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First Meetings: In Ender's Universe | Orson Scott Card
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Welcome to the Enderverse. When "Ender's Game" was first published as a novella twenty-five years ago few would have predicted that it would become one of the most successful ventures in publishing history. Expanded into a novel in 1985, Ender's Game won both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Never out of print and translated into dozens of languages, it is the rare work of fiction that can truly be said to have transcended a genre. Ender's Game and its sequels have won dozens of prestigious awards and are as popular today among teens and young readers as adults. First Meetings is a collection of three novellas-plus the original "Ender's Game"-that journey into the origins and the destiny of one Ender Wiggin. "The Polish Boy" begins in the wake between the first two Bugger Wars when the Hegemony is desperate to recruit brilliant military commanders to repel the alien invasion. In John Paul Wiggin-the future father of Ender -they believe they may have found their man. Or boy. In "Teacher's Pest"-a novella written especially for this collection-a brilliant but insufferably arrogant John Paul Wiggin, now an American university student, matches wits with an equally brilliant graduate student named Theresa Brown. It is many years since the end of the Bugger Wars in "The Investment Counselor." Ender's reputation as a hero and savior has suffered a horrible reversal. Banished from Earth and slandered as a mass murderer, twenty-year-old Andrew Wiggin wanders incognito from planet to planet as a fugitive. Until a blackmailing tax inspector compromises his identity and threatens to expose Ender the Xenocide. Also reprinted here is the original landmark novella, "Ender's Game," which first appeared in 1977. Fully illustrated, First Meetings is Orson Scott Card writing at the height of his considerable power about his most compelling character.
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MeganAnn
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I was SO excited to be able to meet @BooksTeasAndBookishThings in person today! We didn‘t have much time passing through Tennessee but just enough for lunch + a lovely chat. As she said, our #LGPOG group is filled with the most amazing women. I‘m so happy to have gotten to know you all a bit.

She is the most beautiful, kind soul ❤️ We got to meet her adorable girls as well and she was so sweet to bring a book and gifts for both Axton & I. 😘

cathysaid How fun! 💕 5y
MeganAnn P.S. my son, Axton is the one giving us both bunny ears in the background 😬 boys! 😆🤦🏻‍♀️ 5y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings I wish I could have spoiled you all, and I have to say, you and your Husband are hilarious and it shows how phenomenal you both are as people and parents. Axton is amazing ❤️ 5y
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Betty
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A mini-gathering at Duck Donuts in Knoxville, then to McKay‘s. It was great meeting @Laura317 and @Soubhiville (she started #covertocover). #jb #litsymeetup

Laura317 I had fun meeting you both! I still can‘t believe I was the “big spender” at Duck Donuts and McKays. @Betty @Soubhiville 6y
Soubhiville @Laura317 I would have gotten more books if I weren‘t trying to not have more to pack! 6y
Laura317 @Soubhiville Well, at least you have a purse book. You know, “just in case”. 6y
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JoScho Yay! 6y
LeahBergen Fun! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
Cathythoughts Ahhh lovely👍🏻 6y
Kaye Great that you guys got to meet up. 🌷🌷🌷 6y
tpixie @Betty @Soubhiville @Laura317 it‘s so great that you three were able to get together! @Soubhiville you did matchup the best group of readers in our #CoverToCover #LitsyGoesPostal group!! 6y
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Soubhiville
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We had a mini Litsy gathering in Knoxville TN tonight! @Betty and @Laura317 it was so nice to meet you! I had fun.

#LitsyMeetup #Knoxville #McKays

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💗💗💗 6y
Annl How fun! 6y
Betty Among the three of us, we got 5 books. We kept pointing out books and authors to each other. Missed you @CatLass007! 6y
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Laura317 It was a lot of fun! We will have to try again. Hopefully @CatLass007 and a few others can join us in the future. 6y
Leftcoastzen K-ville is awesome! 6y
LeahBergen Love this! ❤️❤️ 6y
CatLass007 Wish I had been able to make it. @Laura317 @Betty (edited) 6y
Kaye ♥️♥️♥️ 6y
lynneamch Ooh. I was out of town, but would love to meet some time. If any of you are free during the day, Union Ave Bookstore has bookclub at noon on the 3rd Wednesdays (except Nov. which will be Wed after Tgiving). 6y
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daydreamin_star
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Have had such a lovely day in York with fellow Littens today! 😁

@mitch @miralunasbooknook @squirrelbrain @Oryx

#YorkLitsyMeetUp

MrBook Pictures! Pictures! 😁 6y
Mitch It was great to meet you Faye! Until next time! 📚📚📚 6y
Cathythoughts Beautiful pic 6y
squirrelbrain Hey @MrBook , check out @Mitch‘s pictures.... 6y
MrBook @squirrelbrain 😁👏🏻😎🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 6y
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Stephanie.Colson
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#MeetTheLittens
1. IL
2. Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
3. The Hunger Games series
4. Remember Me
5. I have so many... ♥️ Supernatural, Younger, The Fosters (just a few of my faves)
6. Scotty McCreery ♥️♥️♥️♥️😍😍😍😍
7. Purple
8. Romance
9. I'm a teacher at a day care and a student in a MSW program
10. A kitty cat ♥️
@maich thanks for the fun!

