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Yenya1954
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A slow-paced novel that was enjoyable. Missy Carmichael is an elderly woman who has lived a relatively good life. There are ups and downs along her path, the same as we all have. Kids all grown and live on their own. Lonely and needing to fill her life, the novel kept me turning pages. 4/5⭐️

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Robotswithpersonality
Chez Bob | Bob Shea
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Bob and his birds! 🥰 Shea's glorious use of colour is on full display, accompanied by another sweet and silly tale, this time featuring an hilarious attempt at sneakiness and a charmingly clueless journey to a change of heart.

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Robotswithpersonality
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Okay, I have a new favourite. 🥹 I love the art style, the adorable narrative, the monster lineup, the message of friendship, sweet and cheeky.

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Robotswithpersonality
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I mean...yeah. 🤷🏼‍♂️🍕🐻

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Robotswithpersonality
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Pickpick

The story is sweet and silly, the art is fun, but what really got me was the use of colour. I maintain that well-illustrated picture books are an exceptional source of creativity and inspiration. Plus: cute! ☺️

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LiseWorks
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This is a cute book. Why is Bear wearing only underwear in public? Well, because grandma sent them to him, of course. #ISpyBingoNov @TheAromaofBooks

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AvidReader25
The Lion Women of Tehran | Marjan Kamali
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Loved this story of 2 friends in 1970s Iran. Ellie & Homa bond when they‘re young & reconnect in high school. Their earnest friendship is so relatable. As they grow that friendship remains part of who they are despite the revolution & changes happening around them. The book deals w/big issues: women‘s rights & immigration, but it is so character driven, the issues never feel heavier than their connection. Their story broke my heart & gave me hope.

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IMASLOWREADER
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Ruthiella 👏👏👏📚🌈 2w
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booklover3258
Jessica's Ghost | Andrew Norriss
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Christmas gift for aunt done.

BookishMarginalia 😍😍😍 2w
TheBookHippie ♥️ 2w
dabbe 💜💜💜 2w
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BarbaraBB
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#ToB26 #16

Two men have become friends at college. Turning 50, they still are. And so are their wives and daughters. During a weekend that the two families spend together something happens that changes everything. All of them have to decide what‘s true and what isn‘t and how to go on from here.

An interesting premise but the author needs way too many words to tell the story. That makes it
an okayish read but not a ToB-worthy one.

ChaoticMissAdventures That is a bummer, this was one of the ones that the synopsis sounded super interesting. 2w
squirrelbrain Great review! I got this as an ARC, aaages ago but just never got round to reading it. Have you seen the terrible s ore it gets on GR? 2w
Bookwormjillk Ok you convinced me to put this on my not unless it makes the short list pile 2w
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Hooked_on_books @ChaoticMissAdventures If you plan to read this one, you may want to look at some of the GR reviews that detail what the “something” is that happens. It‘s because of that that I won‘t read this book. 2w
ChaoticMissAdventures @Hooked_on_books oh thank you. I love Storygraph for this. I am with you. Thank you Barbara for taking one for the team. 2w
Chelsea.Poole I have this on audio but maybe I won‘t prioritize it now. Thanks! 2w
BarbaraBB @ChaoticMissAdventures @squirrelbrain @Bookwormjillk @Hooked_on_books @Chelsea.Poole I am not on GR anymore. Storygraph has an average of three stars with which I agree. The something that happens is terrible but not as exploited as you might think. It‘s the shifting dynamics afterwards that that make the book dark and interesting. It‘s not bad, really, it might even be worth reading. It is just not good enough to be a TOB book. 2w
sarahbarnes Glad to know your thoughts on this one. I‘ll probably skip it for now. 2w
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