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Rock Paper Scissors: A Novel | Alice Feeney

Starting my #doublespin for January. Hoping to finish before 2/1. Looks like a good wintry read! ❤️📚

(Hazel is not impressed by my book.)

dabbe Oh, sweet Hazel! 🖤🐾🖤 4d

Elizabeth2 @dabbe she‘s taking her rest instructions from the vet very seriously. 😂 Her leg is doing better already and we aren‘t seeing her limping as much. And no new seizures. ❤️🐾 4d

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww Hazel! I LOVED this one! 4d

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Elizabeth2 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks it hooked me right away. But these aren‘t going to be likable characters are they? 😂 4d

dabbe @Elizabeth2 HUGE sigh of relief. Our Pippa had her first grand mal in 6 months this past week. Talk about timing, right? She's doing okay, but like you know, it is NOT pleasant to see them go through that. These dogs. 😅 Good girl, Hazel! 🖤🐾🖤 4d

Elizabeth2 @dabbe oh no. I‘m so sorry. I‘m glad she‘s okay now. But witnessing it is so traumatic. I always pick our girl up and hold her during, and the vet told me that I absolutely should not be doing that. That I could hurt her, or she could bite me unintentionally. Make sure their safe and time them is all you can do. It‘s so traumatic to witness. I lose a sense of security afterward, and begin worrying that another one could hit anytime.😢 4d

Elizabeth2 @dabbe I‘ll tell you what my vet told us - one seizure in six months is amazing. Our vet said it‘s rare to see that happen in a pup that suffers from seizures. Sometimes the best medicine is a loving parent, and clearly Pippa has that. ❤️🐾 (I had a guinea pig named Pippa a few years ago. ❤️) 4d

dabbe @Elizabeth2 Thank you for that; I needed it. And that's another thing we have in common! When I was in college, I had 2 guinea pigs named Mamoo and Fria! #smallworld 🩵🩶🩵 4d

Elizabeth2 @dabbe piggies are wonderful! ❤️ Love your names. Ours was the class pet that we adopted at the end of that school year, and named Pippa by the teacher who was obsessed with the Royal wedding that summer. 🤣 I hope your Pippa pup is recovering well and goes at least another 6 months without another seizure. ❤️🐾 4d

dabbe @Elizabeth2 Well, now comes the full disclosure. Our 2 German shepherds are named Kate and Pippa for Princess Kate and her sister Pippa. #anothersmallworld 🤩 And here's to both Hazel and Pip being seizure free--for a lllloooonnnngggg time. 🖤🐾🖤 4d

Elizabeth2 @dabbe I love it! Two royal German shepherds! ❤️🐾 4d

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dabbe

The Murderess | Laurie Notaro

“The first drop of the rust-colored liquid that splashed on the wooden railway platform in the Union Station was not noticed.“

Just started this new historical fiction novel by Laurie Notaro, who's mostly known for her satiric essays (a la Dave Barry, but for women!). It's based on a true story of one the most notorious crimes in Phoenix history, The Trunk Murders. Laurie and I were in the same AP English class in high school. #smallworld

DogMomIrene Ohhh, I had a student choose this case as a topic for her research paper. The umbrella topic I set was Arizona History. When this 8th grader presented her paper, we were all riveted. Definitely adding this to the TBR. 3mo

dabbe @DogMomIrene It is so different than her other nonfiction essays. And she is riveting! I've also been fascinated by this crime, so I'm enjoying that aspect also. It reminds me a bit of Erik Larsen's THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY. Same sort of idea. 🤩 3mo

DogMomIrene @dabbe I haven‘t read her before, so this will be one I really look forward to…because from what I remember about the paper and presentation, this crime is wild! 3mo

dabbe @DogMomIrene Definitely! 🤩😂😍 3mo

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BarbaraBB

Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta | James Hannaham

bailed

Okay #unpopularopinion. You all loved it but I am halfway through and calling it quits. It probably is the language. I have to read out loud to make sense of what I‘m reading. It‘s been taking me forever that way and it leaves no room to enjoy the story. So it‘s me, not the book but I just lost patience and want to read something I actually like to read 🤷🏻‍♀️

#Booked2023 #wronglyincarnated

Cinfhen, BarbaraTheBibliophage, alisiakae

Cinfhen At least you tried! Hopefully you love your next book 🤞🏼 2y

BarbaraBB @Cinfhen I really did. But I felt like an idiot, reading slowly aloud, trying to make sense of what I read. Next up is 🤞🏽

The Bandit Queens: A Novel

squirrelbrain I can imagine it was difficult to read, so don‘t beat yourself up about it. I found a lot of the language strange and struggled to understand, particularly to start with, and I was reading in my first language. BQ will be better! 😁 2y

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sarahbarnes I'm sorry this one didn't work for you! I loved Bandit Queens and hope you enjoy it! 2y

TrishB Hope you enjoy your next 🤞🏻🤞🏻 2y

dabbe These reviews are just as important as the picks. I value your opinion; therefore, I'm not reading it! You're doing us a favor you know! 😍😘🤗 2y

