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Jee_HookedOnBookz

Joined October 2018

Blog: hookedonbookz.com | Twitter: @Hooked_On_Bookz | Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/HookedOnBookz
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Untilted | Matthaeus Blastares
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Last year I did a Top 10 of 2020, so I thought, I should do it again this year, just one last post before I bid 2021 goodbye and pray hard for a better 2022. Moreover, I did have some luck, stumbling across some really good reads before the closing of the year. A good sign for my 2022, I hope? #top10of2021 Blog post here: https://bit.ly/3Jzg2vA

HAPPY 2022, everyone! May this year be better for all!

Ruthiella Happy New Year! 🥂🥳 2y
Bookwormjillk Happy New Year! This is a great list! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Bookwormjillk thank you, Jill! And same to you too! 2y
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Jee_HookedOnBookz @Ruthiella Happy 2022 to you too, Ruth! 2y
readordierachel Happy 2022! 2y
Deblovestoread Happy New Year!🎆 2y
CarolynM Happy New Year 2y
batsy Happy New Year! 🎉❤️ 2y
Jas16 Happy New Year! 2y
Reggie Happy New Year! 2y
UwannaPublishme Great article Jee! And yes, you did it again. You added more books to my TBR. 😆 2y
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Thank you @Jas16 for the gifts! Another book which I now can read without waiting for my turn on Libby! 🙌 thank you! And I love the idea of Novel Teas! Being a coffee lover, I haven‘t drank tea in a long while so I definitely can‘t wait to try these! I especially like the whole idea of it with quotes from authors! 😍😍and chocolates for my tummy! Ahhh bliss..Happy holidays to you, my dear friend. Stay safe & well! 💕

CBee Ohhhhh I am so glad you got this book! We just talked about that in our letters 😊 Hope you love it as much as I did ♥️ 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @CBee I‘m sure I will! It‘s a long wait on Libby and thanks to Jennifer I can now read it ASAP! Woot woot! Hope you had a great Christmas, Cydney! I‘ll be replying soon 😘 2y
CBee @Jee_HookedOnBookz it‘s my turn to reply to you so you‘re good! Got your card and letter just the other day ♥️ 2y
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Jee_HookedOnBookz @CBee yikes! Me and my memory 😩 so sorry about that! I must‘ve forgotten to add an ‘R‘ on your envelope after replying 🤦🏻‍♀️ 2y
Jas16 I so hope that you end up liking it as much as I did. You Libby wait time was so long! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Jas16 it's really so thoughtful of you, Jennifer. I was so glad and grateful that I didn't have to wait anymore!! It's coming on the flight with me :) 2y
CBee @Jee_HookedOnBookz no worries ♥️ 2y
Crazeedi Merry Christmas Jee!! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi Thank you and same to you too, Diane! 2y
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Will | Will Smith
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Now I don‘t have to wait my turn on Libby to read Will! Woot woot! Thank you @Soubhiville for the wonderful gifts! The beautiful bookmark has been added to my collection 💕💕 Can‘t wait to use the socks 😍😍and I‘m saving the chocolate for later. I love anything dark chocolate!! Hope you had a great Christmas my friend and happy holidays to you!

Soubhiville I hope you‘ll love the book! Happy Holidays! 💜 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Soubhiville I know I will for sure! I‘m a big fan of Will Smith!! 😄 Happy Holidays to you too, Soubhi! (edited) 2y
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Loved it! A timely read, written in a conversation-like manner, making it digestible and accessible. Many inspiring stories shared along the way. Bought two copies as gifts post-reading! Full review here: https://bit.ly/3IZhrLF

Thanks #CeladonBooks for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own.

Crazeedi I bet your children are ready for Christmas!!❤ 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi yes they are! 😁 2y
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Untitled | Unknown
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😅

wanderinglynn 😆😆😆 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @wanderinglynn I told my husband I wouldn't even think twice about entering that van 😅 2y
wanderinglynn I kind of want that van for myself! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @wanderinglynn oh that would be great, wouldn‘t it! Omg dream come true! Drive it around the world, exchange books and thoughts with other readers… 2y
UwannaPublishme I‘d be right there with you! 😍📚📚📚 2y
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What a fun ride! Absolutely loved this book. Great for readers who don‘t mind a slow read and doing a little bit of work, figuring out the puzzle and putting the pieces together.

