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This is the November pick for my local LGBTQ+ book club. My first Highsmith, a lot of my expectations were subverted. I am really looking forward to discussing it.
I don‘t really have any other words in my brain right now… maybe I‘ll come back and edit this review when I‘m feeling loquacious, but for now this sparse vagueness is all I‘ve got. Despite that, I didn‘t want to wait too long to review this. I know I‘ll forget otherwise.

Next up eBook style. Mini Lemon Chess Pies for a 🥳 birthday party tonight. #RoadTrip #iLovePie #CaresPieShow #LitPie

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This is the true story of Anne Wilkins, who at 63 decided to ride across the U.S. It was inspiring to read about the people who helped her in her journey along the way.

Written in free verse this book would be great in ELA reading groups. Moth lost her family in an accident but finds a friend in Sani. Loved this, can read in one sitting. 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋. Good twist at the end that I did not see coming.

A fun light read with a friendship between an early 20‘s woman, Tanner, who is disgruntled with life after an injury ends her college soccer career, and Louise, an octogenarian who may be on the run from the law for a jewel theft and from an old enemy.

It‘s a little bit road trip story, a little bit friendship meet cute with two grouchy characters, and there‘s a smidge of romance.

I liked this, and the narration was very good.

"A place where we could stop and feel safe."

This book can be used in classrooms to initiate discussions about segregation and civil rights. Students can research historical travel guides and their significance.

This touching story follows a young African American girl named Ruth who travels with her family during the segregated 1950s. The book highlights the importance of the Green Book, which listed safe places for Black travelers. Ramsey's narrative emphasizes resilience and the fight against racism. It's a powerful glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history.

Characters felt realistic. I loved especially the beginning of the book where a main character was grieving for loosing her close one. That was relatable.

The beginning was scarier than the rest of the book and that might have also made the beginning better.

This felt a bit repetitive: the same pattern happened several times. The last part was a bit luch.

#spookoween

I read this one for the IRL Book Club I host at a local Cafe (our meeting was tonight). My favourite part was the wonderful discussion we had 🤷‍♀️ There were the makings of a really good book here, but it was severely underdeveloped. I loved Jake's storyline, but everything else felt emotionally lacking and frustratingly off the mark.