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News of the World
News of the World: A Novel | Paulette Jiles
In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.In the wake of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence.In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johannas parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S. army, the ten-year-old has once again been torn away from the only home she knows.Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dangerous. Johanna has forgotten the English language, tries to escape at every opportunity, throws away her shoes, and refuses to act civilized. Yet as the miles pass, the two lonely survivors tentatively begin to trust each other, forming a bond that marks the difference between life and death in this treacherous land.Arriving in San Antonio, the reunion is neither happy nor welcome. The captain must hand Johanna over to an aunt and uncle she does not rememberstrangers who regard her as an unwanted burden. A respectable man, Captain Kidd is faced with a terrible choice: abandon the girl to her fate or becomein the eyes of the lawa kidnapper himself.
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Susanita
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If you ask me next week, my answers could be different! 😎
1. Captain Kidd (from the tagged book)
2. Samwise Gamgee (LOTR)
3. Armand Gamache (Three Pines)
#TLT

dabbe My choice for best sidekick was between Joe and Samwise. You're right; next week it could be Samwise. 🤩 You've given me 2 books to stack because I've never read the books with 1 and 3. Thanks for playing! 💙❄️💙 3mo
jlhammar Love Captain Kidd! 3mo
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SilversReviews
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#HUMBLEHARVEST
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks
@LitsyEvents
#LitsyEvents

Prompt: KINDNESS

Captain Kidd had experience traveling uncharted lands as he read his newspapers in different towns to spread the news, but not with a child.

Beautiful, descriptive writing that pulls you in. I truly enjoyed it mainly because of the characters and definitely the warmth and “KINDNESS” of Captain Kidd.  

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Eggs One of my favorite books 🖤📚🤗 4mo
SilversReviews @Eggs It was good. I did not like her next book Simon in the Fiddler. I think that is the name. 4mo
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Kappadeemom
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I tried really hard to read this one for #LMPBC and it didn‘t work for me. Sorry to my team for being so late, I picked it up and put it down and wanted to finish it. That‘s the great thing about #LMPBC though - you get a chance to read something you wouldn‘t normally pick up and sometimes you find a new fave and sometimes you don‘t! I appreciate @suvata putting this bookclub together several years ago. It‘s always fun! @Kimzey @arubabookwoman

Kappadeemom @Maggie4483 Mailing this to you today! 11mo
Kimzey Sorry, it didn‘t work out for you, but you‘re right. The fun thing about this challenge is having a go at books you might not ordinarily read. I‘m running behind schedule on my current book, but have a reading retreat planned. 📚 11mo
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arubabookwoman
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#LMPBC Loved the snippets of history as "Kepdun" Kidd read the "news of the world" while retuning a young girl captured by the Kiowa four years previously to her family. On its way to you @Kappadeemom --perfect antidote to the bleakness of The Post Office Girl. Good choice @Kimzey @Maggie4483

Kimzey @arubabookwoman I‘m glad you enjoyed it! And great timing - I just finished Kitchens of the Great Midwest. It‘s on it‘s way to you tomorrow! 14mo
Kappadeemom I got it in the mail today! Thank you! 14mo
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Tkimsal
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Grogu joined us for book club today! #FirstSaturdayReaders #BooksWithBeth

Leftcoastzen Awww!😄👏 1y
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Tkimsal
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Book club, not book club, book club. #FirstSaturdayReaders #BooksWithBeth

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Tkimsal
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Enjoying my morning coffee with the book club mug my sister designed before she passed last year. I miss her every day, but I know she is still with me. #BooksWithBeth #FirstSaturdayReaders

Chrissyreadit That‘s a lovely mug! I‘m sorry for your loss I know it is hard ❤️ 1y
Tkimsal @Chrissyreadit Thank you! ❤️ 1y
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Tkimsal
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Current situation. We‘ve all been there…

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Tkimsal
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Up next for book club. One of the remaining selections my sister Beth added before she passed last year. #BooksWithBeth #FirstSaturdayReaders #bookclub

intothehallofbooks This is such an incredible book. I hope you enjoy it! 1y
Tkimsal Thanks! 1y
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Tkimsal
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Me waiting for Amazon to deliver my next book club selection so I can get started.

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Book- tagged
Author- Pablo Neruda
Movie/TV Show- Notting Hill
Singer/Band- Stevie Nicks
Song- Nobody Does It Better by Carly Simon

#ManicMonday #LetterN @CBee

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Susanita
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slategreyskies
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I really loved this one! #LetterN #AlphabetGame

fredamans I loved the movie with Tom Hanks! 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 📚🙌🏻💙 2y
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Naz786
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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Soubhiville
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Pickpick

What a beautiful book. I really loved it. Reading about a much quieter Texas than the one I‘m in now, the author really nails the landscape.