introvertedbooks I love just listen. Such a great book! 6y
QueenJen LOVE Supernatural! 6y
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RebelReader
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I would love to meet all of you! I'm thinking about possibly Saturday, June 23rd at Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis. (This is the Saturday after Father's Day) I've seen other states do this and I'm jealous that they are having all the fun! 😀I'm throwing this out there to see if there is any interest at all. Comment below if you are up for meeting up and if you're willing to repost so we don't miss anyone that would be great! 👍🏼

Booksnob I‘m interested but I‘ll be in Greece or Rome that weekend. 6y
tracy.m.ng Wish I was living in Minnesota! Have you thought about posting this in litsy happenings? 6y
violabrain I live in Eau Claire and I would definitely be interested in this! 6y
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AprilMae Oooooo! @haileybean wanna go?? 6y
AprilMae @RebelReader I'm interested! 6y
RebelReader @violabrain @tracy.m.ng You don't have to be a Minnesotan to join us. All who are willing to travel are welcome! 😀 6y
Tamra 👏🏾 I am interested, but can only tentatively commit to the date. 6y
ralexist I'm interested! 6y
haileybean I‘d be up for it! @AprilMaesBookHabit 6y
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Dr.Who_number10
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Can I have the info for the NTTBF meeting? Please!!!

dgingo Absolutely! We haven‘t decided the details yet, but as soon as we have them, we‘ll share with you! @hermyknee @blithebuoyant 6y
Dr.Who_number10 @Dgingo do I need to send my info? Or just do it on Litsy? 6y
blithebuoyant @Dr.Who_number10 Shoot me an email, tell me when you're most available to meet and when I get a plan in place I'll get ahold of you ❤️l.kadie@yahoo.com (edited) 6y
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dgingo @Dr.Who_number10 My email is dgingo@yahoo.com; feel free to email me, too! 6y
Dr.Who_number10 @blithebuoyant @dgingo @JustinM03 Okay so we haven‘t got anything scheduled for NTTBF and so just gmail me at stormypennington1@gmail.com and we‘ll make it there 6y
blithebuoyant @Dr.Who_number10 My brother and I are looking at the event program right now 6y
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MrBook
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There's also a Connecticut Litten meet up scheduled, info above ☝🏻! It'll be the first one 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!! They'll be a #yankeeswap with it. The awesome @CareBear has set this one up 😊👍🏻👍🏻! @BookBabe & I can't wait to meet more of our #LitsyFamily and get some #LitsyPhotoOp time in ☺️🤗!

#CTLitsyMeetUp
#LitsyTakesCT

GirlMeetsBook Has anyone done an RI meetup??? 6y
MrBook @GirlMeetsBook You're doing it? 😉😎🙌🏻 6y
GirlMeetsBook @MrBook I will! I just have to move first and then I‘ll be able to plan something like that. But I‘ll totally be the organizer for it! Sounds fun! 6y
MrBook You're already an exemplary #LGP organizer. 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻 6y
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Eugeniavb
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1. Venezuela 🇻🇪
2. It, Wuthering heights, The waves
3. The Dark Tower
4. Casablanca
5. Friday night lights
6. Brandi Carlile, White Buffalo, Silvio Rodriguez
7. White
8. Drama
9. Stay at home mom, and studying for an online international education diplomma
10. Bebo (black lab) and Maga (lab/german sheperd mix) 🐶🐶
#meetthelittens

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umbrellagirl
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blithebuoyant Out of curiosity, what is #yankeeswap? 6y
umbrellagirl @blithebuoyant It‘s a gift exchange where each person brings a wrapped gift, then each person chooses one but you can take one from someone else. It‘s also called white elephant or mean Santa sometimes. 6y
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the-flashley
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1. North Carolina, otherwise known as that state where the gov. tried to tell people where to pee.
2. Frankenstein
3. Harry Potter, of course.
4. I have way too many, but the first Avengers is my only true love 😂
5. Rupaul‘s Drag Race, Jessica Jones, New Girl, Parks and Rec
6. Hozier
7. Purple
8. Sci-Fi, Horror
9. Lol, babysitting at the moment
10. Two cats, two dogs, two birds. All we‘re missing is the ark.
#meetthelittens

RainyDayReading Rupaul‘s Drag Race 🖤 6y
Librariana @the-flashley - Ok Ashley, it's time for dinneeeeeeeerrrr 😁 I love me some Miz Cracker and Monét X Change this season, but I've been watching Mama Ru since Season 1 😄😊 I 💜 RPDR! 6y
the-flashley @Librariana Yas! That‘s awesome! I‘m a more recent convert, but you better believe I‘ve gone back to watch every season. I love Cracker and Dusty Ray this season, but Katya will forever be my queen.😍 6y
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Eggs
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1* Minnesota but have lived in Texas for almost 40 years
2* Nightingale - Kristin Hannah; but I have many favorites
3* Anne of Green Gables
4* Anything by Clint Eastwood from the last 2 decades
5* I've loved many series on prime and Netflix such as Breaking Bad, The Crown, Grantchester, Broadchurch, Shetland
6* Adele
7* Medium pink
8* Historical fiction
9* I am a retired guidance counselor
10* Just my grandbabies 👶👶👶👶

