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1-over the years, we‘ve had 5 dogs, 10 cats, gerbils, turtles, and fish
2-I love stories with horses, dogs, cats, and other pets
3-tagged is a Newbery winner: dog who unwittingly becomes a hero to a park full of animals. Johannes, a free dog, lives in an urban park by the sea. His job is to be the Eyes—to see everything that happens within the park and report back to the park‘s elders, three ancient Bison.

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

I picked this up for a Decolonize Your Bookshelf challenge. It‘s written by a two-spirit author about a two-spirit child who makes a ribbon skirt to wear to a pow wow. They are nervous about what others will think, but after speaking to the lake spirit and various animal spirits, they decide to do what makes them happy. It‘s a sweet illustrated graphic novel with a great message.

Amazing coming off age story spanning from childhood through adulthood including the trials of living in a place with free women‘s rights during a tumultuous time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Plucked from my tbr shelf, this is a lovely (and sad) story of Myra, a 51 year old outreach nurse, who finds herself caring for Chip, the golden boy she loved from afar in high school. Chip has terminal cancer and their friendship sustains them both. This is a quiet novel that is life affirming and hopeful, but also super sad.

A new detective agency, a treasure hunt, and a few felonies later….This was great fun. There was adventure galore, humor, personal growth, and the mention of lots of yummy food.

Litsyland and the #birthdayfairies are happy to be celebrating with two of our own today…HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you @Booksblanketsandahotbeverage and @MommyOfTwo !! 🥳🥳🥳

Wishing you both a day filled with sunshine, laughter and #birthdaylove and a year ahead blessed with good health and fun surprises. 💙💚

Erika and Amy…it‘s PARTY TIME!

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How well do you actually know your best friends? Maybe not as good as you think. Three best friends go on a weekend trip to the Hamptons. They put a note on a car, but what happens next they never expected. I thought this was going to be better. It didn't keep my attention like I thought it would. I have been sick, so that could probably be it, bc I usually really like Burke's books.

#Bookspinbingo #Read2025

4.5/5⭐️

Loved the characters and their stories (including the house). I‘m really looking forward to the discussion later this month with the #LiteraryCrew.

@Librarybelle

I‘ve never done competitive swimming but know I would have been terribly gracious to my momma‘s ingrown flotation device IYKYK

Plus my school didn‘t have a pool until I graduated. Bad luck as I do enjoy swimming & no longer have access

A great YA graphic with some bullying, social class conflict (rich dad/poor dad). I also covers the racism Black girls have had to deal with their own access to pool use

You see horrible, bullying teacher here.

1 & 2: Flashbacks - me and my girls early 1990s, and me and my firstborn girl 1976
3 & 4: The roses are exploding with blooms
5: Finished another Meissner audiobook

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii

You‘re invited to play: @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Blueberry @TheBookgeekFrau