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limada
Some Like It Scot | Pepper Basham
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Not my favourite read of the year so far, but it was a cute little romper of a story. I didn't get particularly attached to any of the characters, which is never a good sign for me. But it was worth the read. #45-2025

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bookaholic1
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#45
If you like true crime, this is one to read, I couldn't put it down, and when I did to go to a family dinner it was all I thought about...so good.

AmyG Thanks. I love true crime. 2mo
bookaholic1 @AmyG your welcome...I love it too 2mo
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Allthebookclubs
The Story She Left Behind: A Novel | Patti Callahan Henry
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Enchanting and beautifully written. PCH‘s prose is almost lyrical—each line feels intentional and artful. I‘m already planning to reread it just to highlight and annotate all the stunning passages that have stayed with me. Book #45 in 2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Geemom1118
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This was a sweet story about family and how they always come together and make memories to last a lifetime. #45 of2024

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Areader2
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This was a unique epic fantasy that blends reality, and fantasy with really interesting characters. It's hard to explain what this story is about but just know going in that it's immersive and convoluted at times but the author full circles everything you think you have questions about.
Clever, original, and well written
#ReadAway2024 #45

DieAReader 🤓💖Excellent! 9mo
Andrew65 Doing great 👏👏👏 9mo
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Riveted_Reader_Melissa
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Hello #SheSaid!

I got through the intro & started Chapter one. Sorry, I did not realize the introduction was a long chapter in and of itself…bad planning on my part.

Join in as you catch up (like me)! I‘m really enjoying this one so far….lots of thoughts…see you in the comments!

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Anyone read this and think of recent comments about childless cat ladies by US political people. 😳 I did! (edited) 11mo
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vlwelser I totally thought about the childless cat ladies. I was actually worried in the intro that she might get into religious topics but so far it seems normal. The French perspective is interesting. 11mo
CatLass007 I am a proud childless catlady! I definitely thought of #45‘s running mate when I heard that section. I was expecting a little more historical and a little less about modern day witches. But this is not a complaint. The author mentioned a slave who was accused of witchcraft in Salem named Tituba and I found several books about her on Audible. I probably should see if they‘re available thru my library. I‘m listening to the audiobook and (cont)⬇️ 11mo
CatLass007 I want to go back and listen again. I was in elementary school when feminists began pushing for the use of Ms. instead of Miss or Mrs. In the South, however, women have been referred to as Miz for centuries. I liked Ms. for several decades but as I get older I notice that more people call me Mrs. and I always correct them and say “It‘s Miss.” I like my singleness and want it acknowledged. Am I socially regressing? I don‘t think so. I‘m (cont)⬇️ 11mo
CatLass007 just being myself. @vlwelser I‘m also appreciative of the French perspective. For non fiction we mostly get the British or American perspective. Nice change. 11mo
DebinHawaii My thoughts also went right to childless cat lady comments. Like @CatLass007 I am a proud one too! It!s interesting so far. 11mo
CatLass007 @DebinHawaii There‘s no better combination than cats and books. 11mo
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @CatLass007 & @DebinHawaii How did she say it…any women independent, on her own, and not under the control of a man! We are dangerous! Apparently dangerous in with hunting times and to dangerous to vote according to some today 🤪 11mo
Riveted_Reader_Melissa This quote also made me think of someone who says it a lot: “The phrase “witch-hunt” is a curiously loaded one; deployed nowadays, the speaker is almost certainly using it incorrectly and acting in bad faith (and would unquestionably minimize witch-hunts as historic fact).” 11mo
Riveted_Reader_Melissa And this one…you can tell it‘s political season in the US 😂 “The political enemies of certain high-born figures would occasionally denounce the latter‘s daughters or wives as witches; this was easier than attacking their enemies directly. However, the great majority of victims belonged to the lower classes.” 11mo
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I did find it both interesting and sadly not surprising how much of the reasoning was still relevant today. The blaming the victim, that if she accused you of anything bad/illegal disregard her, she‘s obviously a witch trying to ruin my good name, to even the researchers who discussed it being a war on women (with an occasional man pulled in) and the others piping up, “not just women, men too!” 11mo
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bookaholic1
Without a Trace | Lesley Pearse
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I haven't read a Lesley Pearse book in quite awhile, I had forgotten how good they are. I really enjoyed this book while walking

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limada
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Emily Henry may be a master of writing fluffy novels that aren't, in fact, just fluffy novels at all. I loved this, even though sometimes it was hard to keep track of where we were in the timeline. #45-2024

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vivastory
Plot Against America | Philip Roth
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I finished this remarkable alternative history classic yesterday. There is much to say about how terrible Roth was as a person. But as a writer he showed a far greater sympathy than he was capable of IRL. In lieu of a review, I'm linking to the recent 15 minute video by pop culture site watch mojo discussing the far right plan for #45 inauguration Project 20225. The fact that a site that usually discusses celebrity news is discussing the (CONT)

vivastory potential further dismantling of American democracy in January would have been among the pages of Roth's novel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr7QkuQKAcQ
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Ruthiella You can‘t make this stuff up. 😭 13mo
Suet624 I hope people are aware of Project 2025. 13mo
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