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A lovely heartwarming story. I'm so glad I came across this, it was exactly what I needed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I LOVED this book. An awkward and lonely teenager stops to help an older blind woman one day and his life, purpose, self-understanding, and confidence are all changed in the journey that ensues. This book is heartwarming, unexpectedly deep, heart-wrenching, and charming. Highly recommend for an easy, fast, enjoyable read.

review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#have-you-seen-luis-velez

This is a amazing story about a kind teenager Raymond and his friendship with his elderly blind neighbor Millie. Millie lives in his building and asks him if he has seen a man Luis Velez that helps her and the story goes from there. This was a moving story of friendship, compassion, and empathy!
Highly recommend

I loved this book. It sounds like a formulaic friendship between the young and old. It is. A little. But there‘s so much more to it. I want to say “sweet” but that belittles it. It‘s a bigger story. ❤️❤️❤️

#12Booksof2020
This is a heartwarming story about a young man who befriends an elderly woman. He goes to great lengths to help her, and ends up meeting several wonderful people and finding out a lot about himself along the way.
@Andrew65

This book makes us believe in #Kindness 🥰 My recent 5🌟 read.

Day 11: #forevernovember #bookquotes #overbookedclub

Discussion Starts Now! #OverbookedClub @megnews @Blackink_WhitePaper @kspenmoll @thereadingowlvina @CoffeeNBooks @Chrissyreadit @catebutler @Butterfinger @Kdgordon88 @shellleigh33 and anyone else who wants to join.

It‘s a uplifting story of friendship between a 17 year old Raymond n 90 year old Mrs G, how they help each other, & make peace with life. The story delicately portrays several aspects of racism, law enforcement and even the WW II related genocide. However the centre pillar of the story stands on empathy n kindness. A slow paced , peaceful read much appropriate for 2020. Glad I picked this for #overbookedclub 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

#feelgoodbook #friendship

In such stress times with our world being so troubled, here is a story that endures trouble, despair and yet through kindness and gratitude finds ways to navigate through the rough waters of darkness. Loved it and this kind of story is needed right now.

This was not high on my radar- but was picked for a buddy read. It was on my kindle so easily read when I let the dog out at 3 am. But I could not stop reading it. And now it is finished. It was almost too good at times, and sharing too many messages. But they were clearly the messages I needed to know others care about too. And I really need things to be too good sometimes. So I loved this. I‘m very grateful the #overbooked group chose it.

This quote suddenly made sense for all the anger I‘m feeling at a man who doesn‘t care about children separated from their parents, and 200,000 people already dead in a pandemic and a senate that cares only about controlling woman‘s bodies and nothing about life itself.

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A fabulous book that will restore your faith in humanity. I love the friendship between Raymond and Mrs. G. I can't wait for our discussion on Friday, October 30th at 4 p.m. #OverbookedClub @megnews @Blackink_WhitePaper @kspenmoll @thereadingowlvina @CoffeeNBooks @Chrissyreadit @catebutler @Butterfinger @Kdgordon88 and @shellleigh33 I hope everyone can join us.

This is a heartwarming story about a young man who befriends an elderly woman. He goes to great lengths to help her, and ends up meeting several wonderful people and finding out a lot about himself along the way. I just finished listening to this for #OverbookedClub, and I can't wait for the discussion at the end of the month!
@sblbooks

This book is so good ! I wish I had more time to read this 😒

Saw this book in #overbookedclub #buddyread Very good choice. Thanks to Litsy

How I wish I could be at home finishing this book instead of at work today. It is so good!!! I will be sneaking in reading time in between patients 🤞I don‘t get caught with my kindle at the desk. I just can‘t put this book down. #overbookedclub

Just started listening to this and #audiostitching. I've been looking forward to this book- it sounded really interesting. #OverbookedClub

#3books #Iwanttoreadnextmonth #sundaybuddyread #Overbookedclub #Pemberlittens #LiteraryCrew #buddyreads

Not pictured: House of Gold, Longbourne,
In kindle: An Unhallowed Grave

Check out this delightful and endearing read! #HaveYouSeenLuisVelez? by #CatherineRyanHyde is a 5 star winner about friendship and making sense of a terrible but wonderful world.
#bluestockingreviews. #lakeunion #audiblelisten https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/post/have-you-seen-luis-velez

#libfaves19 day 4 #7 - Have You Seen Luis Velez By Catherine Ryan Hyde #librariansoflitsy

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES! Catherine Ryan Hyde, in her beautiful new novel, Have You Seen Luis Velez?, will confirm your belief in the value of kindness. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⁣⁣⁣⁣

Lake Union Publishing has generously provided 2 copies for me to give to 2 lucky U.S. residents. Entries accepted through midnight PDT TONIGHT.

Enter here: https://tinyurl.com/y2n3w9nt

A real feel good book. Even though bad things happen the underlying theme is hope, happiness, kindness and that friendships are universal.

1. Tagged is the last 5 Star Book I read
2. Puffy, but crunchy can be good sometimes
3. Sunset!
4. Do I have to buy a physical item? I would really put it toward house projects/debt..
5. Second, I think.
#friyayintro @howjessreads

Need a break from divisiveness & negativity? Catherine Ryan Hyde is one of America's most beloved authors. Her beautiful new novel, Have You Seen Luis Velez?, again demonstrates why. It will give you renewed hope that there is goodness in the world. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⁣⁣⁣⁣

Lake Union Publishing has generously provided 2 copies for me to give to 2 lucky U.S. residents. Entries accepted through midnight PDT July 25.

Enter here: https://tinyurl.com/y2n3w9nt

It isn't often that I pry myself away from a book in an attempt to get some sleep already, and yet fail to fall asleep because I keep thinking PLEASE MAKE THIS BOOK A BESTSELLER, GOD, PLEASEEEEE: http://bit.ly/2FdICDn

This book!! This is exactly my type of book. Sucked me right in and hit me in the feels! I read it in just a few hours and didn‘t want to put it down. It is just perfect. I had not read anything by this author before, but I think I need to read more! I see she writes YA books as well, and I think this book could definitely appeal to a YA audience as well.

This book begins with a teenage boy starts helping an older woman who is looking for her last caregiver Luis Velez who has not showed up in a while. This story starts simplistically with Raymond on a mission and it metamorphoses into a very timely story that takes on Race and our legal system. This was an excellent read. This is my first book from Hyde that I have read, but look forward to reading more.

Mornings on Maui are idyllic.
Have You Seen Luis Velez? by the incomparable Catherine Ryan Hyde, is a perfect choice to read in the land of aloha with a view of Moloka'i (especially if you know that island's history). She writes so beautifully about the human spirit with such seeming ease and compassion. She's one of my all-time favorite authors.
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Pōmaikaʻi wau e noho maʻaneʻi.
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#VacationReading #vacation2019 #NetGalley #I♥️Hawaii

Love New Year's Resolutions, especially if they involve being more productive and a fantastic support group. I'm excited and ready to work on my #netreduction with a lovely group of #bookstagrammers / #booklovers on IG. So, if you have some issues with reaching a good NetGalley percentage as well, let me know and join us!
Btw, what is the last ARC you requested? Mine is Have You Seen Luis Velez?