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Nebklvr
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Pickpick

This was a rather concise explanation of Ukrainian history region by region which is immensely helpful when dealing with such a contentious shifting of borders. It was conversational. Occasionally, the editing was a bit lax but the info was great. Feel free to use 5-calls to express your thoughts on Ukraine and fascism in our country.

Suet624 I appreciate you mentioning this book. I've been looking for some background information. I feel so badly about what is going on there. 1w
Nebklvr @Suet624 I was in the same boat. I feel it expanded my knowledge. I knew a bit about the Great Famine but not much else. 1w
Suet624 Do they talk about the religious differences/friction between Russia and Ukraine too? 1w
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Nebklvr @Suet624 Yes. Quite a bit actually. 1w
Suet624 Good. I‘ve been trying to explain that to people recently because of the whole Pope/Zelenskyy and Vance/Putin (Opus Dei and Orthodox vs Roman Catholic) situation. There is such a big religious story going on and no one in the media talks about it 1w
Nebklvr @Suet624 Mostly described in terms of why different religions in different sections and some of friction politically die to dif religions and also some $ issues 1w
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Susanita
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I snuck in this #authoramonth selection on the last day! It was a fascinating and compelling story about a female sniper fighting for the Soviet Union in World War Two. At first I was annoyed by the diversion to the US tour, but as it progressed I appreciated it as a storytelling tool.

The USSR made use of women in combat roles 80 years ago, but Secretary Kegbreath really thinks he‘s doing something here by eliminating the WPS program in 2025.

Aims42 “Secretary Kegbreath” 🤣🤣🤣 I am so using that from now on 👏 (edited) 1mo
AmyG @Aims42 That‘s what we call him. He is the poster boy for the unqualified. 1mo
Leftcoastzen What an embarrassment he is ! Absolutely unqualified, but aren‘t they all , loyalty to Cheeto , job skills & experience not needed or wanted . 1mo
dabbe Best hashtag today: #kegbreath 😍🤣😍 1mo
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DHill
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My first Kate Quinn and it was alright. The history is compelling but I was underwhelmed by the writing. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Soubhiville #AuthorAMonth

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Kshakal
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Eggs
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“Snipers must make themselves calm in order to succeed, and that is why women are good at sharpshooting. Because there is not a woman alive who has not learned how to eat rage in order to appear calm.”

A favorite HF from Quinn! I like both covers❄️

#Diamond 💎
#DynamicDs

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks On my tbr shelf! 1mo
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Kristy_K
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I bought this over a decade ago, and it‘s been sitting on my shelf since then. It felt like the right time to pick it up and I‘m so glad I did. It‘s packed with history and information but in a way that‘s easily absorbable.

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DrasticallyJill
Death of a Nightingale | Lene Kaaberbol, Agnete Friis
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This was a fantastic read and incredible ride! I like how this series follows a background character as well as the mains, but this book was very captivating. From Stalins oppressive Russia to Denmark to a heart pounding end-I couldn‘t put it down.

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Butterfinger
Ukraine | Artem Chapeye

#ranttime

I have been cussed. I have been told to name a loved one whom I am willing to sacrifice if war escalates. I have been informed that Zelensky was a snake, conniving and very underhanded, and thank goodness, Trump was 10 steps ahead to ward off the evil Zelensky.

I am tired. I gave them a history lesson. I probably didn't change their minds. I then ended with heated sarcasm, we should go ahead and give away Alaska.

