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Joined May 2016

My blog: https://thecaptivatedbybooks.wordpress.com Goodreads: jennyr0528 for most up to date TBR lists
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Kobo eReader For Dummies | Corey Sandler
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Does anyone use a Kobo? My Nook is old and very slow and I want to stop reading on my phone. The new Nook doesn‘t offer the ability to download apps to the device anymore apparently. Before I buy a tablet, i am wonder if Kobo allows you to download apps. I want to buy something where I have easy access to both my books on the Nook app and on the Kindle app. Any input or advice?

wanderinglynn @TheSpineView said she has a kobo & likes it. (edited) 5d
Captivatedbybooks @TheSpineView are you able to download apps from an app store on Kobo? 5d
TheSpineView @Captivatedbybooks I have never tried. I have just the basic eReader so probably not and mine is several years old. The new ones have a lot more features. I suggest you research it. I do like mine a lot and will replace it with a newer model when it dies. Hopefully not for a few more years. 5d
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The Bound Witch | Ivy Asher
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Book 12 of 2023 “He tastes like the antidote to a poison that‘s been threatening my very soul.”

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The Blood Witch | Ivy Asher
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Book 11 of 2023

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The Bone Witch | Ivy Asher
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Book 10 of 2023 I loved this series. Individually the books are 4 stars out of 5 but the whole series together gets 5 stars. There‘s laughter, sexual tension, romance family banter, alil of everything. Also a change in the same old fantasy stories of witches and stuff so that was a breath of fresh air. I devoured these books!

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Hunting Adeline | H D Carlton
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Book 9 of 2023 “The day I handed over my love to him was the first time a God fell to his knees, bowed his head, and prayed. He prayed because I gave him the one thing he could never control, and he never wanted to lose it. “Giving my heart to you was something I prayed I‘d never do,” I whisper. “But you‘ve always been a God, and I didn‘t realize my pleas were going straight into your hands. Yet they always went unanswered.”

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Shopping | Gavin Kramer
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Sooooo excited that everything for my #hauntedhollowsswap #HHS23 has been ordered. I just have to go buy so wrapping paper and candy ❣️❣️❣️

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Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton

My body is just a vessel that my soul inhabits, attached to a shell that it'll one day leave. And when that day comes, I won‘t care to let that shell go. I carry my body around because I have to, not because it's a choice. But when I possess something meaningful, I‘m choosing to hold on to it. Carrying something meaningful in my skin is effortless but holding onto something that I could lose—that takes devotion."

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Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
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Book 8 of 2023 This book got alot of hype through Booktok. Now while it is a good book, there is alot of subjects that arent easy to digest. It is definitely a dark romance. The trigger warnings should not be taken lightly and I honestly feel like this book shouldnt be available for free on KU and i believe there should be an age limit on getting the book. An immature mind or one not yet ready for such heavy subjects.

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Penpals | Lana Sundman
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I was wondering if the group Just Because penpal group was still in circulation. I still have the spreadsheet but am scared to just start sending letters/post cards out if people have left the group or if there is a new group then i will delete the info i have.

JamieArc I‘m not sure what that group is but there is the Litsy Love pen pal group. I‘m wondering if the Just Because group turned into Litsy Love…. Do you know @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ? 2w
BookwormAHN I think the Just Because one rather unofficially disbanded and most of us that wanted to continue joined #LitsyLove If you would like to join that Misty, @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks could add you 😺 2w
BookwormAHN Also welcome back! 2w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @BookwormAHN yes, that‘s correct 👍🏻 2w
Captivatedbybooks @BookwormAHN ohhhhh okay no wonder i stopped getting emails and such 🤣 2w
Captivatedbybooks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ohhh okay ill keep an eye open then for when yall add new people ❣️❣️ 2w
Captivatedbybooks @BookwormAHN and thank you!!!!! Im happy coming back on and seeing alot of familiar faces ❣️❣️ 2w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Captivatedbybooks I can add you anytime if you want to join! Just email me your username, name, address, and birthday! Loverofbooks75@gmail 1w
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Satan's Affair | H. D. Carlton
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Book 7 of 2023

If you are going to read the Haunting Adeline series by the same author I recommend reading this book first. It will all make for a better funnier experience in my opinion.

