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pdxannie
Antarctica | Claire Keegan
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Pickpick

I thoroughly enjoyed this short story collection. I wouldn‘t want to read it in warmer weather though. I read her book Small Things Like These on the beach and it did not fit the mood at all but the story has stayed with me and I appreciate it more now than when I read it. Moody winter was the perfect location for this collection. I‘d read each story again.

Cathythoughts I loved this book too ❤️ 2w
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Night_Reader
Soldier Sailor | Claire Kilroy
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Pickpick

5/5 🌟

Beautiful. Funny. Raw. Honest. Primal. Angry. Moving. This book evoked a whirlwind of emotions. It's a powerful and candid account of a first-time mum's journey, exploring her immense love for her child alongside the struggles of motherhood and the loss of self that often accompanies it.

It doesn't sugarcoat the realities of being a parent, and for that, it feels deeply relatable. An amazing book!

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Night_Reader
Soldier Sailor | Claire Kilroy
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My current reads: all fiction.

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Cathythoughts
Antarctica | Claire Keegan
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Thankyou Andrew for hosting this #12Booksof2024. I‘ve really enjoyed picking my books and reflecting on them. I‘ve also stacked loads from other‘s lists. What a great way to celebrate these 12 days together. Thank you ! A Happy New Year to you.

My final DECEMBER book is a Claire Keegan , short stories. I also read Small Things. I think she is out on her own, very good.

LeahBergen I‘ve loved seeing everyone‘s lists! 3w
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen I know ! Me too. ❤️ 3w
TrishB Keegan has actually made me appreciate what can be done in a very small number of pages. 3w
Cathythoughts @TrishB That‘s very true 👍🏻 I‘m looking forward to more of her. (edited) 3w
Andrew65 Thanks for playing along, it‘s been great seeing everyone‘s books. Hope to see you on the First day of Christmas later this year for #12Booksof2025. 👏👏👏😊🎉🥳

Like you I‘ve added a lot to my TBR.
3w
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Suet624
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Books purchased on December 31st while visiting Northampton, MA. Mary McGorry Morris, Sigrid Nunez, Niall Williams, Gabriel Byrne, and Blue Sisters (A book I decided I had to purchase because the wait list from the library is so long.) I feel very rich.

squirrelbrain Great haul! ❤️ 3w
TrishB Lovely ❤️ 3w
Leftcoastzen Nice haul ! Loved Blue Sisters 3w
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AmyG Blue Sisters is fabulous. 3w
Suet624 @squirrelbrain @TrishB I‘m excited. 😊 3w
Suet624 @AmyG @Leftcoastzen I‘ve been waiting so long for it. I‘m really happy I made the decision. 3w
BarbaraBB I hadn‘t heard of that Niall Williams! 3w
Suet624 @BarbaraBB I hadn‘t either. I squealed when I saw it. 3w
kspenmoll What a wonder stack! 3w
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TheKidUpstairs
Soldier Sailor | Claire Kilroy
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#12Booksof2024 September

A great reading month, but Claire Kilroy's Soldier Sailor (with a fantastic audio narration by Simone Collins) wins out.

"You thought wolves were extinct in this land? I thought so, too. The sea is not glittering, and the mothers are not serene, and the wolves were never more alive than they are tonight. They are volatile, they are vengeful, and you have summoned them to your door."

@Andrew65

Andrew65 Will have to check this audiobook out. (edited) 3w
TheKidUpstairs @Andrew65 I tried reading this one in both digital and physical formats and couldn't get into it, but was absolutely enraptured by the audio! 3w
Andrew65 @TheKidUpstairs Good to know, thanks 😊 3w
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TheKidUpstairs
Authenticity | Deirdre Madden
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#12Booksof2024 June

Some really solid reads in June, but this slow examination of artists and art was the most intriguing.

@Andrew65

MeganAnn This sounds fascinating! Stacked 4w
Andrew65 Good choice. 4w
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kellock
Antarctica | Claire Keegan
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Pickpick

I enjoyed this. Will always be some stories that aren't as good. I got used to the unfinished endings.

Cathythoughts I loved this one 👍🏻❤️ 4w
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kellock
Antarctica | Claire Keegan
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Next kindle read . . . Operation get to 50 continues