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Jess861
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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Mehso-so

Didn't love it but didn't hate it. It was the writing style that didn't connect with me - it didn't bring me into the story. The story was ok but rather mundane. Not much exciting happens throughout the book although there was potential to follow some storylines that would have brought more excitement into the book. It was ok - it was nice at times to be reading a slower story about a girl coming of age. The ending was fitting.

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Jess861
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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I don't usually take lunch when working from home but it is such a gorgeous day today that I'm going to take some outdoor reading time with a poutine today! The rain last night cut the humidity and there is a wonderful breeze. Nothing like reading to the sound of trees swaying!

I hope to finish this book this weekend.

#LunchTimeReading #OutdoorReading #Poutine #Wind

Ruthiella I have never had poutine and I really want to try it! 😋 6d
TheKidUpstairs That looks like top notch poutine! Now I'm craving it! 6d
Jess861 @Ruthiella Oh you absolutely have too!! Make sure it is made with cheese curds though - the only way to go!! 6d
Jess861 @TheKidUpstairs This chip wagon makes the best poutine I've ever had, hands down! 6d
TheKidUpstairs @Jess861 chip trucks are always the best! 5d
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Jess861
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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More reading time with the boy. Not sure how many times one can re-read the Dogman series but he loves them!

I've started reading Brooklyn. I don't love it so far but also don't hate it. I think it's the writing that isn't leaving me a huge fan as I'm enjoying the story so far. Still lots to read though so we'll see how the rest of the book goes.

AmyG Dogman….my guess to your question is….infinity. 7d
Jess861 @AmyG 😂 - I believe you are correct in your statement! 7d
IriDas 🥰 Dogman!!!!! 4d
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IriDas
Girl's Best Friend | Leslie Margolis
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Pickpick

This was such a fun read. Great little mystery with well-developed (for the reading level) characters, a cross between two of my childhood favorites: Nancy Drew and Harriet the Spy. Recommended reading for 4th through 7th grade. I‘ve enjoyed it so much that I‘m going to look for the next book at my library.

#childrensliterature
#schoollibraries

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IriDas
Girl's Best Friend | Leslie Margolis
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I have spent the last several months working with K-8 students using school libraries as my “office.” I have definitely rediscovered my love for children‘s books. I‘m seriously considering switching to children‘s collections for my Master‘s.

This book is pretty good, so far. I got about a quarter of the way through today because all my second graders were independent minded and told me to bugger off while they worked. :D

#childrensliterature

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BarkingMadRead
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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My last new book started today, this one is for my neighborhood book club

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JanuarieTimewalker13
Maggie-Now: A Novel | Betty Smith
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Pickpick

WOW!! I loved this book! Irish immigrant experience, Brooklyn experience. Spanned from turn of the 20th century to I‘m guessing around 1940. the love story was frustrating at times, but unique, for sure. Very good family saga. Pub date 1958. It‘s a Betty Smith year! #Brooklyn

JanuarieTimewalker13 Book 6 3/18/25 3mo
Leftcoastzen 😻👏 3mo
JanuarieTimewalker13 @Leftcoastzen That‘s my warrior princess, Xena🐾🩷 3mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
JanuarieTimewalker13 @dabbe Xena says meow🐾💕 3mo
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Kitta
Unnameable Books | Brooklyn, NY (Bookstore)
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Finally found Unnameable Books!

Couldn‘t stop in because my family is visiting and they wanted to continue our walk but at least I know where it is now!

#brooklyn

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Octoberwoman
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it.

#ABookADay2025

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