This book was not what I was excepting! It‘s a very short read (maybe 150 pages) but you get so absorb in the story. Please read the trigger warnings first because again this book is very dark “smut” romance. It‘s definitely a good intro for the author.

Cinfhen Hmmmm, smut romance!! Sounds interesting 😆 2w
Captivatedbybooks @Cinfhen it‘s definitely 🔥🔥 let me know i can recommend and ease you into it 🤣🤣🤣 (edited) 2w
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1- a wolf cause i already have a black cat and I LOVEEE wolf shifter books
2- I dont really have one but i like ones that scare me lol
3- 🧐 when I was a kid I had this really cool wizard costume
4- nope unless they are the fuzzy ones. Size 9.5-10 in women‘s
5- Pet Semetry
6- Reece peanut butter cups

#HHS23
#HauntedHollowSwap

wanderinglynn 🎃👻🙌🏻 2w
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Unisex size shirt- Xl
Shoe size- women‘s 9.5-10
Favorite color- Purple
Color i hate- Pink
Kids- nope i have none
Pets- yes 8 cats 🙊
City gal
House

BethM My favorite color is also purple! 7d
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Temptation | Meg Anne, K. Loraine
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Book 6 of 2023 and the last book of this series. I liked how the book concluded and tied everything and everyone together.

Cinfhen Glad to see a Jenny review 😊 2w
Captivatedbybooks @Cinfhen you will be seeing more of me my love im back 😉❣️ 2w
Cinfhen Woohoo!! 2w
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Shadow of Night: A Novel | Deborah Harkness
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“ For storms will rage and oceans roar When Gabriel stands on sea and shore. And as he blows his wondrous horn, Old worlds die, and new be born.”

Book 5 of 2023

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Possession | Meg Anne, K. Loraine
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Book 4 of 2023

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Rejection | Meg Anne, K. Loraine
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Book 3 of 2023

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Obsession | Meg Anne, K. Loraine
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So im in a dark spice romance mood. Book 2 for 2023 was all about spice. It‘s a reverse harlem with vampires, shifters and other fantasy personalities. At first i thought it was just a straight “smut” book but then it does develope a good plot. This is book 1 of 4 in the Mate Games series.

Please check the trigger warnings before reading this book.

BethM Girl, I go through my dark romance periods! Check out 3w
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First book of #2023. I had already knew how the book was going to be because I had seen the show on tv. I must saying watching the show was way better then the book for me.

BethM I could only do these on audio. The narrator was really good. 3w
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1- i love both scary and friendly ghosts
2- witches
3- 🧐🧐🧐🧐 hot chocolate
4- classics
5- the great pumpkin???
6- chocolate candy
7- tie between cozy mysteries and thrillers
8- vampires
9- supernatural beings
10- jump scares

#HHS23

wanderinglynn 🎃👻🙌🏻 2w
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Practical Magic | Alice Hoffman
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#HHS #HHS23 #HauntedHallowSwap. Practical magic is one of my fave movies to watch during October. I cannot wait for the fall for all the pumpkin spice coffee, hoodie season, cozy fuzzy socks. I also love the colors of the fall

wanderinglynn Love it! 🎃 3w
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@MrsV hey love I still have your book & journal from the whodunit group traveling book thingy. If you would like your stuff back email me at Jennyr0528@gmail.com

Tamra What a great cover. 5mo
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@InBooksILive hey love I have your book & journal still from when we did the traveling book groups. If you would still like your book & journal back shoot me an email at JennyR0528@gmail.com so i can mail it to you.