Pamwurtzler ❤️ Grantchester and Broadchurch! 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks We have the same favorite book and singer!! I love Adele! Next month‘s photo challenge will be Adele themed ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Eggs @Pamwurtzler Aren't they great?? 6y
Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So excited about Adele photo challenge! 6y
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Sarah83
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#litsytogoodreads @chelreads

Hi everyone. If we aren't connected at Goodreads, here is my account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/63469832-sarah83-l

Librarybelle Sent a request! 6y
TheLibrarian Added! 6y
Sarah83 @Librarybelle @TheLibrarian I added you both 🤗 6y
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Jess7 Yay! I am Jess7 on #Litsy, but I am @ thegreeneyedreader on #Instagram and #Goodreads. Let‘s connect: https://www.goodreads.com/thegreeneyedreader 6y
Sarah83 @Jess7 we added some minutes ago. 🤗 6y
Jess7 Great!!! @Sarah83 6y
Wilkie I just sent a request (Libby Hayes) 💖 6y
[DELETED] 3803335244 I‘m nerdyknitter on goodreads ❤️ 6y
Sarah83 @Wilkie added you. @ForeverNerdy send you a request 6y
[DELETED] 3803335244 Accepted ❤️ thank you 6y
corycatelyn I sent you a request 🤗 6y
corycatelyn www.goodreads.com/corycatelyn 6y
Sarah83 @corycatelyn I added you 6y
Purrfectpages Just added you! 6y
LazyDays I think mine is just www.goodreads.com/lichapotter 6y
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TrishB
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Proof of the inaugural #uklitsymeetup
Great to meet you all and chat the books 📖
Hope to do it again with @Nikki15 present and all others who couldn‘t make today 😁

Nikki15 Ah great photo! 6y
Velvetfur I'm so jealous, hahaha! Make sure I know about the next one! 😜 6y
TrishB @Velvetfur we will 💕👍🏻 6y
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LeahBergen Oh, you guys! How wonderful!!! 😍😍😍 6y
daydreamin_star It was fab meeting you all 😊 6y
CouronneDhiver How cool! Great to see all of your lovely faces. 6y
DeborahSmall I‘ll hopefully make the next one 6y
TrishB @DeborahSmall hope so ❤️ 6y
DeborahSmall Be easier if it was Liverpool or Newcastle as I could get the rail and sail and go back to Glasgow after for a few days. It‘s only 4 hours on the train. Looks like you all had a great time 6y
Zelma Very cool! 👍👏 6y
Cathythoughts Looks great ! How lovely to meet up 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
Cinfhen So glad you were able to make it!!!! Looks like a wonderful afternoon 6y
MaureenMc 😍👋 6y
Oryx Really fun. Looking forward to doing it again. 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen not without its challenges- but so glad I made it! 6y
TrishB @DeborahSmall well Liverpool sounds good of course ❤️ 6y
rockpools 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻And please thank our official photographer for coming too! 6y
Cinfhen Do u want to start secret scripture tomorrow or would u rather put it off?!? Whatever works for you! 6y
GripLitGrl 💞💞 6y
Kalalalatja Looks lovely! 6y
emilyhaldi So fun!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
julesG Wonderful! 6y
MamaGina I LOVE seeing Littens meet IRL💕 6y
Louise Love it! ❤️ 6y
Mdargusch I‘m jealous! Looks like fun! 6y
youneverarrived Great photo! 😍 6y
eraderneely 👍🏼 6y
Chrissyreadit What a great opportunity! 6y
batsy How lovely! 6y
Reggie Awwww, that‘s awesome. 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen I‘m about 3/4 of the way through current read so should be done by the end of the day. Happy to start later today/tomorrow if ok with you? Or another time if you have to many on the go! 6y
TrishB @RachelO I will! She‘s very shy with new people but really wanted to come. (edited) 6y
Cinfhen I‘m ok with reading a few books at a time...I can start tomorrow...you‘re a fast reader so you might get through it before me, but it‘s all good. 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen sounds like a plan 👍🏻 6y
Caroline2 Ahhh it looks fab!! I'm sorry I couldn't make it, instead I spent the afternoon waiting for the asthma nurse to come out with the nebuliser for Leo! I hope we can all meet up again soon tho! ❤️ 6y
TrishB @Caroline2 hope Leo is ok ❤️ 6y
Velvetfur @Caroline2 I have asthma and I've had a nebuliser - I hope Leo feels ok now, bless him x 6y
Velvetfur By the way, everyone - I love how you're all holding up your current reads! So cute! 6y
Ms_T Great picture 😃 6y
Caroline2 @TrishB he's better today thanks Trish! Great photo! 👍🏻 6y
Caroline2 @Velvetfur he's better today thanks! Yes, sadly he needs the nebuliser quite a lot! But it always works so that's the important thing! 👍🏻 6y
Velvetfur @Caroline2 Quite a lot? Sorry to hear that 🙁 How old is he? 6y
Caroline2 @Velvetfur he's just turned 4yrs old! ❤️ 6y
Velvetfur @Caroline2 Aaww 🙁 Well hopefully he will grow out of it, I've heard childhood asthma is different and little ones can grow out of it. Good luck to him, and you! X 6y
TrishB @Caroline2 good to hear 😁💕 6y
alisiakae Awww, love this!! ❣️❣️❣️ 6y
laurieluna Really hope I can make the next one! 6y
scripturient Hey guys, As I‘m in the UK quite frequently it would be lovely if you tagged me for any future meet-ups. I might just be able to make it and would love to meet you. 😊😘 6y
TrishB @scripturient I don‘t think there‘s any firm plans yet but we‘ll certainly try and remember to tag all interested! 6y
scripturient @TrishB Thank you! 😘 6y
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MinDea
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It looks like our original date will have a women's march that day so we will push this back to February 3rd. Sorry for any confusion. #PNWLitsyMeetup

Can everyone please respond with in or out so I know how many plan to make it? If I missed anyone please tag them!

