‘re going to write part of being creative is using words, creatively. 7y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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I've heard really mixed things about this book and historical fictions in the US tend to be ones I don't enjoy but my friend said she thinks I would really like it so I'm gonna give the audiobook a go

moarbookspleaze I really enjoyed this one. 7y
ElishaLovesBooks This is the best one of the trilogy! Really interesting premise! 7y
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ElyssaReads
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#GIVEAWAYHISTORICAL I enjoyed this historical fantasy series after being drawn in by the interesting titles and gorgeous covers.

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jen_hayes7
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I'm totally digging these B&N Readouts! I've only done two, but it's an awesome way to add an extra book each month. I loved this book. At first I wasn't sure I would, but soon I was really attached to (or hated when appropriate) all the characters and animals which made it necessary to keep reading and make sure they make it West. I'll definitely pick up the second book in the series. #barnesandnoble #readouts

sprainedbrain Yes! I loved it, too. 😃 7y
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sprainedbrain
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This month's B&N Readouts selection finished up today, and I liked it enough that I've already checked out the second book on Overdrive. 👍🏻

This book is historical fiction that I suppose could be called YA, with a little magic, too, set during the California gold rush. I loved the adventure and I'm very invested in the characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jennie748 I love this series! 7y
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Captivatedbybooks
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Nook's September free Serial Reads. Title runs until end of September. Only found on the Nook App

Sace Wow that sounds good. 7y
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absolutebookish
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My Bookie Monsters! 😄
It's been a while. But don't worry I've still kept up w/ my reading. You have too, right?
Started reading WOEAS, the B&N #SerialReads choice for Sept. This is one of those 📚 I put aside at first, but I'm thinking that was a mistake.
So far, I 💛 Lee. I feel her. In some ways, I am her, but she's a tougher vers.--more like my great grandmother. And I'm devastated for her. Hope life gets better for Lee soon.
#histfic #fantasy

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sprainedbrain
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This month's B&N Readouts selection definitely interested me... good reviews on Goodreads, and the first chapter pulled me in.

Anyone else reading it for free this month on the app or Nook?

DrexEdit I read the description and thought about it. It sounds interesting. Not sure I will have the time though. 7y
Ashley_Nicoletto Oooo very interested! Thanks for sharing! 7y
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Reecaspieces I looked at. May check it out 7y
LibrarianRyan Not on nook. I have a hard copy that is part of my #LitsyAtoZ challenge. 7y
DrexEdit @annahenke i will have to try and fit it in then. I like the serial reads because I can read those on my phone just about anywhere. At the very least it's going on the #TBR. 😊 thanks for the personal recommendation! 7y
MyStoriedLife I have to check this out it sounds good 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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Found my duplicate because I decided to put al my remaining #litsyAtoZ books in a pile. That is one large pile. I might need a few more #readathon as there is still 3 books missing. #24in48

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Ke633
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I liked this book but didn't love it. I haven't read the next in the series yet but it's on my #tbr list.. #beautifulstranger #90sinjuly I ❤️❤️ the title. It's the whole reason I bought the book. #hymn #gold

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fictionandfiber
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#tbr 😄

brittanyreads Beautiful photo 👍 7y
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Katpie1701
Pickpick

Walk on Earth a Stranger was a gripping adventure from start to finish! The story is actually the first book in a trilogy, so it mostly covers the main character Leah's journey across America in a wagon train, with California waiting at the end of the road. The focus is on strong characters and the incredible real struggles intrepid travelers faced in search of a better life, with a dash of gold dust magic sprinkled in. #booknerd #YA #strongwomen

Jenryland Read her first trilogy but haven't read these ... yet 7y
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Katpie1701
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"The gold sense is so strong now, its buzzing so merciless that I feel it down to my toes. It's almost good, like being filled with sunshine...it explodes inside me, so much hotter and and brighter than the scent of fresh blood." #booknerd #currentlyreading #booklove #beautifulquotes #quotes #bibliophile #yalove

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Katpie1701
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Finished with one and on to another! Walk On Earth A Stranger has such a fascinating setting and concept; a girl with the magical ability to sense gold in the Wild West? Yes please! And I've heard so many good things about it, I can't wait to jump right in!
#booknerd #booklove #historicalfantasy #currentlyreading #yaadventure #litsy #funsetting #goldrush #newbook #newread

SpeculativeFemale I've never heard of that book, but the description sounded so interesting I just had to add it to my stack! #blameitonLitsy 7y
Katpie1701 @SpeculativeFemale Woohoo! 😄I heard about it through my library's teen book club. I'm always down for a historical fantasy adventure, I just hope it lives up to expectations! 7y
Librariana I bought Station Eleven as part of a "Buy 2, get one free" and I can't wait to get to it! ? How did you like it? 7y
Katpie1701 @Librariana I really enjoyed it! It was so different from any other sci-if/dystopia stuff that I've read, and the writing was wonderful. I definitely recommend it! 😊 7y
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Drover-Nade
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I read this book so quickly. I got to the end and felt like I wanted to know what else will happen I wanted her life story she had such an amazing future ahead.

