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Burning Chambers
Burning Chambers | Kate Mosse
"For fans of juicy historical fiction, this one might just develop into their next obsession."--EW.comFrom the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of Labyrinth, comes the first in an epic new series.Power and Prejudice: France, 1562. War sparks between the Catholics and Huguenots, dividing neighbors, friends, and family--meanwhile, nineteen-year-old Minou Joubert receives an anonymous letter at her father's bookshop. Sealed with a distinctive family crest, it contains just five words: She knows that you live.Love and Betrayal: Before Minou can decipher the mysterious message, she meets a young Huguenot convert, Piet Reydon. Piet has a dangerous task of his own, and he will need Minou's help if he is to stay alive. Soon, they find themselves on opposing sides, as forces beyond their control threaten to tear them apart.Honor and Treachery: As the religious divide deepens, Minou and Piet find themselves trapped in Toulouse, facing new dangers as tensions ignite across the city--and a feud that will burn across generations begins to blaze. . ."A masterly tour of history . . . a breathless thriller, alive with treachery, danger, atmosphere, and beauty."--A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
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AllDebooks
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My #5JoysFriday include afternoon tea celebrating my niece's 30th birthday, my lil sidekick RubyRoo, having time with my children, and about to embark on a new series.
My apologies to any Trump fans, but this meme made me cry with laughter 😅
@DebinHawaii

quietlycuriouskate Oh, poor Vincent! 4mo
julieclair Ruby Roo! Adorable! 4mo
mcctrish It is the greatest meme 4mo
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TheBookHippie You‘re way too nice 🤣😵‍💫 lovely list of joys. (edited) 4mo
kspenmoll That meme! Lively list of joys! 4mo
AnnCrystal 💕💝💝💝💝💝. 4mo
dabbe #lovelyandfunnylist 🩵💙🩵 4mo
AllDebooks @julieclair Even more so when sang to the Scooby Doo song, esp now she's joining in 💚 4mo
julieclair @AllDebooks Ruby Roo Scooby Doo! Too cute for words! 💖💝💖 4mo
DebinHawaii A wonderful list of joys! 💛💛💛 Ruby Roo is too cute for words 😍 and that meme is hilarious! Thanks for sharing & spreading the joy! 🤗 3mo
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Isy
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Pickpick

I've avoided Mosse for years to avoid hype induced disappointment. But after a recommendation, I decided to try one that wasn't Labyrinth.
Minou's story starts slow but Piet's arrival on the scene by comparison is explosive. Maybe Mosse should have started with him.
Mosse's characters are well developed, and you feel like you're getting a snapshot of longstanding relationships. I'm looking forward to reading the second in the series.

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Emma_PK
Pickpick

Absolutely fantastic historical fiction. The complex story of the history of religious war in France intertwined with a family's personal story, secrets and some very exciting adventures. Had me hooked right through to the final page.

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leah152
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Pickpick

Really enjoyed this! Can't wait for the next one 😊📖📚

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leah152
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Bedtime read, drew me in from the first page!! 😊 📖

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MamaGina
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Pickpick

I‘ve been enjoying this as a slow read with my morning coffee each morning, until today when I felt compelled to finish. I learned so much about this period in French history I did not know but the themes were familiar. Conflicts over religion, classism, racism and above all, the thirst for power by those who use these for their own advantage. History always repeats, no matter the country, no matter the year, and human nature will out ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

TrishB The follow up is great too 👍🏻 4y
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VanessaCW
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This is a wonderful piece of historical fiction. It‘s well researched and beautifully written. The French war between the religions is vividly and powerfully portrayed. There are some strong and courageous characters. All these factors combine to make a gripping, exciting and magnificent tale of love, hate, betrayal. family secrets and adventure. I loved it! #Pigeonhole

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VanessaCW
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TrishB
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Just registered to listen to this on Thursday 👍🏻