Full review here: https://bit.ly/3dxmip7

AmyG That‘s a great review. Now I need to read this. Thanks, Jee. 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @AmyG Thank you, Amy! And always a pleasure. I'm so glad I stumbled across this because it's been a while since I read a good book 😅 2y
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The Maidens: A Novel | Alex Michaelides
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Mehso-so

My first Michaelides book. Had high expectations because of the rave reviews his debut has gotten. Unfortunately, this book didn‘t work for me. Plot and characters were a little flat and ending unbelievable. Full review here: https://bit.ly/3daIBAE

Jas16 Hi Jee! I received a surprise package from you in the mail today and immediately set it aside to open on Christmas. Thank you so much for thinking of me! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Jas16 You're so welcome, my friend xoxo Have a merry and blessed Christmas! :) 2y
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Untitled | Unknown
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The holidays might be challenging for some for many reasons. If you are alone or feel alone, if you are struggling, if you just need someone to listen, please use #HolidayHugs.

This community is amazing!

#holidayhugs #litsylove

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Happy thanksgiving Jee to you and your sweet family 🧡 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you, Misty! And Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too! :) 😘 2y
UwannaPublishme Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🤗❤️ 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @UwannaPublishme Thank you! Hope you and your family too, Donna! xoxo 2y
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The Book of Magic | Alice Hoffman
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Mehso-so

I‘m a fan of the series especially the last two, but the finale didn‘t quite work for me 😭 maybe because I had high hopes. I felt the new characters a little underwhelming and the plot dragged on in the middle. Full review here: https://bit.ly/3xp3npt Thank you Simon & Schuster for the galley of the book in exchange for an honest opinion.

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What‘s the weirdest thing you use or have ever used as a bookmark? My daughter used a pair socks! Lol Check out other weird stuff we use or have used as bookmarks! https://bit.ly/3AZMFgA

Do share with us yours too!

TEArificbooks Probably my kindle 😆 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @mdm139 yes that too for me! And because of that I sometimes can‘t find it! 😅 2y
kezzlou85 My hospital ID band. 2y
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Crazeedi A leaf!! 2y
tealwish As a teen, I often used a CLEAN tissue, and my mom always got upset with me thinking it was used! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @kezzlou85 TQ for sharing! 😊 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi OMG! Now that's my first time 'hearing' leaf as a bookmark! TQ for sharing :) 2y
Crazeedi @Jee_HookedOnBookz well you know you're sitting outside reading so what's around to mark my place!!😉 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @tealwish HAHAHAHA now you remind me of the time I used to use tissue too! And yes, clean too of course ;) TQ for sharing! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @mdm139 TQ for sharing :) 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi Just thinking about it makes me happy! Isn't that the best part? The beauty of nature? :) 2y
Crazeedi @Jee_HookedOnBookz of course! That's why I'm sad winter is coming, my favorite place to read is outside listening to the critters, the birds , the wind chimes and just soaking in this beautiful world 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi Aw... :( It's okay, Diane. We can take the cold, wintery days to cuddle with our loved ones or just take time to rest, reflect and also give us more reason spend more time with God :) 2y
Crazeedi @Jee_HookedOnBookz what a perfect suggestion Jee, thank you for helping me realize this! 🥰 2y
UwannaPublishme Love this article, Jee! I‘ll admit it....I used a cough drop the other day. It was the only thing next to me! And yes, it was wrapped. 🤣 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @UwannaPublishme cough drop? Now that‘s a new one, but a good one! Haha thank you for reading and sharing, Donna!💕 2y
Bookwormjillk Jee! Good to “see” you again. I always use my shopping lists and then can‘t find them and don‘t buy the right stuff at the store. 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Bookwormjillk thank you, Jill! Omg your story tickled me hehe thank you for sharing!💕 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Bookwormjillk how have you been? Hope all‘s well on your end! 2y
Bookwormjillk @Jee_HookedOnBookz doing well. Happy to have me kids back in school. How are you? 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Bookwormjillk I‘m good too. Thank you for asking 🙏🏼💕 enjoying the cooler temps! 😁 2y
BiblioLitten The sock looks like a cute bunny!! I use memory and Lego blocks too😊 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @BiblioLitten thank you checking out the post! :) now that you mentioned, it does look like a bunny ahahaha and thank you for sharing!💕 2y
Soubhiville I always grab a bookmark out of my collection when I start a book, and keep them together, so I don‘t use unusual things. BUT I love buying used books, and I always get a kick out of things I find in those: photos, postcards, plane tickets, reciepts, shopping lists, party invitations, the list is long and fun! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Soubhiville oh wowww! Imagine the memories that went along with those finds! I've bought used books too but never found any of those items :( 2y
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The Book of Magic | Alice Hoffman
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I‘ve got to share this! I 💕 this book so far & I‘m excited to have this #giveaway! Just follow blog & leave a comment on https://hookedonbookz.com/2021/10/12/giveaway-the-magic-book-by-ahoffmanwriter-t... Feel free to tag a friend if u think they‘d be interested!This is on Twtr Hooked_On_Bookz too! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Jas16 @UwannaPublishme @AmyG @Soubhiville @Sleepswithbooks

