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The Dinner List
The Dinner List | Rebecca Serle
'We've been waiting for an hour.' That's what Audrey says. She states it with a little bit of an edge, her words just bordering on cursive. That's the thing I think first. Not: Audrey Hepburn is at my birthday dinner, but Audrey Hepburn is annoyed. At one point or another, we've all been asked to name five people, living or dead, with whom we'd like to have dinner. Why do we choose the people we do? And what if that dinner were to actually happen? These are the questions that 29-year-old Sabrina contends with in this utterly captivating novel; a story imbued with the same delightful magical realism as One Day, and the life-changing romance of Me Before You.
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Read4life
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Mehso-so

This has been on my shelves for a long time. It just wasn‘t for me. I was hoping for a cool take on “5 people alive or dead you‘d invite to dinner” but what I got was a watered down romance.
#JoysOfJune (book #5)
#14Books14Weeks (book #3)
#Roll100

Andrew65 Brilliant 👏👏👏 10mo
TheHeartlandBookFairy I agree 😕 10mo
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Morr_Books
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Here are the March choices for #Roll100. I'm starting #42 today. Happy Sunday!
@PuddleJumper

IndoorDame Longbourn is on my TBR. I‘ll be interested to hear what you think! 13mo
TheBookHippie The Dinner List was fun. 13mo
Librariana The Dinner List is also on my Roll100 and will be a pick for TBRtarot. Hope you enjoy them all! 13mo
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Kpompano
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“If I reveal this, will the whole tower collapse? If I tell him how I really feel, will that be my last turn? It was terrifying and exhilarating because every time I took another piece out and the tower stood, I felt like I‘d won. What I didn‘t remember is that at some point in the game, the entire tower falls. It happens every single time. It is the only way the game ends. Why then did I keep playing, knowing that I would be left with rubble?”

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OneCent76
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Mehso-so

I listened to this book and the author narrated it. The narration wasn't that good and made the book kind of boring. The MC has a birthday party where 3 people from her past, her best friend, and Audrey Hepburn attend. A lot of it is the MC trying to repair relationships, and maybe even change some events that would affect her future. It was an ok book, nothing too exciting or noteworthy.

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Kempfme
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Mehso-so

The characters sucked, yet I cried ugly tears because of the plot.

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Mariasimon
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Everyone has been asked that common question, which five people dead or alive would you invite to a dinner party? Well luckily for Sabrina, she is able to make this question a reality. Including Audrey Hepburn, her dead absent father, her best friend who hasn‘t been as present lately, her favorite college professor, and that one recurrent boyfriend that she can not seem to shake. An interesting, entertaining read

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Sharpeipup
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“Worrying is wishing for what you don't want”

#quotes #bookntea

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ericareadslibros
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Sunday read today ☕️

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CoffeeNBooks
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Pickpick

I really enjoyed this story about Sabrina and her birthday dinner, attended by five people whose names she'd written on a piece of paper.

Thanks so much for this birthday gift, Misty! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re very welcome! I‘m happy you enjoyed it 💛💛💛 3y
Velvetfur That sounds so good! Stacked 👍🏻 3y
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OriginalCyn620
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Pickpick

This was a reread for me and I loved it just as much the second time around. It‘s both sad and hopeful. A lovely story!

#bookspin #bookspinbingo
#pop21 - book set in a restaurant

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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Macnjen
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I really liked this book. It's a fast story about the 5 people you'd have at the dinner table if you get the chance. There were only two minor issues for me that didn't really impact the story, but overall it was enjoyable. It does make me think about who I'd invite to my dinner. #litsyAtoZ challenge @bookishmarginalia

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Ohayraynay
Dinner List | Rebecca Serle
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Wow. I really enjoyed this book. I laughed, I cried, I felt happy and sad. I loved the characters - great tug at the heartstrings read!

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Ohayraynay
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"And then I let him date me for almost two years. " ? I don't know why this line gave me a chuckle.

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theladygreer
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A little bit about a magical birthday dinner with Audrey Hepburn, mostly about analyzing an imperfect romantic relationship. Definitely reminded me of what it was like to be in my 20s. The audiobook is read by the author and a short, enjoyable listen.