BarbaraTheBibliophage That looks like a powerhouse combination! 4y
squirrelbrain Sounds wonderful! I shall be visiting my SiL though (from a distance!) as it‘s her birthday. I wonder if it will be recorded? 4y
TrishB @BarbaraTheBibliophage it definitely does! Any of these would be a worthy listen on their own! (edited) 4y
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TrishB @squirrelbrain it says it will be available on YouTube afterwards 👍🏻 4y
squirrelbrain Oh thank you! 😁👍 4y
Itchyfeetreader I heard Kate Mosse last week as part of 5 for 15 and she was very good! Enjoy! 4y
TrishB @Itchyfeetreader cool 👍🏻 4y
Caroline2 Ohhhhhhh I love Ann Patchett!!! 😯 4y
TrishB @Caroline2 you can register on fb still 👍🏻 4y
Cinfhen How was it???? 4y
TrishB @Cinfhen I didn‘t get to ‘attend‘ as I had to do a last minute work thing! ☹️ it‘s been one of those weeks. 4y
Cinfhen Ugh, that‘s so disappointing ☹️ 4y
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Amie
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Pickpick

I ventured into an era of historical fiction with which I'm unfamiliar: 1560s France during the conflict between Catholics and Huguenots. I had trouble getting into the story in the beginning, but when the pieces started coming together near the end, I enjoyed it.

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Owlizabeth
Burning Chambers | Kate Mosse
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I don‘t have a problem!! I can totally handle the number of library books I currently have checked out! #libraryhaul

Sace Nope. Not a problem at all. 😁 5y
Kaylamburson Love at First Like looks like a fun rom-com! Can't wait to hear how it is! 5y
ravenlee It‘s only a problem if the check-out period is too short, and even then that‘s the library‘s problem rather than yours. 😆 5y
readordierachel I believe in you 5y
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Insightsintobooks
Burning Chambers | Kate Mosse
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JSW
Burning Chambers | Kate Mosse
Bailedbailed

I have to bail on this one; it‘s moving too slowly for me and has too much historical detail that is bogging me down. If you like a slow burn (ha!) and love European religious and political history you might try it. Mosse is a great writer who tells good stories.

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Andrew65
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Finished Day 2 of the #24B4Monday #Readathon. Read 9 hrs 3 mins today (2 minutes less than yesterday) and finished 2 books - The Burning Chambers And Foundation and Empire. During the day I read from 6 different books!

Overall total : 18 hrs 8 mins. Should make 24 hours but not sure I‘ll make the 30 hours target, currently 1 hr 58 mins off track.

nelehelen Wow that‘s amazzzzingggg 5y
tammysue You‘re on a roll! 👏🏻😊 5y
jb72 You are doing amazing!! 5y
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Bookwormjillk Nice! 5y
Andrew65 Thanks 😊 @nelehelen @tammysue @jb72 @Bookwormjillk And yet a bit disappointed, I‘d hoped to get to 10 hours today but in the middle of the day life got in the way. Tomorrow!!!! (edited) 5y
DGRachel Definitely nothing to be ashamed of! Great total! 5y
Eggbeater You are doing great! ☺ 5y
Andrew65 @DGRachel @Eggbeater Thanks, can sometimes be hard on myself. 🙈 5y
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Lova
Burning Chambers | Kate Mosse
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1. Talking down to people
2. I got my one and only baby boy on my 42nd bday- dies that count? (After 4 girls)
3. By happiness or contentedness with their life- my friend Elodie
4. @AuntDawnWalker @breanacamel
#wondrouswednesday
@Eggs

Eggs #2 Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾🎊👶🏼 5y
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Lova
Burning Chambers | Kate Mosse
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I‘m happy I met my distance goal and next week I plan to focus more on eating at home and less fast food. I still need to adjust my bike so that‘s holding up the bike rides for the moment. So here‘s to making next week even better!
@Clwojick @Peddler410 @wanderinglynn @Mynameisacolour @RainyDayReading @thereadingunicorn @jen_the_scribe
#fitwizards
#bfcr2

Peddler410 Great job on your distance goal! And you‘ve identified what needs work! Good job. 5y
Clwojick You‘ve done fantastic this week! I‘ll check out my Pinterest and see if I have any yummy simple recipes you might like. I‘ll share them on Slack. ♥️ 5y
wanderinglynn Great first week! 🙌 5y
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HeathHof Awesome job! 5y
jen_the_scribe You're doing awesome! 5y
RainyDayReading Awesome! I‘ve been trying to cut down on fast food too but it‘s hard when you don‘t have much of a routine. 5y
Lova @RainyDayReading exactly. And I don‘t cook really so that doesn‘t leave a lot of options. 5y
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lesliemarie
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Perfect book for camping?

