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It‘s time for the #LiteraryCrew monthly book discussion! I have 7 questions posted. You can find them on my feed, the book‘s feed, or by searching the group‘s hashtag. Stop by and answer whenever!

May‘s book is Morgan Is My Name by Sophie Keetch!

mcctrish, DebinHawaii, mjdowens, melissajayne, Jerdencon, tpixie, LapReader, Cuilin, kspenmoll, PurpleyPumpkin, Prairiegirl_reading, BethM, Deblovestoread, Sace, CatLass007, Mollyanna, BookwormAHN, Pogue, dabbe, Sargar114, Karisa, bumpinthenight, Singout, julieclair, AllDebooks, Lkempf

tpixie Thanks! 3w

Karisa Thank you! I loved this book 😊 3w

Librarybelle Of course, @tpixie ! 3w

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Librarybelle So glad you loved this, @Karisa ! 3w

DebinHawaii I got to the party late (I finished the book on time but got too busy to get to the discussion until today) but I wanted to say I really loved this one! 💛💛💛 3w

Librarybelle No worries, @DebinHawaii ! Thanks for joining us! 3w

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7. Discuss the murder mystery. Were you expecting it to play a larger role in the story? Were you surprised by who the victim and who the perpetrator were? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

CatLass007 I definitely didn‘t see any of that coming. Quinn‘s characters often go through all kinds of trauma but in the end things generally work out for the best. The ways in which they all work out are often unexpected. 3w

Sace I was very surprised by the ending! It added to the enjoyment. 3w

Karisa I was relieved that none of my favorite characters had died 😅 It kept the book moving forward but wasn‘t really the most important part. I liked seeing the author pull that off. So clever! 3w

mcctrish The ending was surprising @Karisa I was getting a bit stressed about who was killed and who would kill 3w

DebinHawaii I agree, the end somewhat surprised me. I confess I was having a dark couple of days while listening & I asked Google if any of the women died in the book & AI said two died! I was so mad & upset I had to dig deeper & learned they didn‘t die & it was men & Grace‘s spy partner but Sydney‘s husband was a surprise still. I needed a happy ending! 3w

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6. Food plays a significant part in the story. Discuss the symbolic meaning of the Briar Club‘s communal meals and how they foster a sense of belonging. ~from Plainfield Area Public Library #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Karisa Food does bring people together. Grace was wonderful for realizing it and taking a chance on her housemates. 3w

mcctrish A communal table makes people feel like they belong, eating together nourished their bellies and their souls 3w

DebinHawaii The food was one of my favorite parts. I loved how it brought them together & how it wasn‘t just feeding them, it fed & improved their lives in so many ways. I listened to the audiobook but I‘m going to go back & look up some of the recipes (& I enjoyed the music to eat by for each dish too!) 3w

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5. Examine the themes of secrecy, deception, and truth-telling in the novel. How do the characters‘ hidden pasts and double lives affect their relationships? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Jerdencon I think they all had their own baggage that they brought which affected how they interacted with each other and their views. 3w

CatLass007 I think the saddest example of secret-keeping was Fliss. She had so much negative self talk. When she was finally able to be honest with her husband it was so uplifting. 3w

mcctrish @CatLass007 her mantra of ‘bad mother‘ broke my heart. The secrets all stem from women having no power in a patriarchal society and coming together in their little Briar Club tribe was so positive 3w

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CatLass007 @mcctrish It broke my heart too. But I think the women in her family who didn‘t work outside the home and had baby after baby also contributed to the way she felt about herself. Granted, they too were victims of a patriarchal society but all they passed on to Fliss was their ugly attitudes. The found family of the Briar Club was a powerful force in the lives of these women. They empowered Fliss to actually communicate her needs to her (cont)⬇️ 3w

CatLass007 husband, who turned out to be so understanding and supportive. Here was a man who was not afraid of a strong, intelligent woman. They are still few and far between. 3w

DebinHawaii Yes, we definitely all have a story & a pile of baggage to go with it & I think Quinn did a good job in revealing it & showing the impact. At the end, I still disliked Arlene but I also felt sorry for her, she became more human. And yes, I was happy to see the positive journey of Fliss—I‘d have been mad if she didn‘t get a “happy” & fufilling ending. 3w

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4. Discuss the role Grace March plays in bringing the women together. What does her character represent in terms of female empowerment and community building? ~from Plainfield Area Public Libry Reading Guide

mcctrish I started to wonder about Grace just after the 100 page mark when I committed to reading - I LOVED The Americans and I was curious if there was a connection. That said, her desire for found family and seeing who everyone was and nudging them towards their paths was such a matriarchal role. She was a favourite 3w

