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Floresj
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A common science essay: “describe the journey of a water molecule” is transformed into an epic POV novel based in Nineveh, London, and Iraq. I rooted for each main character for different reasons. Each POV had their own strengths and I loved the history lesson of the Yazidi faith and history. Narin‘s grandmother had wonderful nuggets of advice and one-liners that made the novel worth reading in itself. Wonderful.

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ErikasMindfulShelf
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4 star book. Really sad.

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BkClubCare
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I found this harrowing and so so sad. Also, I will say it touched my heart and I learned a lot; I am glad that I have read the Epic of Gilgamesh (tho it isn‘t necessary for understanding this story and the characters.)

Had to pull a pic from the archives; this glorious rushing stream is near Gunnison Colorado.

#July2025 Book64 #ToF

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BkClubCare
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“To write is to free yourself from the constraints of place and time.”

This book is taking me forever and I think it is because I fear disaster in the ending 🫣

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BkClubCare
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“Women are expected to be like rivers—readjusting, shapeshifting.“

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Jess861
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Loved this book! The writing is beautiful and transports you right into a beautiful story. I fell in love with many of the characters. I enjoyed the time the book spent in Cyprus the most and the book definitely spends more time in Cyprus at the back end. A quarter of the book or so is told from a Fig Tree's point of view and I loved it. It is true - the history that trees have seen, heard and sensed is everything. A top pick for me.

charl08 I read this a while back and generally have a terrible memory, but the tree going into the ground to protect it from the winter: for some reason has stuck in my head. 3w
Jess861 @charl08 I'm the same way. Always interesting when something so specific sticks with you. I think the Happy Fig will stick with me though. 3w
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Jess861
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Continuing the tagged book while the kids play at the playground. Quite a hot day here so may not stay that long and get much reading in. Really enjoying this book so far!

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BkClubCare
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Up next and I am so excited and hopeful that I will love it that I‘m almost scared to begin 😱

#ToF #LibraryBook so I best get started.

HodgepodgeandMiscellany And hello back! I‘ve missed you! Hoping I can figure this app out better than I did when I tried it years ago. But even if I don‘t, I‘ll at least be able to see what you‘re up to. 😃 4w
BkClubCare @HodgepodgeandMiscellany - ask me anything anytime. If I don‘t know Litsy, I probably know someone who does ☺️ 4w
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Jess861
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Grabbed the tagged book from the library and started it. I'm really enjoying it so far. The writing is beautiful and I love how alive the Fig Tree is. I truly believe plants and trees are more intelligent than humans give them credit for! Still in the beginnings of the story so not exactly sure where it's heading but it's a good start.

#LibraryBook #FigTree #CoverLove

LeeRHarry I loved this one - enjoy! 😊 1mo
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Eva_B
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A great find from the ‘Little Free Library‘ around the corner from my house. Such a wonderful author. There are always passages and lines in her books that I went to highlight and treasure but never do as I‘m compelled to keep reading! A story of Peri, who lives in Istanbul with her family but is pulled back into memories of her student days in Oxford. Of an enigmatic professor and his influence on 3 students and questions on religion and God.

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