Great characters! Of course I fell in love with Johanna just as quickly as Captain did.

Putting this movie close to the top of my to-watch list.

jlhammar I loved it too! I thought they did a decent job with the adaptation. I enjoyed it. 2y
TheBookHippie I remember reading this ARC I thought it was very good. 2y
LeahBergen I thought it was wonderful, too! 2y
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Addison_Reads
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This was my local book club's pick for March. I've only ever heard good things about it so I was happy to finally read it.

Captain Kidd is a character that I doubt I will ever forget. This is a beautifully written story about an incredible journey that will forever change the lives of both main characters.

I might have to watch the movie now. 💚

Smrloomis I loved this book so much! 💗 2y
KellyK Such a great book! I watched the movie after reading the book - it was good, but not as good as the book. 2y
jlhammar Wonderful book! I thought they did a pretty good job with the movie. 2y
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Tattooedteacher
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My fingers are crossed that I got this right. Here is the tracking number. Delivery on Wednesday.

Crazeedi I received it, thank you!! 2y
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Tattooedteacher
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I am terribly backed up with books. My groups are desperately behind bc I‘ve gone MIA. I can only apologize. I‘m sending them out tomorrow morning when the ice clears.

Bookwormjillk ❤️ 2y
Zoe-h Don‘t even worry about it! 2y
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JoeMo
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Pickpick

I listened to this book last weekend and was absolutely hooked! This was the most enjoyable fiction that I can remember reading/listening to over the past several months!

#bookspin #bookspinbingo

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
fredamans The movie was pretty epic too! 2y
Smrloomis Loved this book too! 2y
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Bookwormjillk
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I bailed on this one years ago because it doesn‘t have quotation marks, but #LMPBC brought it to me again. I‘m so glad because it was a beautiful book. @Tattooedteacher @Crazeedi @slategreyskies

slategreyskies I really liked it too! :) 2y
fredamans I have seen the film and it was my favorite of that year! 2y
DivineDiana I too loved this book! Just watched the film starring Tom Hanks. Excellent! 2y
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slategreyskies
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#Pantone2022 I think these colors match okay! :)

💚💛✨

Clwojick Definitely! It‘s super close. Way to go! 2y
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slategreyskies
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Pickpick

This book made me cry. It was so incredibly good. I know I‘ll remember it for a long time.

I‘ll send this out USPS Priority as soon as I can. My car is in the shop, but I‘ll hopefully be able to retrieve it later today. The car shop is only about a mile from my house, so I may be able to walk there and pick it up before the post office closes. I‘ll keep you all posted. #LMPBC

Thanks for choosing this, Diane! It was an incredible read!! 💕

AmyG Wonderful book. 2y
Bookwormjillk Good luck with your car! 2y
Suet624 An unexpected delight. 2y
slategreyskies @Bookwormjillk My car was finished up this afternoon, so I walked down to pick it up & was able to mail the book off to you this afternoon. It‘s coming Priority USPS and should be there on Saturday. :) 2y
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Crazeedi
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#LMPBC round13 @Bookwormjillk @slategreyskies @Tattooedteacher
@suvata
The book is coming your way Sarah! I hope you enjoy as much as I did. A civil war veteran who travels around Texas giving readings from newspapers is charged with taking a captive back to her family. The author weaves words together in beautiful ways. The friendship between 'Kepdun' and 'Johenna' touches the heart

slategreyskies Oh good! I‘ve been looking forward to reading this one! :) 2y
Crazeedi #20in4 @Andrew65 I finished this!! 2y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 Trying to remember whether I‘ve read this. 2y
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Michael_Gee
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I enjoyed the narration of this audiobook, which I listened to for October‘s senior book club. It‘s a heart-warming Western told from the POV of a serious, conscientious older man (mostly) as a relationship grows between him and the recovered captive child he is tasked with returning to her relatives. A nice story about love, chosen family, and loyalty. I also really appreciate a shorter book that leaves you wanting just a little more.

