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The Bookseller
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Swanson masterfully crafts both Kittys and Katharyns worlds, leaving open the question of which of them is real until the final pages. Swansons evocative novel freshly considers the timeless question, What if? Publishers Weekly1962: It may be the Swinging Sixties in New York, but in Denveras in many other American citiesits different: being a single gal over thirty is almost bohemian. Still, thirty-eight-year-old Kitty Miller has come to terms with her unconventional life. She was involved, once, but things didnt work out. Now she dedicates herself to the bookstore she runs, returning home each evening to her cozy apartment.Then the dreams begin.1963: Katharyn Andersson is married to Lars, the love of her life. They live in a picture-perfect home in a suburban area of Denver, the ideal place to raise their children. Katharyns world is exactly what Kitty once believed she wanted . . . but it exists only when she sleeps.At first, Kitty enjoys her nighttime forays into this alternate world. But with each visit, Katharyns alluring life grows more real. As the lines between the two worlds begin to blur, Kitty faces an uncertain future. What price must she pay to stay? What is the cost of letting go?Will make you think about the paths you could have takenbut even more so, what you can learn from them to make your reality richer.Redbook
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RebeccaRoo7
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"I wait, browsing the stacks, thinking that the library is both the bookstore‘s enemy and our friend. They have everything here—why would anyone ever need to buy a book? On the other hand, there is nothing like the library to awaken a reader to the endless possibilities of the written word."

#summer #mornings #beautiful #dreams #readKY #redsky #ebook #life #memories #dreamworld #realistic #fiction #marriage #children #bookstore

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SusanLee
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Eggs Well done! 2y
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Crazeedi
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Thanks for tag @gradcat ?
@ShyBookOwl #BookHunt #BookScavengerHunt
"This is not my bedroom."

gradcat That one sounds very intriguing...♥️😉👋 4y
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Laru79
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Finished this lovely twist on Sliding Doors in the glorious sunshine this afternoon. I really enjoyed Kitty/Katharyn‘s unfolding story and was really pleased to have broken my streak of books with rushed endings!! I felt like this one told me everything I needed and left me happy!

wanderinglynn Sounds intriguing. 4y
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bookaholic1
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#12
Not a bad book, when Kitty Miller goes to sleep, she goes or dreams of another life she is living, here she has 3 children and her name is Katharyn. Everytime sleep comes she dreams of the two lives she is living, once they blur together, she's not too sure which is her real life.

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bibliobliss
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Addison_Reads Love this artwork. 💚 4y
bibliobliss @Addison_Reads It's beautiful 😍 4y
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Lindsbooklover93
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Hi everyone! I finally finished a book this month. I've been in a reading slump. I really enjoyed this book. I really enjoyed this story. This about a girl named Kitty who owns a bookstore with her bestfriend. Both of them are older and aren't married. Kitty at night starts dreaming about this other life with a guy she married to and they have 3 kids. The dreams are so real she starts wondering if she's in a different world.

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Nute
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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#30JuneBooks - Book Source: I purchase books wherever they are found. Whether I am looking for books or not looking for books, when I come across books, at least, one of them must come home with me. There are no rules and no restrictions...well, there must be money on me and no hungry children with me. Since the boys are always hungry, when I am planning to purchase several books, I sneak to the bookstore after work or place an order online.😂

Nute Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Application: AdobeSpark 5y
Ruthiella I find it almost impossible to go into a physical book store or sale and not leave with at least one book! The struggle is real!😀 5y
RaimeyGallant When you see a small table of books for sale in a random place, do you think, candy!? I do. :) 5y
BooknerdsLife @RaimeyGallant @Nute Hahaa Same!!! Whenever there are books available for sales? I‘m there! 😆🤗📚📚💕 5y
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InnerSavvy
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This book started out quite good. Was nteresting throughout the book but the ending was just not satisfying; however I still would recommend.

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MidnightBookGirl
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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My train and hotel are booked and paid, and I just registered for #BookExpo19! Any other Littens going? Any bookselling Littens going? I know it's almost 2 months away, but I missed last year and I miss NYC!