Jeannie I‘m in! 6y
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MinDea Yay @Jeannie !!! Looking forward to it! 6y
Oliveskool Man I wish I could go! I work Saturdays 😭 6y
BookishTrish I'm up in Vancouver. Not sure I can make this one, but would love to be included in future meet ups! 6y
kamoorephoto 😽😊☺️😘😀😃😄😁😆😍😘😉☺️😊😋🤩😻💖💖💖💖💖💖 6y
kamoorephoto That‘s me being very excited!! 6y
kamoorephoto @Oliveskool I predict I grave sickness coming on... 6y
Dogearedcopy Sadly, I will be unable to attend. It seems the next 6 months if my life are booked up with work and chauffeuring my daughter around! 6y
Sweettartlaura Can‘t make it - I have a meeting scheduled that day. Have fun! 6y
That-Bookish-Hiker I‘m in‘ excited to meet everyone. 6y
AWahle I will be there with bells on. Well maybe not the bells, that would be loud... 🔔 6y
EsquireGirl @MinDea planning to be there 6y
MinDea Glad to hear it @That-Bookish-Hiker @AWahle @EsquireGirl ! 6y
TricksyTails Thanks for organizing but I'm unable to make it. Thank you for including me. 6y
MinDea No problem @TricksyTails ! Maybe you can make the next one! 6y
Hooked_on_books I‘m going to be out. Thanks for the tag! 6y
MinDea Hopefully next time @Hooked_on_books ! 6y
josie281 I can‘t make it 😞 husband is getting back surgery shortly after and I have to prep! 6y
MinDea Oh no @josie281 . I hope everything goes well and he has a quick recovery! 6y
Godmotherx5 This is an excellent idea. Can I ask for advice for doing something similar in the Chicago area? 6y
Godmotherx5 Perfect. Thanks for the email address. 6y
Oliveskool Check out Ex Libris Tacomahttp://meetu.ps/c/3Hth8/yRxpq/a 6y
Oliveskool For those who were interested in the Tacoma book club @Sweettartlaura and @AWahle are in! 6y
MinDea @Jeannie @kamoorephoto @That-Bookish-Hiker @AWahle @EsquireGirl just sent you guys an email to figure out our plans for the meetup! 6y
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LitsyHappenings
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Repost:
Calling all PNW Littens! We have figured out our first meetup! Everyone is welcome to join!

We plan to meet for lunch at noon (still figuring out location) and plan to do a book swap. Then we'll head over to Elliot Bay Book Company for some book browsing!

Please let me know if you plan to make it this time for a reservation count! So excited to meet some of you in person!

#LitsyMeetup # PNWLitsyMeetUp #PNW #Seattle #Share #Repost #Join

LitsyHappenings @MinDea no need to fill out a form for this one - I added it to the calendar! 6y
CatLass007 I love Seattle and the PNW! Too bad I‘m stuck here in East Tennessee. 6y
Betty @CatLass007 win the lottery and we can rent a jet there together 6y
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CatLass007 @Betty We need to schedule an east Tennessee meetup! I think that would be lots of fun and might make a good day trip for me. 6y
Jess7 This is awesome! 6y
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MinDea
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Calling all PNW Littens!!! We have figured out our first meetup! Everyone is welcome to join!

We plan to meet for lunch at noon (still figuring out location) and plan to do a book swap. Then we will head over to Elliot Bay Book Company for some book browsing!

Please let me know if you plan to make it this time for a reservation count! So excited to meet some of you in person!!!

