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BookKenz

BookKenz

Joined September 2016

Sunshine Lover. 🌻 Horseback Rider. 🐴 Middle School Teacher. 🤪 Just a girl trying to find some time to read. 💁🏻‍♀️
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Finally got around to decorating my kindle. 🩷

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Bought these salt and pepper shakers at a yard sale and added them to my anthology shelf. 💛💛

Tamra Oh my gosh, they are iconic 1970‘s! 2w
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Bingo! | Rosemary Wells
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My March #bookspinbingo board is ready to go!

#MarchTBR #bookspin

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First Lie Wins: A Novel | Ashley Elston
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I read 8 books in February. My favorite book (and only 5 star) of the month was First Lie Wins. ❤️

My biggest disappointment was The Perfect Girlfriend. I love the crazy, obsessive stalker trope but this one just seemed too long and drawn out. After it was over, I didn't understand the point of the story anymore. 🙃

#wrapup #februarywrapup

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Ink Girls | Marieke Nijkamp
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The artwork in this was stunning. 😍

Such a cute middle grade graphic novel about the power of media, staying truthful, and friendships.

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I couldn't find this in the Litsy database but it is definitely a pick.

Have you ever finished a book, loved it, headed over to goodreads to give a 5 star rating, then saw 1 stars as far as the eye can see? Yeah? Well, same. 🤣
I know I'm in the minority here, but I absolutely loved this fake marriage, hockey romance novella. It was so freaking cute. I loved the MMC and FMC and their slow burn romance. I will listen to no criticism, thank you. 🤣

Read4life I loved it too! 💙 4mo
peanutnine It's so disappointing when a book you love is not appreciated! 4mo
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This was such a cute read. Yuuki desperately wants to find her soulmate and Lori is up for the job of helping her out after she was kind to him one night at the club. If you want a cute, giddy romance that'll make you kick your feet in delight, this is the manga for you. I'm excited to read the second one.

Thanks to #netgalley for the read in exchange for an honest review.

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For the Wolf | Hannah Whitten
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Starting this one tonight! First chapter has already hooked me, so I'm excited to see where it goes.

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Please ignore my messy bookshelves, but I'm in love with my new ghost friend. I know he was built to be outside, but he just looks so nice in front of my bookshelves!

Clwojick I love him!!!! 6mo
LiteraryinLawrence That is sooooo fun! 6mo
Bklover What a great idea! He‘s adorable! (edited) 6mo
Ruthiella Cute! 👻 6mo
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Currently reading The House in the Cerulean Sea and falling more and more in love with every chapter. 😍

LiteraryinLawrence Is this your first time reading it? I 💗💗💗💗💗 it! 6mo
BookKenz @LiteraryinLawrence it is! It's so magical and comforting. I can't believe I waited this long to pick it up! 6mo
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Flawless | Elsie Silver
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Starting Flawless and enjoying some pool time on beautiful day. ☀️

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Wow. I was not prepared for this book to be as good as it was. Never expected to tear up reading a manga, but here we are. 😢

Highly recommend. ❤️

Leniverse That's some title! 😯 11mo
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Housemaid's Secret | Freida McFadden
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This book released yesterday, and I finished it the same day. I had been eagerly awaiting the next book in The Housemaid series, and it did not disappoint!

I'm definitely interested in checking out some of Freida's other books. Any recommendations?

This book is also available on #KU #KindleUnlimited

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The One and Only Ruby | Katherine Applegate
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

The One And Only Ivan has always been a favorite in my classroom, and it is frequently checked out. Recently, I read The One And Only Bob and enjoyed it as well. However, I can confidently say that The One And Only Ruby is my favorite of the series. Did a middle grade story of an elephant make me cry? Sure did.

BookKenz I cannot wait to add to my classroom library. I think the heavier themes were handled really well. This would definitely be a book I would recommend to a child struggling to cope with a loss.

My lil' elephant loving heart won't be forgetting this one anytime soon.

Thank you Netgalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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curiouserandcurioser @BookKenz love these!💙 13mo
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January was an awful month for reading, but I still managed to finish a few things. I'm hoping the rest of 2023 goes better.

#wrapup #JanuaryWrapUp

Bookzombie I hope it gets better! 💕 14mo
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The Safest Lies | Megan Miranda
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Finished the next book in my #TBRWrappedUp challenge.

I enjoyed this book more than I expected to. It felt thrilling and fun. Also, my first Megan Miranda read, so I'm excited to read more from her.

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The Safest Lies | Megan Miranda
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The next book I unwrapped from my TBR. I've never read a book from this author before, so I'm excited to give her a try.

#TBRWrappedUp

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56 Days | Catherine Ryan Howard
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Mehso-so

I had a difficult time with this one. While some of the twists were pretty good toward the end, I had a hard time staying interested in the story. It was pretty repetitive and a little slow for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another one off the #TBRWrappedUp shelf. I'll have to unwrap another one later today.