MamaOBookLife I read through it in a day!! I bought the 2nd book on the day it released... And it's in my mile long TBR pile. 😣😭 7y
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Lizpixie
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#JuneTunz #day18 #Gold This is on my Mount TBR, a YA novel about a young girl in Gold Rush America who keeps her family fed with her ability to sense gold. In the earth, in a river, anywhere it can be found. When her family are taken from her, she flees to California to escape from the people trying to control her & her talent. The first in a trilogy I believe.

ElyssaReads I enjoyed the two of this series that I've read. And the covers are gorgeous!! 7y
Cinfhen That is a gorgeous cover 💛 7y
elkeOriginal Love this series - and her previous series too! The finale book 3 due in October so at least you don't need yo wait like me... 7y
elkeOriginal Her previous series - SO good - starts here: 7y
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Claireluana
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First vacation read down! I enjoyed this one, but I would definitely consider it much more of a historical than fantasy YA. Most of the story focuses on Lee's journey out west as part of a wagon train. A bit slow at times, but well written and great characters!

BethFishReads Oh I really liked this. Still need to read book 2 7y
Claireluana Yeah! I will definitely read book 2! 7y
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Natalia
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Mehso-so

🌟🌟🌟✨
3.5 stars!
This book was very slowly for me. Yes, it was well written, but I just NEED something more in this book. Well, it wasn't bad, but I think I've read better books than this one. But still I will definitely read another books from the series and I'll expect a little but more😊

#walkonearthastranger #raecarson #mayread #czechedition #ya #fantasy #historical #magic

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Claireluana
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T-2 weeks to my much needed European vacation! Here's what's on my Nook so far. I feel like I need to add some steamy romance to read on the beach. Recommendations?

CoffeeK8 Have you read Ilona Andrews's Hidden Legacy? Book number 2 is coming out At the end of th month. 8y
Claireluana @CoffeeK8 I've never read Ilona Andrews so I should add hidden legacy to the list! 8y
CoffeeK8 You should! The first one is Burn For Me and then she also has 2 other great series! 8y
elkeOriginal I love Rae Carson so 👍there! Roses and Rot is on my TBR so we can compare notes later 😁 8y
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GemintheRough
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#day20 #favoritecover book design by Paul Zakris. I'm not sure how much say Rae has on her covers but the publishers must love her to wrap her books in this 😍#riotgrams #ya

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Betsy_Huston
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I really enjoyed this book about a teenage girl disguised as a boy traveling west to join the California gold rush. Unexpectedly diverse with a strong and competent female main character.

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ElyssaReads
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I want a list of all the covers whoever designed the covers for this series has created so I can admire them too.

BookFreakOut Have you read her fantasy trilogy? Super excellent. 8y
ElyssaReads @BookFreakOut I'm on the hold list for that one! 8y
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bathtubbooks
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Frantically trying to finish this #crochet afghan for my mother-in-law in time for Christmas. Her Grandma made the #grannysquares decades ago. I found the tote stacked with gorgeous grannies about 4 years ago, just sitting there, and told her I would be honored to finish it. Weaving ends, blocking, connecting, having babies, #breastfeeding sore wrists has all occured but I'm almost done!😀 #audiobook #heirloom

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bathtubbooks
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Started this #western audiobook...loving it so far.

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niki.inwonderland
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#novemberbookchallenge #29: November Book Haul

I usually borrow my books from the library, so there wasn't a huge book haul this month. But everything in the picture was fantastic 👌

#boneshaker #theroyalwe #walkonearthastranger #snowlikeashes #threedarkcrowns #heartless #novemberbookchallenge #novemberbookhaul #angiebookishnovember

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ScientistSam
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This started off a bit slowly for me but I was engrossed by the end! It's primarily historical fiction instead of a fantasy, with the twist that the protagonist can sense gold like a dowser can sense water. It's a coming of age story where a strong young woman finds freedom from the expectations around women's roles after she runs away from her parents' murderer. She dresses as a boy and heads out cross country to the '49 California gold rush.

PenguinInFlight I read the first 5 chapters in my email from EpicReads, and was kind of intrigued! I think I'll have to get it now! ☺️👍🏻 8y
ScientistSam @PenguinInFlight Great! I did really enjoy it. I have to say some of Lee's travels reminded me of the Oregon Trail computer game😀 8y
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