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konlitsy
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I've been reading a book for a while now, and despite trying multiple times, I just can't seem to finish it. The story is intriguing, but Murakami's stream of consciousness writing style—thoughts within thoughts—makes it difficult to follow. Sometimes, I lose track of the main story, and it becomes hard to stay engaged. As a result, I've lost interest, but I don't want to make a final verduct until I've completed it.

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iread2much
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Pickpick

A retired detective and his daughter run a successful food recreation restaurant and the new customers bring forward stories of loss, love, misunderstandings and valuing the gifts you have along with painfully good descriptions of food.
5/5 stars, read for a collection of short stories that will remind you of the power of food to shape one‘s life. I also really enjoy the traditional food ware described, it‘s fun to look each piece up for images.

kspenmoll Stacked! 1w
MemoirsForMe I keep hearing great things about this book. Also stacked! Cool Lego Dino! 5d
iread2much @kspenmoll 😃 it‘s a lovely series! 5d
iread2much @MemoirsForMe thank you! It‘s from a Jurassic Park set 😄 the book is lovely, one of my favorite series. 5d
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DebinHawaii
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Read2025

My #FictionalTraveler Feb pick for #APlaceYouLove finished yesterday. Kyoto, Japan is a favorite place of mine & the setting of this book of interconnected stories set around a mysterious coffee shop that randomly pops up in the city. The fact that it‘s run by talking cats who dispense magical desserts & beverages along with astrological advice for those feeling lost in their lives was appealing to me & I enjoyed this quietly sweet book.

Prairiegirl_reading I just finished We‘ll Prescribe You a Cat and I loved it. I think Japanese cozy is a thing I didn‘t know I needed in my life! This sounds delightful! 1w
julieclair This sounds like lovely escapism. Stacking! 4d
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Daisey
Tale of Genji | Shikibu Murasaki
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These are my current long reads, and I‘m enjoying each of them in their own way.

I got a lot from my previous read of #Genji, so I thought I would reread for the #Reading1001 yearlong read this year by listening to the Washburn translation. It‘s interesting how I‘ve forgotten so many details, but then hear sections that immediately seem so familiar.

#CurrentlyReading #NaturaLitsy #WhatTheDickens #NoPlaceLikeHolmes #1001books #audiobook

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag
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My return trip to Kyoto and the Kamogawa Diner was a delight! I‘m a vegetarian but all of the dishes are described so mouthwateringly. Cosy in all the right ways! I love how Nagare & Koishi work together as food detectives - they have a beautiful father-daughter dynamic.

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xicanti
orange Vol. 1 | Ichigo Takano
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Poor Duffy lost his beard to an unfortunate gnat infestation, but he‘s still a committed reading buddy. Tonight he‘ll help me reread another chunk of ORANGE, my favourite high school friendship manga. It‘s high stakes slice of life stuff.

dabbe Poor Duffy! He's still beyond adorable. 🖤🐾🖤 3w
xicanti @dabbe I tell him this often. He needs the reassurance after his big image revamp. 3w
CBee It‘s okay, Duffy. Your beard will grow back ♥️ He‘s such a cutie!! 3w
AmyG Awwww….tell Duffy he is still a handsome boy. 3w
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DebinHawaii
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My #FictionalTraveler February pick for #APlaceYouLove is the tagged book. I love Japan & especially Kyoto. Plus, coffee shops are a place I love too! 🌸☕️🏯🇯🇵🐈‍⬛

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ju.ca.no
Temple Alley Summer | Sachiko Kashiwaba
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A quick book while I‘m a bit sick- I‘m halfway through and it‘s very gripping so far ☺️

Jas16 Hope you feel better soon 1mo
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Sharpeipup
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Tagged book requires a coffee, right? 😉

kspenmoll But of course! That looks luscious! 1mo
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