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bravenewtrav2
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Mehso-so

Truly and honestly picked for the gorgeous cover and topic of the circus, “TFCOMS” was overall not bad. Hough develops a strong voice in Stark, but the novel largely turns into episodes of her marriages with men we barely get to know, and an extremely limited cast of interesting side characters. The fact that Hough ends this book with a BJ is crazy work. Worth the read if you like reading circus fiction. No “Water for Elephants” for sure!

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SarahBookInterrupted
Water for Elephants | Sara Gruen
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Uncover the magic of the circus and a captivating romance in 'Water for Elephants' - a must-read from Virginia's Manuscript Monday on Book Interrupted‘s blog.

#bookinterrupted #bookclubreads #WaterForElephants #bookrecommendations #bookreview #BooksToRead #ManuscriptMonday https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/manuscript-monday-water-for-elephants

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lochsportgirlie64
Mr Galliano's Circus | Enid Blyton
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“The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping-stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.”

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mfarragher
Wolf Won't Bite! | Emily Gravett

"I promise I won't bite, but I might nibble a bit!"

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mfarragher
Wolf Won't Bite! | Emily Gravett

Wolf Won't Bite! can be used in the classroom to discuss themes of friendship and bravery while engaging students with its humor. The story also serves as a great read-aloud option to spark discussions about character perspectives and fairy tale conventions.

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mfarragher
Wolf Won't Bite! | Emily Gravett
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Wolf Won't Bite! by Emily Gravett is a humorous tale that turns fairy tale expectations on their head. When a little rabbit visits a wolf who promises not to bite, the story unfolds with suspense and comedy. The bright illustrations and witty dialogue keep young readers engaged. Overall, it‘s a fun twist on the traditional wolf character, highlighting themes of bravery and friendship.

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JoeMo
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I‘m particularly nostalgic for circuses and carnivals and experiencing them as an adult still strikes me with wonder. So I‘m an easily-to-please target for this book…but I swear it‘s both informative and entertaining. It‘s especially fun once we meet the characters of Barnum and Bailey. It‘s interesting to learn about the mergers and how the circus changed over time. My favorite moments were the side stories about the performers and their acts.

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The_Penniless_Author
Quirks in Circus Quirkus | Erin Soderberg
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#TLT @dabbe

Thanks for the tag @TheSpineView

1. Even though I'm right-handed, I can only hold a phone in my left hand when speaking to someone.

2. I have an ornate hierarchy of coffee mugs that govern which I'll choose in any given situation.

3. I refuse to watch movies based on books unless I've read the book first.

TheSpineView You're welcome! Agree with you on #3. The book MUST be read first. 10mo
dabbe #1: #ditto! I find that I do pretty much everything with my left hand except write. 🤩
#2: I'm a mood reader; you're a mood coffee drinker! 😂
#3: YES! 🤩
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The_Penniless_Author @dabbe I'm pretty sure it developed from me holding the phone with my left hand so I could scribble down notes with my right hand when I was a kid. Am I right in guessing that yours is because you were forced to write right-handed in school? 10mo
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Deblovestoread Yes to the mug to fit the mood. I will rearrange or reach to the back for the mug that is right for the day 🤷🏻‍♀️ 10mo
dabbe @The_Penniless_Author I first started writing with both hands; then, I was “encouraged“ to choose the right one. I never even asked why as a kid, nor do I remember the teacher giving me a reason. I was a follower as a kid and just did what I was told. Not so much anymore. 😃 10mo
The_Penniless_Author @dabbe It's weird that not that long ago it was a commonly held belief that writing left-handed was "defective" somehow. It still is in a lot of places. My wife was forced to write right-handed growing up in Bulgaria, and she was born in 1984! 10mo
The_Penniless_Author @Deblovestoread I own way too many mugs. 😂 It was my go-to souvenir for years. 10mo
dabbe @The_Penniless_Author Wow! I think in some places it was even seen as evil. The right hand being the “right“ way to write. #funwithhomophonestoo 10mo
Vansa Same for me with the coffee mugs and the books to movies adaptations! I relaxed that for The Expanse tv show though, and don't regret it! 10mo
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