DebinHawaii Grace was one of my favorites too @mcctrish I love how she brought everyone together & connected all these dissimilar women & the men too. She mentored & drove positive change for everyone & I liked the air of mystery about her. She cared so much about Pete & Lina too. 3w

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3. Briarwood house itself narrates some of the chapters. How does the house‘s perspective shape the reader‘s understanding of the events and characters? Did you enjoy hearing from an inanimate object? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Jerdencon Honestly when I first read that the house was talking I was a little put off and found it gimmicky but in the end it didn‘t bother me too much. 3w

CatLass007 I love a good fantasy! This slight fantastical aspect gave insight into all the characters effect on one another and their environment. (edited) 3w

Sace I loved the house‘s pov! 3w

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Karisa @Sace I enjoyed it too. Cranky but loveable place 3w

mcctrish The house kept me reading ❤️❤️ 3w

DebinHawaii I thought the house narrating really helped the story along & tied it together. I loved it. 3w

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2. The point of view rotates among the women of the boarding home. Frequently
when we get to a new point of view we find that the truth differs from the
perceptions that others have. Why do you think Quinn chose to tell the story in
this way and what is she trying to say with it? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Jerdencon I think it helped keep the suspense going this way. 3w

CatLass007 I enjoyed getting the perspectives of each boarder. It‘s a rare talent to be able to write something so difficult so well. Julia Quinn is a new “must read” author for me. And since I listened to the audiobook, I appreciated the narrator‘s ability to give each character her own distinctive voice. 3w

Karisa I liked the rotating POV‘s. Usually I get connected to one character and don‘t want to move onto another. But somehow she really made it work. 3w

mcctrish I‘m agree with @Jerdencon and the suspense but I do have to add that it‘s a lot of characters to keep moving between and their stories. I wonder if we needed them all. I appreciated getting back to Fliss and understanding her more and her Post Partum Depression. I guess it helped illustrate how giving women no power in society can look different (edited) 3w

DebinHawaii The audio book really brought this to life & an interview with the author & narrator at the end talked about making the women from different backgrounds made it easier to narrate. I think she also did the multiple POVs to show that what we think we know about people, particularly living in such close quarters may not be true or all their is about them & I think that‘s true—people are onions with many layers & nuances. 3w

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1. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Red Scare and McCarthyism. How do
these historical events impact the lives and choices of the characters? ~from Plainfield Area Public Library Reading Guide #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

Information about the Red Scare and McCarthyism linked in comments.

Librarybelle History Channel info on the Red Scare and McCarthyism: https://www.history.com/articles/red-scare 3w

Jerdencon I found the time period very interesting because even though I had heard about the red scares I never knew much about the specifics. Always like to learn something new when reading. 3w

CatLass007 There were a lot of “witch hunts” during that time. This is the first time I‘ve read a book that references it. There were a couple of episodes of MASH that brought home just what a frightening time it was. Loyalty oaths and naming names. Lives were ruined. The TV show Babylon 5 had seasons where a different type of McCarthyism was rampant. I don‘t think it affected some of the members of the Briar Club much at all. But for others the (cont)⬇️ 3w

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CatLass007 events were catastrophic. And the paranoia about anyone who was even remotely different was sheer insanity. 3w

Karisa @CatLass007 Sounds familiar to some of the things happening today! It is scary stuff! 3w

Karisa @Jerdencon I like to learn something new while reading too. I think I‘d only heard mentions here and there to the Red Scare and McCarthyism before. I know that Marvelous Mrs. Maisel mentions it 😊 3w

CatLass007 @Jerdencon @karisa I just saw this article in which a judge compares deportation threats to the Red Scare: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/judge-release-mohsen-mahdawi-columbia-student-e5... 3w

Karisa @CatLass007 It‘s so sad how many lives are being hurt 3w

mcctrish @Karisa I thought it was a very timely read with current political events ( Marvellous Mrs Maisel is the BEST) 3w

Karisa @mcctrish Unfortunately, yes! At least Canada didn‘t go to the Sith (I‘ve watched and re-watched every episode soooo many times! Love!) 3w

DebinHawaii Sorry, I‘m so late but I really learned a lot from reading the book, googling more details & the author‘s notes at the end. I knew a little about the red scare but not that much. I agree with @CatLass007 that certain Briar Club members were affected much more than others. 3w

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The Briar Club | Kate Quinn

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is discussion day for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! Zeke had his visit with the specialist today with a medical procedure to determine things tomorrow, so I will post at some point during the day—the specialist is over an hour away from me, and he has to be there early morning with a pickup time in the evening.