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veebib
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"People in relationships are either flowers or gardeners. Two flowers shouldn't partner; they need someone to support them, to help them grow. ..... There are flowers and gardeners. Flowers bloom; gardeners tend. Two flowers, no tending everything dies."

mavey Have you read Serle's In Five Years? 3y
mavey Magical that one was! 3y
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betsyhaddox
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Pickpick

I‘m a bit of a crier, and this book made me cry at the end. To me, it feels a bit overwrought, but nonetheless touching. A lovely look back on the importance of holding on, and more importantly, letting go. If any of you read it, I‘d be curious if you could tally how many bottles of wine are drunk in this book. I‘d wager.... 40? Haha!

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booklover3258
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Pickpick

For my review of this book, visit my Youtube Vlog at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-JPaduZwaY

Enjoy!

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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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Several of Rebecca Serle's books are on my TBR list This one was available by audio through Hoopla and I enjoyed it so much! The premise is, which five people, living or dead, would you want to have dinner with? Fair warning, the last 10 minutes will take you to your knees and have you reaching for the tissues! This book definitely has me thinking...🤔

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Megabooks
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Panpan

This is the lamest, least-well-thought-out, star-crossed lovers piece of BS I‘ve ever read! I rage-read the last 12%. I would not have finished if I weren‘t in a no-bail zone. I have nothing good to say about it. Bye #botmbacklog to the library sale. May you find a more affectionate reader.

#nutsinmay book 9/9...BRING ON THE PRIZE!!

Also #doublespin!! Done!!

Cathythoughts Oh dear 😬sounds pretty bad 4y
Megabooks @Cathythoughts I‘m not much of a romance reader anyway, and I didn‘t think this would be all that and so, so utterly sappy. And the plot was tissue-paper thin. Just really not my scene. 4y
LiteraryinLawrence I was SO unimpressed with this one as well. 4y
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Andrew65 Sounds like one to avoid. 4y
Andrew65 9 books 🍾🥂🥳🙌👏👏👏 4y
TheAromaofBooks Hey great progress! And sometimes rage-reading can be a great motivator 😂 4y
Megabooks @LiteraryinLititz yes! I just don‘t get it! 4y
Megabooks @Andrew65 thank you!! And thanks for running this readathon. I‘ve enjoyed it! 💜💜🤗🤗🥳🥳 4y
Megabooks @TheAromaofBooks exactly! 😂😂 4y
marleed I didn‘t understand the point of this book either. Actually, it‘s one that I often think about for some odd reason and like it less each time. But I really enjoyed her current book and thought it was well executed. 4y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I was underwhelmed by this one as well. 4y
Megabooks @marleed yes, I wasn‘t really sure it had a plot?? 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ I may check out her new one because it‘s had so much buzz but definitely from the library!!! 4y
Megabooks @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick it just wasn‘t my thing. I‘m less angry now, but it really wasn‘t a good book!! 4y
Reviewsbylola I‘m rage reading a book rn too. 😂 4y
Megabooks Are you finished now? I kind of like rage reading like 2x a year. 4y
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TheBookHippie
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Plans for tonight ....

Drnkpnkprincess This is on my wishlist ... is it amazing?!? 4y
TheBookHippie @Drnkpnkprincess just finished this it was amazing 4y
TheBookHippie @Drnkpnkprincess so far this is good been seeking on my shelf since August 2008 4y
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Drnkpnkprincess Oooo! That one looks good too. Dang I thought i was going to conquer my #mtTBR this quarantine 4y
TheBookHippie @Drnkpnkprincess 🤣🤣🤣🤣same 4y
KarouBlue Ooohhh so curious about this one!! Just finished in 5 yrs. Bawled like a baby!! 4y
TheBookHippie @MellieAntoinette I was a hot mess!!!! Bawled my eye balls out too! 4y
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BayouGirl85
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Mehso-so

Let me start off by saying this was a good book. The flipping back and forth got a little aggravating but got me thinking about who I would pick to go to dinner and why. Its an intriguing notion though. The chapters of the dinner were great.

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OriginalCyn620
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I loved this one and want to read the author‘s new one! 💛
#yellowcover #bloomingbibliophiles

Birdsong28 So heartbreaking 😢📚📖 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks On my never ending list!! 💛 4y
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JenReadsAlot
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I loved being part of #NewYearwhoDis hosted by @monalyisha
I love seeing what books others read and enjoy. I would never have read tagged book without @Birdsong28
Read 3 total and they were all 4⭐ books. From bottom list I have read or own #3, 5, 7 and 8.

