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Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies

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Finally posting a much-belated review of this classic—getting back on Litsy after the holiday rush! This was a lovely holiday read—basically a retelling of the movie. I‘d hoped for a little “more” than the movie, perhaps a deeper look into Doris or Fred, but I enjoyed the simple, sweet, heartwarming story. I‘m glad the #ibelieveibelieve buddy read got me to pull it out of the Christmas books & read it this year (unlike the other book pictured!)

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rubyslippersreads

Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies

I finished this a few days ago and enjoyed it. Now I want to watch the old movie. 😊🎄 #IbelieveIbelieve

merelybookish

LeahBergen Cute photo! 💕💕 5y

Aimeesue I LoveLoveLove bottle brush trees. Great pic! 5y

merelybookish Sweet pic! I also want to watch the movie. 5y

rubyslippersreads @merelybookish I really enjoyed watching right after reading the book. There were some scenes/characters that weren‘t in the book, but it was fun to compare. And Natalie Wood was adorable. 😊🎄 5y

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Dan_SpiderCrafts

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Good times with this buddy read! I remembered the remake movie, while just seeing the original this year for the first time! 🙂 I wondered a bit (after the movie) if some parts summarized by, but all was well done, within my shorter time through the winter work and shopping days. I enjoyed it!

#IbelieveIbelieve @merelybookish 🎅
#HolidayRead Book to Film, +5
#ReadNosedReindeer @StayCurious 20+1
#WinterGames @Clwojick ❄️

merelybookish Yes, a fun little read. Thanks for joining in! 🎅 5y

StayCurious Oh Great! +26! 5y

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merelybookish

Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies

I hadn't heard of "sob-sisters" before so I looked it up. Term for women journalists who cover trials.
Yes Santa, I am still reading this book! Reading time is scarce these days!
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LeahBergen How cool. I just glided right over that term, thinking it merely implied emotional and inquisitive women. 5y

merelybookish @LeahBergen Well you weren't off, just they were doing their job too! I do like the little period elements of the book. 5y

rubyslippersreads I think sob-sisters are mentioned in the musical “Chicago.” 5y

merelybookish @rubyslippersreads Makes sense! Another controversial trial in that too, yes? 5y

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Hestapleton

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Hi I LOVED this. I normally don‘t like the film (it feels forced?) but this novelization was perfect and helped infuse me with some much needed Christmas spirit. #ibelieveibelieve #wintergames #teamfozziwig #holidayread
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BarkingMadRead 🎅🏼 🎄🤶🏼 5y

merelybookish Oh good! Glad you enjoyed it! 5y

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BarbaraJean

Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies

After a busy weekend, I‘m catching a few moments tonight between work and my EfM group at church, to get a quick start on this one for the #ibelieveibelieve buddy read! My copy is the 1947 edition—I love old books with inscriptions from previous owners!

merelybookish

merelybookish Yes! And what a sweet inscription! We don't really call movies "pictures" any more. 5y

LeahBergen That‘s wonderful! 😍 5y

Cathythoughts Lovely 5y

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merelybookish

Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies

Started my buddy read at karate class this evening. Seems appropriate as, on the way here, my 8 year-old informed me he believes in Santa but NOT elves or reindeer. Sounds like a smart insurance policy. 😏
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LeahBergen He‘s hedging his bets. He ain‘t no dummy. 😆 5y

merelybookish @LeahBergen Exactly! I remember that, having doubts but not wanting to voice them, just in case! 5y

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Dan_SpiderCrafts

Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies

I'm starting in with the Miracle on 34th Street buddy read. I'll have this coming week mostly home, on easy reading time. 🤓 Today at the lakeside restaurant (I'm with kitchen staff) they'll have Santa in for the kids, with our bakery cook's best gingerbread cookies!

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#IbelieveIbelieve @merelybookish 🎅
#ReadNosedReindeer @StayCurious +1
#WinterGames @Clwojick ❄️

StayCurious Sounds like a great time! +1 5y

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LitsyHappenings

Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies

Repost for @merelybookish :
We've seen the movie! Let's read the book it's based on! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
This is a casual buddy read. That means there's no set schedule or discussion questions. I've selected Dec 15 as the kick-off date, but start earlier or later, it's up to you!
Use the hashtag #IbelieveIbelieve for your posts! And tag me if you want!

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merelybookish

Miracle on 34th Street | Valentine Davies