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Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies | Laura Esquivel
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in tum-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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shantireads11
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of my favourite reads of the year so far, a seamless magical realism about love, family, and coming-of-age. #magicalrealism #heartwarming #powerfulwomen

LeahBergen I loved this one, too. 2w
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Susanita
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Movie is faithful to the story and conveys the dreamy atmosphere of the book. #Sundayfunday

BookmarkTavern I‘ve never read this one! Thanks for answering! 4w
mcctrish Movie is fantastic you are right ( book of course 👏🏻👏🏻) 4w
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Gissy
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#LuckyInLove Day 7 #Chocolate (well, the book has the word chocolate 😜)

Two Spanish editions

@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs How lovely 🥰 2mo
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TheBookgeekFrau
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Eggs Pretty 😍 2mo
Susanita ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo
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Gissy
Como agua para chocolate | Laura Esquivel
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#NationalChocolateDay should be every day😂

🍫I watched the movie but I haven‘t read it yet. I will like to read also Chocolat by Joanne Harris
🍫Dark chocolate with nuts but I accept milk and white chocolate too😜
🍫Chocolate the one I mentioned above (dark with or without nuts) or the regular ones ex Kit Kat sneakers chunky, peanut butter etc.

Thank you @OriginalCyn620 🍫🍫🍫

OriginalCyn620 You‘re welcome and I agree…chocolate day should be every day! 😊 5mo
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OriginalCyn620
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#nationalchocolateday 🍫

1. If you haven‘t read the tagged book, you really should! Loved it!
2. Dark chocolate
3. Reese‘s pumpkins

Tagging my fellow #TeamCreepinItReal teammates! @OutsmartYourShelf @Read4life @Skygoddess1 @PathfinderNicole @tdrosebud @JoeMo @katiekat311 @Lin3han @Gissy @Littlewolf1 @StayCurious

Read4life Thanks for the tag! 🍫 5mo
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TheBookgeekFrau
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Eggs 🍫❤️📚 9mo
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dabbe
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awesome cover ❤️📚 10mo
Eggs Great story 💦🩵🍫 10mo
dabbe @Eggs 🩵🤍🩵 10mo
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AReedCollett
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The next row of my #readinglogsnake is for a #rplbooksandbrews bookclub read Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquirel. I chose a The yarn that was chosen to represent this book (romatic tragedy) is called monet. Now, I took issue with many things in this book (hated the main male love interet, the horrible way the Tia's sister died, Tia's final choice in a partner), but I did find myself enjoying the entire story of the book. 4/5 ⭐️

julesG I like the snake! 13mo
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kspenmoll
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#winterreadathon #winterreadathondailychallenge #nationslchocolatecandyday #Dec28

Chocolate with almonds, thanks to @Amandajoy #Jolabokaflod ,& Taza chocolate cinnamon are favorites of mine!

Andrew65 These look good.😋 (edited) 1y
DieAReader 💜💜💜 1y
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TheBookHippie
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Up next…. This and cocoa… #holidayfriends
Ever notice THE BOOK is the whole plot 🤣♥️
Or is that just me. 📕

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kspenmoll
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#winterreadathon #winterreadathondailychallenge #nationalchocolatecoveredanythingday #Dec16
Love this book, its cover, its “chocolate”! My favorite cinnamon dark chocolate-Taza Chocolate & chocolate coveted bears! 📚🍫🎄🧑🏻‍🎄☃️

Bookwomble Cinnamon chocolate sounds amazing! 1y
Andrew65 Well done 🍫🍫🍫 1y
DieAReader 🍫🤤♥️ 1y
kspenmoll @Bookwomble I just love it! 1y
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hissingpotatoes
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Bailedbailed

3/5⭐ The magical realism is stunning, but the book overall just isn't my cup of tea. #booked2022

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sprainedbrain
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Pickpick

Whimsical, funny, and filled with beautiful writing. I love magical realism, but this one was almost a little too over-the-top at times. I felt kind of let down by the end, but really enjoyed this book for the most part.

My #IncludesARecipe book for #Booked2022… it contains several of them, and I‘m planning to try a couple of Tita‘s recipes myself. 😋

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

#1001Books

Susanita Interesting ingredients in some of those recipes 2y
sprainedbrain @Susanita yes I won‘t be trying any of the really exotic ones. 😂 2y
vonnie862 One of favorites! I've made the rose petal recipe. It was good. It tasted like roses. 😅 2y
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ChaoticMissAdventures
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#alphabetgame #letterL @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

A gorgeous Latin novel filled with recipes. Such a classic and one I think about every year during #womenintranslation month.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Looks great! 💙📚 2y
Librariana This is one I've not read... yet 😁😊 2y
ChaoticMissAdventures @Librariana it's so good! Very sweet. 2y
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Susanita
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Good movie too.