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Hey @Susanita i still have your journal and book from when we did one of the travel book groups. If you would like them back shoot me an email at Jennyr0528@gmail.com so I can mail it back to you ❣️

Susanita That‘s where it is! Yes, I would at least like to have the journal back. I‘ll email you. 5mo
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How to Walk Away | Katherine Center
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4/5 🌟

BethM Miss you! 2y
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First book done for the year! Started I believe NYE or the day before and finished yesterday. I wasn‘t sure if I was going to like it but once you get past the confusion in the 1st few chapters it‘s pretty good. I‘ll give it 4/5🌟

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1922 | Stephen King
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Thank you @j9brown i loved everything!!!! Sorry i didnt even realize the date. Thank you @teebe for organizing.

AkashaVampie That coloring book looks amazing 3y
j9brown 🥳 Merry Creepy Christmas! 3y
Captivatedbybooks @AkashaVampie its got some pretty cool pictures! 3y
AkashaVampie @Captivatedbybooks i just got my son a awesome coloring book for xmas. I might have to see if i can get that one too. 3y
teebe Nice! 🖤💀 3y
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I forgot to post i put this in the mail earlier this week. It has left Philly and hopefully will get to Its location on time it says its supposed to be delivered Tuesday .

@ReadingOver50 it‘s coming I promise!!!!! I have the tracking # if you would like it my email is Jennyr0528@gmail.com

#creepyChristmasSwap

BethM Merry Christmas friend‘ 3y
ReadingOver50 Great! I‘m looking forward to it 😀 3y
Captivatedbybooks @ReadingOver50 tracking says its in CA!!!! Fingers crossed you get it today 3y
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Surprised | Julie Murray
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j9brown Hooray! 🥳🥳🥳 3y
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Mexican Gothic | Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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Read this book in alittle under 7 hours! Perfect October read! Keeps your attention from page 1.

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Specials | Scott Westerfeld
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I would have to nominate @BethM for being who she is! A person I never met but took the time to search me out when Id fallen off because of my severe depression or to check up on my family and myself to make sure we were okay because of the crazy things going on in my city. She has cared for my well being more then those who are close by me. And for that I am forever indebted to her ❣️

BethM Aww this makes my heart burst! How are you doing sweetheart?! 3y
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#creepychristmas
😈- ive read some spooky books but none that I can remember that were seriously scary to me
😈Skeleton Key (im obsessed with skeleton keys or antique keys)
😈werewolves & fairies
😈skeleton keys, fairies

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As I wait for season 5 to come on.....

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Starting this as Im waiting for an oil change. I rather be sleeping!

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Hey peeps!!!!!! Ive miss you all! So I started watching The Last Kingdom on Netflix and found out this morning it‘s a book series. Has anyone read the series and watch the show? Are they exact or different? I dont want to read the series if its exactly like the show.

Heideschrampf It‘s not! The basics are the same, sure, but the book timeline moves much faster, so that you‘ve basically surpassed the series after book one or two. I started listening to the audiobooks on youtube after watching the series and found it a worthwhile addition. 3y
TrishB Books are quite different as @Heideschrampf says, definitely worth a read. 3y
Captivatedbybooks @TrishB @Heideschrampf THANK YOU!!!! Lol down the rabbit hole I gooo. This series has consumed me! 3y
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Outer Dark | Cormac McCarthy
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@MiyakoBunny can you email me at Jennyr0528@gmail.com? Id like to mail back your book since #horrorpost is no longer in function.

I am collecting everyone‘s books i have and mailing them out to their owners this weekend since i am doing a very deep deep cleaning lol

MiyakoBunny Hi I emailed you back but I haven‘t gotten a reply 3y
Cinfhen Hey Jenny!!! Was just thinking about you. Hope you‘re well during these crazy times. 3y
Captivatedbybooks @Cinfhen HEY MY LOVE!!!! Im hanging in there. And you? How‘s the family here and at home? Hope all is well. ❣️ 3y
Cinfhen I‘m good!!!!! I‘m actually in Philly now...my daughter got engaged last week...super exciting 🍾🎊❣️I‘m heading back on Nov 18. So happy you‘re back on Litsy 🙌🏻💕My reading has taken a hit but 2020 has been a HUGE dump-fire.... 3y
Captivatedbybooks @Cinfhen awww congrats on your daughters engagement! And I agree 2020 has definitely been a year of testing who you are 3y
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The New Husband | D.J. Palmer
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It covers the dynamic between new relationships, step-parents, the loss of a parent, domestic abuse, and bullying. My full review is posted on my blog. This book is coming out this April 2020.

