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OrangeMooseReads
Bingo! | Rosemary Wells
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My bingo/I spy card so far.
#ispy

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monalyisha
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Pickpick

I (re)read this book for my kids‘ fantasy book club at the library. For some, it was their first experience with an epistolary novel! It‘s a format I adore, so I was honored to introduce them to it. I love that the tale is utterly wacky (invisible, levitating, shape-shifting, bossy chickens!) while also being a gentle exploration of grief (for Sophie‘s abuela, with whom she shared a special closeness, and for her uncle, whom she‘d never met).👇🏻

monalyisha 1/4: It‘s also a story about a whole family finding their way in a new place, wrestling with race and class struggles in an age-appropriate way. These systemic problems are not the focus of the story…and yet, they do not go unmentioned. Sophie deals with grown-up things (like sometimes kids are made to) on her level; the grown-ups deal with grown-up things in the background and have their own hints of story. Expert-level nuance here!  5d
monalyisha 2/4: The villain‘s character falls a little short. Her motivation is explained but it‘s a bit shallow and unmined, especially considering the drastic actions she takes. Sophie‘s dad is still finding his way at the end of the book. I‘d love to have seen the seeds of a clearer and more unique path laid out for him. 5d
monalyisha 3/4: The writing in the section about the cockatrice chicken could have been sharper. It‘s the darkest chunk, in terms of mood, and the writing is murky to match. I‘m not convinced all of the details were necessary, especially given that the writing seems to prove a subconscious desire to obscure them. 5d
monalyisha 4/4: There‘s a second book, which I‘ve never read. Were I the intended audience for the book, I‘d dive right in! Given that I‘m an adult with my own reading needs, I may never get there…but that has nothing to do with the book and everything to do with me! A gem, sparkling brightly with funky chicken charm and practical facts. 5d
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BethM
Bingo! | Rosemary Wells
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Can‘t remember the hashtag for this one! @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn #offmyshelf 😀📚👏🏻 1d
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AsYouWish
Book! Book! Book! | Deborah Bruss, Tiphanie Beeke
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I am making this post for accountability purposes.

I recently discovered I have 50+ physical books I have won in giveaways or gotten in book swaps, but have not read. I decided this summer to read as many as I can.

I put them into a spreadsheet, they have all been assigned a number & have all been assigned an emoji.

I am excited about the variety of books on this list & hope to knock a lot off my TBR!

Wish me luck - I may need it, 😁! 💙💙💙

BookmarkTavern Good luck! 🍀 3w
Texreader Good luck!! And how fun! 3w
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AsYouWish @Texreader Thank you!!!! I am excited to try it. 3w
5feet.of.fury I bet your next favorite book is in there! Good luck & happy reading! 3w
Read4life I love a good book list and spreadsheet. Have fun with it!! 3w
AsYouWish @5feet.of.fury Thank you! I have already read one and it was pretty good - I wish I had read it sooner! I will try to remember to post my reviews on here. I am trying to come up with a cute/fun hashtag to go with this journey. 3w
AsYouWish @Read4life Thank you! Big part of why I do anything is if I can create a good spreadsheet or a list, 🤣😂! Love creating them - just need to stick to them! 3w
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dabbe
Charlotte's Web | E.B. White
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TheSpineView Lovely! Not a fan of spiders but loved Charlotte's Web. 3w
dabbe @TheSpineView 🎯🩵🎯! 3w
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Nessavamusic
Bingo! | Rosemary Wells
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Here is my #bookspinbingo board for my May TBR. After a not great reading month in April, I‘m giving myself more freedom.
My #bookspin pick will be a Library Book
My #doublespin pick will be a Book of the Month pick

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looks fabulous!! 3w
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kwmg40
Bingo! | Rosemary Wells
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I didn't do particularly well in April's #BookSpinBingo -- didn't finish my #BookSpin or #DoubleSpin selections and didn't get any bingos. Oh well, better luck next month! As always, it was fun making the attempt. Thanks for hosting, @TheAromaofBooks

Ruthiella Some months are just like that. Better luck in May! 🤞 3w
TheAromaofBooks Still looking great!!!! 3w
kwmg40 @Ruthiella @TheAromaofBooks Thanks for the encouragement! ❤ 3w
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VeganCleopatra
Bingo! | Rosemary Wells
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May #BookSpin list

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 4w
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mabell
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Chrissy, thank you!!! Such a delightful Spring surprise! What a cute dish cloth - I‘ve never seen a design like that! We love the bunny, as you can see! (And I love Bunnies by the Bay! I still have a blanket my mom put together for me) I am excited to try the coffee, especially since you love it! And we are so happy to have more books! Jamberry is so much fun!

mabell I‘ll send an email soon! And I feel so bad that I have things I‘ve put together for you that l still haven‘t gotten in the mail to you (some from last fall 😬) 1mo
Chrissyreadit Sophie is adorable! I am glad you like everything and look forward to hearing what you think of the coffee. 😘😘😘 1mo
Gissy So pretty! Sophie Hola!💖 1mo
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mabell @Chrissyreadit She is such a sweetheart! 💕 I am so excited to try the seed pops, too! I‘m sharing one with my mom, so we can each see how they grow - such a cool idea! 1mo
mabell @Gissy Hola to our friend Gisela! ❤️❤️❤️ 1mo
Chrissyreadit @Gissy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you should be getting mail soon! i‘m slowly working my way back to life 😘 1mo
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