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Elsewhere
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
How do you describe ELSEWHERE? A novel so astoundingly original and carefully crafted that its complexities become common place and the common place resounds with poetry? In this delightful novel death is a begining, a new start. Liz is killed in a hit a run accident and her 'life' takes a very unexpected turn. At nearly sixteen she knows she will never get married, never have children, and perhaps never fall in love. But in Elsewhere all things carry on almost as they did on earth except that the inhabitants get younger, dogs and humans can communicate (at last) new relationships are formed and old ones sadly interrupted on earth are renewed. Full of the most ingenious detail and woven around the most touching and charming relationships this is a novel of hope, of redemption and re-birth. It is a novel that tells of sadness with heart-breaking honesty and of love and happiness with uplifting brilliance.
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The.Great.Catsby
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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I enjoyed this book. I liked Liz, and I absolutely loved Betty. All of the dogs warmed my heart. The overall story was very fun and interesting. But there was something about the writing that made me feel frustrated. Idk what it was, but it just got under my skin.
I'm glad I read it. But don't plan to read anymore from her.
⭐️⭐️⭐️

07.03.2023

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kelseycoleburke
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Sometimes I like to read books I remember loving as a kid/teenager and see if they still hold up. I‘m enjoying this one the second time around!

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AmaniX
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Amazing!!

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OriginalCyn620
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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#two4tuesday

1. Finished the tagged book last week and loved it! Very original and hopeful.
2. Maybe not necessarily better, but I think they can be powerful.

If you want to play, consider yourself tagged! 🤗

TheSpineView Thanks for playing and happy Tuesday! 2y
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OriginalCyn620
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Loved this! When 15-year-old Liz is hit by a car and dies, she goes to Elsewhere where she will age backwards until she can be reborn as a baby. She‘s not happy about being dead or aging backwards, as there was so much Liz wanted to do and experience on Earth. But she finds out you can still have a good “life” even if it‘s not what you thought it would be.

#bookspinbingo - center square, baby! 😉
#pop22 - book about the afterlife

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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LeafingThroughLife
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Elsewhere was good but probably forgettable for me as an adult reader. I would have liked to see more world building of this interesting afterlife and a little more depth to some of the themes that get glossed over instead of so much of the main character‘s angst and misconceptions. It definitely had its sweet moments and was a very quick read but I think it skewed too far to the middle grade side of the YA spectrum and left me wanting. #bookspin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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GatheringBooks
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KimberlyJuracich
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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The life of a dead person. Loved this book. It was funny and well written.

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EmmalynNaude
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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This book is about a girl who died in a biking accident. It shows you her "life" as a dead person, aging back to zero to be reborn. It is a longish book, but seems really short. I loved it! It was a change from the normal murder mysteries that I usually read. It's more of a complicated love story.

MrsBabki I loved this book too! 4y
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amber_ldsmom
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Panpan

This one was a a pan for me. 👎🏻 Some of the ideas were cool, but the writing was immature. The characters had no depth. They were basically all the same in different bodies. The dialogue was hokey, and the whole book just seemed incongruous. I would have bailed on it if it wasn‘t for a challenge. #AtoZLitsy (Letter E) #readingwithmaja #snowoncover #1WordTitle #ReadWithMrBook

maich I'm so sorry you didn't like it.😥 And thanks for joining my challenge.😘 Hope the next month you enjoy in your reading. 4y
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amber_ldsmom
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amber_ldsmom
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Sweettartlaura
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4.5 ⭐️

A hopeful tale about all the possibilities living has to offer, the greatest of which is love.

#deweyaug #reversereadathon

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Sweettartlaura
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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#deweyaug #reversereadathon
After eating dinner listening to The World of Lore, I delved into my poetry read (Crush), my NF (Lady in Gold), my SS collection (My Mother She Killed Me...), my Buddy Read (I Am...), and catching up on Gideon Falls, I am FINALLY starting my first book for this readathon - Elsewhere ♥️

Happy Reading 📖🙂

Reagan This book is one of my favourites ever! I hope you enjoy it. 5y
Sweettartlaura @Reagan-reads I‘m loving it 🥰 5y
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dresstheform
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin

This book makes me sob at the end. More as I grow older. I got this book at 17 and it was touching. Reread it as the years went on, and as life went on, it made more of an impact. The “Antique Lands” section made me just totally lose it this time. I guess because I‘ve lived more. And loved much more.

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HeathHof
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Liz is 15 years old when she dies. This is the story of her journey to Elsewhere, which is the utopianish afterlife where people go to live until it's time to be reborn. I thought this YA was very enjoyable and interesting. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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HeathHof
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Starting this one tonight! Excited and a little nervous, Just reading the summary hurts my heart a little.