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56 Days | Catherine Ryan Howard
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Listening to 56 Days while putting some quilt squares together. I'm having a hard time getting into the story. I'm about 1/3 of the way in and really hoping it picks up.

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Last Light | Claire Kent
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My first read of 2023! This romance series follows a post apocalyptic world where society is trying to survive after an asteroid hits earth. Ive been obsessed with it. Hero is the newest release in the series and while it was enjoyable it would be probably be my least favorite so far. However, if you like romance with walking dead/survival vibes, then I highly recommend checking out the tagged book. It's the first book she released in this world.

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And that's all she wrote for 2022...

wanderinglynn Awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 1y
Reggie Way to go! 1y
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I'm playing #BookSpin and #bookspinbingo a little bit differently for the first month of 2023. Normally I list 20 books that I'm interested in and some I've been putting off. However, I've seen people try this method before and wanted to see if it would work better for me. Therefore, I listed one book that I DNF'd this year (only by getting distracted), and prompts to help me reach my reading goals for the new year.

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Royal Holiday | Jasmine Guillory
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This was my first read from Jasmine Guillory and won't be my last. Reading this book was like reading a hallmark script. Very cute holiday romance between characters over 50 which I appreciated. I found myself a little bored throughout the story, but still think it's a solid 3-4 ⭐️ read.

I read this from my #TBRWrappedUp shelf where I wrapped 22 books off my TBR that I had been overlooking in order to unwrap them and work my way through the pile.

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Royal Holiday | Jasmine Guillory
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The next book from my #TBRWrappedUp challenge. I have a few Jasmine Guillory books on my shelf but this is the first one I've actually started. I didn't realize that we'd be following a heroine over 50 and I'm so glad we are. It's been a fun story so far for the holiday season.

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Killers of a Certain Age | Deanna Raybourn
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4 women who have worked for 40 years as assassins for a secret organization are about to celebrate their retirement. However, it seems the killing and adventure never ends. At 60, they have to put their skills to the test once again.

I loved this fun story! It was so unique and a great time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Book 4 for my #TBRWrappedUp ✅️

TheKidUpstairs This was one of my funnest reads of the year! 1y
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Killers of a Certain Age | Deanna Raybourn
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On to book 4 from my #TBRWrappedUp stack! Next I unwrapped Killers of a Certain Age. I believe this is the only new release that I wrapped up from my TBR. I knew I'd keep putting it off because I'm currently reading the Veronica Speedwell series from this author, but I'm 50 pages in and loving it so far.

5feet.of.fury I LOVED this one! 1y
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The Honey-Don't List | Christina Lauren
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After reading reviews, I think I'm in the minority here, but I LOVED this book. Even more than The Unhoneymooners.

It was such a fun read of two assistants to a reality show home design couple that are not as lovey dovey as they try to portray to the world. The assistants are forced to work together to save the couples image and end up falling for each other.

This was book 3 of my #TBRWrappedUp reading challenge. I'm glad I finally got to it!

Karisa 😂 The premise is funny! Watching the lovey-dovey couples on some of those home remodeling shows always makes me go “For real?!” and think of Morticia and Gomez Addams😂 1y
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Which of these should I prioritize in the new year?

Sharpeipup The other Einstein 1y
Andrew65 My top 3 :

The Underground Railroad
Sing, Unburied, Sing
All The Light We Cannot See
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CBee All the Light is amazing! 1y
mom_of_4 All the light 1y
BookKenz @Sharpeipup @Andrew65 @CBee @mom_of_4 Thanks guys! I'll definitely move those to the top of my list! 1y
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Another book that isn't in the Litsy database but unfortunately this one was big thumbs down. 👎

Not a fan of the miscommunication trope and the fact that the couple both mention 10000000 times that they know the other doesn't listen to their voicemails, but then get surprised when voicemails go unheard. 🤦‍♀️

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Sleigh You'll Stay | Michelle Garyfalakis
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💛💛💛

Trashcanman ❤️ 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So true ❤️❤️ 1y
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1. Hot Chocolate for sure. 🍫

2. The Heat Miser and Snow Miser song. ❄️🔥

#Two4Tuesday
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TheSpineView Thanks for playing ❤️🎄 1y
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Meeting Mr. Wright | Cassie Cross
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This book isn't in the Litsy database, but I had to share my new favorite Christmas Novella. This was such a cute friends to lovers story.

Highly recommend! I'll definitely be checking out this author's other works.

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The Honey-Don't List | Christina Lauren
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Book 3 chosen from my pile of wrapped books. I'm excited for this one. I've really enjoyed books from Christina Lauren before, so I'm hoping they don't let me down.

I'm also excited I took on this challenge of wrapping up some of my TBR because it's helping me get through books that I've owned for a while.

#TBRWrappedUp

Monica5 That's a challenge I need to do 1y
BookKenz @Monica5 I definitely recommend it. I've been flying through the part of my TBR that I've been overlooking this way. 1y
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It's a big ol' no from me, folks.