I will tag everyone to let you know the questions have been posted!

CatLass007 Thank you. Prayers for you and Zeke. 4w

tpixie Prayers & good wishes for Zeke 🦄🦋 Safe travels 🚗 4w

Librarybelle Thank you, @CatLass007 @tpixie ! 4w

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Sace I‘ll be thinking of you and Zeke! 4w

julieclair Prayers for you and Zeke. Hope you get some answers. 🙏 4w

julieclair As usual, I have not yet finished the book. 🙄 I‘ll jump in once I complete it. 💙 4w

Librarybelle Thank you, @Sace @julieclair ! 4w

tpixie @Librarybelle yes, I‘m behind as well. 4w

Sargar114 @julieclair same, same. About halfway through. 3w

DebinHawaii Sending positive thoughts & prayers to Zeke & to you. 💜 I‘m almost done with the book & hope to finish tonight. 3w

Librarybelle Thank you, @DebinHawaii ! 3w

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1. I keep a spreadsheet with all of our books and recently realized that we have over 2,000 books in our collection! That doesn‘t include audiobooks. We do have a dedicated library but it can‘t hold everything. 😳
2. The tagged novel was so good! I really enjoyed the audiobook and I‘m definitely going to read more by this author. 😉
#Two4Tuesday
(April 29, 2025)

TheSpineView

TheSpineView ❤️ Kate Quinn. Thanks for playing 4w

MemoirsForMe A spreadsheet with all your books? I applaud your organizational skills! 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 3w

PurpleyPumpkin @MemoirsForMe It's self-preservation! 😅 I started the spreadsheet because I found myself buying multiple copies of the same book because I'd forgotten I'd bought it already! Sigh, the problems of a bookworm. 😆 2w

MemoirsForMe 😁😄😄📚🐛 2w

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Stupid stickers ( still in pyjamas at 4 pm but my bathrooms are clean )

Aims42 I have good success with heating the sticker up for 30 seconds with a hair dryer. It (usually) peels relatively easy or at least doesn‘t require a ton of picking 4w

Aims42 And no shame of being in pjs in the afternoon if your bathrooms are clean!! Enjoy your afternoon! 4w

mcctrish @Aims42 I‘m trying your hack right now 4w

mcctrish @Aims42 all stickers are gone but Costco‘s are the absolute worst 🤬 thank you ☺️ 4w

Aims42 @mcctrish Oh, Costco - you got the DEI thing going but work on your stickers 😆 Glad it worked!! Another litten recommended that method to me and I‘ve never tried another way since 😁 4w

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4.5/5⭐️

Loved the characters and their stories (including the house). I‘m really looking forward to the discussion later this month with the #LiteraryCrew.

@Librarybelle

Librarybelle So glad you liked this! 1mo

SheReadsAndWrites Just read this for my book club and we had a great discussion. Loved the book. 🤓💙 1mo

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A found family set in a 1950‘s DC boarding house. I enjoyed getting to know each of the characters (including the house) although I think I would have liked it more if it were based on just one character. That‘s just a personal preference though and this was a good read overall. #AuthorAMonth @Soubhiville

Karisa I just finished this book for #LiteraryCrew monthly read. I really liked it too. If only one character‘s POV, I would‘ve picked Grace or Claire. Who‘d be your pick? (edited) 1mo

Bookwormjillk @Karisa Reka or Grace I think 1mo

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Karisa

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📗 I loved The Briar Club (tagged) so much! It features my favorite trope of found family and a wide array of strong, female characters. So good!

📕 I couldn‘t get through Anxious People. I just couldn‘t get into it🤷🏻‍♀️

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

Eggs Thanks for joining in 🙏🏻 1mo

CatLass007 I loved The Briar Club. I see many Kate Quinn books on my reading horizons. 1mo

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1. The Briar Club and James
2. Bibliophobia and The Women

#WonderousWednesday
@Eggs

Eggs Tx for playing 💖 1mo

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Karisa

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Joining my voice to the choir singing this historical fiction book‘s praises. Sixty percent in and loving all the quirky, found family vibes of this boarding house of women circa 1950‘s DC. It‘s making me need to go watch A League of Their Own (maybe Fried Green Tomatoes) too⚾️😭💗

#LiteraryCrew

Librarybelle Yay!! 1mo

Blueberry Loved it 💙 1mo

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Sace

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“Because when you called bullies to account they weren‘t likely to back down. They were more likely to put their hands around your neck and choke you.”