#alphabetgame #letterL

Graywacke Such a great book (and I agree, great movie too) 2y
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sci6344e22_al
Chocolat Amer | Laura Esquivel
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Ce soir, j‘ai choisi de poursuivre ma lecture de Chocolat amer dans mon bain! Je laisse l‘eau chaude m‘envelopper, tandis que j‘ajoute une bombe de bain. L‘eau turquoise me transporte dans le Sud et l‘odeur de noix de coco et lime me ramène à des souvenirs de vacances. C‘était tout ce qu‘il me fallait pour me reposer après une longue journée. Enfin, tout ça et les mots de Laura Esquivel qui emportent mon esprit si facilement…

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Jari-chan
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Panpan

Years ago I read one book by Esquivel and disliked it. Now I've read my second book by her and disliked it again. I'm just not in her targeted group. Too much of the drama. Oh, and even more drama. Aaaaand a bit more drama. Then add some magical realism that is so absurd, it made me laugh. Of course I kindly refused Google Books suggestion to buy the next volume of the series. Thanks, but not thanks.

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Susanita
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1. Death on the Trans-Siberian Express…a gift from myself 😎
2. Pride and Premeditation to my sister, who likes mysteries and Jane Austen
3. Definitely an unusual love story
#wondrouswednesday

Eggs Great titles 👏🏻📚🥳 2y
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vonnie862
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I recommend a lot of books and it all depends on the person. However, I do tend recommend these the most:

1. Interview with the Vampire - Anne Rice
2. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan- Lisa See
3. Lamb, the Gospel According to Biff- Christopher Moore
4. Molokai- Alan Brennert
5. Like Water for Chocolate -Laura Esquivel
6. Outlander -Diana Gabaldon

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
#SundaySoapBox

Kenyazero I've had Moloka'i on my shelf for a while. I've been looking forward to reading it but haven't touched it yet (this is typical for me). What did you enjoy about it? 2y
Kangaj1 I read Moloka'i last year and loved it. 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Several of these are on my list!! 2y
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vonnie862 @Kenyazero The character development, the history, and all the feels! A definite tear jerker. 2y
Blueberry Lamb ❤️ 2y
Kenyazero @vonnie862 Excellent! I'm looking forward to seeing how the characters develop and seeing the history! 2y
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Daisey
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I finished the last crazy chapter of this magical realism story with breakfast this morning. I enjoyed the interweaving of the story with recipes and the descriptions of making the food which made it a perfect choice for #FoodAndLit. However, I did not enjoy the central love story at all, and I was disappointed in the ending although I knew what was coming from other reviews.

#Mexico #ReadTheWorld #ReadingTheWorld #1001books #translated

Daisey @TheAromaofBooks This is also my November book 6 #BookSpin choice and gave me a #BookSpinBingo for the month. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
leah152 I loved this book 😊 2y
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jenniferw88
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Cinfhen Need to screenshot for future reference 🤩 2y
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keepingupwiththepenguins
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Pickpick

Despite the looming specters of death and heart-break, Like Water For Chocolate reads like a well-written rom-com. It‘s certainly a lot more fun than, say, One Hundred Years Of Solitude. It‘s easy to read, but it‘s not without substance. The recipes are a neat hook, but that‘s not all there is to love about this short, bittersweet family saga. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/like-water-for-chocolate-laura-esquivel/

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BeckyWithTheGoodBooks
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My #bookspin Bingo card for September! My reading took a hit the last couple of weeks due to my best friend‘s wedding, but hopefully I can get back on track this month! 😀

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WJCintron
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I finished listening to this one and I loved it! 🥰 The narrator, Yareli Arizmendi, did an amazing job! You could feel every single line. A beautiful and heart wrenching love story. #comoaguaparachocolate #lauraesquivel #likewaterforchocolate #audiobook #audio #author #spanish #romance

EvieBee This is so good. I‘ve never thought to try it on audio. 3y
WJCintron @EvieBee I recommend it! You won‘t be able to press pause. She plays each character so well. Specially the mother!!! You‘ll love it!! 😃👍 3y
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WJCintron
Como agua para chocolate | Laura Esquivel
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Listening to this audiobook! 😃👍 Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel #comoaguaparachocolate #lauraesquivel #spanish #audiobook #likewaterforchocolate

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vonnie862
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1. Almost all the meals from Like Water for Chocolate. I've made the Rose Quail recipe before (delicious) but I would love to try the other ones from the book.
2. Biff from Lamb by Christopher Moore for an entertaining conversation.
3. Yes! I own Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Friends, & True Blood cookbooks. I am trying to get the Outlander one.