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AmyG So nice to see you here , my friend. Thanks for tagging me! (edited) 2y
Jas16 So wonderful to wake up to a post from you. I have been really wanting to read this book and am so glad you are loving it! Off to your blog… 2y
Eggs Done ✅!! Thanks so much🥰🥰 2y
erzascarletbookgasm Thanks for the tag @Soubhiville ! Thanks for having this giveaway Jee! 2y
TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 2y
Bklover Done! And thanks Soubhi! @Soubhiville ❤️❤️ 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💗💗💗 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m happy to hear from you!! 2y
Deblovestoread Nice to see you, Jed! Thanks for the tag @Soubhiville 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Soubhiville thank you for sharing and tagging! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏼💕 2y
Soubhiville ❤️ 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Kdgordon88 thank you! And it‘s Jee btw 😉 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thank you, Misty! Hope to be more active here! And tq for sharing!🙏🏼💕 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Jas16 thank you, Jennifer! Btw did you receive my mail? Haven‘t heard from you and I miss you! 💕💕 hope you‘re well! 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @AmyG thank you, Amy! 😘😘 2y
Andrew65 Good luck everyone. 2y
Deblovestoread Dang auto correct! Sorry I didn‘t catch it 😕 2y
Jas16 I did! I am so behind in writing people it is terrible. I promise a letter soon! 2y
Crazeedi @Jee_HookedOnBookz hey there friend!! Love seeing your post! I owe you a letter but I've had issues, I'll write very soon💞💞 2y
UwannaPublishme Hey Jee! Great to see you here! Thx for the tag. Looking forward to reading another one of your awesome reviews. 🤗❤️📚 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Jas16 don‘t worry about it, Jennifer! Take your time :) 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi hope you‘re well, Diane! Don‘t worry about it! Take your time! :) 2y
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The Book of Two Ways | Jodi Picoult
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Mehso-so

I‘m ambivalent abt this because on one hand, like many of her books, I got to learn something abt subjects that are foreign to me; on the other hand, it was this factor too that made it difficult for me to enjoy the story. ⬇️

Or read a full review: hookedonbookz.com

Jee_HookedOnBookz Unlike w her other books, I skimmed this quite a bit & like some reviewers hv mentioned, felt quite textbook-driven filled w research abt numerous subjects esp Egyptology & quantum mechanics. ❤️Picoult‘s works, but sadly, this wasn‘t my fav. 3y
UwannaPublishme Fascinating review! 🙌🏻 3y
jb72 I just finished this book last month and didn‘t like it. There was too much going on. 3y
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Fortunately, the Milk | Neil Gaiman
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This was such a fun book to read! Had a few good laughs! Loved the dad and Prof Steg and her special names for her hot air balloon and coconuts! 😂😂 a great getaway for me after some heavy reads recently 😅