LibrarianRyan I‘m passing this year. New roof is more important. 5y
ErikasMindfulShelf I‘ll be there. 5y
MidnightBookGirl @LibrarianRyan Roofs are important- how else would we protect our books from rain? @irre Yay! 5y
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Beachesnbooks I‘m going! 😄 5y
MidnightBookGirl @Beachesnbooks I can't wait! I'm glad I adulted and pre-planned, but now it seems like the end of May is so far away. 5y
MCYmermaid See you at Javits! 5y
MidnightBookGirl @MCYmermaid Yup! I catch the train to NYC at 4:30 am tomorriw and I can't wait to be there! 5y
bookseller_cate Just found this post. I‘ll be there! Been enjoying NYC since Wednesday. There has been much Broadwaying. 5y
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zsuzsanna_reads
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This is a quick, easy and enjoyable read. It was great to read about love between a relatable married couple in early middle age. I will be buying this book as a gift, as I can think of more than one friend who would like it. A definite recommend.

Another #NewYearWhoDis read recommended by @Joriebooks. I managed to read two from the list. Thank you for organising, @monalyisha !

monalyisha Hmm... definitely going to look into this title! Thanks for participating! 🎉 5y
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emmaturi
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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1. On GR I went for 100 books, to read new authors and finish any series I have started
2. No
3. Black Widow
4. My birthday was only last Saturday so December
5. Happy Birthday!

#friyayintro @howjessreads

BarbaraBB Congratulations 💃🥂💋 5y
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emmaturi
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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My second read of the this year and I love it. Such an interesting idea. I can't wait to find out the ending. I love the cover too! #books #booksandmovies #bookcover

BarbaraBB This sounds real good. I‘vr never heard of it but I‘ll stack! 5y
emmaturi I finished it now and enjoyed! @BarbaraBB 5y
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bookish_wookish
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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OMG!!! Look at the collection Book Outlet has! $120 😍😍😍😍😍😍

MoniqueReads305 I really had to stop myself from buying it. It's beautiful. 5y
bookish_wookish I would definitely buy individual editions but $120 is a little steep! @MoniqueReads305 5y
twohectobooks I had to work very hard to resist this one hehe 5y
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ephemeralwaltz
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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I wish I had been #sleepingmydayaway yesterday, but I was selling books which isn't such a bad plan either!

#SeptemberDanes @Cinfhen @Kalalalatja

Kalalalatja Are you a bookseller? How did I not know that?! 😱 6y
ephemeralwaltz @Kalalalatja Girl I'm not but I have a temporary job this week! I hope I might get hired in the future 🎉 6y
Kalalalatja That‘s awesome! Hope you do get hired, so we can get a lot of gorgeous bookstore pics 🤞😍 6y
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Cinfhen Oooh, good part time gig!!! Hope you get a permanent job at the bookstore #EmployeeDiscount 😜 6y
ephemeralwaltz @Kalalalatja I knew that was what you wanted 😜😜 6y
ephemeralwaltz @Cinfhen thanks me too hehehe 6y
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Oryx
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tpixie @GraciousWarriorPrincess now that‘s a job change! 6y
julesG I'll just fill in the application. Gimme a minute. 😜 6y
Mitch @julesG want to jobshare? 🤩 6y
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callielafleur 😍😍😍 6y
Graciouswarriorprincess @tpixie It would be a dream job! 6y
julesG @Mitch Sure! I'll take the rain season, can't stand the heat and might get sunburn. 😜 6y
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Timidmagick
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Mehso-so

The grass isn‘t always greener on the other side. This book is okay, not quite what it seems to be at first

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Megara
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Ever wonder how a month‘s worth of business trips changes a bookseller‘s personal library? Hard choices were made trying to fit books in suitcases #thatsnotevenallofthem #ineedmorebookshelves

#usedbooks #booksellersoflitsy #tbr

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Judybskt
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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1. One at a time
2. Both
3. Included
4. They‘re all grown but I hope they read Love You Forever to they‘re children if they have them some day.

#onlyreadersunderstand
@nu-bibliophile

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cynswanauthor
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I adore meeting with book clubs (either in person or via video chat) to discuss The Bookseller and/or The Glass Forest. This group, the “Book Babes” of Denver, CO, also fed me sushi and wine. Author win!

KellyHunsakerReads Oh fun! I am in Woodland Park! 6y
cynswanauthor @Hunsakermountain We‘re almost neighbors. 😀I am in Denver, which is also the setting for The Bookseller. 6y
KellyHunsakerReads I will look for a copy! 6y
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DebbieGrillo I LOVED The Bookseller! 6y
cynswanauthor @DebbieGrillo So glad to hear it...thanks! 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Welcome to Litsy ✌ 6y
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rachaich
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Hmm. Read it in two days. I'm not that enamoured really but kind of enjoyed parts of it.
Not too sure about the last couple of chapters /the ending.