BarbaraBB @dabbe Thank you for trusting me 🩵 I have to add that English isn‘t my first language so that might me the reason I had such a hard time with the book 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2y

Suet624 I remember when I reviewed this book that I was concerned it might be tough for you. Your English is fantastic but this took time to get into the swing of the language. You‘ll love BQ. 2y

dabbe @BarbaraBB What is your first language, if you don't mind my asking? (because I would have NEVER known!) 🤩😍🤗 2y

BarbaraBB @Suet624 @dabbe Thank you both for the kind words ❤️❤️ My first language is Dutch, Denise! 2y

dabbe @BarbaraBB How cool is that? I can't speak it (unfortunately), but my ancestors on my mom's side are from the Netherlands: their surnames are Pastoor and Van Dyke. 💙💚💙 2y

Megabooks Yeah, this really worked for me because I went audio, but even then it was very colloquial and slang-heavy! 2y

BarbaraBB @Megabooks Thank you, that is definitely reassuring 🤍 2y

BarbaraBB @dabbe wow, those are real Dutch names for sure although we write Van Dyke as Van Dijk! 2y

dabbe @BarbaraBB I was trying to remember how to spell my great-aunt's last name: phonetically it was Vanvuctaveen. I never knew her, so the name spelling escapes me! #smallworld 🩵🤍🩵 2y

BarbaraBB @dabbe That name must have evolved over the years, it doesn‘t ring a bell. The only Dutch surname I can remotely think of is Van de Veen 🤔 2y

dabbe @BarbaraBB I texted my sister for the name. Boy, was I way off! It's spelled Vugtaveen. Is that closer? 2y

BarbaraBB @dabbe I googled it and you are right. It‘s not a very common surname but I found plenty of people called Vugteveen (with an e instead of an a)! 2y

dabbe @BarbaraBB Thanks for doing that! I need to dig more and learn about my Dutch heritage (and obviously learn how to spell better!) 🩵🤍🩵 2y

BarbaraBB @dabbe You‘re doing great! 2y

dabbe @BarbaraBB 🤩😍🤗 2y

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bookishbitch

Redwall | Brian Jacques

I picked up book 1 of the series today. I felt it went perfectly with my sunflower tea cup. My friend who I went shopping with today actually met him when she was in 5th grade. AND he recited the 1st couple paragraphs of this book to the class! (He also read from another book but I can't remember which one.) #smallworld

Lindy What an appealing table! Looks delicious. 2y

bookishbitch @Lindy thank you. It was! 2y

BookmarkTavern That is the perfect spread for this book! ❤️ 2y

bookishbitch @ozma.of.oz The cup even has the sunflower seeds in the bottom. 2y

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BiblioLitten

The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra | Helen Rappaport

I love making connections like these. 😀
The King's Speech is one of my favourite movies. And of course I had to see how similar they ⬆ looked. #gladtogoogle #smallworld

Weaponxgirl I watched a documentary about the romanovs a while ago and they really weren't joking about how similar they both looked! 7y

readordierachel Wow, they really did look alike! 7y

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Brona

Kafka on the Shore | Haruki Murakami

I love it when the book you‘re travelling with becomes very real. Our train this morning continued onto Takamatsu (across the water to Shikoku. We stayed on Honshu). I kept thinking, ‘I know that name!‘
Reading Kafka again tonight made me realise why. A lot of the action in this book occurs in and around Takamatsu #smallworld #inMurakamisfootsteps

BarbaraBB You‘re in Japan. I am sooo jealous 😍🇯🇵 7y

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TorieStorieS

The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After | Elizabeth Weil, Clemantine Wamariya

pick

This memoir is heartbreaking and fascinating too- I didn‘t expect to have such a close geographic connection either- I literally lived up the same street in Chicago in 2004! It‘s sure to start lively discussions- and will serve as my #Refugee read for #Booked2018! @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

Cinfhen Wow!! How crazy is that #smallworld 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Great pick! I‘m thinking I‘ll use it for this prompt also. 👏🏻👏🏻 7y

emilyhaldi Oh good one! I wasn't thinking of this for refugee plot but that's perfect! 7y

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TorieStorieS @Cinfhen I know!! An unexpected and exciting surprise!! 😃 7y

TorieStorieS @BarbaraTheBibliophage @emilyhaldi Oh I definitely recommend this!! And would love to find out what you think of the book!! 😊 7y

Cinfhen And, I just noticed your gorgeous photo with all the beads😍😍great choice ❣️❣️❣️ 7y

TorieStorieS @Cinfhen Thanks!!! I finished it in bed and had a bunch of beaded necklaces hanging off my jewelry stand! 😊 7y

BookaholicNatty Beautiful picture!!! Perfect to go along with the title of the book!!! ❤️😍 7y

TorieStorieS @BookaholicNatty Thanks!!! I try to have fun with the pictures on here!! ☺️😄 7y