Lova I just started this one. How do you like it so far? 5y
lesliemarie @lova I just finished it yesterday and I really liked it. I'm a big fan of historical fiction. And I've heard this is going to be a series of 4 books? I'm interested to see where it will go. Let me know what you think! 5y
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Reecaspieces
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🍭🍭🍭🍭 review is up on my blog. Stop by and say hi! https://reecaspieces.com/2019/06/18/the-burning-chambers-by-kate-mosse-minotaurb...

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Reecaspieces
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Excellent evening!

Krystle13 @Reecaspieces LOVE THE CUP!!! 5y
Reecaspieces @Krystle13 amazon has everything 5y
Krystle13 @Reecaspieces Amazon does have everything. I should have a Preferred Customer account with them. I order A LOT of there ahhahah 5y
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Reecaspieces
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I am off this weekend so I won‘t be walking 16k steps! I will be reading!! I have lost 5lbs. Not as much as I wanted but still progress. #bfc #bookfitnesschallenge @wanderinglynn

TheSpineView Good work! 5y
alisiakae Great job! 5y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 You‘re making excellent progress! 5y
Clwojick You‘ve been doing amazing! 💛💚💙 5y
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bookworm29
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My new books were delivered today! Has anyone read these titles before and if so what were their thoughts? 💭

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ReadingRuby
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I couldn‘t resist!

Tanisha_A Nice to see you post after a while! ☺️ 6y
ReadingRuby @Tanisha_A aw thank you! I‘ve not been so great with reading lately, trying to get back into the groove 6y
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BookNAround
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What book mail looks like when you have friends in high places. 💕💕💕

Crazeedi Wow, lucky you! Love your stacks of books! 6y
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EllanaRose
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Pickpick

This was nothing groundbreaking, but I enjoyed it. Mosse does French historical fiction well and brings the large scale dramas to a small family scale.

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EllanaRose
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Reading with a migraine isn't the most sensible thing I've ever done but it's definitely in my top 10. I can't renew it, and it's due in two days so let's just finish it.
#library

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EllanaRose
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Just a few chapters before I nap. I have to finish this soon, it's due to be returned to the #library at the weekend

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EllanaRose
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A very small amount of reading before sleep. I've been returning to cross stitch for the first time in almost 7yrs so I've let my reading slip. Let's change that. The picture is Madame la Kitty as a friend called her, and this is my progress after twenty hours of stitching
#library #stitching

Bookzombie Cute! 6y
AnneCecilie So cute 😍😍😍 6y
melbeautyandbooks Nice stitching! I am also a cross stitcher. I just started about 4 or 5 months ago. Sometimes, I listen to audiobooks while I stitch. I have learned a lot about stitching thanks to Flosstube. 6y
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EllanaRose @melbeautyandbooks - I've been stitching for a decade, started when I was getting stressed about college. I love it. I struggle with audio stitching, I find one of the two ends up getting ignored, so I just watch my favourite shows on Netflix. Yay you for being able to do that though! 6y
melbeautyandbooks @EllanaRose Yes it is a good stress reliever. I only listen to really easy stuff like cozy mysteries. I also watch TV and stitch with me videos on Flosstube. Looking forward to seeing your finished piece! 6y
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EllanaRose
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Little bit more reading tonight. I'm quite hooked on the story.
#library #libby

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EllanaRose
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Been a while since I last read, I've still got the flu but I finally have enough energy to read. Yay! I plan on taking part in #TFATFRA as soon as I can, but I do want to be able to read that book without falling asleep. Anyway, onward...
#library

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Bindrosbookshelf
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When you put off reading the last 100 pages or so because you are worried about the fate of your favourite characters
#currentlyreading #amreading #bindidog #atleastthedogsarehappy #nervousreader

TrishB Loved that book👍🏻 6y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Pickpick

Definitely epic. But enthralling from beginning to end! Happy to know this is the first in a planned trilogy!