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I really enjoy Kate Quinn books and this is no exception. Set in a Washington DC boarding house during the McCarthy era 7 women, each with their own secrets, bond over weekly dinners. The audio was great but now will borrow from the library to look at the recipes from each character‘s chapter. Pic is from IG of Candlestick salad. 4.5 🌟

Look forward to discussing with #LiteraryCrew

@Librarybelle

Bookwormjillk Um.....that is an interesting dish.

I just started this last night and am liking it so far. 1mo

julesG Agree, interesting dish. 1mo

tpixie Lol yes! The candlestick dish! 🥸😅😂🤣 1mo

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Librarybelle Yeah, interesting dish. 😂 1mo

LeahBergen I have this recipe in an old cookbook! 👏👏😆 1mo

Bookwomble First course at the banquet for the International Freudian Society's annual convention 😬😒🍆😄 1mo

Deblovestoread @Bookwomble 🤣🤣🤣 1mo

Bookwormjillk Just got to this chapter. It did not disappoint 😂 1mo

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#WeeklyForecast

I normally do not have this many books going at once and it all looks like a bit much grouped together like this.

April buddy reads: About 1 1/2 hrs left on Briar, close to finding out who‘s dead and why hopefully. Next will finish Heartstone on audio.

Loving Wild Dark Shore. Still making slow progress on King.

NG: Finding it hard to get into the Donoghue and the Book & Beach Club is ok.

dabbe W🤩WZA! 2mo

Ruthiella Wow, that is a lot! 😳 2mo

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Repost for @Librarybelle

April‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead features the latest the Kate Quinn. Read at your own pace, and discussion will take place on April 30th!

See original post at https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2852647

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 2mo

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April‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead features the latest the Kate Quinn. Read at your own pace, and discussion will take place on April 30th!

Jerdencon Looking forward to this discussion! 2mo

CatLass007 I‘m looking forward to this and a couple of other Kate Quinn books for #AuthorAMonth. 2mo

DebinHawaii Yay! I‘m excited to read this one for this, #AuthorAMonth & #AuldLangSpine 🎉 2mo

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Prairiegirl_reading I will do my best! I‘m looking forward to it. 😄 2mo

Librarybelle Yay, @Jerdencon @CatLass007 @DebinHawaii @Prairiegirl_reading ! 2mo

mcctrish Getting it out of my TBR 🎉🎉🎉🎉 2mo

Sace I‘ve never read this author so I‘m excited about this! 2mo

Librarybelle Yay, @mcctrish @Sace ! 2mo

tpixie Yay! Next up on audio! After

The Paris Express

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Librarybelle @tpixie Yay! I actually started The Paris Express and had to return it to the library without finishing it. Waiting for it to come back to me! 2mo

Deblovestoread I started on audio yesterday. So far it‘s good 💜 2mo

tpixie @Librarybelle I hate when that happens! 🚂 hopefully you will get it again soon! I‘m listening thru Libby, or I‘d mail you my book! 2mo

tpixie @Deblovestoread great to hear! 2mo

Liz_M @LitsyEvents 2mo

Librarybelle That‘s great, @Deblovestoread ! 2mo

Librarybelle @tpixie Thanks! I won‘t have too long of a wait, so that‘s good. 2mo

tpixie @Librarybelle 🩵 🚂 🩵 2mo

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Apologies for not posting this earlier.

April‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead is the amazing Kate Quinn! Read at your own pace; discussion on April 30th.
All are welcome to join. Let @Librarybelle know if you wish to be added or removed from the tag list.

