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The Printed Letter Bookshop
The Printed Letter Bookshop | Katherine Reay
59 posts | 41 read | 103 to read
Amid literature and lattes, three women come together and find that sharing ones journey with best friends makes life richer. When attorney Madeline Carter inherits her aunts bookstore in a small town north of Chicago, she plans to sell it and add the proceeds to her nonexistent investment portfolio. But plans change when Madeline discovers the store isnt making money and she gets passed over for promotion at her firm. She quits in protest, takes the train north, and decides to work at the store to prep it for sale. Madeline soon finds herself at odds with employees Jessica and Courtney; when she also finds herself attracted to an affianced man, it only confuses the entire situation. After blowing up her marriage two years earlier, Jessica has found solace working at the bookstore and a kindred spirit within its owner, Maddie Cullen. But when Maddie dies and her niece, Madeline, barges in like a bulldozer, Jessica pushes at the new owner in every wayuntil she trips over common ground. Soon the women are delving into online dating and fashion makeovers, and Jessica feels the pull to rediscover her art, a love she thought long behind her. After a night of bad decisions leaves the store in peril, Courtney arrives and tries to save the day. While she, too, found sanctuary in the little bookstore, she knows its under-insured, in the red, and will never survive. When she discovers her teenage daughter has played a part in vandalizing the store, Courtney taps into strength she didnt know existedor had long forgotten. The quietest of the three, she steps up and finds a way to save her family, the store, and the precious friendships that have grown within it. The Printed Letter Bookshop is the story of friends who find each otherand themselvesin a place none of them ever expected.
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TheEllieMo
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

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Danay
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23 #60 I enjoyed this book a lot. So much more than I expected. At times thought provoking.

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NatalieR
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Pickpick

This book resonated with everything I love about books and stories about people making significant changes in their lives. Madeline Cullen inherits her aunt Maddie‘s home and bookshop in Chicago unexpectedly, after her aunt dies. Madeline has fond memories of spending time with her aunt and uncle at their bookshop during her childhood. To continue reading my review, please visit my book blog https://abookandadog.com 📚🐾

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So pretty 🌻 2y
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TamTracy
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Mehso-so

I love a book about a bookshop but this one took a long time for me to get into. I found it worthwhile and teaching several lessons in the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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SheReadsAndWrites
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Bailedbailed

I rarely bail so I feel a bit like a quitter but I've tried three times now to dive into this one and I just can't sync with it. I didn't dislike the characters but It felt a bit too tell instead of show... 😊😕

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SheReadsAndWrites
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It's been a long week. Ready for a reading weekend. 🐶 🤓❤️

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awwww 🐶🐾❤️ 4y
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HappilyEverKrafter
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📚 The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

✏️ Sinister

🍽 Leftover (me too, @MoonWitch94 !) applesauce pork loin from last night

#ThoughtfulThursday

i_just_need_caffeine I'm not a fan of the word crepuscular (of, resembling, or relating to twilight). It's too similar to the word pustular, which definitely creeps me out. 4y
HappilyEverKrafter @i_just_need_caffeine Yeah that definitely sounds gross! 🤢 4y
MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing 🎃🍂📖 4y
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HappilyEverKrafter
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Pickpick

This is one of the best books I‘ve read in a while. Highly recommend if you‘re looking for an uplifting, beautifully written novel. I‘m dying to work at The Printed Letter Bookshop!

MsMelissa I really enjoyed this one, too 😊 4y
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MemoirsForMe
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My #LLFS package is overflowing with so many great reads and cool bookish goodies. Wowie!!! Thanks so much @rsteve388 ! Big hugs to you! I can‘t stop smiling! 😊😊😊❤️🎉🙌🏻💃🏻📚
#LitsyLoveFallSwap
#LLFS
@Bookgoil

Bookgoil Ooo those socks and books and I love Alice! That bookmark! 4y
MemoirsForMe @Bookgoil Yaass! I‘m a big fan of Alice, too! And I‘ll be cookin in those socks, won‘t I? 😁👍🏻 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Woohoo!!! 🎉📚👏🏻 4y
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CassieT
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Mehso-so

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I enjoyed this book overall, but...this book was a little too Hallmark-Movie-Channel for me. I found it almost entirely predictable, it occasionally got confusing bouncing between three different narrators, and the storyline was a little tired. The characters were fun though, and relatable. There were a couple of parts that were really touching. All in all I'd say this was a fun, easy, quick read that makes a great brain-break.