Birdsong28 Glad to hear you enjoyed all the suggested books. 😘📚📖 4y
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JenReadsAlot
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I would never have read this charming and emotional book if it was not for @Birdsong28 @monalyisha and #NewYearwhoDis

litenthusiast I really liked that book and did not expect to. 4y
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BookishMarginalia
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Thank you for the unexpected and much appreciated Christmas gifts, @EH2018 💜💜💜 The cats already commandeered their toys! @WanderingBookaneer and I are so happy your kitty is doing better! Big hug, Erika!

EH2018 Yay so glad you got them so quickly!! Merry Christmas!! 📚🎄🎁💕 4y
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Sarahreadstoomuch
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Pickpick

I have been so caught up in #scarathlon that I almost forgot to read my book club book for work! So I did this weekend - and I don‘t think I realized how wrapped up in the story I was until the end. It/I was more emotional that I expected. 1 pt for #teamslaughter @Clwojick

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Scash1114
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Mehso-so

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MsLeah8417
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Nute Cute photo! 5y
MsLeah8417 @Nute thank you 5y
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HufflepuffGirl90
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Pickpick

If you could pick 5 people, living or dead, to have dinner with, who would you pick?

What seems to be such an innocuous question turns into reality for Sabrina Nielsen. What follows, will change her life.
Such a lovely novel that was hard to put down.

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DivineDiana
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Mehso-so

I‘m sure you have probably thought about the question “who are the 5 people you would ask to your ideal dinner party?” This is the story of such a dinner party and the main character has included Audrey Hepburn! The author read the book for the audio,and she did not add to any enjoyment. There were a few touching moments and a surprise reveal from one of the guests. That being said,it‘s still a borrow rather than buy in my opinion. #evenwithaudrey

Bookwomble Sounds like a missed opportunity of a book. 5y
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calciumkels
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Extremely fictional but the beautiful telling of lives that were always intertwined.

marleed I was glad I stuck with this because I liked the last half so much better than the first half. Some of the blame may go to my bailing on the audiobook. The narration is not good - so much better in print. 5y
calciumkels Glad you stuck with it! 4y
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marleed
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Pickpick

I started this book as audio read by the author. She is sorely lacking in narration skills - I bailed. I moved to print because of an upcoming IRL bookclub. I was invested in the last half so it could be my first book that moved from a pan to a pick.

For this pic I looked through my shelves for 5 IRD (in real dead!?) folks in which to dine for an evening. This dinner could prove interesting!

Kaila-ann I almost bailed on this book too but was glad I stuck with it. 5y
marleed @Kaila-ann I don‘t know what her editors were drinking when they read the first half, or who agreed she should narrate her own book. But I really did like the last half. I‘m glad I‘m committed to finishing bookclub picks! 5y
Kaila-ann @marleed I had some serious doubts about the first half as well and wasn‘t sure I was going to like the main character enough to keep going. A narrator can definitely make or break a book. 5y
Centique I would love to have Katherine Hepburn to dinner - what a strong character! 😍 5y
marleed @Centique oh me too! I‘m thinking Steve Jobs might spend my entire dinner on his phone! 5y
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DivineDiana
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On to a new Playaway! Started while cooking dinner! It is read by the author, and I think she should have hired a professional! Crossed my mind that I might not be able to continue! She‘s not a Neil Gaiman, if you know what I mean. 🙂

Kaila-ann I read this book in print and really enjoyed it. 5y
DivineDiana @Kaila-ann Good to know! 👏🏻 5y
LiteraryinLawrence I read this one in print and was very underwhelmed BUT I hope you like it better! 5y
DivineDiana @LiteraryinLititz Finished and yes, underwhelmed. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 5y
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Kaila-ann
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#julywrapup #monthlywrapup #monthlystats #readingstats

*9 books read
*2,982 pages

Little bit of a slow reading month. I didn‘t get as many audiobooks in this month either so that‘s a factor. The tagged book was my favorite from this month.