First fail from my #TBRWrappedUp stack. Praying the next book is a good one because this one made me loose some brain cells.

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Well Traveled | Jen DeLuca
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❄️ Snow days 😂 #teachersoflitsy

❄️ All I want for Christmas is the third book (That works. I'm sure there is some third book I need. Lol)

❄️The tagged one. So excited for it!

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Eggs Love this post ❤️❄️💙 1y
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I have unwrapped book number two!

I am excited for this one, but often pass it over because reviews can be pretty mixed.

#TBRWrappedUp

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What Light | Jay Asher
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Book number one from my #TBRWrappedUp stack was a success. It's a very cute Christmas romance involving a Christmas tree lot. I do wish I read this book when I was younger. However, I think my current students will love it. To the classroom library it goes!

#teachersoflitsy

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This was such a great read! I discovered this book through the Goodreads awards and immediately got the audiobook. It's a mix of a Laurie's life growing up and Funny Farm animal stories.

Now, I'm following their Facebook page and love seeing the amazing work they do.

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What Light | Jay Asher
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First book chosen from my #TBRWrappedUp ! Perfect for December. I bought this book right when it came out (2016 🙈) and still haven't touched it. I'm excited to be finally reading it.

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Instead of playing #bookspinbingo this month, I have wrapped 22 of my books that I've had for a while and want to read but keep overlooking. I'll be randomly picking them out until all are read.

Fingers crossed this goes well. I'm already forgetting what books I picked out. 😅 #TBRWrappedUp #TBR

JackOBotts Such a fun idea! Good luck! 1y
Soubhiville That‘s a great idea! 1y
squirrelbrain What a fab idea! 1y
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Cathythoughts Nice idea! Lovely wrapping. 1y
CoffeeNBooks What a great idea! 1y
BookKenz @JackOBotts @Soubhiville @squirrelbrain @Cathythoughts @CoffeeNBooks Thanks everyone! I'll be opening the first one tonight. 🤞 1y
Monica5 Fabulous Idea 1y
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Being Sloane Jacobs | Lauren Morrill
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This was a cute little YA Parent Trap book. Two girls named Sloane Jacob's (one a hockey player and one a figure skater), meet and decided to go to each other's sports camp.

I'm excited to add it to my 7th grade classroom.

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The Housemaid | Freida McFadden
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This was a great thriller! The ending was one of my favorites. Can't wait to read the second book. Both are in #KindleUnlimited for anyone who has the #ku subscription.

RebelReader This is on my Christmas list! 1y
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In a Jam | Kate Canterbary
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This book gave me everything I could ever want in a romance. Small town. Grumpy/sunshine. Found family. All the feels. I loved this book so much. 😍

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Also available on #kindleunlimited #ku

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Just One Look: A Novel | Lindsay Cameron
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My library haul for today! Returned 2 books and picked up 3 🤷‍♀️ I'm excited for all of these! Which one should I read first?

#libraryhaul

Kappadeemom Good haul! 2y
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Confessions | Kanae Minato
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I enjoyed this one pretty well. I liked how the chapters were from different characters.The writing drew me in and made it a quick and easy read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

KT1432 I love this photo! 2y
BookKenz @lele1432 Thank you! I just couldn't pass up on the opportunity to use my classroom for this one lol 2y
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I'm Glad My Mom Died | Jennette McCurdy
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I can't even describe how much I love this book and how important I think it is. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

ElizaMarie I loved it too! I was so shocked when I was listening to it (just picked it up because I kept on hearing that it was a “must“ read/listen). I am too old for the iCarly times, but still! Wow! This poor child! 2y
bookish_wookish Im on the waiting list at my library for this one! I cant wait for my turn! 2y
ReadingOver50 I am on the waiting list at my library. 56 people ahead of me! 2y
BookKenz @ElizaMarie I agree! There were so many shocking and sad moments. It was so well written too. 2y
BookKenz @bookish_wookish @ReadingOver50 fingers crossed your holds come in quickly! 2y
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My August #bookspin list is ready!

#bookspinbingo

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great list!! 2y
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I've been playing #bookspin with @TheAromaofBooks since it's 2nd month. However, this is the 1st time I've ever gotten a bingo!! 🎉 My boyfriend always gives me a hard time because I'll read 10 books on the board, but never the ones in a line. 🤷‍♀️ I also give myself more of a challenge (like I need it 🤣) by checking the free spaces off in order.

I've loved playing #bookspinbingo . I'm grateful that it makes me read some of my physical TBR 🤣

LiteraryinLawrence Congrats on the bingo! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!! I also like to do the free spaces in order to keep things exciting 😂 2y
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My July #wrapup . A pretty good reading month, but I didn't read as much as I hoped too.

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Long Way Down | Jason Reynolds
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5 ⭐️!

I'd been highly anticipating this for a while and it didn't disappoint!