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ChaoticMissAdventures
Waiting for the Flood | Alexis Hall
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Alex Hall's books are my book candy. They are always things that should not work for me - 1 character is always an a-hole that I wouldn't tolerate in other books. The plot holes are gapping, literally having me say "But why?"
But. I absolutely devour these books!! I love how Hall writes. I find everyone charming and I stay up way too late reading. This one reminds me of 10 Things but is different enough to be enjoyable

CarolynM I agree with you, it‘s his writing that really does it for me, the stories are almost beside the point. But I did love this one and I‘m dying to get my hands on the expanded edition, which is supposed to be available here this week (but it was supposed to be out last month, too, so we‘ll see) 2w
ChaoticMissAdventures @CarolynM I think I read the expanded! There is a short that Hall made into a complete book right? The one I read is 380ish pages. I will say it feels a bit like 2 stories put together and then meshed at the end. But I really enjoyed it. 2w
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willaful
Waiting for the Flood | Alexis Hall

Argh! I just downloaded the ebook of this to check something and discovered it has AUTHOR ANNOTATIONS which weren't included in the audiobook! So now I have to read the whole thing again! 😂

CarolynM I am so looking forward to the extras in this reissue. It‘s not released here until mid April☹️ 2mo
willaful @CarolynM Unfair! 2mo
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Kshakal
The Rain Watcher: A Novel | Tatiana de Rosnay
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty ☔️ 2mo
Eggs Lovely 🩵☔️💜 2mo
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Rachiiebookdragon
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A very informative book, about this very upsetting event in history,
I can't believe that next year it will be 20 years since it happened.

Library book 📖

4/5

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willaful
Waiting for the Flood | Alexis Hall
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This could be considered cheating for the #BacklistReadathon, since I have read the original novella before, but this new edition is three times as long, including a second novella and an epilogue for both. It's two touching stories about Edwin and Marius, long time lovers who weren't able to stay together but go on to form meaningful, healing relationship with others. Lots of drama, especially in Marius' story, because he is ornery AF. 😂

CarolynM I cried all the way through the original novella. I can‘t wait to get my hands on this expanded version. 2mo
willaful @CarolynM You might keep some hankies ready for the second story. 😁 The audiobook is extremely good. 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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Sleepswithbooks
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Sometimes when things feel sideways, it helps to focus on trying to make someone else smile. Worked on my #Litsylove Valentines cards for a Children‘s Hospital today. Thanks to @TieDyeDude for finding this one of four organizations for us. My cards look like the work of a toddler and I‘m totally fine with that 😂

#Litsylove #CardsforKids #CreateChaos #SendaSmile

TheBookHippie So cute 4mo
Karisa I love this! Many senior centers love to get homemade Valentines cards too. I‘m having my sixth graders make some next week for a local care home‘s residents. 😊 4mo
AmyG They look great! Sending a hug. 😘 4mo
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love these and never forget how amazing you are!! ❤️🤗 4mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 4mo
Deblovestoread They are adorable and will definitely bring a smile! (edited) 4mo
TheSpineView Pretty! 4mo
ShelleyBooksie Lovely cards!! What an awesome idea! 4mo
TieDyeDude 🤘 4mo
UwannaPublishme 😍🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 3mo
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Skeeterisme
Waiting for the Flood | Alexis Hall
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Sweet

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rachaich
The End We Start From | Megan Hunter
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A slim and poetic novel which I read in two sittings.
Her lyrical prose is of such contrast to the climate emergency. Cleverly written.

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hannahpry

“The sewers … all back up and we [are] down there in the stifling heat and this odor [is] horrendous… we [are] just in there smothering.”

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hannahpry

“Drowned City“ not only depicts the chaos after Hurricane Katrina but also explores the lasting effects on New Orleans. It shows how people coped with displacement, loss, and the slow recovery. The graphic novel pays tribute to the resilience of the city's residents and emphasizes the importance of being prepared for and responding to disasters.