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 2mo

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The Queens of Crime: A Novel

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I apologize—I should have posted this sooner! Zeke is going through another rough patch & has an ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday. I picked up more meds for him from the vet today. I‘m not as consistent keeping up with everything else. 😂

April‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead is by the amazing Kate Quinn! Read at your own pace; discussion on April 30th. All are welcome to join. Let me know if you wish to be added to or removed from the tag list!

mcctrish, mjdowens, melissajayne, Jerdencon, tpixie, LapReader, Cuilin, kspenmoll, PurpleyPumpkin, Prairiegirl_reading, Deblovestoread, Sace, CatLass007, Mollyanna, BookwormAHN, Pogue, dabbe, Sargar114, Karisa, bumpinthenight, Singout, julieclair, AllDebooks, Lkempf

Librarybelle @LitsyEvents 2mo

mcctrish I‘ve got it and this is the kick in the pants I need to start it ( poor Zeke ) 2mo

Librarybelle @mcctrish I‘m really excited about this one! And thanks! 2mo

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Deblovestoread Looking forward to this one. Sending pets to Zeke. Hope things improve. 2mo

Librarybelle @Deblovestoread Thank you! And yes…I really liked her The Diamond Eye, so I have high expectations for this one. 2mo

kspenmoll I am in! 2mo

kspenmoll Hang in there with Zeke. We all understand. Love to you & Zeke. 🩷🩷 2mo

Karisa Oooh, I‘ve been looking forward to this one! Snagged it on sale awhile back. Hope your lovey is feeling better soon 💗 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @kspenmoll @Karisa ! 2mo

dabbe Sending 🖤🐾🖤 to you and Zeke! 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @dabbe ! 2mo

TheBookHippie Poor Zeke. 2mo

Librarybelle @TheBookHippie Thanks! He did have a better day today, even before his new round of meds I gave him tonight. It‘ll be good to know what is going on with him. 2mo

Prairiegirl_reading I hope everything is ok with Zeke! I‘ve got this one so I‘ll get on it! 2mo

AllDebooks Oh Zeke, stay well furbaby. ❤️🐾❤️ 2mo

BethM Ohh I‘m going to read this one! 2mo

Sace I hope they can get to the bottom of what‘s ailing Zeke. Glad to hear he had a better day. I‘m looking forward to reading this book. 2mo

Mollyanna Poor Zeke. I hope the vet can help him feel better. Looking forward to this one. 2mo

tpixie Thanks! Hugs 🤗 to you and wishing for Good health for Zeke! ❤️‍🩹 2mo

Librarybelle Thanks everyone! @Prairiegirl_reading @AllDebooks @Sace @Mollyanna @tpixie 2mo

Librarybelle Yay, @BethM ! So happy you can join in for this one. I‘ll add you to the April tag list! 2mo

CatLass007 I‘m so sorry that Zeke is still ailing. It‘s hard when it‘s our fur babies or our biological babies to be sick. We feel worse emotionally than they do because we‘re completely helpless. I hope today is a better day for both of you. 2mo

PurpleyPumpkin Aww so sorry to hear about Zeke! Hopefully, he‘s feeling better. Given all that you‘re going through, it‘s amazing that you‘re still posting anything! Thanks for all you do!☺️ 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @CatLass007 @PurpleyPumpkin ! 2mo

BookwormAHN Poor Zeke 💗 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @BookwormAHN ! 2mo

Jerdencon Ohh A just red this for ITL book club so I‘ll def join. Hope Zeke feels better soon ❤️ 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Jerdencon ! 2mo

DebinHawaii Wishing Zeke the best, always.🐱💛 Please add me to the list for this one. I‘m also reading it for #AuthorAMonth & my #AuldLangSpine list. 🤗 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @DebinHawaii , for your continued thoughts about Zeke! I‘ll add you to the tag list for April! 2mo

Sargar114 I‘m sorry to hear about Zeke, but I have this one and should be joining this month. Positive thoughts your way! 2mo

Librarybelle Thank you, @Sargar114 ! 2mo

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This was wonderful. The way Kate Quinn told each woman's story drew me in and then to have a murder mystery intertwined made this book a fantastic read. 🤓 #greatread

CoverToCoverGirl Everything you said! 📚 2mo

JamieArc I was thinking of reading this next after just finishing and really liking the tagged

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SheReadsAndWrites That looks good! @JamieArc Are you enjoying it?

The Queens of Crime: A Novel

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JamieArc @SheReadsAndWrites Yes, I really liked it! It was a fun story featuring real crime authors (like Agatha Christie) and the way they come together. 2mo

SheReadsAndWrites Thank you! @JamieArc Just got it for my TBR stack 🤓 2mo

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“Opportunities were things that fell in your lap, but second chances had to be fought for.”

-Kate Quinn

#CoverStories #Keyhole

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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This is my first Kate Quinn novel and I enjoyed every minute of it. I liked how each chapter was used to develop a character and gradually revealed how their lives intertwined. I also liked how every time I thought I had a connection figured out it changed. Seeing the characters become a chosen family of sorts and how challenges brought them together was refreshing. Definitely recommend.