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kspenmoll
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I so often need this reminder- then it appears. The past I can let go- worry about the future consumes toooo much of my time! Ongoing struggle for me.

Suet624 Same here. 💖💖💖 5y
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kspenmoll
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#Librarybook #coffeeandbooks

Last lazy morning of a long weekend. Taking advantage of that by savoring reading & my coffee. When I am working, I am up at 5:30- and not being a morning person its all I can do to get ready to be at work on time. Even with laying out clothes etc night before, I am just so slow! So this morning, with no where to go, is blissful!

BethM Same! How is this one? I keep going back and forth on whether I want to read it. 5y
kspenmoll @BethM It is about a bookshop so that‘s why I grabbed it off the library shelf. Lots of books, restoring a bookstore, crossroads in characters lives, renewal, forgiveness, romance. Easy read, I enjoyed it -met my mood this weekend. 😍 5y
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reading_in_the_fog
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Kitty and I are getting ready to start this one. 😄 It‘s in the BN Buy one get one 50% sale section right now! It‘s about a book store and there‘s a cat and a cup of tea on the cover...it‘s already good. 😄👍🏻

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thea-block
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This was my first book of Reay‘s and though I enjoyed it, I wasn‘t blown away (though many say this isn‘t her typical book). I liked the book references, the varied pictures of the stages of women‘s lives/inner thoughts/challenges, and the character growths and truths. But the satisfying endings weren‘t my favorite, and the perspective jumps were jarring at times.

Enjoyable read - I‘ll read more of her backlist soon!

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

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Princess-Kingofkings
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All this #LitsyLove from @nelehelen 💌 tagged book is a Christian Fiction suggestion 📚

nelehelen ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 5y
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megnews
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A few of 6 pages of Kindle today only deals

Crazeedi I've read them all (for a change!) 5y
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MaggieCarr
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Pickpick

Truth! "...to feel wired for others yet irrelevant; to need community but equally to be unable to find one; that cleaning, cooking, and caring for my family is a pleasure and a blessing, but it isn't the same as feeling connected to them; to do things for others isn't the same as being with them; that watching television...isn't always "spending an evening together." ...I wonder what within me is compelling enough that anyone would stay with me."

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BookNAround
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Pickpick

A sweet, gentle, and somewhat predictable read about three women coming to terms with their lives and the changes they want and need to make as they band together to try and save their bookstore. Full review at https://booknaround.blogspot.com/2019/05/review-printed-letter-bookshop-by.html

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LA_Mead
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@KarynGood thank you so much for the lovely birthday surprise!!! I‘m really looking forward to reading this! ❤️😍📚

KarynGood Yay! It arrived! Enjoy! 5y
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Tanzy13
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Love, friendship, and family find a home at the Printed Letter Bookshop. The Printed Letter Bookshop is a captivating story of good books, a testament to the beauty of new beginnings, and a sweet reminder of the power of friendship.

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rather_be_reading
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I never get tired of this.

Velvetfur Whatever that drink is, it looks perfect for hot weather so I want one 😂 5y
dilawar Nice 5y
rather_be_reading @Velvetfur haha it was an iced macchiato 5y
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rather_be_reading
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Sitting in my fav bakery for lunch while reading TPLB.