I give this book 3/5 stars
#ARC #BookReviews #ComingApril2020 #DJPalmer #DomesticFiction #Fiction #Netgalley #PsychologicalThriller #ToBeReleased #TriggerWarnings #TheCaptivatedbyBookWordpress

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Little Secrets | Jennifer Hillier
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You do batshit-crazy things when you‘re drowning. When you‘re underwater, you‘ll grab on to whatever‘s closest to you if it means you can take one more breath. –Marin

I give this book 4/5 stars --It's coming out in April 2020 Check out my blog for my review :) #ARC #BookReviews #ComingApril2020 #Fiction #JenniferHillier #Netgalley #PsychologicalThriller #Suspense #ToBeReleased #TriggerWarnings #TheCaptivatedbyBooksWordpress

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I NEED YALLS HELP!!!! So ive been in the worse funk for months!!! Im finally starting to feel like myself again but i cant commit to reading. I literally feel scared to read 😮🥺😳 ive been walking around with books in my purses and just cant commit to reading. I need a knock me off my socks, ill devourer the book in a day kind of reading please recommend something (and why)!!! THANK YOU 😘

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Have you tried rereading one of your favorite books? Maybe go to a park or wherever your favorite reading spot is... Maybe that would help! I‘ve been in a little slump too with work and life since Christmas. I‘m slowly coming out of it! Don‘t give up! ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
wanderinglynn When I‘ve been in a slump, I try rereading some of my faves. Nothing heavy, but the fun ones. I also found that audiobooks help—when I‘m in a slump, I‘ll listen to an audiobook when doing chores or in the car, and inevitably, it will spur me to read. ❤️ 4y
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Smarkies When I have a slump I tend to lean towards my comfort reads on audio - for me it is cozy mysteries. Something light and easy. It helps get me through books so it does not feel like the slump isn't too bad. I don't think you have to fight the slump because sometimes it is your brain telling you you may need a break. 4y
zezeki I was in a very bad mood about a year ago, and what helped me was to reread some of my favourite books. I also experimented with romance genre a bit. 4y
DoonTheGoon When I'm in a slump I turn to either short story collections by authors I know I like, or I turn to poetry. Small commitment reads, but you walk away having read something complete. Baby steps! 4y
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Cinfhen Hi, Jenny!!!! What a lovely article to share 🧡 4y
AmyG Thank you. I‘m going to hit the library used book section later this week. Yes...what a great article to share! 4y
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The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah
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Look who‘s playing the sisters!!!!

rather_be_reading i camt wait! 4y
MissAimz_55 Can‘t wait!! 4y
marleed Omg - reading now and now I have faces for Vianne and Isabel! 4y
Captivatedbybooks @marleed now do you like it so far? 4y
marleed I‘m loving this - 5 stars I‘m sure! 4y
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The Poet X | Elizabeth Acevedo
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Thank you @derr.liz !!!! This was what I got as my #jolabokaflodswap i cant wait to start it! Im waiting for dinner to settle so i can eat my chocolate!

derr.liz Hope you enjoy! Happy holidays! 🎄 4y
MaleficentBookDragon 🎁🎄🍫 📚 Happy #Jolakabodflod 4y
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I got it!!!!! It was delivered in Wednesday i wasnt home so I saw it yesterday. Thank you #JolabokaflodSwap

derr.liz Yay! I'm relieved that it arrived safely!! 🥂 4y
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Here goes my #Jolabokaflodswap on its way to Texas!!!! Should be there Saturday.