Thank you, @Soubhiville for the gift! 🥰💕

CoffeeNBooks This is a great book! 3y
Soubhiville I‘m glad you enjoyed it! 3y
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Betty: A novel | Tiffany McDaniel
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A heartbreaking yet most moving, powerful book I‘ve read this year! ‘Betty‘ is about a family who, despite their idiosyncrasies & dark secrets, learned to cope & survive with what they had. It also gives voice to all victims of rape & abuse; to all the Bettys who are told they don‘t deserve anything good in this world, that they‘re worthless, that they should just sit at the sidelines and watch the world go by. Full review: https://bit.ly/3h7NE4v

thebluestocking Great review! 💙 How are you? 4y
JennyM Lovely review. I‘m really looking forward to reading this 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @thebluestocking thank you, Jessica! I‘m doing fine just adjusting the best we can in times like these :) How are you and your family? 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @JennyM thank you, Jenny! Looking forward to reading your review! 4y
thebluestocking @Jee_HookedOnBookz I‘m glad to hear it. We‘re good too. Just doing the best we can. 💙 4y
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I was surprised by how much I loved it. The straightforward, clean writing style allowed me to focus on the story & almost immediately I was drawn to Ting and her family‘s life in Shanghai, & how they were living during & after Mao‘s Cultural Revolution, while Mini & her family on the other hand, were trying to survive the pre-war days of Shanghai in the 1930‘s.
A great debut indeed!

Full review here: https://bit.ly/3lkC8WA

Jee_HookedOnBookz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I think you‘ll enjoy this too, Misty! 💕 4y
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I hardly ever read an entire collection of short stories, and this is one of the few that I did! I enjoyed 8 of the 11 stories! Come check it out and win a copy for yourself! :) *ends Aug 22, 2020

Full review here: https://bit.ly/2Cyd0KE

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Would you like to win a copy of ‘Paris Never Leaves You‘? Just post a comment on my blog to enter! US & Canada only. Ends Aug 12. Winner will be randomly chosen. Here‘s the link: https://bit.ly/33ALerM

timeisfleeting I entered! Sounds like a very good book. : ) 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @timeisfleeting yay! Thank you for participating and following my blog! I wanted to follow back but the link said your blog is no longer available? 4y
timeisfleeting Thank you, but hopefully not for too long-- there is any issue with it that needs resolved. : / 4y
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A book about the livelihoods of people struggling to find their footing in a country they call home, which keeps robbing them of their identities, freedom & independence, repeatedly. And they stood their ground, fought back, rebelled, & self-immolated as a call for the freedom of their people & to bring their Dalai Lama back home.This is the Tibetans‘ story of their long fight to freedom while trying to preserve their culture, beliefs & language⬇️

meghathecloud I loved her Nothing to Envy which is about North Korea. 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @meghathecloud I plan to read that too. Read so many good reviews on it! Just...gosh... too many books!! 😩 4y
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To my #litsylove pen pals, my daughter insisted on drawing hearts for all of you on the mails. Pls forgive the uneven shapes of some of them. She just learned how to draw hearts 😅 and she wanted to help with the stamps too, so some of your stamps might be crooked 😩I hope you all don‘t mind...

So expect some mails coming your way! 😀

MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm That is too precious! 😍 4y
Sleepswithbooks Really cute 4y
UwannaPublishme Awww! How sweet is she! ❤️ 4y
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This book, to borrow a line from it, is a story ‘full of lyric and rhyme and hope and laughter and joy and pain…‘. And beneath all its wit and humor, beneath all the ugly truths about race and class is a poignant story of community and humanity, love & kinship. It just showed that no matter our race & status, lay our desire to live a life with purpose, to be significant, to leave our mark, to love & to be loved. Full review: https://bit.ly/2D2qZYM

Crazeedi Hi Jee! Hope you're having an awesome day 4y
Jas16 Great review! 4y
Readergrrl I just bought this book!! Eager to start! 4y
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Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi Hi Diane! I'm good, thank you! How are you? 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Jas16 Thank you, Jennifer! 😊 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Readergrrl I hope you'll enjoy it too! Definitely o 😊ne of my top favs this year :) 4y
Crazeedi @Jee_HookedOnBookz I'm good, working in garden! 4y
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A shocking and heartbreaking novel about beauty, patriarchy, sexism, class, filial piety and friendship with intricately drawn characters, making this an unforgettable debut! Full review here: https://bit.ly/3haNOIR

BarbaraBB Great review. Stacked! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @BarbaraBB Thank you, Barbara! 🙂 4y
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Starless Sea | Erin Morgenstern
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Getting a birthday wish from one of my favorite authors definitely made my day!! More so when we share the same DOB!!💃🏽💃🏽🎂🦀🎊🎉

