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We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

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Every so often, accidental themes start emerging with the books I'm reading. Lately, it is "books that I wish were in existence during my adolescence." What a unique, yet painfully accurate, approach to discussing depression and trauma. This one is going to stick with me for a while.

#riseupreads @catsandbooks

TheBookHippie I adored this book I read it last year from the library and promptly bought a copy. I agree with your sentiment. I wish books like this existed when I was a teen. 6h

lil1inblue @TheBookHippie 🩵🩵🩵 3h

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Melismatic

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

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Soft pick. Layered with metaphor. The type of poetry you‘ll need to sit with a bit.
#RiseUpReads

Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks ✊🏼🔥❤️ 6d

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Melismatic

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

Snagged this from the library today - looking forward to it! #RiseUpReads

Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks 🔥❤️ 1w

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AllDebooks

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

Oh my, this book really is something special. I'm reading slowly to savour every verse.😍 I can't understand why this author is not stocked in the UK.

#RiseUpReads @Catsandbooks

lil1inblue That brought a tear to my eye. 💙 1w

AllDebooks @lil1inblue me too x 1w

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝. 1w

MeganAnn Loved this book so much! ❤️ 1w

Catsandbooks It's lovely! 1w

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AllDebooks

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

Blankets ✔️
Earl Grey tea ✔️
Snacks - walnuts and dark chocolate ✔️
New book arrived from USA this week. ✔️ I decided to wait for #HyggeHour as it looks like a very mindful read.
Happy me ✔️

#RiseUpReads @Catsandbooks
@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie

TheBookHippie I adored this book. 2w

Karisa Pretty cover 😍 2w

Catsandbooks Enjoy! 💖 2w

AllDebooks @TheBookHippie it's beautiful 😍 2w

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Laughterhp

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

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#riseupreads

This was an interesting book and really good on audio. I‘m glad it was picked for this month. This book is about clinical depression and trauma, with fairytale whimsy swirled in.

Catsandbooks

Melismatic I have this on hold at the library - I‘m excited for it. 💖 2w

Catsandbooks Yay! ✊🏼🔥💖 2w

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DebinHawaii

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

At the airport, heading to Hilo for the day. Breakfast & a few chapters of this one for #RiseUpReads

Glad it‘s Friday! 😵‍💫😴🥱

Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks Yay! ❤️ 2w

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Catsandbooks

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

Reminder for #riseupreads April

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

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Catsandbooks @LaughterHp @melismatic @julsmarshall @skygoddess1 @Bookwormjillk @lil1inblue @Jadams89 @puddlejumper @Liz_M @mrsV @thebookhippie @lapreader @willaful @cuilin 4w

Catsandbooks @peanutnine @singout @mhillis @light_of_aether @alldebooks @kspenmoll @librarybelle @mimi28 @ElizaMarie @AbigailJaneBlog @DebinHawaii 4w

TheBookHippie It‘s so so good! 4w

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Librarybelle My copy is waiting for me at the library! 4w

peanutnine Excited for this one! 4w

AllDebooks This looks so good, struggling to get my hands on a copy, though 4w

mhillis Looking forward to reading this one too! 4w

Kristy_K This has been on my tbr for a while. I‘d love to be tagged! 4w

Catsandbooks @Kristy_K Would you like to be tagged for future months too or just this month? 4w

Kristy_K @Catsandbooks Future months too please! 4w

Catsandbooks @Kristy_K awesome! Added you! ❤️ 4w

Kristy_K @Catsandbooks Thank you! 4w

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DebinHawaii

We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

#MentalHealthMonday

1. Tired & a bit overwhelmed work-wise. Having a little extra time off was helpful in some ways but put me behind in others.

2. I‘m excited to read this mental health fiction book with #RiseUpReads next month. Including the post from @Catsandbooks in case anyone wants to join in.
Catsandbooks's post on Litsy https://litsy.com/p/YUV3NTJOeWw4

Kerrbearlib

Kerrbearlib I hope you‘re able to catch up on some rest. I loved this book - great choice! Thanks for sharing! (edited) 2mo

Catsandbooks Looking forward to it! 💖 1mo

TheBookHippie I loved this book!! 1mo

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We Are All So Good at Smiling | Amber McBride

Repost for @Catsandbooks

#RiseUpReads April 2025

We Are All So Good At Smiling by Amber McBride

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag @Catsandbooks in your posts and use #riseupreads If you‘re not tagged and would like to be let @Catsandbooks know

Content warnings: mental illness, suicide, grief, panic attack, bullying, racism, death, self harm

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