#sundayfunday
@ozma.of.oz

mandarchy I forgot about Biff!!! I loved that book. I may need to read it again. I think that same summer I also read When will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops by George Carlin. Thank you for the memory. 3y
BookmarkTavern Oh that is some delicious looking food! Thank you for sharing! 3y
vonnie862 @mandarchy Jesus & pork chips? 😅I have to look this book up! 3y
vonnie862 @ozma.of.oz right?! I really want to make the one with the pomegranates. 3y
ValerieAndBooks Read this one years ago but never tried anything from it! I should re-read. 3y
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mom2bugnbee
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Since I was reading Mexican Gothic for my #Booked2021 LatinX author but bailed on it, I immediately picked up this one, which I'd never read. (Also have never seen the movie.) Would have read it in one sitting if it hadn't been so late last night. LOVED it. Magical realism is one of my favorite genres.

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@cinfen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

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vivi_lee
Como agua para chocolate | Laura Esquivel
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Mehso-so

Este libro trata temas interesantes como eran las bodas arregladas y ciertas costumbres que antes tenía la gente. El relato se mezcla con fantasía y da vida a los sentimientos de la protagonista, además de mezclar con la magia que producía en cada plato que preparaba, en todos los que probaban. Unos de los temas que me causó ansiedad es la relación con la mamá y su forma de pensar, lo que determinaba la vida de la protagonista.

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Panpan

I‘m not sure exactly what I expected from this book, which I have heard people rave about for years. But it wasn‘t this. All of the characters were basically horrible and magical realism is just not my thing. Meh. At least it was short. 😖

Ruthiella Yeah, I know enough about myself as a reader to know I wouldn‘t appreciate this book. Magic realism is not my bag! 3y
Texreader I felt the same way about this book! 3y
Amiable @Ruthiella I periodically give the genre another try. And then think “nope, still hate it.” 😬😀 3y
Amiable @Texreader I am perplexed—I know this book has gotten so much love. But I was disgusted by everyone (except Dr. John) and kept reading only because I thought the book would redeem itself at some point. When I finished I literally threw it on the floor. 😖 3y
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TamTracy
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Pickpick

I fell in love with the characters and the magical aspects of the story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Susanita
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1. Prior to the pandemic, my husband worked most weekends and 2-3 nights a week. It‘s really been an adjustment having him home most of the time. It‘s especially been an adjustment for him!
2. I‘m grateful that the days are slowly but surely getting longer again.
#thankfulthursday

Cosmos_Moon Thanks for joining this week and have a nice weekend! 3y
BiblioLitten I hear you on the first one. 💕 3y
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keys_on_fire
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Pickpick

For Spanish V in high school, we watched the movie during class. Kinda can‘t believe the teacher got away with it, cuz it was kinda risqué ??
I read the English translation of the book, but it is one that I like to revisit periodically. It‘s like a good adult bedtime story: romance, magical happenings, rebelling against crazy family members and recipes!!

Watch the movie 1st in this case. It will help it go down easier! #throwbackthursday

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mrp27
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#3books #ivereread

Like most of you I don‘t reread a lot but I have taken the time to read these favorites.

OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚👍🏻 4y
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Blueberry
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JamieArc I just received this book today! It‘s been on my radar for a while. 4y
runswithscissors007 💚💚💚 4y
Blueberry @JamieArc I hope you enjoy it. 4y
Eggs Saw the movie !! 4y
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MorePrejudiceThanPride
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Gotta love charity stores. I have been wanting to read this for years and just found a copy for R16 (less than $1). And it counts for my #AroundtheWorldin80Books Book Club

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PaperbackPirate
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💙 I made it to 10,000! I‘m so thankful for this community & all of the wonderful friendships, conversations, swaps, & enabling that‘s come from it!
📚 I want to celebrate by giving away the tagged book, which my Secret Santa at work gave me but I already have & love. Just leave a comment with one of your favorite books you‘ve read since Christmas by Wednesday, August 19th & I‘ll pick a random winner. Yes to international friends!
#litfluence

Lesanne Congratulations! 🎉🎈🍾 My favorite book I‘ve read since Christmas is 4y
JamieArc Congrats! One of my favorite books this year is 4y
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BookwormAHN Congratulations 👏🏻 4y
DaveGreen7777 WOO-HOO! Congratulations on your Litfluence milestone! 🥳🎉 4y
UwannaPublishme Way to go! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 4y
Josee.lit.a.lu.et.lira Bravo! Isn‘t Litsy great 🥰 Thanks for being inclusive 🇨🇦 4y
PaperbackPirate Thank you @Lesanne !💙 4y
PaperbackPirate Thank you @JamieArc ! 💙 4y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick 🎉Congratulations!🎉 4y
PaperbackPirate @Lesanne & @JamieArc Since you‘re the only 2 who left a title, I couldn‘t possibly pick, so I‘m sending a copy to both of you! Email me your addresses: (edited) 4y
JamieArc @PaperbackPirate I got your email, and just saw this notification. Not sure how I missed it! Thanks!!! 4y
PaperbackPirate @JamieArc I originally had my actual email address posted & right away started getting a bunch of junk email so I came back and added the spaces. I think it messed up notifying you guys though because neither of you responded. DM would be nice to have! 4y
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steph_phanie
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I watched this movie in one of my high school Spanish classes and intended to read the book soon after, but I never did.