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rachaich
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Borrowed this from the library and have spent much of this afternoon reading in the sun :)

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BiblioTori
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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I know we‘re more bookish here, but this is a look into my world as a bookseller. I‘m obsessed with my new job. My coworkers are kind. I get to tell kids about the wonders of Little House on the Prairie and Percy Jackson. I help high school students search for classics to write reports on. I get to watch young adults pursue dystopia because I tell them about it. I. Love. My. Job. ❤️ #IAmABookseller

Bronte_Chintz 💖💖💖 sounds perfect! 6y
Erinsuereads I‘m so glad you are loving it! I‘m jealous! 6y
ReadZenRites When you love your work it makes getting up every day a joy! 😊💕 6y
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WorldsOkayestStepMom Man I wish I had your job! 6y
JoScho ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Crazeedi My dream job, lucky you 6y
Slajaunie I would love to sell book but I still get to inspire a live of them in my students!!!! 6y
AmberWB I am as a book seller years ago and miss it so much! 6y
GripLitGrl 💖💖 6y
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BiblioTori
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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The face of the newest employee of her local Books-a-Million! I sell books for a living now! I start training next week, and I couldn‘t be more excited about it. ✨

GypsyKat Congratulations!!! 6y
SassyBookworm How awesome!! Congratulations!! 🤓📚📖 6y
CouronneDhiver Awesome! 6y
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TrishB Yay 🎉🎉 6y
JHSiess Congrats! 🎉🎈🍾🥂 6y
HOTPock3tt Congratulations! 🎈🎊🎉 6y
BookwormM Well done 👍 6y
Lovesbooks87 Congratulations. That so exciting. I don't think I could work at a bookstore. I would spend my whole pay check there! 6y
JoScho Yay!!! 6y
GripLitGrl Awesome!!🎉📚💰🎉📚 6y
Tamra 👏🏾👏🏾 6y
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KathyWheeler
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Had to unexpectedly work tonight because my night staff person is ill. It‘s slow tonight so I‘m reading this from my Kindle.

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Kshakal
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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I feel like I need this in t-shirt form!!!! 🤓

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Samplergal
The Bookseller: A Novel | Cynthia Swanson
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Spending some time smelling and looking around in Miami. At Books and Books. #AintNothingLiketheRealThing

Sophoclessweetheart Hhhnnng! Those penguin classics 😍😍😍 6y
Samplergal @Wanderingwithwords No kidding!! ❤️ 6y
peacegypsy Beautiful! 6y
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ReadingVampire WHAT!?! I live in Miami I never knew they had another book store on Mericle Mile other than a B&N!!!! 6y
Samplergal @Puredragonstar LOL. They have several locations! Look for them. 6y
Samplergal Books and Books is the name of it. 6y
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Beckys_Books
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Kitty is a bookseller with a failing store. She starts dreaming about an alternate life she would have had with a met who stood her up on their first date. The story goes back and forth between reality and dreams. But which is which? Set in the early 1960s with themes of family, motherhood, and the changing lives of women during this time.

This is a quick read. The ending is a little unrealistic. Overall I enjoyed this book.

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Velvetsun
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I think I'm in trouble...... 😮
#allthebooks #litsymademedoit

emilyhaldi Ugh not again 🤦🏻‍♀️ 6y
Soubhiville Lol, @emilyhaldi that‘s exactly my reaction! They should only be allowed to do sales like that once a year! Don‘t they know how tempting it is?! And some of us have book buying bans?! Lol. (I think I can resist this time though...) 6y
Librarybelle I unfortunately couldn‘t resist. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 6y
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Beckys_Books
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Finally, it's Friday night. The husband is away turkey hunting. The house is all mine. I plan on attending the #kclitsymeetup tomorrow!

And yes, that's store bought guac. Too lazy to make my own. But I did cut a lime for the beer.

LitsyOwl Perfect Friday night 👍 6y
Jess7 Ohhh I love wholly guacamole! That is what the little guac is, right? 6y
sammisho See you tomorrow! 6y
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Beckys_Books @Jess7 it is the spicy version 6y
Jess7 I‘ve never had the spicy one! I may have to try it! 6y
BoldCityBooks This is the life! 6y
Ruthiella I see you made dinner 🤪 6y
KimHM Looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow 😊! 6y
tpixie See you later today!!! 🚗 6y
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Beckys_Books
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Working a weird schedule this week so doing more morning than bedtime reading. Since my family has already left for the day I'm starting this one from the comfort of my bed.