OriginalCyn620 That place is beautiful! 😊 5y
wanderinglynn Wow, that looks like a lovely spot! 5y
Pruzy Great vibe 🙌 5y
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lovelyreader Looks very beautiful! 5y
RamsFan1963 @rather_be_reading where is this bakery located? It looks awfully familiar to me. 5y
Annashep Looks lovely 🧁 5y
eve8 It looks like a very relaxing place 5y
rather_be_reading @Pruzy it really dus! 5y
rather_be_reading @RamsFan1963 haha its in claremont california 5y
rather_be_reading @eve8 it def is! 5y
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tammysue
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4.5 ☆ This is my 1st Katherine Reay novel and what a lovely read it turned out to be. It‘s centered around three women and a cherished small-town independent bookstore named Printed Letter Bookshop.
It overflows with many wonderful things—reconnecting with loved ones, having hope, trusting another and creating lifelong friendships. It‘s a great story!

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rather_be_reading
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Book 97 of 2019
#arc #netgalley #ebook

KRyann12 Literally just finished that on Audible and absolutely loved it! 5y
rather_be_reading @KRyann12 haha! so cute 5y
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Princess-Kingofkings
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This book is filled with little bits of fun like this quote. #frs

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Princess-Kingofkings
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my current read and #LitsyLove headed out ~ love these Sesame Street stamps #frs

AmyG Ooooooo I love the stamps! Look forward to getting a letter. 💕 5y
Bookwormjillk I bought the same stamps, so fun! 5y
Lovesbooks87 I used those stamps today when I sent out some letter too! 5y
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LapReader Pretty please send me a letter with one of those stamps on it. 5y
JenlovesJT47 Yay! I‘m way behind on replying to letters, hoping to catch up next week 5y
Princess-Kingofkings @LapReader I don't think those stamps will cover the postage to you but I'll fix you up with a surprise! 😘 5y
LapReader Yay! There is a letter on the way to you. 5y
Crazeedi Good book and great stamps! Now I have to go see if my little post office has them!! 5y
aprilpohren Love love love the stamps!! 5y
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mamawray
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Pickpick

This book was like reading a Hallmark movie! After reading a few reviews about it being a little slow I almost put it back on the shelf (I typically prefer adventure/mystery), but I'm so glad I determined to read it! I loved seeing the transformation of the 3 main character as they each navigated their way through a tough, life-changing season. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey!

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Princess-Kingofkings
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This book is cracking me up!

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Princess-Kingofkings
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I want to be crazy 🤪 ~ I'm 4 pages in and I love it!

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Princess-Kingofkings
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@Jee_HookedOnBookz I think your #LitsyLove bookmark pairs perfectly with this book. I'm digging in tonight.

Jee_HookedOnBookz Oh wow! Yes it does! ☺️❤️❤️Enjoy your book! ❤️ ❤️ 5y
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trigeekgirl

“Because I keep reading and feeling this yes, right here, again and again, and it‘s not that I‘m agreeing with anything—it feels like the opposite, that I‘ve gotten so much wrong, but yet I‘m loved and, if I ask for forgiveness, I can be forgiven and it can be spring. And that compels me to change. All the grace and mercy and love that‘s there for the asking, for the receiving, is not a fairy tale.”

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KathyWheeler
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Mehso-so

I wanted to like this book about 3 women trying to run a bookshop and learning about friendship along the way, but I really just found it to be only okay. This is mainly because the women aren‘t drawn finely enough to make them completely distinct characters, and some of the elements of the plot are predictable.

Lova Thanks for the heads up- I was about to add it to my list but maybe I‘ll wait. 5y
KathyWheeler @Lova I don‘t like to discourage anyone from reading something they might enjoy, and I didn‘t hate it — I‘m just glad I got it from the library. 5y
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KathyWheeler
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Only 2 hours left and not much has really happened.
The top picture is the university‘s rec center.

#bookfitnesschallenge results
Walking = 3.16 miles
Weight training = 25 minutes

#bfc #audiowalk @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 But sorry the book is a dud. 5y
KathyWheeler @wanderinglynn it‘s just kind of meh. Maybe the ending will pull it out. 5y
BookwormAHN Nice job 👏🏻 5y
KathyWheeler @BookwormAHN Thanks for always being so supportive. 😊 5y
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KathyWheeler
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I think my problem is that I‘m listening to instead of reading this book, but I‘m having a little trouble keeping the three main characters apart in my head. Finally, at 3 hours in, they are beginning to separate out.