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GinaKButler

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Up next on audio 🎧

#bookspinbingo

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“Isn‘t that just DARLING, darling?”

This is a darling book set in post WWII Washington and laced with girly friendships that could knock the socks right off of you with ferocity. Touch of murder, some spies and a Pilsbury Bake-Off.

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December. #12Booksof2024
@Andrew65

Andrew65 An excellent choice, love Kate Quinn.

Thanks for playing along, it‘s been great seeing everyone‘s books. Hope to see you on the First day of Christmas later this year for #12Booksof2025. 👏👏👏😊🎉🥳 5mo

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My favorite book in August. Kate Quinn is always a winner for me.
#12BookOf2024 @Andrew65

Andrew65 Totally missed the publication of this one. 5mo

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Sharpeipup

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Here‘s to my last read of 2024!

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BennettBookworm

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I loved doing this bracket! It‘s so fun to reflect, but it‘s so hard to pick a favorite. My top SIX reads this year were:
🏡Family Family
🐕The Eyes and the Impossible
🤫First Lie Wins
☕️The Briar Club
🛩️Here One Moment
🦜How to Read a Book

#readingbracket2024
@CSeydel

CSeydel Great reading year! Yes, it can be so difficult to choose, can‘t it? 5mo

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Scochrane26

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I opened this earlier today & took a pic fast, so I could eat a cookie. So good & so are the chocolates. Can‘t wait to read this book. Thanks Katey! @bumpinthenight #jolabokaflodswap
@MaleficentBookDragon This is my favorite swap of the year—thanks for hosting it!

bumpinthenight 🤍 merry Christmas! 5mo

MaleficentBookDragon Happy Jólabókaflóð! I would have gone for the cookie too! 5mo

Scochrane26 @MaleficentBookDragon Only 1 cookie is left! 5mo

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Whew! It‘s been too long since I‘ve been here. What can I say, life happened. I‘m taking a pass on a number of books that I read, but I just finished this and loved it. It‘s a bit different from Quinn‘s other books, more of an ensemble, multi-thread story. Wonderful characters and set at an interesting time in history. Definitely 5⭐️

dabbe Beautiful spot. 🤩🤩🤩 5mo

Shemac77 Beautiful spot! 5mo

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Sace

The Briar Club | Kate Quinn

Hey @Librarybelle one of the #LiteraryCrew 2025 selections is on sale for $1.99! 🎉

Librarybelle Oh! Thanks for the heads up! Take note, everyone! @Jerdencon @dabbe @Cuilin @Deblovestoread @LapReader @julieclair @bumpinthenight @tpixie @kspenmoll @mcctrish @AllDebooks @BookwormAHN @Pogue @Mollyanna @PurpleyPumpkin @Karisa @mjdowens @melissajayne @CatLass007 @Sargar114 5mo

Sargar114 Woo hoo!!! Good find, looks like I‘m in 🥰 5mo

Karisa Sweet! I‘ve snagged it. Thank you! 5mo

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Sace @Librarybelle @Karisa you‘re welcome! (edited) 5mo

Sace @Sargar114 I wasn‘t planning on this one because I don‘t already own it, but I can‘t pass it up at that price. 5mo

tpixie @sace thanks!!!! @Librarybelle 5mo

julieclair Thanks for the heads up! 😘 5mo

Sargar114 @Sace 💯 5mo

CatLass007 I put in my library hold on 12/08, but the wait is several months. I already had my eye on Kate Quinn, so I‘m looking forward to this. I may not get to read it with the rest of the group in April, but I‘ll definitely read it. Kate Quinn is the April #AuthorAMonth also. I like the way that worked out!! Also, her four book Empress of Rome series is free on Audible. Let‘s keep our fingers crossed that it stays that way for a while.🤞 (edited) 5mo

Sace @CatLass007 I have not heard of the Empress of Rome series. I just added the first book to my library. 5mo

CatLass007 Cool! 5mo

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The Briar Club | Kate Quinn

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5 ⭐.
Friendship and family, war-time 1950's,
some abuse, some art, some communism, some gangster, some women's baseball leagues...a little bit of slit of stuff.
This will probably be my next pic for my f2f bookclub.

CoverToCoverGirl I loved the baseball storyline. I made me think about Tom Hanks line the movie In A League Of Their Own.. “There‘s no crying in baseball.” Loved that movie. 6mo

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