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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Only 3 pages in but loving Mosse's writing.

"The history of injustices done in the name of religion..."

Penny_LiteraryHoarders "As pain embraced him in her arms...". Seriously loving the writing. 6y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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I think after I finish the really slim Vi, I'm going to dive into the big fat fatty that is The Burning Chambers.

It's always so hard to figure out what to read next!! 🤔🤔

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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Also picked up this chunkster from the library! I so want to read it! When will there be time to read all the books?!?!

TrishB I enjoyed this one 👍🏻 6y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders @TrishB it looks so good! Great to hear you liked it!! 6y
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TrishB
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Pickpick

Usual high quality historical drama from Mosse 👍🏻
If you like her other stuff you‘ll like this. Took me longer to finish than normally would have as it‘s been a very busy week- but I wanted to get back to it all the time!

Jennick2004 Something about that cover...💙 6y
TrishB @Jennick2004 it‘s gorgeous isn‘t it 💕 6y
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TrishB
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Quick bit of train reading! I‘ve signed up for a project called Inspiring Futures, where you help 15-18 year olds get ready for work or uni. I‘m doing a day of mock interviews today with some 16 year olds!! Hopefully will be a good day 😁👍🏻

SledgeReader @TrishB Wow! Sounds like a great program in which to participate. Have fun! 6y
laurieluna That sounds great! Have a fun day 😄 6y
Cathythoughts Sounds great ! Well done Trish 👍🏻 6y
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wanderinglynn That‘s sounds like a great program! Have fun! 6y
Izai.Amorim Working for the good! 👍👍👍 6y
Caroline2 Oh that sounds like a really interesting and fun day! Enjoy!! 👍🏻 6y
batsy That's very cool 👍🏽👍🏽 6y
Tanisha_A That sounds fun! 6y
Kalalalatja Well done you, so cool! 6y
Ms_T Excellent! Have fun ⚡️ 6y
MaureenMc 👍😁 6y
RohitSawant How wonderful! 6y
Jas16 That is awesome! 6y
TrishB @SledgeReader @miralunasbooknook @Cathythoughts @wanderinglynn @Izai.Amorim @Caroline2 @batsy @Tanisha_A @Kalalalatja @Ms_T @MaureenMc @rohit-sawant @Jas16 they were all fab! I feel reenergised- the world is in good hands folks. Some were very nervous but warmed up. And they all knew what they wanted to do!! Awesome day. 6y
laurieluna @TrishB that's so good. I am really hopeful where the next generation is concerned, especially seeing all the anti-gun protests etc in America. Also wish I'd have known what I wanted to do at 16! 6y
Caroline2 @miralunasbooknook me too! I‘m 37 and I still don‘t know what I want to do!!! 😳 6y
TrishB @miralunasbooknook @Caroline2 I was impressed with that too! 6y
LeahBergen What a wonderful project. 👏🏻 6y
TrishB @LeahBergen I actually felt inspired by taking part 😁 6y
SledgeReader @TrishB Thrilled to hear of such success! Congrats on it and the energy boost!! 6y
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TrishB
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#currentread
I would love to stay up and carry on reading but it was a crappy work day and I need my bed/sleep!!
Enjoying it so far.

DeborahSmall I just bought a signed copy, love her writing x 6y
SledgeReader I loved her first book! 6y
Melissa_J I almost bought this today!! 6y
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TrishB @DeborahSmall cool 👍🏻 me too! 6y
TrishB @SledgeReader I‘ve loved them all 💕 6y
TrishB @Melissa_J you‘ll give in eventually! It‘s great so far 👍🏻 6y
SledgeReader @TrishB Awesome! I‘ll look for her next time. 😎 6y
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AngelHelen
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I loved the original Languedoc trilogy so much that I persuaded my husband to Carcassonne on holiday. It was wonderful!
This book is set in some of the same locations as the original series, so there feels to be some continuation.
The characters are well written and I felt a strong empathy for the main character. Although the book starts a little slowly, the plot unfolds well & isn‘t predictable. I can‘t wait for the next book in 2020!