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Wow! That‘s cool! And happy birthday!! 4y
AmyG Happy Birthday! You are both lucky to share each other‘s special day! 4y
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Graciouswarriorprincess Happy birthday! So cool! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Tq!!! It's just too awesome, isn't it! Although I'd think why I don't I share the same writing talent as her? Why am I not blessed with it?? We are technically twinsies! 😅😂😂 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @AmyG thank you so much! Now only if I can write like her!! Life ain't fair! 😅😂😂 4y
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Birthdays Happen | Herbert Kavet
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Thank you all for your #LITSYLOVE mails and birthday wishes! I haven't got the time to open them yet. Will post a picture when I do! Thank you for thinking of me and making my day so special!! I'm grateful and touched and so happy to have found such wonderful friends here!!!

💕💕💕

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @LitsyBirthdays

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks You‘re very welcome!! I Hope you had a fabulous birthday!! 😘🎊🎉❤️ 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks not much diff from other days but...the #litsylove birthday mails definitely make it special!!! Just so touched that people actually spend some of their time to sit down, write a card, put a stamp, then send you a card just to wish you a happy birthday. Truly a special group, this is!! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks not to mention also those who make an effort to scroll through your tbr then get a book-gift for you! There are just too many awesome people here, Misty! 💕💕 4y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Jee_HookedOnBookz I totally agree!! This is a wonderful family of friends ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
UwannaPublishme Keep celebrating your birthday month! 🤗❤️🎉🎁🎈💌 4y
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Thank you so so much @Jas16 @Soubhiville! These beauties absolutely made my day!! I'm touched by your kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness and very grateful for your friendship!!

Soubhiville Happy Birthday! I hope you‘ll have as much fun with it as I had! 4y
Jas16 Happy Birthday my friend! I hope you enjoy. 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Soubhiville @Jas16 I'm sure I will! Thank you so much!! 🤗🤗🥰 4y
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A Burning: A novel | Megha Majumdar
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Jivan‘s life changed for the worst when she posted a message on Facebook in response to a post about a train being attacked by terrorists, that burned and killed 100 people. Just like that, her dreams of working up her way to ‘just middle-class‘, turned to ashes. This 22-year-old Muslim girl was charged for working with terrorists and was incarcerated.

An absolutely brilliant debut! A must-read!

Full review here: https://bit.ly/2AtqSow

UwannaPublishme Another riveting review! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @UwannaPublishme you're much to kind, my friend! Thank you💕 4y
Soubhiville Did you receive a package from Bookshop yesterday or today? I got a delivery message and just wanted to be sure you got it (and know it‘s from me 😉) 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Soubhiville yes I have and thank you so much Soubhi!!! I just posted the picture 💕💕😘 4y
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Untilted | Autechre
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What a timely and beautiful reminder. Thank you, Misty @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks for you #litsylove mail and a 'Life is Beautiful' quote. I appreciate it 💕 Hope you're feeling better today and that all's well with you 😘😘💕

CBee Jee!! Hiiiiiii 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Love seeing posts from you again ❤️❤️ 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @CBee Cydney, my dear friend!!! 👋👋👋👋👋 I'm gonna be writing to you soon!!!! 😘😘😘 How ru?? 4y
CBee @Jee_HookedOnBookz can‘t wait to hear from you ❤️ I am okay and hanging in there! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CBee me too Cyd!! Jee, what a powerful quote!! Sending you love ❤️ 4y
CBee @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I got the birthday card, it‘s so pretty! I‘ll write soon ❤️ 4y
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Rodham | Curtis Sittenfeld
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Sex scenes aside, overall, I thought this was an interesting & a daring ‘What-if‘ story. However, I was more fascinated by how Sittenfeld was able to weave fact into fiction to create a plausible plot for fictional Hillary, than the story as a whole. Did I regret reading it? Definitely not! It turned out to be quite an interesting & at times, amusing story! One that I'd remember for some time :) Full review here: https://bit.ly/2VqwDdU

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What an immersive, thought-provoking story. Totally lived up to its hype! The story explored racism, class, identity, family, love, mother-daughter relationships and marriage, and its ripple effects on the twin sisters, their families and those around them.

