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Long Live the Pumpkin Queen
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen | Shea Ernshaw
Jack and Sally are "truly meant to be" ... or are they? Sally Skellington is the official, newly-minted Pumpkin Queen after a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack, who Sally adores with every inch of her fabric seams -- if only she could say the same for her new role as Queen of Halloween Town. Cast into the spotlight and tasked with all sorts of queenly duties, Sally can't help but wonder if all she's done is trade her captivity under Dr. FInkelstein for a different -- albeit gilded -- cage. But when Sally and Zero accidentally uncover a long-hidden doorway to an ancient realm called Dream Town in the forest Hinterlands, she'll unknowingly set into motion a chain of sinister events that put her future as Pumpkin Queen, and the future of Halloween Town itself, into jeopardy. Can Sally discover what it means to be true to herself and save the town she's learned to call home, or will her future turn into her worst... well, nightmare?
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Patchshank
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It was a cute book. Just as fun and goofy as the movie. The writing was a bit meh and repetitive though. But overall it's a good story. Really added to the universe and character backgrounds. I enjoyed it.

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Kenyazero
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Bailedbailed

I had this on my TBR for a long time, but had to bail after just over 3 minutes. The flowery expositional language and Sally talking about her various rag doll pieces (her rag doll hands, her rag doll heart) was just a little too painful.

dabbe #hailthebail! 🖤💙🖤 3mo
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alexus_sb
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Thank you so much @BookwormAHN for all of the #CreepyChristmas goodies! My jaw continued to drop with every new thing I unwrapped! These books have been on my TBR/wishlist FOREVER, so I was super happy to get them! And the mug?! Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for everything! It‘s all wonderful! And thank you @teebe for organizing!

LeahBergen I love the mug! 😆 3mo
BookwormAHN Your welcome 👻 3mo
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Ash.on.the.line
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Another #scarathlon filled day! #BOOklovers

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Laughterhp
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Panpan

I should really stop reading the Disney sequels to my favorite movies. This was just awful. 😞 I sped it up so much to finish it (get it off my TBR), that I only read for 2 hrs.

#scarathlon #magicalmonsters #littenlisten #rushathon #31by31 #spookoween #falling4books #bookspin - was my October book spin #bookspinbingo

+120pts, +26pts Halloween book

DieAReader 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 6mo
aperfectmjk Well, at least you can cross it off the list. 6mo
Read4life 🍁👻🎃 6mo
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TheSpineView 🧡🎃🖤📖🧡 6mo
Catsandbooks Disappointing ☠️ 6mo
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 6mo
AnnR @Laughterhp - That sounds pretty bad. I read the illustrated ebook version last October and thought it was ok. Not nearly as good as the animated movie though. 6mo
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Lizpixie
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#ScarathlonPhotoChallenge #Day7 #Pumpkin I stumbled across this The Nightmare Before Christmas spin off book by accident. By Shea Ernshaw, one of my favourite spooky story writers, it‘s about what happens AFTER Jack & Sally gets married. #Scarathlon #SpookyGhostClub 6pts

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Laughterhp
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My October #bookspin and #doublespin picks! Excited for both of these.

#scarathlon #magicalmonsters

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Enjoy!!! 6mo
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Nelnjali
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I managed to catch #cobwebs and #bone on the same page in my read today, which is perfect for the #AutumnPlease! and #Scarathlon photo challenges.

#ScarathlonPhotoChallenge
#mayhemandmischief
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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🙌🏻🕷️🕸️ 6mo
Eggs How perfect 🕸️🖤🕷️ 6mo
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Nelnjali
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We are finally having some cool mornings, which means coffee and a good book on the porch. I've been so excited to read this one, and a friend lent it to me just in time for #Scarathlon!

#mischiefandmayhem

LocalTXLibrarian love the mug! 👻 6mo
Nelnjali @LocalTXLibrarian Thanks! I saw it at Target and had to have it! 6mo
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reading_rainbow
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Pickpick

Ahhhhh I loved loved loved this book!! Perfect fall book, I highly recommend the audiobook version as well! 🎃🍂☕️💕🍁🧁🪦 I loved dreamy Sally finding her confidence and loved exploring all the realms, the sandman, everything! #Septemberromance ♥️ this is a good book for kids too

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reading_rainbow
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Im listening to this on Hoopla and I‘m loving it so much! The prose is so over the top and adorably gothic and the narration is so good, I love how she does Sally‘s voice. Great read so far for my #SeptemberRomance 🪦♥️🍂 also I love how they described Valentines Day Town it was so sickly sweet ♥️🍂

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ladym30
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Book mail!💀🎃👻

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wordslinger42
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1/2: The first of two new art prints available in my online bookshop, just in time for the spooky season 👻🎃📚 These would be perfect goodies for fall swaps!