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Crazeedi
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#WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain
1 tagged book for #LMPBC
2 I just downloaded the Storygraph app, thanks to @Megabooks , I think I'm going to love it. I also use goodreads and a notebook
3 Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly

Daisey I keep debating about whether or not to try Storygraph from the posts I see mentioning it. 2y
Crazeedi @Daisey I think I'm really going to like it 2y
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Tattooedteacher
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The results are in my friends. Here are our group picks for #groupg #LMPBC It looks fantastic! Can‘t wait to get started. 💜

slategreyskies I‘m excited! This is gonna be a blast! :) 2y
Crazeedi Perfect, looking forward to sharing thoughts!! 2y
Crazeedi @Tattooedteacher @Bookwormjillk @slategreyskies I sent you all an email to get input on sending books, etc! I'm excited to share our books and thoughts!! 2y
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Crazeedi
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@Tattooedteacher @Bookwormjillk @slategreyskies #LMPBC #groupG #round13
So I've chosen this one!! We have a great selection I think.
Christine, you will add to your photo? Thank you!!
@suvata

Tattooedteacher Yay! Adding now! ❤️ 2y
slategreyskies Oh yay, love it!! 💕 2y
AmyG It‘s a wonderful book. 2y
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Crazeedi @AmyG so glad to hear! It's been on my shelf for quite some time 2y
DivineDiana I enjoyed this book! 2y
Crazeedi @DivineDiana yay! I'm so glad I chose this, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed 2y
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perfectlywinged
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Slow and beautifully descriptive. Loving the characters so far.

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Texreader
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The Audible deal of the day. I‘ve read, listened, and watched the movie and I can vouch for all of them. Excellent. One of my top ten fave books.

Vansa Loved the movie. Will read the book too, you're recommending it very highly! 😀 3y
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BarkingMadRead
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Recommended by a friend!

Readergrrl Great book! 3y
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NikkiKey94
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Pickpick

I don‘t usually read western books but I couldn‘t put this one down! I‘m behind on my Literati Book Club selections and this one was a pick in December. I realized it was made into a movie and I have to watch it. I loved the story and found myself sucked into it! 🌟🌟🌟🌟!

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Beccacraft
Mehso-so

Felt a bit like a cliché read about a grumpy old man whose ways are changed by a fearless and spirited young woman. I enjoyed the historic background of sharing news by traveling village to village reading papers from around the world. Listened via audiobook and found it interesting but not fully fleshed out.

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Ksvz
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Mehso-so

April 2021 - audiobook listen before I watch - interesting and sort of like True Grit but not as grim. Well read

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CaramelLunacy
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Pickpick

Really enjoyed this - Captain Jefferson Kidd makes a living reading newspaper stories in small frontier Texas towns. In Wichita Falls he is entrusted with a "rescued" Kiowa captive whom he takes on a long trek across Texas to her remaining family.
I really liked this Western - especially loved the way characters talk and the interactions he has with Johanna. Definitely worth picking up.

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LeahBergen
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I‘ve just started this for my IRL bookclub which will be meeting (online) this Thursday. Just a few chapters in and I‘m thoroughly smitten!

megnews I loved this book so much. I‘ve recommended it a ton. 3y
AmyG I loved this book, too. So much that I won‘t watch the movie. 3y
rubyslippersreads I need to move this up my TBR. 3y
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rubyslippersreads @AmyG I‘m probably the only person in the world who isn‘t a huge Tom Hanks fan, so I don‘t know if I‘ll watch either. 3y
Ruthiella @rubyslippersreads I‘m in your camp! I think he‘s a fine actor...but does he have to be in EVERYTHING? 😅 I coulda stopped at Splash and been satisfied. (edited) 3y
Tamra My one quibble is it wasn‘t long enough! 😏 3y
rubyslippersreads @Ruthiella Definitely! 😄 3y
ValerieAndBooks I have this already stacked...maybe I should prioritize finding this!! 3y
LeahBergen @megnews I so enjoyed it!❤️ 3y
LeahBergen @AmyG Nope. I loved it, too, and now I can‘t watch it with Tom Hanks! 3y
LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads It‘s really good and Tom Hanks is SO not the main character. Wtf with that casting?? 😮 3y
LeahBergen @Ruthiella Right? And he is utterly and completely NOT like the main character in this book. I won‘t be watching the film! (edited) 3y
LeahBergen @Tamra I loved it and wish it was longer, too! 3y
LeahBergen @ValerieAndBooks It‘s a fast little read! I think you‘ll enjoy it! 👍 3y
Tamra 😄 Yes! 3y
rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen Because, like @Ruthiella said, they put him in everything. 😏 3y
Suet624 Was so pleasantly surprised by this one. Glad you enjoyed it. 3y
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Victoria_Clyne
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Pickpick

This had been on my TBR so long I'd forgotten what it was about. So I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was a Western, something outside my norm. This reminded me so much of an old movie I remember watching. It's the story of Captain Kidd returning Johanna to her family after she is released by Kiowa raiders.

