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CatLass007
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This is a book by the author of Radar Girls, which I read for #LiteraryCrew. It‘s very good and takes place in 1943 WWII Hawaii and in 1965 bell-bottom Hawaii. Recommended.

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Jess861
Radar Girls | Sara Ackerman
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Picked this book up for my first #LiteraryCrew and it's the first book up in 2026. It is cold, and I feel absolutely no want to be productive today. Perfect day to curl up with a book and do nothing else....until the kids get bored with the Lego! 😆

@Librarybelle

Librarybelle Yay!! 2d
RedxoHearts Those are the best days 14h
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CatLass007
Radar Girls | Sara Ackerman
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Excellent historical fiction about women who operated radar in Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and throughout WWII. Sometimes I need a nudge from buddy reads like #LiteraryCrew to get me to read a book that I‘ve got on my library wish list. Women‘s friendships play a key role in the story (along with a cat and her kittens). Found family has played an important role in my life so it‘s one of my favorite themes in fiction.

Librarybelle So glad you liked this! I have to find time to make the graphic for the book! 😂 4d
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kspenmoll
Whale Fall | Elizabeth O'Connor
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TheEllieMo This one looks good 4d
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CBee
Tarot Card Killer | Greg Strandberg
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Happy New Year, friends! I made this prompt specifically for anyone doing #ALSpine, and really for anyone who has a book on their radar because of another Litten‘s recommendation (I have tons!). TBH it‘s mostly selfish and I didn‘t randomly pick it - but I hope it will work for you guys as well 😁😅😂

CBee @TheKidUpstairs when you tweak a challenge to help meet your own goals 😂🫢 @monalyisha (edited) 4d
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AmyG Yay! Thank you. I am going to read (edited) 4d
TheKidUpstairs @CBee love it! I've already started my first #AuldLangSpine read: 4d
CBee @AmyG omg yay!! You‘ll love it! 💚💚 👯 4d
CBee @TheKidUpstairs all honesty, I finished Story of a Heart and just need to listen to the epilogue. I‘d already started it a couple months ago so figured why not? And wow, so glad it was on your list because I loved it! 4d
CatLass007 Does the December 2024 #LiteraryCrew selection that I still haven‘t gotten around to count? My answer is a resounding YES. I‘ll be listening to 4d
CBee @CatLass007 yes ma‘am!! Any book recommended by a Litten works! And it isn‘t limited to certain dates/years/etc 😁 4d
CatLass007 I have so many books in my library that I saw on Litsy! 4d
TheKidUpstairs @CBee ooh, I'm glad your loved it! I read half of it through tears. I was so impressed by her compassion towards the families, and balancing the emotional story with the historical elements 4d
Ruthiella Ooh! Fun prompt! I have a lot to choose from. 😃 4d
Deblovestoread The perfect prompt! 🙌🏼 4d
CBee @TheKidUpstairs yes! I learned so much. And yes, my heart broke a few times. I adored how Max would say good morning to his new heart and seemed to be so aware and grateful of what that gift meant. Really beautiful. 4d
MatchlessMarie I don‘t know if anyone still uses the #blameitonlitsy tag but I‘m sure there are some good ones there 😂 4d
dabbe Do you have an original posts that gives all the details about this lovely event? 😍 4d
willaful @MatchlessMarie I still do! Also, everything in my “to read“ pile came fron Litsy. :-) 4d
CBee @MatchlessMarie oh that‘s perfect! Thank you! 4d
CBee @julieclair perfect! 4d
CBee @dabbe oh heavens, it could take me forever to find it 🤪 I‘ll message you outside of Litsy and give you the deets! 4d
dabbe @CBee 🥳 4d
OriginalCyn620 I started keeping a list of Litten recommended books a while back, and IDK who‘s post it was that made me add this one to the list, but it‘s available on Libby, so I‘m going with it! I‘ve only read one other book in the series and I loved it. 4d
CBee @OriginalCyn620 sounds interesting - I‘m going to look up the series! 4d
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kspenmoll
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TheBookHippie 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 6d
Librarybelle Yay! 6d
dabbe Kick ass, my friend! 🩵🤍🩶 6d
mcctrish January is LIT!!!! 5d
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Librarybelle
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin

#LiteraryCrew : I‘m going to postpone our discussion until next week. Zeke is crossing the rainbow bridge tomorrow, and I just cannot think of discussions. I‘m so sorry. I‘ll let everyone know when I have the questions ready.