#LitsyMeetup #PNWLitsyMeetUp #PNW #Seattle #Share #Repost #Join

Bourriquet76 Kind of sad. We lived in DuPont last year (husband was at JBLM). 6y
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MinDea @Bourriquet76 bummer! It would have been so awesome to meet you in person!! 6y
MinDea @BookBabe @MrBook how did you guys do your book swap for your meetup? 6y
EsquireGirl @MinDea I plan on attending 6y
Sweettartlaura Sorry, but at this point I expect to miss this. The Impeachment March is that day. And I plan on taking to the streets. Hope to hit the next one - have fun! 6y
MrBook @MinDea We had everyone pick a book that they've read that they loved and one that the bookclub hadn't read yet. Then everyone wrapped their choice like a Christmas present. @BookBabe & I brought a giant bag to put all the books in. We wrote up numbered slips. Everyone picked a slip. The person who drew 1 picked a book blindly out of the bag, then the person who picked 2, and so on. After everyone picked a book, we all unwrapped them at the... 6y
MrBook @MinDea same time. Then folks swapped if they already the book or owned it or just didn't think they'd like it. And that's about it 😊. 6y
MinDea Thanks @MrBook! That sounds very easy and simple. Love it! 6y
MinDea Look forward to meeting you @EsquireGirl !! 6y
MinDea Hopefully next time @Sweettartlaura ! 6y
Jeannie I plan to be there! Thank you :) (edited) 6y
Hooked_on_books It‘s a bit far for me, but I can be a maybe. Could be fun to spend a weekend in Seattle. 6y
AWahle I'm sorry @Sweettartlaura won't make it to this one, but I have already written it in my planner! 6y
MinDea @Sweettartlaura what march is planned the 20th? I just googled it and don't see anything...this facebook page says there isn't one on the 20th... https://m.facebook.com/impeachmentmarchworldwide/ 6y
MinDea So happy you guys will be joining @AWahle @Jeannie ! 6y
MinDea @Hooked_on_books just let me know when it gets closer! 6y
MinDea @TricksyTails I just realized I missed you on this post. I am so sorry! I know you can't make it but I didn't mean to leave you off. Please forgive me friend!!!! 6y
MinDea @Hooked_on_books have you been on the email chain? If not, can you send your email address and I can start including you! 6y
josie281 I may be able to hit this depending on class and how the pass is..., 6y
kamoorephoto @Acgamble88 You too!!!! 6y
Hooked_on_books @MinDea I have not been on the email chain and would love to be included. I‘m hollybarker13@yahoo.com. Thanks! 6y
MinDea @josie281 just let me know how it is looking for you when it gets closer! 6y
Sweettartlaura @MinDea It might be another Women‘s March... I saw something being planned in Olympia. I‘ll have to dig around. If it turns out there‘s nothing... well I might have to make something happen 😏. But I‘m keeping it clear right now for that. If the situation changes - as in, something happens between now & 1/20 that results in me not having to protest 😜 - you just might see me 😊 6y
MinDea Gotcha. Ok @Sweettartlaura ...I just wasn't sure if you saw the fake posting on facebook and were planning around that. Just let me know when it gets closer! 6y
callielafleur Elliot Bay Books is a wonderful store. One of my favorite memories from our trip to Seattle! 😍📚 6y
MinDea @Sweettartlaura @respekt1111 @AWahle @Oliveskool @ohmygoshbeck you guys are in Tacoma, right? You guys are all safe? The Amtrak crash...that is crazy. 6y
AWahle @MinDea Safe at work in Auburn but horrified at the accident. We took the train to Portland 2 months ago to enjoy the old scenic route one more time. 6y
SauerPatch We are moving to that area but won't quite be there by that time... Next time! 😃🤞🏼 6y
MinDea Oh awesome @SauerPatch ! Will you be in Seattle? If you want to send me your address I can add you to the next meetup string. 6y
MinDea Glad you are safe @AWahle. One of my good friend is am engineer for Amtrak and typically has that route. He was not working today. It is awful. 6y
Sweettartlaura @MinDea all safe - but the wounded are being brought to the hospital I work at 😕. Ambulances are lined up down the block. This is really awful 😕 6y
SauerPatch @MinDea , not Seattle, we'll be at/near Fort Lewis. No address yet I can't wait to meet the area Littens! ☺️ 6y
respekt1111 @MinDea All safe. Terrible accident though... unbelievable ☹️ 6y
MinDea Glad you are both safe @Sweettartlaura @respekt1111 . So scary. Oh man. I am so sorry Laura. So awful. 6y
MinDea @SauerPatch sorry I meant email address! 6y
SauerPatch Oooof course you did, silly me. 🤓🙄 Lol casauer29 at gmail! :) 6y
AWahle @SauerPatch Once you get all moved and settled, there's a great book club that meets the last Thursday of the month at Doyle's Pub in downtown Tacoma. 6y
SauerPatch Oooh, thank you @AWahle ! Exactly the type of info I need when moving to a new area. 😊 If you have an other Litten friends in the area, tag 'em! Have to start building my tribe. ☺️ 6y
MinDea @SauerPatch all the people tagged in this thread are all local to PNW. @Sweettartlaura @respekt1111 @Oliveskool @ohmygoshbeck are all local to Tacoma. The rest are Seattle or Portland! 6y
SauerPatch @MinDea my mind is not with me today I swear! Thanks for pointing them out anyway. 😁 6y
MinDea Haha. No worries @SauerPatch !! We all have our moments😉 When will you guys be moving here? Where are you moving from? 6y
SauerPatch We expect to arrive mid-February from Oklahoma. 😊 6y
Oliveskool @SauerPatch our January book is You by Caroline Kepnes. Just in case you are interested in our next meeting ;-) 6y
Oliveskool Ohhhh I just read the end of the messages. Oooops! 6y
RainyDayReading This would be so much fun! But...I live about an hour North of Seattle (think Skagit county area) and not sure I could afford parking in Seattle =/ I can rarely afford to go there as it is. Mill Creek/Lynwood is about as far south as I venture these days. Nice to know there are some PNW Littens though! Maybe someday I‘ll be able to meet up with you all. 6y
MinDea Parking is so expensive @RainyDayReading in Seattle! It is crazy! This place is in Capital Hill and you can find neighborhood parking for free for a few hours but might be a little bit of a walk to where we are. Just something to think about. Would you like to be added to the email string for our meetup? If so, can you send me your email address, 6y
RainyDayReading @MinDea It is absolutely insane! I went to a concert a couple months ago and it was nearly $26 to park! It‘s unfortunate because I used to love to go to Seattle but it‘s just not practical anymore for me and my budget. Don‘t think I‘ve ever been around the Capital Hill area before. Maybe I can convince my boyfriend to drop me off 😜 Sure! I‘d love to! Email: lehr.lighting@gmail.com 6y
MinDea @RainyDayReading I would be happy to help too! Whether you can make your way down this way and we can ride in together or whatever. Let me know! 6y
RainyDayReading @MinDea That‘s so sweet! Thank you! I‘ll let you know probably when it gets a bit closer, right now I‘m just trying to make it through the holidays haha. 6y
MinDea @RainyDayReading I hear yeah! Just let me know! 6y
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I had so much fun meeting all of you and talking about our favorite subject-books!!! I'm going to email you all the list of local Littens so any one of you can take the reins for the next gathering. Thanks so much for coming! Austin has a bunch of sweet bookish friends! For those of you kept away by Harvey: we missed you! Next time!