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charl08
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New in. I love this poetry.

Kammbia1 Ecclesiastes is my favorite book in the Bible. A lot of wisdom in that book. 6y
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AngelHelen
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So excited to be starting to read this whilst taking the train through the Eurotunnel! We visited Carcassonne last summer after reading and loving the Labyrinth trilogy, so I‘m super excited about this one 😀

rather_be_reading welcome back to litsy!! 📚🎉📚 @LitsyWelcomeWagon 6y
AngelHelen Thank you 😊 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Welcome back!! 6y
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Wife Welcome to Litsy!🌹 6y
AngelHelen Thank you all for the warm welcome 😊💕💕 6y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 😊👋🏻🌸 6y
RaimeyGallant Welcome! 6y
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kezzlou85
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This was such a good read. It's a long read but well worth it. A little slow in the beginning but it picks up and the end is brilliant. The plot is really good and truly takes us on a journey. I really enjoyed the story and I definitely want to read more of the authors work.

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PatriciaU
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Ah, back from 2 days in the woods where much reading was done to find all this gorgeous #bookmail. Saving this Kate Mosse book for 4th of July week!

Thndrstd Sounds lovely 6y
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kezzlou85
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Think this is my first readathon but sounds like fun and three days off so I might just be able to do it. #13inThree.
What a great idea @Samplergal . Good luck all.

TheBookKeepers Good luck to you as well! This is also my first readathon! 6y
kezzlou85 @TheBookKeepers thank you. 😊💜 6y
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TrishB
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Hubby asked me last night if I had the new Kate Mosse....I said not yet, look what turned up today from hubby 😁❤️

emilyhaldi What a guy 💙 6y
Melissa_J Awesome!! I‘m going to have to look for that one myself. 6y
JoScho So thoughtful 💕 6y
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kezzlou85 That looks good. I got a copy from Netgalley but haven't read it yet, I hope it's good. 6y
Leftcoastzen Yay Hubby!💕 6y
saresmoore Yay! 6y
DefLeppard Love her books, I haven't read this yet either, grrr. Enjoy. 😊 6y
LiteraryinPA How thoughtful! 6y
jillannjohn This looks really good. I loved Labyrinth. Hubby‘s a keeper! 6y
LeahBergen Good hubby! 👍🏻 6y
TrishB @emilyhaldi @Melissa_J @JoScho @Leftcoastzen @saresmoore @LiteraryinLititz @jillannjohn @LeahBergen it was a nice surprise. He doesn‘t normally buy me random books as I usually have them!! 6y
TrishB @kezzlou85 @Tamora1979 looking forward to it 👍🏻 6y
Cathythoughts Next thing , he will have pics of books up on Litsy... we are drawing them in ! Do you think !?!🤣 Either way ... very sweet. As Litsy partners tend to be .... @cinfhen isn‘t it true ?!!!! (edited) 6y
TrishB @Cathythoughts lol 😂 I think he was made up to find something I hadn‘t brought yet it had on pre-order!! He‘s a good un 💕 6y
Moray_Reads Now the is a well-trained spouse! 👏👏👏 6y
Cinfhen Awww; what a 💎 6y
TrishB @Cinfhen he is 😁 6y
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ShookBelf
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This week's #bookhaul. The tagged book is a signed, independant bookshop limited edition (number 3045 out of 3500).
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is my recent library book.

TrishB Cool 👍🏻 6y
Itchyfeetreader Love the idea of independent bookstore edition 6y
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EllanaRose
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I was brave. I requested this from NetGalley, the first time I've ever done it. No idea if anything will come of it, but I will be buying the book either way. I love the series and I'm excited for the next installment.

rockpools Good luck! 7y
Reecaspieces I love her! 7y
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