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Penguin Minis: An Abundance of Katherines
Penguin Minis: An Abundance of Katherines | John Green
#1 bestselling author John Green like you've never read him before. Introducing Penguin Minis! The award winning An Abundance of Katherines is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go. About An Abundance of Katherines: A Michael L. Printz Honor Book Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. Now, on a road trip far from home, this washed-up child prodigy is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship and avenge Dumpees everywhere. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel.
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kspenmoll
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1) I am named after my paternal grandmother

2) Tagged book by John Green

#Two4Tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 2w
WildAlaskaBibliophile I enjoyed that book! 2w
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ravenlee
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed some of the humor in this book, and the story was pretty good, but overall it was just okay. I wanted more resolution (Colin couldn‘t find some random connection to save the factory? Was there any fallout from Lindsey‘s breakup? What happened when Colin and Hassan went home?). Not bad, but not great either.

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AileenRR
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Mehso-so

It was fine. I liked it a lot at the beginning, then halfway through I started spacing out. I‘m not even 100% sure how it ended and that doesn‘t bother me 🤷🏻‍♀️

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kelli7990
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For Wednesday‘s #bookquote, I‘m sharing this one from the book An Abundance Of Katherines by John Green. This is my favorite quote from the book. I read this book in 2015 and I really enjoyed it.

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bookiemonster_ph
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ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ: ᴊᴏʜɴ ɢʀᴇᴇɴ

hannah-leeloo Thank you for the follow. Love your posts. Happy reading 📚❤📖 3y
bookiemonster_ph @hannah-leeloo Thank you. The pleasure is mine. 😊💕 3y
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marleed
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Panpan

I have an abundance of thrifted John Green books but this one didn‘t work for me. I thought it was a silly premise and pointless story. I don‘t pan a book often, but I just didn‘t get anything out of this one.

Eva_B I agree. It is the one John Green book I really disliked. Disappointing 3y
marleed @Eva2 It was almost comical how pointless I found this. It was fairly short so easy to keep reading - and asking why!? 3y
Eva_B I was thinking maybe his brother Hank influenced this one. Isn‘t he the maths/science brain? They still do a vlog on you tube together. I skimmed a lot of this book 3y
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KimberlyJuracich
Panpan

So I usually enjoy John green books but to me this one was a miss. There was no real character development. The story was lacking. I don‘t really know what went wrong here because his books usually are very good.

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Lizzie2219
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Pickpick

3🌟- Generally I am not a contemporary fan I will pick one up every now and then and enjoy it. That being said I did very much enjoy this book I thought it was interesting and entertaining if a little lack lustre in a conflict. Also I felt there was no big character development. I did enjoy the inclusion of math and the appendix and footnotes I thought that was creative and different. Overall it was an enjoyable easy read

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Ast_Arslan
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Mehso-so

Maybe I'm too old for John Green 😅
It's an easy and quick reading, but I think is also easily to forget it 😅

#johngreen #ya #anabundanceofkatherines #likethecover

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Tanoi
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One of my Favorite book since i have started reading. This book has got all the recipes for a good story ❤️

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bouktique
Mehso-so

141 pages. While the main character is a prodigy and the theme - life struggles of a kid who wants to matter - is promissing, in the end the book turned out to be dull. Missed a better plot and needed more closure on some of the events and characters.
#johngreen #katherines #gutshot #prodigy

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CBee
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Bailedbailed

I‘ve been trying and I‘m about halfway through..... and gosh I hate this, but it‘s not holding my interest right now. 😕 I‘m going to DNF/bail for now, but hopefully will pick it back up later! @TheAromaofBooks this is my #doublespin for December 😯 Oy 🤷‍♀️

wisherwishinguponastar Sometimes knowing when to stop forcing a book is just as beneficial as finishing it... for now. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Sometimes you just have to let a book go!! I personally struggle with John Green on a good day anyway 😂 3y
CBee @booksellerofyourdiscontent yes! I‘m getting better at it 👏🏻👏🏻 3y
CBee @TheAromaofBooks I struggled with another of his books and didn‘t finish that one either 🤷‍♀️ I just have to let it go, let it go..... 😂😂😂 3y
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Jinjer
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Panpan

The only thing my October #bookspin had going for it was physical cuteness and that it color coordinates with my cat.

rubyslippersreads At first glance I thought it said, “An abundance of kittens.” 😹 3y
TheAromaofBooks At least it's off the list!!