This was a really gentle tale despite being a Western. The characters were well rounded and the scenery was described beautifully.

Suet624 A gentle tale is a great description of this one. 3y
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Avanders
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I. I finally finished the tagged — with some audio-book assistance (in this case, recommended!). So —> I Wanna Be A Cowboy ... 🤠🤭😂

II. Favorite? 🤔 I think bookish-themed teas and candles. Couldn‘t pick just 1. 😁

III. I don‘t think it matters to me... except with cozy mysteries ... I tend to prefer those in their 30s and 40s, but also it‘s not that big of a deal. 😁

Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView ! 😘

#WondrousWednesday

TheSpineView You're welcome! 😊 3y
Eggs Well done 👍🏼📚🎶🥰👏🏻 3y
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Tera0707
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Pickpick

I bought this on a whim and I‘m so glad I did! The growing bond between Kep-dun (Captain) and Johanna was such a delight to read about. But gosh, it‘s so heartbreaking to think about what Johanna had gone through and must go through again. My only complaint about the book is there are no quotation marks! I don‘t understand why you wouldn‘t use them ?? But after awhile I got used to it and moved right along.

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plemmdog
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At first, this story felt too much like Charles Portis‘s True Grit, with shades of Cormac McCarthy thrown in, but ultimately its eloquence and compact story won me over. Two thumbs up. Wish I knew more about the politics of 1870s Texas—the contentious schisms feel eerily familiar.

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Tera0707
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I don‘t normally like movie-covers... but Tom Hanks, so I‘ll let it slide 😁

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crazyspine
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Panpan

#unpopularopinion I did not enjoy this even though it apparently is a moving starring Tom Hanks and has amazing reviews. It's a quick read, and I'm glad to have another #bookspinbingo down. The lack of quotation marks drove me crazy and made it difficult to follow at times. I also felt like the story lacked transitions; it just went from one crazy event to the next. Definitely an interesting concept for a novel though.

Ruthiella Lack of quotation marks is the worst. 3y
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Beatlefan129
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I only had a couple of chapters left, so it just seemed right to knock back some Prosecco and finish it before the year‘s end. My mother-in-law loaned this to me saying it was one of her favorite books. We don‘t often agree on books, but I definitely see why she likes this so much. This book has a great sense of place and I really loved the bond that developed between Captain Kidd and Johanna as they traveled across the Texas plains.

Vansa Would it lend itself well to a movie adaptation? I wonder how the Tom hanks movie will turn out. He's usually very watchable though. 3y
Beatlefan129 @Vansa I think it will work really well as a movie. I‘m not sure about Tom Hanks though. He‘s a great actor but just not who I pictured for Captain Kidd. 3y
bthegood my favorite read from last year - 3y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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Last book of the year! This also completed the Pop Sugar Reading Challenge.

Book 190 of 2020.

AkashaVampie Great job sweetie 3y
Graciouswarriorprincess @AkashaVampie Thank you and Happy New Year!🎆 3y
AkashaVampie @Graciouswarriorprincess ur welcome and same to u. 3y
britt_brooke Excellent! 📚🙌🏻🥂 3y
Graciouswarriorprincess @britt_brooke Thank you and Happy New Year! 3y
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cariashley
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Absolutely loved this near perfect historical novel. I‘d been meaning to read it forever and am so glad I finally did. So much heart and humor. Can‘t wait to see the movie!

Hope everyone in the northeast US is enjoying the snow!

AmyG I loved it, too and I am hoping Tom Hanks is a perfect choice! 3y
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Not a great review of the movie made from the book I absolutely loved. But I still look forward to it.

https://apple.news/AzjJdDE7kTyKjU7zzM_ZQPA

lynneamch Loved the book too! Because of that, I listened to this other one by Jiles. Lots of graphic violence perpetrated on and by native people as their land was taken away. Raises important issues, but tough to read and hear. 3y
DebinHawaii One of my favorite books from the last few years so I am going to watch it too! 🤗 (edited) 3y
Texreader @lynneamch It‘s on my tbr list and I have two more of her books. But I haven‘t read any more yet. @DebinHawaii Isn‘t it so good? And when they announced Hanks was in it I was thrilled! Jiles, by the way, is from my neck of the woods so I‘m especially proud! 3y
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