MelissaSue81 Good books though! 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Well done! Eleanor is on my tbr. 💕📚💕 5y
rachelk I read Eleanor Oliphant in July too. Looks like you had a great reading month to me! 5y
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Kaila-ann @MelissaSue81 quality over quantity this month :) 5y
Kaila-ann @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I really liked Eleanor, quirks and all. 5y
Kaila-ann @rachelk I did pick a few good ones this month ;) 5y
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cj82487
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Pickpick

Oh the ending 😭😭 There was a lot I really loved about this but I really enjoyed how it wasnt so much a happy ending but an ending about living and moving forward. Ugh the tears tho! Very glad I picked this as my #BOTM and I should've read it a long time ago.

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cj82487
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"But isnt that part of love? Refusing to see the parts that are so dark, so grim, they would send you running? Or is it that you see them and love anyway?"

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cj82487
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"This is all I need," I said. "It's all I'll ever need."

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cj82487
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Haven't been reading a whole bunch this summer... bc you know... it's summer... but I'm hoping to finish this up soon. I'm really enjoying the concept and how the story goes from Sabrina's life to the dinner and back. If I had more time to sit and read, I probably wouldve flipped through this a lot faster than I have bc it is interesting.

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Lots_O_Books
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Pickpick

This book started out So-So for me, kinda slow, and a lot of jumping back n forth in time. But I stuck with it and in the end I loved it. Definitely one that has potential to make you need some tissues.

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Kaila-ann
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Pickpick

I finished this in one day. On the surface it‘s a story about Sabrina and her 30th birthday dinner with her theoretical dinner list companions - her list of the 5 people she would most like to have dinner with. I went into this thinking that it would be a light, fluffy read. Then I was concerned that i wasn‘t going to like the main character. I ended up being wrong on both counts. It‘s a story of love, loss and beautiful second chances.

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Josiedlove
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Starting this one... It has been on my TBR list for a while... Let the story unfold... 🍷🍽

#thedinnerlist #rebeccaserle #turningpages #readingtime📖

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Joysiam
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Tears shed.

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joannabgmachado
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6/10. I wasn‘t really a fan of the flashbacks every other chapter. I felt like I was reading two separate stories, and I didn‘t like that. It could be a cute story though.

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TheRomantiCate
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Thank you so much @bookish_wookish 🤩🤩🤩🤩

I love Titanic and I‘ve been wanting to read this book for a while!! Thank you so much!!

And thanks to @kstadt929 for putting together such a great swap!

#funkopopandbookswap

bookish_wookish Glad you like it!! 🚢 5y
kstadt929 Fun cover! So glad you joined us!! 5y
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Cityofamber
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Bailedbailed

I‘m DNFing the #BOTMbacklog pick, it‘s not for me and the narration is boring. 😂 and I‘m not motivated enough to pick up the physical book. 🤷‍♀️ #BOTM

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GidgetsTreasures75
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3-28-19: My 25th finished book of 2019! This one made me cry! 👍🏼📖#️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ #thedinnerlist #rebeccaserle

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Rachbb3
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Pickpick

I can't make up my mind about this book. I liked it, it was different, yet I felt like there could have been more of something I can't put my finger on. I enjoyed the idea of Sabrina's list that she made that became a reality (I think) to help her with all the loose ends in her life.

#BOTM

Birdsong28 I have recently finished this I was CRYING by the end. Loved the twist in the middle about Tobias as it made the end all the more heartbreaking. Just tearing up by thinking about it 😢📚📖 5y
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Birdsong28
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I am using the tagged book for this prompt for my #popsugarchallenge

wordzie 😎 5y
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Birdsong28
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Very good. Loved this from start to finish, especially due to the twist in the middle which I didn't see coming. Don't be fooled by this cover as it will leave you with tears in your eyes by the end of this book as it covers issues that will leave you reeling and make sure that you are thinking about this long after you have finished it. Thank you #Readersfirst for the free copy

#AllenandUnwin

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xxjenadanxx
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I picked this up expecting it to be light and frivolous based off the ever popular question of ideal dinner guests. What I found was a deeper exploration into grief, love and living with loss and abandonment. And Audrey Hepburn. Honestly, it was quite well done, kept my interest and moved quickly. It was a great palette cleanser after the books I have been reading lately and I definitely recommend it. This would make a great book club read.