Soubhiville I totally forgot to bring up dinner at the end of the gathering. Did anyone go? 7y
MicheleinPhilly YAY! Litsy meet ups are the BEST! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
elkeOriginal I am so glad Harvey didn't ruin it! I love seeing meet-ups spread - and Book People is a fun gathering spot! 📚📚 7y
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Soubhiville @MicheleinPhilly we had a great time! Your meetup inspired me! Also, we may have talked about your dog during our gethering... hi Pickles! Also #bitsy was mentioned. @LauraBeth You two have #LitsyCelebrities 7y
Soubhiville @elkeo I wish I had done it sooner! It was really great! 7y
MicheleinPhilly HA! She's flattered! And sorry she couldn't make it. 😉 7y
Mommamanzi What a cool looking group of people!!!!! 7y
Soubhiville @Mommamanzi Austin is full of really cool people! 7y
Soubhiville @Bookzombie thanks for coming up from San Antonio! I'm glad the drive wasn't bad. I've only been there once, but SA's botanical gardens blew me away! I wonder if you could hold a gathering there... 7y
Bookzombie @Soubhiville I didn't. I looked around Book People some more and then headed out. 🙂Thanks for putting all of this together. You are awesome! I had such a great time. I will look into doing one in San Antonio. 7y
Eyelit Thanks again for getting us all together! By the by - I happened upon a copy of the sparrow on the last chance sale rack and I grabbed it since you spoke so highly of it. 😃 7y
Soubhiville @Eyelit of my gosh, yay! I recently heard someone ask "if you could read a book for the first time again, what book would you choose?" I might choose that one! 7y
LeahBergen Love it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
LauraBeth What a great picture! Glad y'all met up and had a great time 😀 I'll tell Bitsy 💕 7y
Foragingfantasy 😍❤️ 7y
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Austin Friends! I just spoke to Book People and they're open normal hours today, and the rain has let up a lot, so come on out for our First Austin Litsy Meetup!!!
I can't wait to see you all! Remember if you are able to, bring a wrapped book to exchange "blind date" style. Several folks are bringing extra books, so NO PRESSURE! Even if you don't bring a book, you'll be going home with one!
Dinner after if anyone wants to, we'll decide there.

Soubhiville I know some of you have said already the weather will be keeping you home. We will miss you! We'll be sure to plan another outing soon! 7y
MicheleinPhilly Have fun! 7y
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Soubhiville @jpmcwisemorgan would you like me to pick you up? I love North, by the Domain, but don't mind coming out early to get you if you're not in a flooded area? 7y
My_novel_obsession Ya'll I am definitely stuck in Houston! Roads impassable and more rain to come :(. Really wish I could be there. Hope you all have a great time be safe getting there! 7y
Felso I'm not going to be able to make it. But will be looking forward to the next one. Be safe in all this Harvey mess. 7y
Julsmarshall I'm not sure I'll make it either. We don't have power and the mud/water mess is a real challenge with the dogs. We also have family that evacuated and they're a little needy. 7y
Bookzombie I will be there! I hope that everyone who can't make it is doing well. I know some areas have been hit really hard. 💗 7y
Eyelit I may be a little late - but I'm going to try to be there. I'm on the bus and CapMetro says delays/detours in effect... but I'm not terribly far and I hope it's not too bad 🙂 7y
Texreader Missing you all so much! Looking forward to next one! 7y
jpmcwisemorgan @Eyelit I hope the buses run ok. I decided not to risk it because they posted service might be delayed. 7y
jpmcwisemorgan @Soubhiville I appreciate the offer but I'm going to sit this one out. I think my area is ok, although there is some standing water in the roads but I don't want anyone taking any chances! If you're in Lamar be careful. I heard there were some sinkholes around 38th. 7y
Fortifiedbybooks I'm still going to be there, assuming I can get there from where I live. I don't think it will be a problem though since there doesn't seem to be any flooding in my area. 7y
Soubhiville Atxfloods.com will show you any areas you might want to avoid. It's a straight shot down 1 and across 5th for me, no issues. 7y
Fortifiedbybooks @Soubhiville I'm here super early. Are we allowed to bring stuff from the cafe up to where we're meeting? 7y
Bookzombie @Fortifiedbybooks I'm here too! 7y
Soubhiville @Fortifiedbybooks @Bookzombie yes, you can take food up to the third floor. I'm on my way in! 7y
Fortifiedbybooks @Bookzombie I'm in the cafe, end table next to the cafe register. 7y
Fortifiedbybooks I really shouldn't have gotten here so early. I knew I would buy a book, but I bought 3! 😂#whereallmymoneygoes 7y
Soubhiville @Fortifiedbybooks @Bookzombie come on up to the third floor, walk between the curtains, it's ok. We have water, iced tea, and cookies! 7y
Nancethepants So sorry I missed this, guys! I had a freaked out 5-year-old who didn't want me to leave during the storm. I hope you all had a blast, and that we get a chance to meet up again. 7y
Soubhiville @Nancethepants there will be another chance! Hope you can make it next time! 7y
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Just got home from seeing Wind River (so good) - I'm hoping the weather stays the same or gets better so I can meet up with some local littens tomorrow!