Full review here: https://bit.ly/384GZF9

Have you read it? What did you think?

CarolynM Great review. I just read and enjoyed The Mothers so I'm stacking this one. 4y
Ruthiella I ordered a copy! Like Carolyn, I really liked her debut! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @CarolynM Thank you! I have yet to read The Mothers, hopefully soon! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Ruthiella YAYYY!! I read some reviews which favored her 2nd book to her debut :) Hope you'll enjoy this too! :) Can't wait to read what you think of it! :D 4y
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75 at the moment
Hmmmm...stayed up to read a book..
Tagged book

@MoonWitch94 #ThoughtfulThursday

Thank you for the tag @Mynameisacolour 💕

MoonWitch94 75 is THE perfect temperature 👍🏻 Thanks for playing 💗🌸💗 4y
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How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi
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This book reads like a semi-autobiography, interspersed with themes that are connected to each other by chapters, making the entire book flow seamlessly. A thoroughly researched book, written in a clear, concise manner making it very accessible and readable. Thank you Dr. Ibram for writing this book! #BlackLivesMatter

Pls visit https://bit.ly/3dlai7D for a full review. Would love to know your thoughts and have some discussion there! :)

runswithscissors007 I will check out the review and discussion. Nearly finished. Thankful for the book mark and notes capability of my audio book. Whew! 4y
Lovesbooks87 I got this today and so good to see you back on Litsy! We missed you! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Lovesbooks87 So glad you got the book too! Can't wait to know your thoughts! And thank you, Jessica! I missed you all too :( I'm slowly replying to my #litsylove mails too...I need to check if I've replied yours! How have you been? 4y
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Lovesbooks87 @Jee_HookedOnBookz I have been good. Just trying to find a new normal in all the craziness! Hope you have been well! (edited) 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @runswithscissors007 Gosh I know what you mean! I'm so thankful for my ebook too! It's filled with highlighted passages now! LOL Looking forward to reading your thought on the review, Annie! :) 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Lovesbooks87 I know what you mean :( 2020 has been crazy so far...I've feeling better, just a little tired some days...I bet you miss your kiddos! And is it me, or has Litsy change a little in its display/outlook or something? Feels and looks a little different to me... 4y
Lovesbooks87 @Jee_HookedOnBookz glad to hear you are feeling better. My preschool is actually opened. We had to close for the month of April but have been opened since May. We don‘t have as many kids as we had pre COVID but it is nice to have a small group for a while. I think Litsy has changed a little bit. 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Lovesbooks87 Good to know the kids now are back in school and in a safe environment too! Stay safe and well, Jessica! xoxo 💝 4y
UwannaPublishme Wow! Such an in-depth and powerful review. 🙌🏻The comparison to cancer is mind-boggling and sadly speaks the truth. We have a big battle ahead of us, but I know we‘re gaining ground—especially with inspiring authors and books like this. P.S. Good to see you here! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @UwannaPublishme thank you so much for visiting my blog, Donna!! I really appreciate it! I just replied to your mail :) I missed corresponding with you 💕 4y
UwannaPublishme So glad you‘re back and doing better! You know me, I‘m a big fan of your reviews. 🙌🏻 Will look forward to your letter. 🤗❤️📬 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @UwannaPublishme you're too kind!!💕💕 Stay safe and well! 😘 4y
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The Starless Sea | Erin Morgenstern
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This is a book about books about stories about stories, interspersing with one another, Zach‘s being the main, interspersing with stories of the pirate and the girl, Dorian, Fate & Time, Simon & Eleanor, Mirabel and the Keeper, the Moon & the Innkeeper & a few more others. I enjoyed them all, & seeing how they all came together was so satisfying & beautiful.

Might not be everyone's cup of honey, though.