LiteraryinLawrence Oh wow. I like Zevin‘s writing a lot but this premise sounds upsetting! 5y
SaturnDoo Good read 😊 5y
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BookishGirl06
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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📚Elsewhere
🎥 Angels in the outfield
🎵 Angels by Jessica Simpson
#manicmonday

JoScho 😇💙😇 5y
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BookishGirl06
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Mehso-so

It has an interesting concept and a pretty fast read. I‘ve always wondered what really happens when you die. It‘s like you‘ve walked into a utopia. The romance kind of feels a little weird but other than that it was ok.

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BookishGirl06
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Starting this today and reading about the afterlife is interesting. In this world after you die, you go to Elsewhere and slowly age down until you are eventually reborn.

Melkyl I really liked this book. It is one I often recommend to my middle school students. 5y
TheHeartlandBookFairy I love the cover! 5y
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ApoptyGina69
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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I am enjoying this Sunday on my deck. Finished 2 books this morning and plan to finish these 2 this afternoon. I have my vegetable starts ready for planting, but will likely wait until tomorrow to tackle the garden. Must read... 🍅🍓🌶🤷‍♀️📚📚📚📚

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DLo_reads
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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I loved the concept of this book and the philosophy of the after life. It was a quick read. Perfect for bath tub reading.

Traci1 Welcome to Litsy! 6y
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brookerhi
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Day 3: Book Set Outside of Earth - So Elsewhere is an older YA book that has been on my #TBR list. #Elsewhere is the place you go when you die. While there, you age backward from the age of your death to your birth, when you are reincarnated back to Earth. Sounds weird & interesting, lol. 🌏 #septinbooks17 #bookstagram

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Meghan1
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This was such an interesting, bittersweet look at what could happen when we die. 15 year old Liz is killed in a hit-and-run accident and ends up in Elsewhere, where she ages backward until she is a baby again and sent back to Earth to live a new life. She meets many people (and dogs!!) along the way. Definite pick!

#LitsyAtoZ #LetterZ @BookishMarginalia

faelinwolf This is one of my favorites & was my first Gabrielle Zevin! :) 7y
EchoLogical This sounds awesome! 7y
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JacintaMCarter
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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This book is kind of an alternate-reality version of what people think of #Heaven. #RockInMay

Cinfhen This book must be excellent...It's the same author of my favorite guy 7y
Suet624 @Cinfhen thanks for pointing that out about the author. I didn't know she had another novel. 7y
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Sweetness292
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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I have read this book a couple of times and will continue to read it throughout my life. No matter what religion you are this book has something for everyone and deals with loss in its own unique way.

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carllovesunicorns
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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I LOVE Elsewhere. I read this book a few years ago and I've reread it so many times. It's an easy read and such a rollercoaster. Love LOVE

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember!

SealedWithInk I remember reading this years ago back in high school when it first came out and I loved it. 8y
LeeRHarry Gorgeous flower! 8y
samthebookdragon I remember LOVING this book! It seems like not enough people talk about this book! 8y
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SecretLivesOfFictionLovers I've yet to read this but I loved reading her Birthright trilogy. Was so unique! I love how she writes. 8y
AliBG Very popular with my students a few years back...I'd forgotten about it. 8y
MrBook Beautiful! 8y
DeannaTess Fantastic book!! 8y
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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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HOLY STARS 🌟100/5🌟
I am so glad I put this at the top of my #TBR pile! I loved literally every sentence, page, and chapter of this book. Gabrielle Zevin, for someone claiming to not care about afterlife, sure does write one heck of a unique story about it! I especially love how humans can learn how to speak canine and communicate with dogs in Elsewhere. I also love the aging backwards aspect. Seriously, read this book. It's one to remember 💕

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HiddenGemBooks
Elsewhere | Gabrielle Zevin
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Kindle samples are everything! 😘

JanuarieTimewalker13 Oh how I loved that book!! Such an interesting premise!! 8y
HiddenGemBooks It's so great! I love it so far and speed through the first 6 chapters. 😊👌 8y
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HiddenGemBooks
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Welcome to Elsewhere. It is warm, with a breeze, and the beaches are marvelous. It's quiet and peaceful. You can't get sick or any older. Curious to see new paintings by Picasso? Swing by one of Elsewhere's museums. Need to talk to someone about your problems? Stop by Marilyn Monroe's psychiatric practice.

I need to read this. Where has this book been hiding my whole life?😱

InkyZebra This sounds interesting! 8y
Melkyl This book is so good. I teach middle school. A few years ago my students all wanted to read The Lovely Bones, which can be a little graphic for a middle schooler. I would always steer them to this book instead. 8y
DeannaTess What a great book! I accidentally left it in DC during a college visit with my daughter and had to run out to get another copy so I could finish it! 8y
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