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Karons1
Commonwealth | Ann Patchett
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Wow 🤩 this book is good 👍 why oh why haven‘t I read any Ann Patchett before she‘s a seriously good storyteller ! #maybookbingo #doublespin #annpatchett
And why do all my photos have my dogs 🐶 in 😆because they snuggle 🤗 with me when I‘m reading 📖

SteveWJones She owns the main independent bookstore here in Nashville! 2y
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JuliaTheBookNerd
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Finally back to my #BookshelfTour with shelf 15/21

My favorite here is Shel Silverstein! I absolutely loved his poems growing up 🥰

#ShelSilverstein #KathyReichs #Preston&Child #TomClancy #DanielSilva #KenFollett #AnnPatchett #MayaAngelou #RobinSloan #ThomasHarris #GeorgeOrwell #MarkTwain #DavidSedaris #TrevorNoah

#BookNerd 💙📚🤓

Nute Oh, so happy to see you doing this again. Beautiful! 2y
marleed Oh I have a Shel Silverstein stack, as well. I also keep my cd of Dr Hooks greatest hits on the stack, as well, since Shel penned the lyrics of so many of their songs! 2y
Alfoster That‘s great! Brings me back to elementary school when my elder daughter won a poetry reciting contest with one of his! (Spaghetti)??? 2y
vivastory I wouldn't be on Litsy if it wasn't for Shel Silverstein. A childhood favorite that nurtured my love for reading. 2y
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EadieB
Patron Saint of Liars | Ann Patchett
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Late 1960's California. Rose Clinton flees to St. Elizabeth's home for unwed mothers in Habit Kentucky. She doesn't want her mother or her husband to know she is pregnant as she wants to give up her baby. While at the home working as a cook she meets Son, the handyman. Rose decides she will keep her baby as Son has agreed to marry her. Marrying Son is just for show as she has never gotten a divorce from her first husband.

EadieB The reader gets to watch Rose make a mess of her life and I have to admit that I just could not like Rose at all. The book is a page-turner and is broken down into 3 sections (Rose, Son and Cecilia her daughter). I found this Ann Patchett book to be similar to an Anne Tyler book. I liked Patchett's writing but was disappointed in her very abrupt ending which left a lot of loose ends. I would say that the novel cries for a sequel. (edited) 2y
EadieB If you like books about families then I believe you will like this book. #PatronSaintofLiars #AnnPatchett #BookSpinBingo (edited) 2y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 2y
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EadieB
Bel Canto | Ann Patchett
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#BelCanto #AnnPatchett #BookSpinBingo

Based on true story in Peru in 1996, when rebels from the leftist Tupac Amaru movement raided a party at the Japanese ambassador's residence and took hundreds of civilians hostage including American opera star Roxane Coss, and Mr. Hosokawa, a Japanese CEO and her biggest fan. It is a captivating story of strength and fragility, love and imprisonment.

EadieB It was interesting to read about the different relationships that formed between the terrorists and the hostages of different backgrounds and languages. We quickly learn that music is their only common language. The tragic ending was a bit of a surprise and the epilogue seemed like an abrupt change back to normal life. If you are a music lover then I think you would enjoy this award-winning book. 2y
DivineDiana I loved this book, even with that ending. 2y
EadieB @DivineDiana Yes! It definitely was a very good story! 2y
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Suet624 I read this ages ago and totally forgot there was a tragic ending. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 2y
EadieB @Suet624 The ending seemed to come and go out of nowhere and didn‘t last long. Happens very suddenly so I can see how you could forget. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 2y
rwmg I thought the ending was a good one and fit the story well, but the epilogue was a disappointment. 2y
EadieB @rwmg I was surprised at the ending as everyone was getting along so well. The epilogue made sense to me as it said “Life goes on!” 2y
rwmg To me, it was because everybody inside was getting on so well, that it had to end with an irruption from outside. The relationship betwen the singer and the translator, again to me, just seemed to come out of nowhere. 2y
EadieB @rwmg Very true but it happened so fast that I didn‘t see it coming! 2y
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EadieB
Commonwealth | Ann Patchett
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#Commonwealth #AnnPatchett #BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin

This is a novel about how an unexpected romantic encounter changes members of the Cousins and Keating families. It is a coming-of-age story about parent/child relationships and the bonds between siblings told in a succession of vignettes. Ann Patchett has admitted that the book is autobiographical. Although it is a mixture of satire, compassion and humor, it has great emotional depth.

EadieB I enjoyed her writing and I look forward to reading a few more of her books. If you enjoy books about blended families then I think you will enjoy this book. This is my #DoubleSpin book. 2y
mollyrotondo I love Ann Patchett!!! Try Dutch House. It‘s about siblings and it‘s excellent! 2y
EadieB @mollyrotondo Thanks for the recommendation! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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DivineDiana
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Just discovered that my Library offers both Libby AND Hoopla! First Hoopla borrow! I enjoy Ann Patchett‘s soothing voice as she tells her own story. #authoramonth #annpatchett

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MicheleinPhilly The Free Library is doing away with Hoopla at the end of the month. I am irrationally bothered by it. ☹️ 3y
DivineDiana @MicheleinPhilly I am sorry to hear that. 😟 3y
MicheleinPhilly I‘ll live. I realize it is a bit of a “spoiled brat” complaint but I‘m thinking of paying for a card in a county that still offers it. 3y
DivineDiana @MicheleinPhilly Not a bad idea. You will still be supporting a Library. 🙂 3y
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Cinfhen
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While I wait for #BookSpinBingo I‘m starting my #AAM #June #AnnPatchett 🙌🏻💕so far it‘s GORGEOUS but I can tell heartbreaking 💔 @TheAromaofBooks @Soubhiville