@rubyslippersreads - I think that would be a WAY better book! 😂
3y
Jinjer @rubyslippersreads 😹😹😹😹 3y
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Jinjer @TheAromaofBooks Yes and YES! 3y
Tineke Is that a dwarsligger?! 3y
Jinjer @Tineke yes it is!!!
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Tineke @Jinjer Cool! They are originally made in my country The Netherlands and in my hometown Heerenveen, which isn't even close to the capital here, either by distance or number of inhabitants. 3y
Jinjer @Tineke I want to see if they made any for Jane Austen books! I love the design. So easy to hold in one hand while eating with the other. For those who can‘t put their book down. 3y
Tineke @ Jinjer I did find some on Amazon, Ebay and bookdepository, although they weren't all available. They seem to have been printed in the UK, so maybe the UK versions of those sites above? 3y
Jinjer @Tineke I‘ll check ! Thx! 3y
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ElizaMarie
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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ElizaMarie
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AkashaVampie Yay a bingo!!!! Great job sweetie. 4y
Cortg Nice work!!!❤️❤️❤️ 4y
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ElizaMarie
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Pickpick

Stayed up late last night and woke up early this morning and finished this book :) I really enjoyed it. I particularly like how “stories shape us“. Again, thank you @AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks for gifting this book to me. I really enjoyed it!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m happy you enjoyed it ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
mom2bugnbee I LOVED this book - maybe my favorite John Green. The best friend made me laugh out loud, which I rarely do when I'm reading. 4y
ElizaMarie @mom2bugnbee I really liked the characters in this one. I loved the bestie too! And the way he related to the others! I love it! 4y
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ElizaMarie
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So. I don't try to read nearly as much but.. I do use my day's off to catch up on reading. Its not a chore for me (thats why I allow myself to be more of a mood reader with some gentle prompting with Bingos/Goals) But yeah.. days off = pleasure reading!!!

Cortg I have 2 copies of this book waiting to be read! 400 pages is a lot! I don‘t even think I could do that if I tried 😂 4y
ElizaMarie @Cortg Ha yeah 400 pages is way too hard. Maybe 100? But even then it depends on the book. 4y
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ElizaMarie
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Started this one yesterday while waiting for my laundry to dry :) Thank you again @AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks for gifting this to me. You are too too sweet.

Also I agree with this quote :)

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww your welcome ❤️❤️ and I agree!! 4y
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HOTPock3tt
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Pickpick

I loved turtles all the way down and was pleasantly surprised by this one. Soo many laugh out loud hilarious jokes!!! The story slows down in the middle but I really like the ending. This author just GETS it. You never really forget this time in your life.... and the author so accurately portrays it. I will definitely read more from him 🤗
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️/5

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hayybear
Mehso-so

Personally not one of my favorite works by John Green, but a good read.

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ElizaMarie
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Thank you so much for the wonderful package! I love every bit of it! The cards will come in handy for the #LitsyLove I am super behind in.. Also of course the mask is beautiful, hand sanitizer is always a must! You are amazing! Thank you again for being such an amazing friend! @AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yay!! I‘m happy you like everything and that it made it there safely 💗💗💗 4y
ElizaMarie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Chocolate melted a tad, but once I put it in the fridge it was good to go :) 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @ElizaMarie I thought about that after the fact!! 🤣🤣 4y
ElizaMarie @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Some of the Carmel was a bit leaking but really it all worked out beautifully! you are an amazingly thoughtful person! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @ElizaMarie thank you sweet friend 💞 4y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I haven‘t read this... I bought his books, but really don‘t care for his books... I know, I know!! Everyone loved them!! Turtles was okkk, mainly for all of the quotes! But anyhoo 🤷🏼‍♀️