To celebrate my upcoming birthday, everything is 16% off $5+ and shipping is free 🧡

www.2125Books.com

curiouserandcurioser @wordslinger42 Im sooo proud of you!! This is gorgeous💜 8mo
wordslinger42 @curiouserandcurioser I'm so proud of you, too, Mama! Wouldn't be where I am without you 😊💜 Thank you!! 8mo
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wordslinger42
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Who's ready for the cozy season?! ???

I'm so excited to share the Autumn Nights collection in my online bookshop!!

There is a double-sided bookmark, art print, & sticker, all featuring the saying, "Give me autumn nights & cozy lights, a cup of tea & a book... or three."

I hope everyone who loves fall as much as I do enjoys all of these ? Shipping is free & they'd be the perfect little gift for fall swaps!

www.2125Books.com

curiouserandcurioser @wordslinger42 Gorgeous!! Only 50 more days:) 8mo
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IMASLOWREADER
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got the book and the audio version…love following along… #readinggoal #audiophile #readinglife

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adoramichaels
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I adored this book. Loved the prose and tone. I also absolutely loved diving further into their world and learning more about Sally.

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TamTracy
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I wasn‘t sure if I would like this because I LOVE the original but I did like it a lot. I would love a movie. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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ChrysFey
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Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw was my first full read of 2023. The writing is pretty and unique, perfect for Sally and Halloween Town. I‘ve always loved Sally (hence the costume I handmade), and enjoyed this story that featured her as the protagonist. I want to read more stories in her point-of-view.

#sallyskellington #thenightmarebeforechristmas #litsy #youngadult #ya #sallyandjack #Halloween

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Nik_reads
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Mehso-so

I really wanted to love this book. However, in my opinion it fell short. Sally‘s character was more of a damsel in distress searching for help which is very different from her character in the movie. Also, there was a ton of descriptive writing that felt the same. I did enjoy seeing the other holiday realms which is why I gave it a so-so rating instead of a pan. It was also nice to get some backstory to on Sally.

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Openthedoor
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abookdragonsretreat
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abookdragonsretreat
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Pickpick

I've been waiting so long to read this book, and I'm so glad it lived up to my expectations! Sally has always been one of my favourite Tim Burton characters and Ernshaw did her justice. The atmosphere was so well written and described and the plot was intriguing, though the pacing was a little slow to begin with. I liked Sally's development. I would've loved to see more romance with Jack though. Ending is perfect and there's room got more stories!

RedCurly I love Nightmare Before Christmas! I really want to read this book but I don't believe it will published in my country :/ 1y
abookdragonsretreat @RedCurly Oh that's such a shame! You'll have to keep watch just in case it does🖤 1y
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Patchshank
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Getting ready to start the tagged book. Does anyone know if its more Christmas or Halloween? Or can it go either way?

(In my opinion the movie is a Christmas movie. But that's not going to stop me from watching it in October. 🎄🎃)

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The.Great.Catsby
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With the completion of the tagged book, I completed my 2022 reading goal!!
I enjoyed learning about Sally, what a badass, amiright?

I've seen the movie...maybe 3 times. But from what I remember, this felt like a good continuation of the story!
🎃🎃🎃🎃

11.26.22

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BookishMadHatter
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Finally feeling just a little better, so I can read a few chapters at a time instead of a few pages lol. Should finish up this book today and then I'll work on some customs before work

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BookishMadHatter
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Still sick, but determined to read even a few pages a day. I predict that it will mostly be read while waiting in the school pickup line

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Kar2b
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Finished “Long Live the Pumpkin Queen” last night. The Barnes & Noble edition is very pretty. I enjoyed the book, although I‘m still trying to determine why there was a Fourth of July tree… not really a holiday that fits with with rest since it‘s U.S. only.

Also. this is my last Bones coffee bag from their Nightmare Before Christmas collection. The packaging is gorgeous, and the grounds smell amazing. To me, the flavoring is subtle.

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Addison_Reads
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Mehso-so

People who are diehard fans of the movie will probably love this book. I thought it was a fun read and I enjoyed seeing Sally have her time in spotlight. I wanted there to be a little more explanation about the worlds/doors that have been forgotten.

This would make a great family read with kids though after watching the movie.

#Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

AnnR Yay! I also read this book for scarathon. Great fun! The book is easier to understand, having seen the movie first, though probably not required. 1y
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FantasyChick
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Mehso-so

I pretty much went into this blind. I just knew I wanted to give it a shot. I've seen it classed as YA but I would put it more adolescent. Older children reading chapter books or maybe pre-teen. It's a cute little story for kids.

#Scarathlon2022 #TeamSlaughter #HalloweenRead #OutstandingOctober #PromptMaze @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

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FantasyChick
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Sunday morning vibes 🕷🎃💀

#Scarathlon2022 #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

ShyBookOwl How is this one?! I've been so curious 1y
FantasyChick @ShyBookOwl It was ok. A little too young for my taste but I cute little story nonetheless 1y
ShyBookOwl @FantasyChick Gotcha. It's always annoyed me that Sally & Jack are made out to be some massive love story when really they barely have any contact in the movie and are just randomly together at the end. So I liked the idea of a story where Sally questions the relationship, because I always do! Lol 1y
FantasyChick @ShyBookOwl Ugh same! I always see "Simply Meant to Be" and I'm like, but are you? Are you really? ? This story is more Sally questioning her new position though, not the relationship. Trust me, they are very much grossly and uncharacteristicly in love in this book. Can you hear my eyes rolling yet? ? 1y
ShyBookOwl @FantasyChick Darn. Lol! But good to know I'm not the only one for whom the wedged in love story never really worked here! 1y
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Branwen
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This was surprisingly good! 😄💕 I'm always a bit wary when books come out based on a fandom/media/product that has already been established, but this was really enjoyable! A very cute, fun story! I was happy to return to Halloween Town! 🎃

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itsjustme40something
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Pickpick

If you loved the movie, you will absolutely love this book. It is truly Sally's moment and her time to in the spotlight....whether she likes it or not

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OriginalCyn620
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Pickpick

Picked this up on a whim, as my girls and I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas every year. It was a quick read and a pretty creative continuation of the story. Probably repetitive in spots…do we really need to be reminded over and over that Sally is a rag doll? I think not! But it was enjoyable nonetheless.

#bookspinbingo

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1y
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sdbruening
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This was so, so good. I was apprehensive about it, because I love The Nightmare Before Christmas so much. But this author does, too, and she really did Sally justice. Such an imaginative story, it was everything you‘d want from a sequel. Exploration of the other doors, a new villain, Sally married to Jack. To add to its legitimacy, Disney and Tim Burton gave it their blessing! My only complaint is some repetitiveness in wording/sentiment.

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forestandcrow
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Mehso-so

It was ok. I honestly didn't expect too much from this book. I wanted to give up on it, but I am not that type of person. It did have a good little turn. I won't be purchasing it or probably wont read it again.

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wildwoodreads
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It‘s spooky season! What are you reading? 👻👻👻

Full tbr: https://wildwoodreads.com/2022/09/30/october-2022-tbr/

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wordslinger42
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Started the first morning of #Scarathlon2022 with a pumpkin latte, which was one of the things on my bucket list! The day's off to a good start 🎃🦊🍁🧡

#HalloweenBucketList #ScarathlonBucketList #Scarathlon

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#TeamMonsterMash

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Yum 🧡🖤 ☕️ 1y
Sleepswithbooks Your mug 🥰 1y
JenReadsAlot I'm going to have that coffee tomorrow! 1y
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wordslinger42 @Sleepswithbooks I can't resist anything fox-related! 🦊🧡 1y
wordslinger42 @JenReadsAlot It's so good! I love Bones Coffee so much 1y
Sleepswithbooks @wordslinger42 Do you Boop the nose frequently when drinking coffee? I wouldn‘t be able to resist. 1y
wordslinger42 @Sleepswithbooks ?? I haven't, but now that you say it, it is a "boopable" nose! ? 1y
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forestandcrow
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I have been a fan of nightmare before Christmas since I was in the 6th grade. I am so excited to read the "sequel" to the movie. ❤️

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LibrarianRyan
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4 ⭐ Sally and Jack have married. They honeymooned in Valentine town, and now it is time to get back to work. Sally is having a hard time trying to find her way as queen. She does not know what it means to be queen, she just knows, she is overwhelmed. She runs away to find some peace for a small bit of time, thinking to maybe find some and ask for advice. But at the glen of doors, she cannot bring herself to go through any.

LibrarianRyan She wanders away but finds a new door she has never seen before. It is covered with vines and leaves, and she opens it but decides to not go forward. Instead, she takes a nap. Upon returning to Halloweentown, everyone is sleeping, including Jack. There is no way to wake them. Now Sally really must be in charge and grow into her position as queen as she tries to save her love and her town.