Megabooks I‘m going to read Lucy‘s book first and then this. 3y
Cinfhen Yes; I‘ve heard Lucy‘s story is amazing too @Megabooks hopefully I can find it from one of my subscriptions or library services 3y
Cinfhen Ohhhh, I see it‘s on #Hoopla @Megabooks 💜💜💜 3y
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Suet624 Oh yeah, this is a tough one. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Almost time for BookSpin to post!!! 3y
TrishB Stacked👍🏻 3y
Cinfhen This one is SOOOOOOO GOOD @TrishB im loving it @Suet624 💕💕💕it‘s more than just this incredible friendship/ it‘s also about what it takes to be a published writer 3y
Megabooks I picked AOAF at an audible sale about 5 years ago, so I didn‘t know it was on hoopla! #AudioMountTBR!! (edited) 3y
Cinfhen I‘m DEFINITELY going to listen to Lucy‘s autobiography next and then I‘m gonna listen to this one @Megabooks 3y
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CoffeeNBooks
Untitled | Unknown
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#WeeklyForecast
I keep saying I'm just going to read books that I already have on my bookshelves, but then I continue joining buddy reads and reading challenges, so this might be the week/month I don't stick with the plan, lol! We'll see.

📚 The Extraordinaries
📚 The Assassin's Blade- I've wanted to read The Throne of Glass series for awhile
📚 The Count of Monte Cristo
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@Cinfhen

CoffeeNBooks 📚 Rebecca #ThatsClassic
📚 Not Our Kind #LiteraryCrew
📚 Bel Canto #AuthorAMonth #AnnPatchett
📚 A Gentleman in Moscow #FoodAndLit
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Cinfhen I loved both your #AAM and your #FoodAndLit upcoming reads 🙌🏻❤️ 3y
StaceGhost I just read a book about Dumas‘s father, the real count of monte cristo! It‘s based on true events, which is wild! Also excited to start Rebecca 🎉😊 3y
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CoffeeNBooks @Cinfhen I've been wanting to read A Gentleman in Moscow for awhile. I read Rules of Civility and really liked it. 3y
CoffeeNBooks @StaceGhost Wow! That's cool! I didn't know that about Dumas' father and the story. 3y
Cinfhen It‘s a bit of a slow start but don‘t give up because the last half is SOOOO GOOD❣️❣️❣️❣️it was a 5 star read for me and one that my whole bookclub LOVED. And we almost NEVER ALL love the same book 3y
JackOBotts I love both The Count... and A Gentleman... and felt they had common elements. Hope you enjoy, @CoffeeNBooks - @StaceGhost That‘s wild to know...will need to read about that, too!! 3y
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Megabooks
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I was trying to hold out until next month (when Ann is #AuthorAMonth) to reread this #audiobook, but I have other books lined up, and patience is not one of my virtues. 😁

This is a fantastic essay collection. The title essay about her relationship with her second husband Carl after being reluctant to remarry is fantastic. She covers many things from trying out for the LA police academy to the opening of Parnassus Books (her bookstore). ⬇️

Megabooks ⬆️ FYI This book (and the majority of her catalog as ebooks and audiobooks) are available through #hoopla! Perfect for June author a month. (I don‘t know if you want to put that in your post @Soubhiville ) 👍🏻 (edited) 3y
Cinfhen I‘m eyeing this one for June🙌🏻💕along with a few other books of hers and yes....all are on #Hoopla 😜 3y
JennyM I‘ve just finished this in print a minute ago! Loved it. She writes so beautifully. I think you‘ll really enjoy it, Cindy @cinfhen (edited) 3y
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Megabooks @Cinfhen I‘m reading Truth and Beauty (and her BFFs accompanying book), Bel Canto, and I‘m rereading Commonwealth. 👍🏻 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen I‘ve also checked out The Patron Saint of Liars and Run. 3y
Megabooks @JennyM Totally agree!!! 3y
Cinfhen Oh wow!!!! You‘re going hard!!!! I loved Run and 3y
Cinfhen Yay @JennyM I‘m looking forward to #AAM #JUNE #AnnPatchett 3y
Addison_Reads I have this audiobook checked out from my library for June. I've never read any Patchett so I'm looking forward to reading her. 3y
Megabooks @Addison_Reads Enjoy! She‘s a fantastic essayist! 3y
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britt_brooke
Commonwealth | Ann Patchett
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▶️🎧🍊

Finally trying #AnnPatchett again. I was not a fan of #BelCanto, but I‘m enjoying this so far.

Hollie I really liked this one 5y
Victoriahoperose I liked State of Wonder a lot. 5y
bio_chem06 This one was great. I didn't like Bel Canto either. 5y
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britt_brooke @Hollie Always good to hear! I like it so far. 5y
britt_brooke @Victoriahoperose I have that one, but haven‘t read it yet. Good to know! 5y
britt_brooke @bio_chem06 Oh good! This gives me hope for her other books, too. 5y
Victoriahoperose If you read Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, she actually talks about State of Wonder and Ann Patchett. It‘s really interesting. 5y
britt_brooke @Victoriahoperose Thanks for the tip! 😁 5y
Cathythoughts Oh great. I hope to read this one soon. Mind you , I did love Bel Canto 5y
Reviewsbylola You‘ve made me reconsider Bel Canto‘s spot on my TBR. It‘s been there at least a decade. 😂 5y
britt_brooke @Reviewsbylola I hated Bel Canto. Hated it. I felt so bad because I love Ann Patchett‘s book shop so much. But, I like this one so far. 5y
Moray_Reads I liked this one much more than Bel Canto 5y
britt_brooke @Moray_Reads I‘m almost finished with it and still enjoying. I agree, much better than Bel Canto. More relatable and engaging. 5y
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