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erzascarletbookgasm

My Name Is Asher Lev | Chaim Potok

A novel about a Hasidic (a mystical Jewish movement founded in Poland in the 18th century) Jew in postwar Brooklyn who is caught between his love of art and his obligations to his community. He is a firm #believer but is torn between his faith and his creativity. He tries to reconcile the two but the result is tragic.
#decdays @Cinfhen

Cathythoughts Excellent 👍 7y

Cinfhen @LauraBeth & @ValerieAndBooks both recently read this book...it's definitely on my radar!!! Looking forward to reading it! Chaim Potok, the author lived in my neighborhood in the states for many years. Went to school with his daughters #smallworld 7y

BarbaraBB Such a beautiful, sad book.. it made me read many more of his books. My favourite was

In the Beginning

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LauraBeth I almost wish that I taught high school English simply to be able to talk about this book with kids. And then I‘d hope that they‘d go back and read it again as an adult and encounter the story from a perspective given with age❤️ 7y

Dragon 💕 one of my favourites 7y

mrp27 I've been wanting to read this one for forever 7y

mjdowens I️ just read this one this summer. It is definitely a book to read more than once 7y

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charissharpe

The War on Women | Sue Lloyd Roberts

Today has been an interesting day. The wind is so strong it's shaking our pod and we've watched numerous families pack up their tents and go home. I found myself in conversation with Rita Banerji on Twitter this morning having only recently come across her via The War on Women #smallworld. I've learned about women using social media to highlight their charity causes or advocacy roles and I've snorted to myself at the sexism we... (ctd in comments)

charissharpe ...inflict upon ourselves via women's magazines. Why shouldn't we age gracefully? Why shouldn't we be able to drive? Why on Earth should wearing high heels to work be a company policy? Why should women have to fight to overturn a legal ruling that it's okay to rape them if their their rapist marries them after? Thanks to the rain I've soaked up a lot today. #womensrights #equalitymatters 8y

catebutler This is a great post and has left me with quite a bit to ponder, so thank you for sharing. And, I hope you stay safe and warm on this cold blustery day. 8y

trazo Love your post. In addition, why is hitting a stranger a felony but hitting ones wife a misdemeanor? Why do we continue to argue whether marital rape exists or not? It absolutely does exist. I love reading/hearing people address these issues! Thank you. 8y

charissharpe @catebutler thanks Cate, so many people left the camp site last night, some of the tents have been destroyed, so glad we're in a pod! I'm glad the post made you think, I had so much whirring through my head yesterday evening. 8y

charissharpe @trazo thank you for commenting Thelma, I didn't realise that the law is still so ambiguous over there... and I guess it differs state to state? I feel like we should talk about these issues, more & more! 8y

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kricheal

Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen

1. I'm from Pittsburgh, Pa
2. I love Pride and Prejudice and Atlas Shrugged equally. They have two of the most badass feisty heroines that I can think of.
3. Always.....H.P.
4.JFK or Requiem for a dream(more for the cinematography than the actual story)
5. GOT, House of Cards, Orphan Black
6.Too many to list, I listen to a little of everything- don't really like anything mainstream
7. Reddish purple8. I want to read everything

kricheal 9. I work at Haemonetics as a Senior Machine Operator 10. 5 cats (Athena, Smirney, Odin, Homunculus, and Itachi), 1 dog Johan,and 1 bearded dragon named Icarus 8y

kricheal @maich #meetthelittens 8y

tpixie I used to live above the Squirrel Hill tunnel on Morrowfield Ave! Miss the delicious bagels on Murray Ave! We just have Panera here in Central KS. 8y

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kricheal I live about 30 minutes north of the city, pretty much right on the Beaver County border @tpixie #smallworld 😊 8y

Elisa GOT is the best 😍😍 🤴🏼🦁🐺🌹⚔️ (edited) 8y

tpixie Oh and child # 3 was born in Pittsburgh! 8y

tpixie @kricheal beautiful country! 8y

kricheal @Elisa Khal Drogo is the best 😍😍 8y

Elisa @kricheal oh I know! I have been missing him for 5 seasons! 8y

maich Do you see trailer for 7th season?? I can't wait❤ 8y

elawsan Dagney is a great character. Tough as nails. 8y

kricheal @elawsan I think Elizabeth Bennett is just as tough but you have to look at it from perspective and the time period. 8y

Texreader Yay to Atlas Shrugged! 8y

kricheal @Texreader I never know what people are going to say when I tell them that's one of my favorites. It's very polarizing. Haha 8y

Texreader @kricheal yep. Same here. 8y

elawsan @kricheal She was a great character too. I enjoyed Pride and Prejudice a lot more thankI expected. 8y

kricheal @elawsan I did too. I was expecting it to be fluff and it really wasn't. 8y

kricheal @maich I can't wait for the new season! 👐👐👐 Also this was a great idea! 8y

maich @kricheal Thank your for participate😘 8y

merelybookish I went to Pitt! Such a fascinating city! 8y

kricheal @merelybookish 😀😀😀 Since you went to Pitt I'm sure you've been to the Original O. In Oakland 8y

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