#bookfitnesschallenge results
Walking = 3.12 miles
Swimming = 1.14 miles

#bfc #audiowalk @wanderinglynn

SW-T I read it and it was still tricky to keep them separated. 5y
KathyWheeler @SW-T Good to know. Sometimes I‘m not sure if a problem is a problem with the book or with the format. 5y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 A great day! 5y
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SW-T I read it in ebook format...there were character headings (tiny, but there). Still had to double check to see who was who. Normally not an issue for me. Oh...and great job on your workout! 🙂 5y
KathyWheeler @SW-T in the audiobook, they say the character‘s name as a headings, but sometimes I don‘t hear it. Thanks! 5y
BookwormAHN Great job 👏🏻 5y
Kaye Beautiful hydrangeas. 🌺 5y
KathyWheeler @Kaye They are all over campus too, making it really pretty. Most of them are blue, but there are some pink ones too. 5y
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KathyWheeler
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Wandered down to the beach for a bit today; it wasn‘t for long enough, but, for me, it never is.

#bookfitnesschallenge results
Walking = 3.34 miles

#bfc #audiowalk @wanderinglynn

Caterina Walking on the beach is the best. ❤️ 5y
KathyWheeler @Caterina Yes, it is. 😊 5y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 And I miss living near beaches with sand. The beaches up here in WA state just aren‘t the same. 5y
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KathyWheeler @wanderinglynn I‘ve never been to WA state. I‘d like to go sometime. 5y
BookwormAHN Great job 👏🏻 5y
wanderinglynn It‘s beautiful! But the beaches are rocks, not sand. I honk there‘s one sand beach around here (at least that I know of). 5y
BethM Good job! How‘s the book? It sounds interesting! 5y
KathyWheeler @BethM it seems good so far, but I‘m only a couple of chapters in. 5y
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Crazeedi
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Pickpick

⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a book about women. How we struggle, how we plan, how our plans go awry, how we stand fast against the trials of our lives, how we come through those trials stronger, how we count on family and friends, and how we sometimes use and abuse those relationships. Good story.

mreads Nice review, stacked! 5y
gradcat This does sound good, Diane...thanks for the great review—stacked! 📚 ♥️ 5y
tammysue I‘m looking forward to this one, glad you enjoyed it! 💖 5y
Deblovestoread Stacked! 5y
SilversReviews Love this cover and book title. 5y
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TCFG16
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The Printed Letter Bookshop is my first read of a Katherine Reay novel & I am blown away, so much so I bawled in my kitchen like a baby when I read the final word on the last page. This novel was the cathartic read I didn‘t even know I needed. The characters in The Printed Letter Bookshop are wonderfully crafted. This is a story about dynamic women living life as honestly and honorably as they can. The Printed Letter Bookshop is phenomenal.

Princess-Kingofkings I bought this at Baker on Friday. 5y
TCFG16 I hope you love it @Princess-Kingofkings 5y
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Courtneyjo_reads
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Pickpick

Happy pub day to The Printed Letter Bookshop, 5/5 ⭐️

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Courtneyjo_reads
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Pickpick

I absolutely loved this book! 5/5 ⭐️

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Princess-Kingofkings
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I will be going to Baker Book House next week to buy this book!

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Princess-Kingofkings
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I'm really looking forward to reading this book and meeting Katherine in August at the Fiction Readers Summit in Grand Rapids.

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Courtneyjo_reads
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“Without wandering through her house tonight, I would never have known we owned many of the same books. Not books you put on display, but books you keep on your bedside table. Books you read. Books you love.”

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BookNAround
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Don‘t you just love the cover of this one? Started it today.

booksaremyfavorite Jealous! I can‘t wait for this one! 6y
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Courtneyjo_reads
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Princess-Kingofkings
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I love Monday morning emails like this!