derr.liz Have you received yours? 4y
Captivatedbybooks @derr.liz yes! Thank u 4y
Captivatedbybooks @dgingo hey hun! I checked shipping and it‘s say delivery for tomorrow. I just wanted to keep you in the loop. 4y
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dgingo @Captivatedbybooks Thank you! I look forward to receiving it! (The dingo part has me laughing. Don‘t worry—it happens! 🤣🐕) 4y
Captivatedbybooks @dgingo OMG!!!!! Im sooo sorry 😂😂😂😂 i didnt even realize it!! That‘s what happens when im rushing before the post office closed lol 4y
dgingo @Captivatedbybooks 🤣😂 It‘s okay, but thank you! I look forward to receiving it! 🤣 4y
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My book for #Jolabokaflodswap should be arriving tomorrow!!!! So I can mail it out

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So Litsy hasnt been nice to me lately and has been giving me alot of trouble. This morning when I tried to post my goodies from my swap it said i kept putting the wrong password but wouldnt let me change it. So i remember we can now go on by the web and my password worked and it says ive been here since 2016 😳 i knew ive been here awhile but didnt know it was that long!!!

LibrarianRyan Yeah, this morning the app was not letting me comment on anything. 4y
MicheleinPhilly Girl, where have you been?!?!? 4y
MatchlessMarie Wow this is news to me! I had no idea we were web based now! I will have to check it out because I hate the android version of the app and am counting the days I can go back to iOS 4y
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Captivatedbybooks @MicheleinPhilly lol lost!!!! I definitely got lost but i‘m trying to find my way back. Life has been cray, stressful, busy, happy lol 4y
Captivatedbybooks @LibrarianRyan it‘s drying me crazy!!! I dont get notifications (not even banners), when im scrolling it taps on every # or like it will click on the names it drives me nuts! 4y
Captivatedbybooks @MatchlessMarie it‘s pretty cool on the web. It happened last yr when Litsy joined with some other platform. 4y
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Baby Teeth | Zoje Stage
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@MatchlessMarie thank you for the #nightmareswap! You did better then good i love it! The # of cats on the puzzle is exactly how many I have. I loveeee the small keepsake box. I saw one that was halloween theme at CVS but when I went back it was gone sooo i was super excited when I saw one in my box. I do drink and will be trying that shot tonight 😉 im super excited for the candy i hid it from everyone!

Captivatedbybooks I havent had a caramel apple lolli in AGES! Oh and the It socks arent in the pic cause im wearing them today to work. THANKK U!!! I cant wait to try the coffee. Thank you @LibrarianRyan for hosting 4y
BethM Awesome! 4y
LibrarianRyan Yeahhh 4y
LibrarianRyan Yeahhh 4y
MatchlessMarie Wow lucky guess 😅 glad you liked it! It's always hard to suss out who drinks 🤪 there are so many alcohol flavored goodies during the holidays. Hope you had a happy Halloween! 👻🎃 4y
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Come on B&N!!! Waiting on one more item so I can mail out my #NightmareSwap

LibrarianRyan I hate when that happens. 4y
LibrarianRyan Just checking. Did you get your package mailed out yet? 4y
Captivatedbybooks @LibrarianRyan sorry something‘s up with my Litsy im not getting notifications and yes ma‘am it says it was delivered today 4y
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LibrarianRyan Sorry to bug you. Did you get your swap package? 4y
Captivatedbybooks @LibrarianRyan yup i commented on my partner that I got it. Your no bug, i know your just making sure everyone got their boxes 😉 4y
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This is everything!!!!

Slajaunie Thank goodness my husband does not think that way! 4y
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🎃 chocolate candy (no coconut)
🎃 witches
🎃treat!!!!
🎃scary movie
🎃hand out candy
🎃corn maze!!!
🎃funny costume
🎃pumpkin seeds
🎃walk alone in a dark forest
🎃black cats 😻
🎃both lol
🎃neighborhood

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GrilledCheeseSamurai Nevermoor is the first in a series with 2 books out already & the 3rd coming in March. It's...its really friggen good. 👌 4y
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