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Keeping the Moon
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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Never underestimate the power of friendship. When Colie goes to spend the summer at the beach, she doesn't expect much. But Colie didn't count on meeting Morgan and Isabel. Through them, she learns what true friendship is all about, and finally starts to realize her potential. And that just might open the door to her first chance at love. . . . "A down-to-earth Cinderella story. . . captures that special feeling." --"The New York Post" Also by Sarah Dessen: "Along for the Ride Dreamland Just Listen Lock and Key The Moon and More Someone Like You That Summer This Lullaby The Truth About Forever What Happened to Goodbye"
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chlolovesbooks
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 🎆

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ahoffkosik
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The episode of my podcast about Sarah Dessen‘s This Lullaby was one of my favorites of last year, so I was so excited when this week‘s guest opted to discuss another of Dessen‘s novels, Keeping the Moon. 🌙 Tune in to hear us chat about the 2019 Sarah Dessen Twitter drama, our complicated thoughts on the main character‘s arc, the fictional love interests that ruined us as teens, the makeover trope of the ‘90s, and more. 🎧 Link to listen in bio!

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KimberlyJuracich
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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A book of love, friendship, growing up, and building confidence. Sarah dessen does it again for me. If you have read her other books you know what to expect.

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freeatlast1137
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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What Colie expects to be the worst summer of her life visiting her aunt, turns out to be a summer of confidence, love and friendship.

I received this book as a gift from my aunt Karen many many years ago. It has withstood my many moves and my hard times. I love this book and cherish it as a gift and as a memoir to an easier life.

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freeatlast1137
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1. I have read all of Sarah Dessen's books. Now that I am reading again, I am going to try to read the entire works of various authors as I figure out what I like again.
2. No, not a fan at all.
3. 10 😅

@Eggs #wondrouswednesday

Eggs Thanks for your thoughtful responses 👏🏻📚🤗💕 4y
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Meghan2213
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Meghan2213
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I loveee this book!! Not finished yet but it‘s awesome so far I love the characters especially Mira she‘s so funny!! 10/10 recommend

RaimeyGallant Nice review! And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
Chelleo Welcome! 6y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🤗🌺 6y
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PagesByTheWater
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The ending is a bit different than most of her books, but it still is a great read. Exactly what I needed to read right now. Colie may seem annoying but honestly, I acted exactly the same way when I was her age. Dessen really does have a knack for getting into the minds of all kinds of girls.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#dessennewyear

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PagesByTheWater

I didn‘t think I‘d take to this book since Colie is 15 and going through a bit of an emo phase (I remember my own cringingly). But it‘s been some time since I last read this and I forgot how alike we are: the bullying, the self esteem issues, the exuberant aunt. It‘s becoming a real soothing comfort for me, since right now I‘m having what I‘ll fondly call “post-adolescent problems”.

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PagesByTheWater
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The bottom two I got for free at a local thrift shop and the top 3 I went to pickup at the Book Mine. After some perusing and almost getting lost I‘ve found that they have 102 “aisles”. But some aisles are further divided into letters (like 78C and 78D). I love this store, it‘s like my heaven. I even found the largest book I‘ve ever seen (an international dictionary)!
#dessennewyear #bookhaul #newtomebooks

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BookishMarginalia
Last Chance | Sarah Dessen
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If you signed up for #LitsyAtoZ 2017, now is your last chance to update your form for a completion certificate and a chance at other goodies! Just go into your email and find the link you received in your confirmation email (I have no access to that link.)

If you meant to sign up (or lost your link), and read all 26 books in 2017, you can still sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yVbtzUGOvHp-nb_Pse4XrCrkIyIAuR818vY6Q-HldqQ