Now, some 13 or 14 years later, I can finally mark it as read! A totally weird but oddly sweet novel about love ultimately wining. Couldn't quite mark it as a Pick and So-So does it no justice, so I chose not to officially review it.

If you want to be charmed but also bewildered, then this short little novel may be for you!

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rakeshpm
Pickpick

Interesting book !!!

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rakeshpm

Starting

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jb72
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Genre you don‘t read - Like Water for Chocolate - tragic love story with abuse

#TBRCrewBingo

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jb72
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Panpan

#TBRcrew #highlyoverrated #NWC (there‘s a movie too which I‘m supposed to watch and discuss with my friend)

This book was on my kryptonite list for 2020. It is not at all what I expected. I did not like the characters or the storyline. The only character I even cared about was Gertrudis. Mama was abusive. Pedro is an asshat. Tita is wishywashy. Rosaura is a terrible sister and mother.

TheBookHippie SAME !!! Read it years ago for Bookclub and SAME THOUGHTS! 4y
coffees I had to read this book for school, funny enough, I read it like 4 times over the summer even though I didn't really like it (altho I did think it was better than all the other books I'd read for class before). That said, I don't remember anything about it 😂😂😂 4y
ElizaMarie Yay! I am so glad there is a team of people who don't like this book! I don't know if I ever saw the movie. I want to say I haven't but... who knows. Anyway congrats on finishing a book off your Kryptonite list :) 4y
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Helen19
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I‘ve read this in English and in Spanish but never tried any of the recipes. This post is making me fancy something sweet so maybe I‘ll rectify that (if I can get ingredients!). #chocolateday #flyhighjuly

Eggs Haven‘t read it but saw the film 👏🏻🍫🍪🤗👏🏻 4y
Helen19 @eggs Me too, we watched it at school in Spanish class 🇪🇸 (edited) 4y
madams421 ooh love this! ❤️ 4y
Helen19 @madams421 Have you read this one? I might revisit one day! 4y
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jb72
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#midyearrush

I always take stock mid year. This year I‘ve been struggling. At the beginning of the year I made a list of 24 books I want to read. So far I‘ve read one with just starting a second one.

Finish: Like Water for Chocolate
Start and finish: Saving Ceecee Honeycut
Make progress on: Les Miserables

Clwojick You can do it!!! ♥️ 4y
jb72 @Clwojick Thank you so much for the encouragement! 4y
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jb72
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This weekend is #24B4MONDAY readathon. What‘s in your line up? My goals are to finish Like Water for Chocolate if I don‘t get it read by Friday. I‘d also like to finish up A Magical Match and read some more Tank Girl comics. My reading buddies are Scout (pictured), Mallie (the book sitter) and Jack (zither constant barker).

Andrew65 Love the covers! 4y
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AshleyHoss820
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*RE-READ* My only complaint about this book is I always want more of the magical realism that is so fun and beautiful in this book. Gertrudis‘ bit is my favorite. Otherwise this is such a beautiful story of family, food, and love (all kinds), and maybe even what happens when we are denied these things. I would absolutely read this a third time. 176/1,001 #1001Books #RoryGilmoreChallenge

ValerieAndBooks I loved this when I read it a very long time ago. Definitely want to re-read someday! 4y
AshleyHoss820 @ValerieAndBooks I read it a long time ago and I remember that I really loved it, so I was nervous to re-read it in fear of ruining the nostalgia. I didn‘t need to worry because it‘s still amazing and I love it even more now! 😄📚 4y
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Bookworm54
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I don‘t have any books for day 5 of #BiblioMAYnia #SetInMexico but this one is on my radar!

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Sace I highly recommend this one! 4y
OriginalCyn620 This was my pick for the prompt and I loved it! 4y
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OriginalCyn620
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This is another book I will post about every chance I get!
#setinmexico 🇲🇽
#bibliomaynia

BethM I‘ve never heard of it. 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love the cover 💚💚 4y
Liatrek I love this book and always try to recommend it and the author😊 (edited) 4y
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hebadaisy

"You don't have to think about love; you either feel it or you don't.”

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beautifulcrevice
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Pickpick

i love love love this book. more 👏 like 👏 this 👏
it transported me to another realm. i wanna see if i can stream the movie somewhere 🧐 book & movie are my sister‘s faves!
#likewaterforchocolate #recommendsday

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