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TheReadingReceptionist
The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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beautifully chaotic.

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DebinHawaii
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#ItTakesAllKinds

It‘s been a while since I read this book about a couple driving a “pet”alligator from West Virginia “home” to Florida, but it made for a unique #RoadTrip 🐊🚙

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Sounds interesting! 4w
Eggs Homer Hickam was involved in rockets from an early age around the time of Russia‘s Sputnik. He also wrote October Sky, which became a movie-it‘s an anagram for Rocket Boys 4w
Eggs Great choice🙌🏻🙌🏻 4w
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TorieStorieS
The Courage Tree | Diane Chamberlain
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I‘m a longtime fan of Chamberlain‘s— though since discovering her novels over a decade ago, I‘ve tried to ration out her backlog! It‘s hard to believe this one is 23 years old— other than some technology, it has a surprisingly current feel. When Janine‘s daughter doesn‘t make it home from the Brownie camping trip that already deepened the wedge between her and her parents and ex, she‘s determined to bring her home. Gripping, though predictable.

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mom_of_4
Zero Day | David Baldacci
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Current read. Im on chapter 2 and i am enjoying it so far. Hope it stays good.

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SilversReviews
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#NEWYEARNEWBOOKS
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Today‘s Prompt: LUGGAGE ON THE COVER

Babies, folks helping each other, and a difficult, but wonderful era.

One of those books you won't want to put down because the characters are so wholesome and because the story is so homey and heartwarming. Patience and Becky are characters you would want for a friend.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/47wuzhsd

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great cover 🧳 3mo
Eggs Beautiful photo🧳 3mo
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lynneamch Thx for the rec. I almost bailed after a few chapters, but it got much more complex and interesting. Also worthwhile example of government 's role in lifting people up.Really enjoyed the audio. 2mo
SilversReviews @lynneamch I‘m glad it worked out for you. Thanks for your comment. 2mo
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TheLudicReader
Shelter | Jayne Anne Phillips
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#6 #bookspin…I swear this book has been on my shelf for 20 years. I know I have picked it up once or twice over the years.
#11 #doublespin…this author wrote my most-read book of all time, Velocity.
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Enjoy!! 3mo
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ChelseaM6010
The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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The last book of 2023 was my #Bookspin pick. This is a beautifully written, emotional read.

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3mo
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CaitlinR
Lone Wolf | Sara Driscoll
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In the first of her FBI K-9 books, Sara Driscoll gives us a fluffy thriller with enough meat on its bones to make it interesting. The details about K-9 tracking and search/rescue are fascinating. Chapter heads provide detailed snippets about the process. Megan Jennings, and her canine partner Hawk are called to the scenes of terrible bomb blasts and fires and then involved in the search for, and ultimate apprehension of the madman. Fun read,

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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
Brother | Ania Ahlborn
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Ania Ahlborn is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. I love how all her books are so different, she keeps it interesting. I liked this one. It was pretty violent, and although I guessed the twist pretty early on, it was still fun to see it all unfold. Lots of trigger warnings.

BarbaraBB I loved this one! 5mo
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Daniela_fonte
The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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Mehso-so

Personification is a commonly used literary tool throughout the novel. When Jeanette is burned by fire as a child she depicts it as dancing. This adds to the story by showing the battle Jeanette faces with fire and making the novel more life-like and helps us feel as though we are in the moment. Any author would use personification would use this tool for the same reason that Jeannette did. Adding emotion to the moment.

Daniela_fonte Personally, I enjoyed the employment of personification. It made depicting the story far easier in my head, I was more in touch with the novel. In general, I like literary device. It posses the ability to elevate any story, from reading to reading the story to being in the story. 5mo
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