IriDas Im so sorry to here this. Take your time. That‘s more important. 6d
TheBookHippie Oh Jess, I‘m so so sorry. Sending you so much love. 6d
NatalieR I‘m so sorry. My heart breaks for you and Zeke. Sending you a giant hug. 🫂 💔🐾 6d
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Karisa Aw, so sorry for this loss. You did so much for him and Zeke must know he was so loved 💔🐾 6d
JenReadsAlot Oh I'm so sorry.... sending big hugs to you 6d
sherrisilvera So sorry 💔 6d
AmyG Oh, no….I am so very sorry. 6d
BarbaraBB Sending hugs dear Jess ❤️ 6d
LinesUponAPage That is so sad. Hugs to you and your family. 6d
Deblovestoread Oh Jess, I am so sorry. Take all the time you need. Sending love to you, Zeke and the rest of your boys. 6d
TheEllieMo So sorry for your loss 6d
AnneCecilie I‘m so sorry for your loss ❤️ 6d
JessClark78 So sorry for your loss. 💔❤️ 6d
Lcsmcat I‘m so sorry! ❤️ 6d
mcctrish I‘m so sorry for your loss 6d
Susanita Aww Zeke 😢💔 6d
shortsarahrose So very sorry for your loss 💔 6d
BookwormAHN I'm so very sorry 💔 6d
LeahBergen Sending you ❤️❤️❤️ 6d
Clare-Dragonfly 🫂🫂🫂 6d
Mollyanna Sending love your way 💕. I am so sorry Jess. 6d
dabbe Oh, Jess. How sorry I am. You, Zeke, and his brothers are in my thoughts. 💔💔💔💔 6d
Jess I‘m so sorry, Jess. My heart goes out to you. 6d
TheBookgeekFrau I'm sorry to hear this. Sending strength and hugs 🫂 6d
Librarybelle Thank you, @TheBookgeekFrau . I truly appreciate it. 6d
ferskner I'm so sorry, Jess. You gave him an amazing life! ♥️ 6d
Jerdencon I‘m so sorry to hear about Zeke ❤️ 6d
Bookzombie I‘m so sorry about Zeke. Sending you love. ❤️❤️❤️ 6d
julieclair Oh my, Jess. You have taken such loving care of him. I know your heart must be breaking. Sending you love and strength and hugs. 🩶💔🩶 6d
Tamra 😞 6d
Ruthiella I‘m so sorry. 💔 6d
Reggie I‘m so sorry. 6d
kelli7990 I‘m sorry for your loss. 5d
CatLass007 🐾🐾🐾😢 5d
DebinHawaii I am so very sorry Jess. You have been such a loving parent to him and what a lucky boy he is to be loved by you. Sending you hugs and strength, they leave such a hole in our hearts. 💜💜💜 5d
Suet624 I‘m so sorry. 💕💕💕 5d
Luke-XVX He was lucky to have someone like you to love and fuss over him. Hang in there Jess 5d
Librarybelle Thank you so much for the love and support. I really appreciate it. @CatLass007 @DebinHawaii @Suet624 @Luke-XVX 5d
PurpleyPumpkin No rush on this at all! Zeke is what‘s important right now. Take care of Zeke and yourself. 💜🤗🐾 (edited) 5d
Roary47 I‘m so sorry. Virtual hugs heading your way. 💛 5d
youneverarrived So sorry ❤️❤️ 5d
rubyslippersreads I‘m so sorry. 😿 Sending ❤️ to you and Zeke. 5d
tpixie Oh I‘m sad to hear this. He has fought so hard & you have been a loving advocate for him. Hugs 🫂 (edited) 5d
TheBookgeekFrau Was thinking of you today 💔🫂 5d
Librarybelle Thank you so much. I really appreciate it and am truly touched. ❤️ @PurpleyPumpkin @Roary47 @youneverarrived @rubyslippersreads @tpixie 4d
Librarybelle Thank you, @TheBookgeekFrau . It was not an easy day. I appreciate your thoughts and support. ❤️ 4d
BarbaraJean 💔 I am so sorry. You and Zeke have been in my thoughts. Sending hugs. 4d
Sargar114 Oh I‘m so sorry @Librarybelle sending love to you! 4d
Librarybelle Thank you, @BarbaraJean @Sargar114 . I truly appreciate it. ❤️ 4d
kwmg40 I‘m very sorry about Zeke. 2d
Librarybelle Thank you, @kwmg40 ❤️ 2d
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julieclair
Brooklyn | Colm Toibin
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This beautifully written novel was hopeful and bittersweet and sad, with realistically drawn characters behaving in believable ways. It felt like a true depiction of the immigrant experience, torn between two worlds, and leaving your family behind, knowing you may never see them again. It made me think about my own immigrant ancestors, wondering what their experience was like.

Looking forward to our #LiteraryCrew discussion, @Librarybelle 😃

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julieclair
The Leftovers | Tom Perrotta
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A fascinating fictional imagining of a “post rapture” world. How do those left behind react to the grief, loss, and utter confusion? Among those left behind, which relationships survive? Which crumble? Great reading.

Another great #LiteraryCrew selection. @Librarybelle

Librarybelle Yay!! 3w
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