Full review: https://bit.ly/35Jrjo3

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Jee_HookedOnBookz If you pay attention to its words and the little details, you‘d be rewarded at the end. I think Kat summed up this book best: “Epic branching story that doesn‘t stick to a single genre or one set path and turns into different stories but it‘s all the same story.” 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz But if you, like me, love dreamy, whimsical stories, then suspend disbelief, grab a copy and set sail across The Starless Sea and breathe the haunting air…May you be enchanted by its with magic and endless breathtaking stories… 4y
Deblovestoread Lovely review! Makes me want to pick it up and read it now! 4y
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Jee_HookedOnBookz @Kdgordon88 thank you! I absolutely loved it! I'll hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did too! 4y
thebluestocking I can‘t wait to read this one! 💙 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @thebluestocking I hope you'll enjoy it too, Jessica! 4y
Crazeedi I've missed seeing you on here, hope all is well! 🥰 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks We miss you!! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks finally logged in to Litsy! So happy to see your msg, Misty!! I'm so touched that you thought of me!!💕 4y
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Dear Edward | Ann Napolitano
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191 passengers died in a plane crash, including Edward‘s family. Edward was the only survivor.
This is a tough read on many levels. How do you deal with loss at such a young age? Loss of loved ones is unfathomable, let alone dealing with it. What happens to your life? How do you move on? And the constant question of ‘Why me?‘

Full review: https://bit.ly/37QOQF2

TBC 👇

Jee_HookedOnBookz This is a heartbreaking yet heartwarming story about loss and grief, love and friendship, strength and survival, and hope and humanity. It made me think about living and being alive. 4y
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Have you voted? This is the final round of #LitsyAwards!

Pls go to @LibrarianRyan page for more info.

Thank you for all your work, Ryan!!💕

Link to form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgNoFeK0raCgXZhZoL_Rn1TAX-bP8BsJaPYLUp...

LibrarianRyan Thank you! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @LibrarianRyan 💕💕 and thank you for doing this!! So much heart and hard work put into it!❤ 4y
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#LitsyAwards is here! Final day to vote! You do not have to vote in each category.

https://bit.ly/2T3Yq3i

Thank you @LibrarianRyan for doing this! 💕

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This is such a great book to start the new year with! It's a book about kindness, love and friendship. It's inspiring and uplifting, and it makes such a great gift!

Full review on https://bit.ly/39vL31B I've also included some of its gorgeous illustrations and quotes!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone! May this 2020 bring you all that you wish for and more!!💕💕

Butterfinger You too. 4y
batsy Happy new year 🎊 4y
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Jee_HookedOnBookz @batsy same to you too, Subashini!💕 4y
Annashep I got this book for Christmas and it is lovely 😊😊📚📚 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Annashep I totally agree! I'm in love with the book!! 4y
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The Revisioners | Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
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Three strong, resilient women whose lives are connected through their family and stories spanned over a century, are told through Ava and her great-great-great grandmother Josephine. A heartbreaking yet powerful and compelling story of racism, motherhood, love and loss.

This is the kind of book you'd want to savor!

Full review: https://bit.ly/2SBKvBu

Jee_HookedOnBookz @arubabookwoman this book was really good, Deborah! 😊 4y
Reviewsbylola I stacked this one after hearing Jami Attenberg talk about it. 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Reviewsbylola hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 😊 this the kind of book which you can read in one sitting but at the same time you wanna savor it! 4y
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arubabookwoman Adding it to my WL, especially since I enjoyed her earlier book so much. I'm still thinking about The Garden of Evening Mists.😀 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @arubabookwoman what's WL? So glad you enjoyed Evening Mists too! Did you know it has been made into a movie?? https://m.imdb.com/title/tt8434152/ 4y
arubabookwoman WL = Wishlist Books--books I'm on the lookout for at the Library, bookstores, etc., as opposed to TBR (to be read)---books I already own, on my Kindle or physical book shelf, waiting to be read. 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @arubabookwoman ahhhhhh! Got it! Thank you!💕 4y
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Dear @TorieStorieS @LibrarianRyan I'm so so sorry. In the midst of all the rush, I forgot to include postage for your cards!! 😭😭 I hope you don't mind a belated wish...So so sorry 🙏

TorieStorieS No worries!!! We host Christmas Eve so I spend so much time preparing that later wishes are even more delightful!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 4y
LibrarianRyan Not at all. We have all done it a time or two. 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @LibrarianRyan @TorieStorieS tq so much for understanding 💕💕 4y
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The Kill Club | Wendy Heard
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Woah. What a thrilling ride this was! The novel was fast-paced, kept me turning the pages, and when I wasn‘t, I kept thinking about Jazz. She is unlike any other protagonists in all the psychological thrillers I've read so far, a reliable narrator for one, and not an alcoholic! She‘s tough, no-nonsense, smart, funny and one helluva bad-ass!