This book was sweet. I loved it as a sequel and
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LibrarianRyan and would love to see it get a matching movie. At first, I get a little annoyed at how Sally seems fragile when in the original move she is strong. She finds her strength and does exactly what NBC fans want and love. The new characters are a great addition to those we already know, and the back story of Sally and her years before the Doctor are interesting and a bit sad, but also a point of empowerment for Sally. I listened to this as an audio 2y
LibrarianRyan and the narrator did a great job of sounding like Sally. It was a tad bit too wispy when in the car, but at home or in the office it was a pleasant listening experience and has me wanted more adventures of Sally and Jack in Halloweentown and others places as well. 2y
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Larkken
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While I love horror books, I am a big wimp when it comes to scary movies 😬 and pretty much the only recurrent Halloween-esque movie I watch is The nightmare Before Christmas! For this year‘s #scarathlon, I promise to try and keep one eye cracked for the #teamslaughter buddy watches of Scream. I can try! @Clwojick
Early bird posts complete!

Texreader I‘m with you. I don‘t do scary movies (anymore). My daughter assured me Scream isn‘t scary. Well we will see… 2y
Larkken @Texreader I‘m worried! We‘ll have to hang out in the back and watch through our fingers 😂 (edited) 2y
Clwojick Agreed @Texreader Scream is more campy/slasher then eerie or scary. (edited) 2y
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The.Great.Catsby
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Looks like this will instead be my Valentine's Day read 😭 I wish they had a print version.

Does anyone ever have the issue where they put a bunch of books on hold but do so on a timeline so that you will be able to read them one after another but then suddenly they all become available at the same time? No? Just me? Okay.

My husband told me to stop putting so many books on hold, as if that will solve all my problems.

wanderinglynn That happens to me all the time! Frustrating! And I didn‘t know this wasn‘t in print ☹️ it‘s on my TBR. 2y
The.Great.Catsby @wanderinglynn it probably is in print, just not at my nor my sister's library. 😭 2y
wanderinglynn Oh, I see. Maybe they will get it in print one of these days. 🤞🏻 2y
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Branwen
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HAPPY SEPTEMBER, LITSY FAMILY!!! ❤️🧡💛🍁🍂

I know this may seem a bit premature to some, but in my mind, this day marks the beginning of spooky season! 🎃🎃🎃 Here is my tentative stack of books I'm hoping to read during the next two months! I have a few others, including Dracula and a couple library books, that are going on this list as well! I'M SO SO EXCITED!!! 💕📚

MoonWitch94 Great stack!!! 2y
LauraJ Never too early! 2y
RaeLovesToRead After the heatwaves this summer, I am so so glad it's nearly Autumn 🍁🍂 2y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Happy fall 🍂🍁 2y
Branwen @MoonWitch94 Thank you! 😄 @LauraJ I AGREE! @RaeLovesToRead SAME! I am not made for hot weather! 😨 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you so much, and same to you, friend! 2y
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ripley_reads
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Some of my recent reads from the library. Really loved the graphic novel Zatanna The Jewel of Gravesend as well as All Our Hidden Gifts and Long Live the Pumpkin Queen. Almost done reading This Coven Won‘t Break but I‘m not enjoying it as much as I did with These Witches Don‘t Burn. Looking forward to reading Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits and Hoodoo Saints next! 🧙🏼‍♀️ 🔮 🎃

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NicoleCeBallos
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Panpan

This was a major disappointment. It read like bad fan fiction. The author had no clear plot, so she just repeated the same things over and over. I lost track of how many times a variation of "Sally was a rag doll" was used. The ending was wrapped up in a convenient bow in like 10 pages and they lived happily ever after.

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persephone1408
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OMG Look what I found! 🎃🖤

Meshell1313 😍😍😍🎃 2y
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Branwen
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These two lovelies arrived today and I couldn't be more excited! 💕📚🎉 I really really want to wait until September to read the tagged book, but we'll just have to see if I can wait that long! 😂🎃

Clare-Dragonfly Wow, I‘m super intrigued! I had no idea this existed! 2y
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BethM
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Stumbled upon this on FB. No idea it existed! 😍

Kar2b Barnes & Noble has an exclusive edition! 2y
Avanders Happy birthday!!! 🎂🎉🎈🎁🎊 Hope your day is filled with books and more books! 😁📚📚📚 2y
BethM @Avanders thank you friend! 2y
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