Butterfinger It has also been implied that I am a traitor because I am proUkraine and not prowestern North Carolina. Apparently, all funds/aid should go to Hurricane Helene victims, not Los Angeles fires or war ravaged countries. I used to be proud to be an American. 3mo
Deblovestoread It is so exhausting! Remember to look for light and joy to refill your cup. 3mo
ncsufoxes My husband talked to his mom tonight (he grew up in NC, she still lives there) & he was so fed up. She gets all her info off you know what channel. She changes her views or story to fit the narrative she wants to see. My husband had to go over vaccines again with her tonight because she listens to all the misinformation (he has his PhD in Genetics & Molecular Biology). The parts I heard from her were shocking but not shocking. When she said the 3mo
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ncsufoxes Velvetta Voldemort loved women I lost it. My husband laughed at her & told her to look up the SAVES Act. She likes to say that, “well it doesn‘t affect me.” My husband tells her but it affects your grandkids & him as an oncology research scientist. It shouldn‘t have to affect you to not be concerned how much other people are hurting. The disillusionment is astounding. 3mo
Susanita It‘s the upside down world. Books, podcasts, and friends are the only things keeping me sane. 3mo
Jari-chan No words for this. Sending hugs and strength ❤️🫂 3mo
DogMomIrene I‘m sorry you‘re being verbally abused. This sounds awful. I get that you‘re trying to educate, but try to protect yourself too. You deserve better than being cussed at. Sending hugs! 3mo
Librarybelle So sorry. Thinking of you! 3mo
Tamra 😣 I feel like there are many who are a lost cause. 3mo
bellabella So you support Ukraine? Because I'm afraid I misread your former blurb. I am very sorry you were cursed and asked which family member you would sacrifice. That was awful on the part of those who hurt you, and they really should take a step back.
However, I am very patriotic of our beautiful country and support some of Trump's works. I will not blame you if you un-follow me.
Thank you for understanding.
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Butterfinger @bellabella I am mature enough to know that we can disagree. I hope you are not implying I am not patriotic because I also love this country. The tag #ranttime is for those of us who empathize with everyone who needs help. We feel that because of our love of books, we don't have to explain. So there is no more confusion for you, please block the tag. 3mo
Suet624 I heard the exact same lines that you did. Must be a script they use. A best friend of mine and I got into an argument this morning about what was going on. She kept saying at the end of each of her arguments that she didn‘t really care one way or the other because God was going to make sure she was OK. I kept losing it every time she said that. 3mo
bellabella @Butterfinger thank you for your answer. My respect for you just went through the roof.
I will continue to follow you because of this and I did not mean to imply that you are not patriotic. For that miscommunication, I am very sorry and offer my most sincere apologies. 💕
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MemoirsForMe So sorry you‘re going thru this. These are dark times. Sending hugs your way. 3mo
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AnnCrystal
Untitled | Anonymous
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#unrelated2books
#Ukraine
#Zelensky

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky became a hero the day his country was invaded. He has shown that he has the endurance to be the warrior his people need. May Ukraine win the victory of true peace that they are fighting for 🙏🏼🇺🇦💝💝💝.

AnnCrystal It took a hot minute for me to calm down and not write an angry 🤬 post about the bullying that took place at the White House which only seemed to confirm that little t is a puppet to a very scary puppet master. And the V.P. 🤨...unbelievable!

Ok, maybe I needed another hot minute!
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AnnCrystal And the nerve to criticize a man's attire when he comes straight from a battlefield! Like he has the time or can waste the funds! And I thought Zelensky was dressed nice...just saying. (edited) 3mo
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CBee Yes to all of this 🙌🏻 (edited) 3mo
AnnCrystal @CBee 🙏🏼🇺🇦💝💝💝. 3mo
Deblovestoread You are spot on! A friend warned me so I didn‘t watch just read about it. Unbelievably shameful 🤬🤬🤬 3mo
Leftcoastzen 👏✊💛💙🇺🇦💝💝🌻 3mo
AnnCrystal @Deblovestoread 🙏🏼🇺🇦💝💝💝. Every time I see the news footage again, I just want to cry all over again! 3mo
AnnCrystal @Leftcoastzen 🙏🏼🇺🇦💝💝💝. 3mo
Darklunarose ❤️🇺🇦❤️ 3mo
AnnCrystal @Darklunarose 🙏🏼🇺🇦💝💝💝. 3mo
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