#Abundance
#AboutAugust

TheAromaofBooks I've read two of his books, but personally thought they were rather pretentious. Not for me!! 4y
mollyrotondo I feel the same way about him. I liked Fault in Our Stars but that‘s about it. 4y
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ElizaMarie So I feel like his book s are very hit and miss (I mean mostly I like them) but as you say, they do have such great great moments in them! also such great quotes :) 4y
TrishB I think you maybe have to be a teenager to fully appreciate them 🤷‍♀️ my daughter loves them. 4y
Lindy When you‘re in the mood for a smart-mouthed voice, An Abundance of Katherines is fun. 4y
Andrea313 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Definitely not! I liked The Fault in Our Stars when I read it a few years ago, but hated Katherines and Turtles, and DNF Looking For Alaska. I'm also glad to know it's not just me! 4y
Eggs @ElizaMarie Completely agree 4y
LibrarianRyan This is the ONLY john green book I have read and liked. the Only one. And I have read at least 5. So I totally get where you are coming from. 4y
emz711 It's cute, haven't read it in years 4y
emz711 Have you read looking for Alaska?! It's my fav 4y
Andrew65 I‘ve not read him, although did get one as a present. 4y
ElizaMarie @emz711 I liked looking for Alaska, but HATED Papertowns. Haven't read Katherines but.. I feel like its one I wouldn't enjoy. 4y
emz711 @ElizaMarie it's my number 2. I didn't get papertowns, didn't make sense to me. Turtles was ok. So I think you should definitely give it a try 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Lindy maybe now is the time!! Lol 😂 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @emz711 I have it, but scared to read it lol 😂 (edited) 4y
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Eggs
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Colin Singleton‘s type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to the #abundance of girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact.

#aboutaugust

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Kirstjaydeshaw
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“Even if it‘s a dumb story, telling it changes other people just the slightest little bit, just as living the story changes me. An infinitesimal change. And that infinitesimal change ripples outward - ever smaller but everlasting. I will get forgotten, but the stories will last. And so we all matter - maybe less than a lot, but always more than none.”

This quote honestly makes this book all worth it.

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Soubhiville
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Mehso-so

This was an okay YA road trip/ new friends/ self discovery story. I laughed at bits of it. I appreciated the character diversity. It‘s enjoyable, but I think also pretty forgettable. I finished it at least a week ago and haven‘t been inspired to review it, so I‘d say a solid Meh.

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StaceyKondla
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Spent last evening #audiopuzzling

wanderinglynn Ooh, I love the colors in that puzzle! 💚🧩 4y
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Lauredhel
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I somehow never got around to this one, but my teenager is reading it and wants me to read it too.

Scochrane26 I love this one, even though it seems to be his least popular. 4y
sudi I liked this one, it was quite funny. 4y
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kspenmoll
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#MagnificentMarch #Nameinthetitle

There was an “abundance of Katherines” in my class grades 1-8. At least 8 if us!!!!!

AlaMich I work in a school now and there are 12 staff members who are C/Katherines or Kathleens or some variation of those names. 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks That could be confusing!! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Wow! 😊 4y
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Curiouser_and_curiouser
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I picked up these 4 books from the opshop today while waiting for my brother to have some scans done (ooohhhh yes, kidney stones!)
My own copy of Big Magic (woo hoo!),
another Tim Winton book, Cloudstreet, highly recommended by a friend,
another John Green book (I own The Fault in our Stars),
and Great House by Nicole Krauss, which I've never heard of.
All for $6.40!

rachaich Cloudstreet is great. 4y
Curiouser_and_curiouser @rachaich Thank you! Looking forward to reading it 😊 4y
Rissreads Cloudstreet is sooooooo good! 4y
Curiouser_and_curiouser @Rissreads oooohhhh, great, thank you! I've read some of his book The Boy Behind the Curtain and it was ok, it was an audiobook read by Winton himself. His mood is mellow and a little somber, my friend who's read a few of his books said the same. I'm curious to read Cloudstreet now :) 4y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Eggs 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 4y
Eggs Mail coming soon 💕💕 miss you too 😭 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks (edited) 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
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mnjacques
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Pickpick

Colin is a child prodigy. He has dated 19 girls, all of them with name Katherine. When hes dumped by K-19, him and his friend Hassan go on a road trip for the summer and he works on a theorem that can depict when a relationsip is going to end. Being a lover of math, I thought this was such a cute book. It was a light and fast read. It made me realize the love for John Green and his writing style and how I missed reading his books.

