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Happiness Falls (Good Morning America Book Club): A Novel | Angie Kim

On the Mt TBR shelf!!

#FallInTitle

#SpringSkies

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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Robotswithpersonality

Llama Llama Red Pajama | Anna Dewdney

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The joy of reading it aloud is undeniable. So sweet. ☺️

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Robotswithpersonality

Llama Llama Red Pajama | Anna Dewdney

Look at that FACE! 😍

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BarbaraBB

The Wren, The Wren: A Novel | Anne Enright

bailed

Another bail.. I have a hard time concentrating on books (am very busy at work and a bit hyped about that #CampLitsy24 longlist) and this one just didn‘t make sense to me. Great writing, great scenes but they lacked connection I think and I had not really and idea what or whom I was reading about. Maybe I‘ll give it another try when I am a bit more relaxed.

#WomenPrize

sarahbarnes I have seen mixed reviews on this one and haven‘t been drawn to it yet. Although I really liked The Gathering. 20h

TheKidUpstairs I've been on a run of bails, too. Can't seem to focus on anything long enough to get past the first 50 pages or so. 20h

Cathythoughts I‘m bailing too , and not finishing , I‘m hoping to find ‘ the book ‘ soon now 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 20h

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LeahBergen Such a pretty photo for a bail. 😆 19h

charl08 I liked this more than you did, but not enough to shortlist 🤷‍♀️ 19h

squirrelbrain What @charl08 said. And also, gorgeous photo! 18h

Tamra Love the blooms! 17h

dabbe #hailthebail! #betterbooksahead 🤩🤩🤩 15h

BarbaraBB @sarahbarnes I liked that one too. And I think this one‘s good too in its own way. Just not for me at the moment 14h

BarbaraBB @TheKidUpstairs exactly. Me neither. Frustrating. 14h

BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts This same book? Such a coincidence. I am thinking about another Marrs to break the bailings! 14h

BarbaraBB @LeahBergen @Tamra @squirrelbrain Thank you. Tulips all over the place in the Netherlands right now 🌷 14h

BarbaraBB @charl08 @squirrelbrain I haven‘t read any reviews who thought it shortlist worthy. We‘ll see next week! 14h

Suet624 Bailing is a bummer but tulips are a joy. 😍 13h

Cathythoughts No , not the same book. Just generally in an unsettled bailing frame of mind 🙄 it should end soon 👍🏻❤️ 7h

BarbaraBB @Cathythoughts It should. I need my books to escape from reality but it‘s hard at the moment 6h

Hooked_on_books I wasn‘t a fan of this one, so I don‘t blame you. 3h

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Leftcoastzen

Tar Beach | Faith Ringgold

Lost a treasure this weekend. Rest in Power https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/04/14/style/faith-ringgold-death-tar-beach-quilts

BarbaraBB Such a great artist 💔 23h

Leftcoastzen @BarbaraBB yes , indeed! 14h

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Jilly6183

The Half Moon: A Novel | Mary Beth Keane

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This story was so relatable to me. Like Jess, I'm a lawyer in my early 40s. We even have the same maiden name! And though my issue wasn't necessarily infertility, my husband and I wanted kids but it didn't happen for us for other reasons, and we both had to process that and grieve the what could have beens in our own way and time, and that puts a strain on a marriage. Keane writes beautiful novels with such realistically flawed characters.

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mandarchy

Coqu� in the City | Nomar Perez

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Another sweet story from Puerto Rico donated to my library. This one is about home sickness.

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DavidDiamond

Tom Lake: A Novel | Ann Patchett

so-so

Turns out "Tom Lake" isn't a person, but a place. Was I the only one who initially thought that?

The story is about a woman reminiscing with her grown daughters about her past experiences in summer stock theater and her romance with a fellow actor who went on to become a famous movie star. The plot moves slowly, with the narrative switching back and forth between the past and present.

Not exactly a page-turner, but a sweet and nostalgic tale.

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Librarybelle

Tom Lake: A Novel | Ann Patchett

Thanks for the tag, @Deblovestoread !

1. Burn Out: How to Walk Away and Heal - even though I left my job in September, there‘s a lot, physically & mentally, I‘m still unpacking, diagnosing, & overcoming. It definitely takes time, & it‘s been a very slow process. Stress is no joke (maybe that‘s a chapter title).

2. I don‘t read many uplifting books, but the tagged book was such a quiet and beautiful read. So much love and growth. #Two4Tuesday

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Amiable It can take a long, long time to unpack and decompress. Ten years ago I left a job because of a verbally abusive boss. I felt like I had PTSD for several years afterwards. I wouldn‘t even drive within 15 miles of the location. Give yourself some space —and some grace. Hugs to you. 💙 2d

Librarybelle Hugs to you as well, @Amiable . ❤️ And thank you! 2d

TheSpineView Glad you where able to walk away. Sending hugs 💞 2d

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Librarybelle Thank you, @TheSpineView ❤️ 2d

UwannaPublishme Glad you‘re taking time to decompress and relax. Enjoy your Me time! 🤗❤️ 2d

Librarybelle Thank you, @UwannaPublishme ❤️ 2d

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