Still good to go @Soubhiville ?

#austinmeetup1 #litsymeetup

Bookzombie I'm still planning on making it up there. 🙂 7y
Eyelit @Bookzombie hooray! I'm baking cookies now for the meet up... and trying to decide which book to wrap up for the blind date swap 😁 7y
Soubhiville I'll call Book People to make sure they're open, but yes on! Whoever can brave the rain! (edited) 7y
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Sharing in case someone might have missed that we are having Litsy meet-up in Austin, TX this Sunday. I know weather may be an issue but until we know more I'm still planning on being there. Very Excited!

Soubhiville Yay! Unless Book People closes I'll be there!!! 7y
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ATTN: Central Texas Littens!!! I won't make it this time but thought I'd share in case any other Texans can and don't know about it. @Soubhiville

Also, stay safe out there y'all. This weather is scary.

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It's almost here! I'm so excited to hang out and mystery book swap with some new friends in Austin, TX! Share and tag me, let's see if we can gather any very last minute folks!

jpmcwisemorgan I'm hoping Harvey doesn't spoil this! 7y
Foragingfantasy I don't think I'm going to be able to make it this time. 😭 I'm so disappointed. I'll be at the next one. 7y
Soubhiville @Foragingfantasy that's a bummer! Next time for sure! @jpmcwisemorgan it's only supposed to rain here, as far as I know... I'll be there, as long as Book People is open! 7y
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My_novel_obsession I may be stuck in Houston with Harvey :( If at all possible I will be there. 7y
Soubhiville Oh no @Anovelobsession ! Are you not evacuating? Please be safe! 7y
My_novel_obsession @Soubhiville Not evacuating - need to stay here for work unless we lose power for an extended period, then we will relocate north. I'll be sure to check in and let you know my status. 🙏🙏 7y
jpmcwisemorgan I'll be there unless it's pouring. I don't drive, only the bus for me, so I'd prefer not to be soaked. If it's just damp or drizzly it should be ok. 7y
Texreader Unless it miraculously clears I'm going to have to skip this. Driving I-35 in this rain is more than I care to dare after a stressful week. And somehow I missed the word about a book swap. So sorry to miss it. Was very excited but yet something else to blame on Harvey. 7y
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We are just a week away from our first Austin Litsy Meetup! We have 14 confirmed for our meetup and bookswap at Book People, and 4 so far for dinner afterwards. If you haven't yet RSVP'd and would like to come, please email me at magicbelly@gmail.com.

Book People's address: 603 N Lamar. Get there a little early if you'd like to grab refreshments from the snack bar.

I can't wait to meet you! #austinmeetup1 #litsymeetup

My_novel_obsession 🤗🤗🤗Can't wait!! 🤗🤗🤗 7y
Texreader So excited to meet you all!! 7y
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Julsmarshall Can't wait to meet everyone! 7y
Jinjer What are those beautiful books????😳 7y
Bookzombie I'm so excited to meet everyone! 😁 7y
Soubhiville @Jinjer I found the image on Pinterest. It looks like someone covered some books in maps, like we used to have to put covers on our textbooks to protect them. (Do kids still do that? Not having any I'm not sure...) 7y
jpmcwisemorgan I had planned to be there today but with the weather I'm going to have to pass. I'm a bus rider and while it's running today CapMetro has already said to expect delays. I hope that we have another meetup soon! Stay safe and dry! 7y
Soubhiville @jpmcwisemorgan ok, I understand! I'm sure there will be another one soon! I'm waiting for BP to open, just to make sure they'll be there today. 7y
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It's set up! Our first Austin Litsy Meetup! I'm so excited to meet some local Litsy friends, and share and talk books 😊📚

We'll start at Book People, then anyone who's interested can come to dinner! Please email me to get in on the dinner reservations, and for more details. magicbelly@gmail.com