phantomx I really like your review on An Abundance of Katherines 4y
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CoffeeNBooks
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#RedRoseSeptember Colin uses #Mathematics to try to figure out an equation for how long a relationship will last.
@arlenefinnigan @cinfhen

kspenmoll Heard this was a good John Green. Since I am a Katherine, may e I should read it?! 5y
CoffeeNBooks @kspenmoll I enjoyed this one a lot! 5y
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Caroline2 I really liked this one esp the equation for happiness...I still refer to that now!! 😆 5y
Cinfhen Sweet 5y
Scochrane26 A lot of people don‘t like this one much, but I love it. It‘s happier than some of his other books. 5y
CoffeeNBooks @Scochrane26 This one is my favorite of his books. Probably because it's happier than the others! 😁 5y
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Cortg
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The most adorable “pocket book” ever...found at The Island Bookstore.
Do I already have a regular sized copy of this book at home? Yes!
Will I read this mini copy? Absolutely!

cathipink I got the mini FIOS for my daughter for Christmas - such a fun idea! 5y
Cortg @cathipink They has this one and Paper Towns, which I‘ve already read. These mini‘s are complete adorableness! 5y
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haleyholford
Pickpick

Very cute book. I loved the nerdy and quirky main character.

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mom2bugnbee
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1️⃣ One doesn't typically pick John Green for a funny book, but I don't know that I've ever laughed out loud so much while reading fiction. Warning: lots of cursing.
2️⃣ High school graduation for many long-time friends of my older daughter, who is now officially a HS senior! 😭🎓🎉
3️⃣ Italian
4️⃣ Five. My mother is an only child, so only on my dad's side.
5️⃣ 👋🏻

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naylormatthew
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Pickpick

Just stayed up past my need to be asleep to finish this book that I started yesterday. (Have I ever done a 200+ pager in a day?)
Really enjoyed it. Surprised by how much, actually. I did like Turtles All the Way Down last year, but maybe this one more so.

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naylormatthew
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Curiously, he felt too depressed to cry. Too hurt. It felt as if she'd taken the part of him that cried.

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Theultimatebibliophile

"Books are the ultimate dumpees: put them down and they'll wait for you forever, pay attention to them and they always love you back." ❤
#quotelove #booksforlife

Megabooks Welcome to Litsy ! 👋🏻📚 5y
SW-T Welcome to Litsy 😊 5y
Theultimatebibliophile Thanks! 😁 5y
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britt_brooke
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Thanks a bunch @Callemarie !! I love it all. 🤗 And I was going to get this exact koozie for you and they were sold out. 😆 #bbsredacted

Thanks for organizing this fun swap @Jilly6183 !

Callemarie YAYYYYYYYY I'm so.happy you like it all!!! 5y
PerksOfBeingABookworm @Callemarie that‘s such a cool koozie! 5y
britt_brooke @PerksOfBeingABookworm It‘s so perfect! 5y
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noellereads
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Enjoying some Porto with my reading tonight. 📚🍷

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Easytiger
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These penguin minis are the perfect size, thanks John green!! I‘m in love with small pocket books!!

Please release turtles all the way down in mini format soon ☺️ #favoritebooks #johngreen #pocketbooks

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Lalaomi
Pickpick

Loved this book. Has adventure, maths, love. A young adult novel.

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Pbreezzyyy
Pickpick

Interesting footnotes.

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EmmaMae
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Pickpick

A delightful read that draws you into the importance of the narratives we tell through a handful of intriguing characters.

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notamathproblem
Pickpick

One of my favorite authors! I know, so basic. But this is my favorite book by him and I honestly can‘t say exactly why that is. It was just a fun read.

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LiterarySloth
Pickpick

I‘d never read a John Green book before. I know, I know. But I typically don‘t like sad or sappy books. (Before you ask, I‘ve only read a couple by Nicholas Sparks, too.) I thought this was a very cute and upbeat book. Very different from his usual style.

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BookishGirl06
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Another mini #bookhaul plus a mug

Beatlefan129 That mug is fantastic! 5y
throwmeabook That mug is perfect! 💕 5y
LauraWeasley Ah, I love that mug! 😍 Great stack, too - I loved Moxie and I've been thinking about reading The Duff, since I really enjoyed the movie. 5y
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