DivineDiana Sounds heavenly! 6y
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Joriebooks
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When Kitty starts having dreams where her life is completely different, she enjoys them. But as time goes on the dreams become more vivid and Kitty is unsure she wants them to continue. Can she stop the dreams or will they consume her?
I loved this book. The contrast between Kitty‘s waking and dream world is startling. I loved the twist at the end.
#recommendsday #bookaboutbooks
🤓📚😍

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Joriebooks
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A beautiful day to read outside while Baby Girl👶🏻 plays. Starting another book about a woman who owns a bookshop. 📚🤓😍

MelissaS Curious to hear what you think of this one! 6y
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SilversReviews
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BOOK MAIL is the best. 😍

Thanks, Katie Bassel from @StMartinsPress 😍

Lovesbooks87 Never Let You Go was so good! 6y
SilversReviews @Lovesbooks87 It was....I read it and saw the author at an event in my home town. I was excited to get a copy to share. 6y
Richryan52 @SilversReviews Do you write reviews? 6y
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SilversReviews @Richryan52 I do write reviews. 😍 6y
Richryan52 @SilversReviews New question. Are you a Sherlock Holmes fan? 6y
SilversReviews @Richryan52 Not really. 😍 6y
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MelissaS
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Panpan

Boo on the ending of this one! It was also a little too long. I‘m disappointed because it began strongly but fizzled out about 2/3 of the way through. If only we could have such dreams that allow us to become perfect versions of ourselves when we wake...

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MelissaS
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Listening to this while STILL renovating the bathroom! It‘s strange so far...

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imabusybee
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Went to a used bookstore and found some great titles.

batsy Some nice titles! And that's a great mug 🐶 6y
DebbieGrillo I loved The Bookseller 6y
Bookladylinda Fantastic haul!!!! 6y
SilversReviews Love this photo. 6y
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AmyJ
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Mehso-so

A little intriguing but not sure I buy into the ending.

MelissaS I‘m listening to this now and I‘m not sure I‘m buying the story! Can‘t wait to see what you mean about the ending! 6y
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CocoReads
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I don‘t know where you all found yourcfantastic #bookishscreens but here‘s mine.

Chelleo 😍😍😍 I normally do a google image search. 6y
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SheilaChew
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A single woman who owns a bookshop with her best friend starts dreaming that she has another life - a life with a husband, children, and a recent tragedy that she can‘t seem to remember. Fascinating and very readable - I read 3/4 of the book in one day!

SheilaChew I decided I like this picture enough to make it my lock screen on my phone. #bookishscreen #bookishscreens 6y
Chelleo Very worthy of a #bookishscreen 6y
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Megara
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Megara I‘m way more excited about this new jacket than my expression is expressing. 😆 6y
Rachel.Rencher Favorite website ever 👍 6y
Megara @Rachel.Rencher Favorite job ever! 😊 6y
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Bklover
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I just saw a commercial for Book of the Month! Do I just live in the dark? I have never seen a tv commercial for BOTM before!
#BOTM

SandyW I'm in the dark too.. I've never seen one either. 6y
Suelizbeth It‘s brand new this year. 6y
MatchlessMarie On a Criminal Minds note... have you ever noticed how many book references are in that show?? I started a list but I‘m sure I‘m missing some. 😜 6y
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MommyOfTwo I haven‘t either 6y
Godmotherx5 I saw it recently, too. I was surprised. 6y
BookMaven407 Cool! I haven't seen one either. 6y
Bklover @SandyW @MommyOfTwo @BookMaven407 it‘s a cute commercial too. You could probably google it. 😉 6y
Bklover @Suelizbeth It‘s cute! I was really surprised to see it! 6y
Bklover @MatchlessMarie That is such an interesting thought! I‘m going to start keeping track too. Although Spencer reads some heavy stuff! 🤓🤓🤓 6y
MatchlessMarie @Bklover I have a shelf on Goodreads called Criminal Minds Mentions but I think I‘m gonna start doing it with other shows that I notice name drop books 🙃🤓 6y
Bklover @MatchlessMarie I just added you on Goodreads. That‘s a great idea! 6y
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cleoh
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1️⃣ usually! 2️⃣ when I have time 📚 3️⃣ I try to! Or renew them constantly 4️⃣ yes 🙈 5️⃣ always 😍 (saw @hes7 ‘s post; don‘t know if you‘re the original, but I‘m going to tag you anyway!) #yesorno

hes7 👍🏻 I didn't start it, but I couldn't figure out who did either. 🤷‍♀️ 6y
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SheilaChew
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Next book and a little ice cream too 🤓

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KendallMorganHall
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I heard this is going to be made into a movie with Julia Roberts so I started it this weekend. It is good so far.