Soubhiville Hopefully this will be the first of many! #litsymeetup #austinmeetup1 7y
Snakes6atx Very much looking forward to meeting everyone! Thanks for all your work @Soubhiville! 7y
Nancethepants Can't wait! Thanks for setting this up! 7y
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Soubhiville @Snakes6atx @Nancethepants I'm excited too! I'm so glad there's been lots of interest! 7y
Blair_Reads Unfortunately I'll still be working Sundays in August and won't be able to make the drive 🙁 Id still like to be included in future meeting tho! I bet y'all are going to have a blast! 7y
My_novel_obsession Awesome!! Thanks for putting this together! I am supposed to fly to Miami for work that evening so I am going to try and rearrange everything so I can make it! I will let you know for sure hopefully tomorrow! 7y
Bookzombie Yay! Thank you so much for putting this together. 🙂 7y
Texreader I think I can do it. My calendar looks good but I have to check the family calendar. I'll let you know. Thanks a million for doing this!! 7y
Eyelit Sounds great! Looking forward to it 😃 7y
MicheleinPhilly YAY! Have fun! 7y
Julsmarshall So excited to meet you all! 7y
jpmcwisemorgan Yay!!! I can make this date. I'm so excited. I need to decide on dinner but I'll definitely be at the Book People part of the meetup. 7y
geodynamical_nonfiction I got the day off! See y'all then! 7y
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1. At home
2. So far, Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
3. Next up is Relativity by Antonia Hayes
4. The Little Prince (which as a child I thought was a rather unique choice #AlwaysAHipster)
5. Hugo / The Invention of Hugo Cabret
6. Fingers crossed for the potential next book from Allie Brosh; even though I suspect it will not actually come.
#LetsTalkAboutBooksBaby

Avanders Brosh 😢 7y
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Stories about John Paul and Theresa, Ender's parents, and the software program that Bean asked the IF to use to manage Ender's pension.

#KBReads #audio #sff #shortstories

ReadingOver50 Love Orson Scott Card 😍 7y
writek @ReadingOver50 Me too! I've finished a full reread of the Shadow series and am transitioning over to Ender now. Can't get enough! 7y
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Work has been mental so I'm super late to the party but I still really want to join in!😂 #MeetTheLittens

1.From Southampton but living in London
2.Pride and Prejudice😂
3.As a kid, the Skulduggery Pleasant books were my life! They'll always hold a special place in my heart❤
4.The Breakfast Club
5.The Walking Dead
6.Mumford & Sons
7.Black
8.Dystopian
9.I'm an actor so I work all over with different theatre companies😂
10.No pets😊

@maich Thanks!

maich An actor👍 wow🔝❤ 7y
CrowCAH Woohoo P&P!!! 7y
BibliophileMomma 💖 breakfast club 7y
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Hi Littens! Would anyone in the NYC area (or able to travel into the NYC area) be interested in informally meeting up with other Littens before author events in the area? The thought is that if someone is going to an author event, they could post on Litsy to see if others are going too/let other people know about the event. Maybe we could come up with a standard hashtag to use so people can search for it, plus of course they can tag friends.

NCNY 🙋🏻 7y
CouronneDhiver I'm not close enough to participate but it sounds like a good idea 7y
ScientistSam @CouronneDhiver Credit to where it's due - it's @EloisaJames 's idea. But if the hashtag is easy enough to search, littens visiting the area could check out whether something was going on😉 7y
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ScientistSam @NCNY 👏👏yay! 7y
ultrabookgeek 🙋🏾 7y
ScientistSam @ultrabookgeek yay!🎉 @NCNY @ultrabookgeek @CouronneDhiver @EloisaJames any good hashtag ideas? This week has drained me of creativity 😜 7y
JessReads Yeah, I'd be up for that! 7y
EloisaJames I'm definitely up for it!! This is self-serving but anyone want to come to Word in Brooklyn next Tuesday? Damon Suede is interviewing me and he's great (as Sam knows, since she came to Book Culture) @JessReads @ultrabookgeek #nycmeetup. @nyny (edited) 7y
ScientistSam @NCNY @ultrabookgeek @JessReads @EloisaJames The event at Word should be great! I would totally come if I hadn't already had a family obligation that evening. Hope some of you others can meet up! 7y
ScientistSam @MiddleClassManhattan @robyn923 you might be interested in this conversation as well! 7y
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Saying you don't know or care about God is the same as saying you believe he doesn't exist, because if you had even a hope that he existed, you would care very much.

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"Don't underestimate the stupidity of the government."
#funnycauseitstrue #wisewords #Enderverse

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I loved the inside look at how the Enderverse came to be through key meetings of individuals. My particular favorite was how Jane entered Ender's life and how they started their relationship. Other meetings include Ender's dad & Graff, Ender's parents, & 1st intro to Ender in the original novella.

Gezemice Love Ender! Particularly the Shadow series. 8y
QuoteQueen @Gezemice I haven't read the Shadow series. YET! My hubs RAVES about it. He's told me bits and pieces about it and I am sure I will love it! Now to find the time...and all the books. Lol. We have a few but are missing some. 8y
Gezemice You could probably get them from the library. They are well worth it! I binge read them a few years back. 8y
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QuoteQueen @Gezemice I have issues with the library...they frown on writing in their books. 😂 we will adopt the rest later then I get around to reading them. Can't keep the Enderverse apart, right? 8y
Gezemice Sure :) I don't have that problem... unless they are text books! 8y
QuoteQueen @Gezemice lol. Yeah, I like to underline quotes I like. Now textbooks, mine are a rainbow of highlighting! Haha. 8y
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