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Dear Bob and Sue | Matt Smith, Karen Smith

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Bookwormjillk I enjoy them. I read their first book and listen to their podcast from time to time. 1d

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Miriam8

One By One: A gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming! | Freida McFadden

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The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey | Derick Lugo

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A truly lovely recounting by a lovely individual. Lugo/Mr. Fabulous's attitude made all the difference, in his hike and in his narration. This has to be the only hiking memoir I've read that really didn't stress the hardships of the trail, (not that it missed reporting on them, or regarding hijinks and humourous misfortunes), and also completely skipped the 'gearing up' phase. It is purely moments on the trail, and rest stops as appropriate. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? Fabulous is an amateur at the start but he humbly indicates gains in experience and wisdom. There are sights seen and obstacles overcome but mostly there are people he meets and hikes with, and his own emotional landscape. Fab does touch on the experiences of being one of the few if not the only current Black thru-hiker, as well as being profiled as a Rastafarian with a weed connection, but the framing does feel like discomfiting subjects 1w

Robotswithpersonality 3/? he wants to shrug off with equanimity and humour, rather than make a larger topic of discussion. His memoir, his choice.
Aside from indicating the benefit of a positive outlook (or maybe just a naturally chill, kind demeanor), I wouldn't necessarily consider the book direct inspiration for hiking the Appalachian Trail, unless you're already very invested, but if you enjoy walking/hiking memoirs, this one's a real treat. 1w

Robotswithpersonality 4/4 ⚠️A dog is a brief companion on the walk, and its fate is uncertain, as much as it's returned to its owner, so if you're sensitive to this, watch out for Chapter 20, Magic.
On the other side of the coin, Chapter 6, Farewell to Indoor Plumbing is hilarious (no grossness, promise). (edited) 1w

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Robotswithpersonality

The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey | Derick Lugo

Get it, Grandma! 😄
The author has such a lovely outlook. ☺️

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One By One: A gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming! | Freida McFadden

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Andrea313

Hiking the Poconos: A Guide to the Area's Best Hiking Adventures | John L. Young

Littens! My husband and I are taking a kind of impromptu trip to the Poconos next week and I'd love any recommendations from those who have visited! What can't we miss, and most importantly....what bookstores should we look out for? #TravelTips #TravelisJustReadingInAnotherPlace

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OneCent76

One By One: A gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming! | Freida McFadden

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This is a pretty suspenseful book. At times it gets a little repetitive but I still really like it. This author reminds me of the original VC Andrews books. They are fast reads that keep me interested. I wasn't sure who to trust in this book.

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MittenGirlPeach

The Salt Path | Raynor Winn

My April #bookspin. Every month I look forward to the numbers and every month I make a fun list, but I haven‘t been posting them. Litsy is a wonderful refuge in these turbulent times; it‘s always good to check in. Getting ready to start the tagged book!

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Blueberry

The Other Side of Lost | Jessi Kirby

"We lie on our backs on the trampoline, drawn into the center by each other's weight. The universe stretches wide above us, framed by a ring around us."

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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