Natasha.C.Barnes I have just a few books left but I don't think I'm gonna make it... 😭 7y
BookishMarginalia @Natasha.C.Barnes 💜💜💜💪🏼 7y
Kaylamburson I still have K O and Q 😢 7y
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Kaylamburson I lied I have X V and Q. I read my notes wrong, haha. 7y
EllieDottie Oh my goodness I still need Q and V!! I don‘t think I‘m going to make it! But 2018 hear I come!! 7y
bookwrm526 Oh dear, I think I submitted it when I finished? I can‘t find my link in my email to make sure :( 7y
coffeewithbooks Is today the last day to sign up? I still working on mine for 2018 7y
BarbaraJean I still have two letters to go for 2017! 😩 Working on X and harboring a faint hope that I‘ll finish up W before New Year‘s! 7y
julesG Oh shoot! I will not finish. I still have four letters to go. 😖 7y
Luv2readbookz Oops I signed up thinking it was for 2018. You can take me off of 2017 and I‘ll wait for sign ups for 2018. Had a brain fart there. 7y
BookishMarginalia @Luv2readbookz No problem! The 2018 link is up on my feed. 7y
Bookzombie I‘m reading my last book which is for X. I know I won‘t finish until at least Tuesday. 7y
sprainedbrain I‘m working on my last one... do we have until 12/31? 7y
BookishMarginalia @Bookzombie @sprainedbrain @BarbaraJean @prettybooknerd @Natasha.C.Barnes The #LitsyAtoZ 2017 form will remain open until 12/31, so go for it! 7y
Gissy I completed it! 👏👏👏👏👏 7y
Bookzombie @BookishMarginalia Thank you!!! 😊 7y
BookishMarginalia @Gissy Woohoo! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 7y
Gissy @BookishMarginalia Ready for 2018 list! 👏👏👏 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Done! I finished ages ago, but never updated. Thanks for all you do to pull this challenge off successfully. Especially in light of the hurricanes of 2017. 😘😘 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Kaylamburson @EllieDottie Short Stories? Queen of Spades is free on @SerialReader and only 5 issues, if you start today you‘d finish on time. (edited) 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Kaylamburson @EllieDottie For V maybe try a graphic novel Paper Girls by Vaughan could be read in a day. If your library has Hoopla you can read it there. (edited) 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Already done! 7y
Kaylamburson Omg thanks so much, @Riveted_Reader_Melissa!! You're so great! I'll look those up! 7y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Kaylamburson and if you like comics and have Hoopla, any X-Men or X-Files comic would work for a quick X 7y
ferskner I'm going to finish this weekend as part of the #11thhourreadathon! 7y
JPeterson Thanks for (re)posting this! I‘m not sure if I ever got around to originally signing up for it, but I did finish all 26 books! 😊 7y
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rach_simone
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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I love Sarah Dessen!! #UncannyOctober #Moon

AmandaL Love her too! 7y
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Jas16
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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The butterfly is a #bug that does not make me scream and run far far away which is pretty rare in an insect. It is pretty embarrassing really. Anyhoo, this was one of the first Sarah Dessen books I ever read and a great reminder of how much I do not like her later covers. This is a clean, simple cover and I would be comfortable reading this in public. The newer edition of this book- not so much. Bad covers #bug me. #sizzlinsummerbooks

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bookswithbec
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Sarah Dessen is one of my favorite authors to read in the summer because they are nice, easy reads, and she always writes the characters with so much growth! This book is about self love!

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Bookaddict
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Even though this wasn't my favorite of Dessen's novels, I still appreciated the overall message of self-love and acceptance, which is the perfect theme for the YA audience. Colie's journey and self-growth while in the gorgeous coastal town of a Colby makes for a beach read with heart.

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asowinski22
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I was not sure about this book going into it but it turned out to be a simple cute story and I enjoyed it so much! I shouldn't have been surprised since this is what Dessen is best at!
#LitzyAtoZ #letterk #readallthebooks

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bookloaner
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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Alright Saturday let's do this! I am excited to reread an old favorite for #24in48 because you can't go wrong with Sarah Dessen. Happy weekend reading!

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howlinglibraries
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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#readjanuary Day 6: dreaming of a warmer climate. We're expecting snow and slush this weekend in Georgia, and I'm dying for a sunny day at the beach. ☀️ 🕶 @RealLifeReading

Sleepsingingowl Sigh I'd be so happy in the 30s and 40s. It's 3 degrees out today. 8y
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lennearb
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I started reading this book last week, just because I hear so much about Sarah Dessen and I had never read any of her stuff, but it became a real lifeline for me after the election. I was so upset that I just turned off the news and all my podcasts on the chance that even the non political ones would talk about the election, and listened to this audiobook.

BookishMarginalia Good self-care 💪🏼👍🏼 8y
readinginthedark Sarah Dessen is so great for that! 8y
lennearb This was my first one of her books. 8y
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Blair_Reads
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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Enjoyable read about a girl gaining her self-esteem and coming into her own.

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Blair_Reads
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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Almost done with this book. 3 hours into the #24in48 readathon :) I've been mostly drinking coffee but the one good thing about staying with my mom today is she has the best snacks! Potato chips, Oreos, pizza, and wine 🍷

Varshitha Cute pups💕 8y
thebookmagpie Dogs 😍 8y
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Blair_Reads
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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Here's the closest wall and what I'm #currentlyreading My weekend hasn't started the way I thought it would but I'm eager to start the #24in48 challenge now!! @24in48

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Blair_Reads
Keeping the Moon | Sarah Dessen
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Picked this book up again. I'm trying to be better about finishing books I start. Snuggled up with my fur baby Falkor.

SharonGoforth Falkor is a cutie!!! 8y
Blair_Reads Thank you. @SharonGoforth 😊 8y
MyNamesParadise Falkor is so adorable!!!!! 8y
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maximoffs
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Not my favourite, not one I want to reread but love SD!