Full review: https://bit.ly/34QIaou

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I must admit this novel wasn‘t love at first read, but it grew on me especially towards the second half, where I felt the characters were slowly opening up, and the story became more fluid. I loved watching how Eve and Daniella changed over the years; how the changes in themselves affected their relationship and perception of each other. (Full review: https://bit.ly/2PLlSjL)
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Jee_HookedOnBookz Spanning over 30 years, this novel covered numerous issues, from race to politics and feminism, homosexuality and sexual harassment, even anti-semitism, which in my opinion, was thoroughly researched and well done. 4y
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The Dutch House | Ann Patchett
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This is dysfunctional family drama at best. Many tender moments between the siblings, their caretakers and stepsisters, but also infuriating moments with their stepmother, Andrea. Celeste was a close second. Elna surprised me most of all. And the ending was just the way I like it! Beautiful, just beautiful! And yes, I teared up a little. My first Patchett & won't be my last!

A book meant to be savored!

Full review: https://bit.ly/2DD5qLs

KT1432 I got this on audio. It will be my first Patchett too when I get to it! With all these good reviews I may start it over Christmas vacation! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @lele1432 yayyy! I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did! Can't wait to read your review! ❤️ 4y
thebluestocking I‘m glad you liked this one! I can‘t wait to read it. 💙 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @thebluestocking I hope you'll enjoy it too!😊 4y
thebluestocking Just finished this and loved it!! 💙 4y
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Sorry kinda late 😅
1. The cold temps brrrr ❄️🧥 👢 🧣
2. Tagged.
3. Sales! 😅
4. I'm a little late... But you're tagged if you haven't been tagged and wanna play!

Thank you @AmyG for the tag! ❤️
@Eggs #WondrousWednesday

AmyG Thanks for playing. 😘 4y
Eggs Late is never an issue for me ta-da!! Thanks for joining in 👏🏻❤️👏🏻 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @AmyG 😘thank you for thinking of me! ❤️ 4y
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Jee_HookedOnBookz @Eggs you're welcome! And thank you so much for creating #WondrousWednesday! ❤️ 4y
Eggs @Jee_HookedOnBookz My pleasure 🥰🥳 4y
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The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern
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A #star read in my book! The cover is also covered in stars 😊🌟

#hollyjollyreading

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 Agreed! ⭐️ 4y
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The 12 Sleighs of Christmas | Sherri Duskey Rinker
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Love the illustrations! But overall, I find it a little too wordy.

#hollyjollyreading #sleigh

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚🎄🎅🏻 4y
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Snowman | Raymond Briggs
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#hollyjollyreading #snowman

He makes his appearance every year, although in different parts of the house 😅 ⛇

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Sace He's so cute! 4y
OriginalCyn620 Cute! ⛄️ 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love it!! ⛄️ 4y
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Saw the classic last night and decided to introduce this book to my LO. It's another one of my fav reads by Dr. Seuss! 😁

#hollyjollyreading #holidayread Sorry this is a day late as I kept getting interrupted yesterday when trying to post 😔

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love this one!!! ❤️ 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks me too! And I so love the show too. The classic version 😁 4y
KT1432 Such a classic! ❤️❤️ 4y
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Jee_HookedOnBookz @lele1432 I agree! 💕 💕 4y
OriginalCyn620 LOVE the Grinch! 💚💚💚 4y
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The Institute | Stephen King
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The novel opened with Tim Jamieson, an ex-police officer whose life was about to change when he decided to give up his flight seat to a federal officer. Instead of New York, he ended up in DuPray as a night-knocker. We then meet Luke & his other friends at the Institute where they were abused & tortured for reasons only known to the staff.

Dark, disturbing & thought-provoking!👍🏼My first King! Full review on https://bit.ly/2DD5qLs

KT1432 I'm hoping to get to this one before the year is over! It seems really good! 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @lele1432 yes! I enjoyed it! Some parts were really brutal though, so be warned! I skimmed those parts 😁 4y
KT1432 Ah okay, good to know! 4y
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#lights at a light show we went to last year 😊🎄

#hollyjollyreading
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

wildwoodreads That looks so familiar. Was this taken in The Smokey Mountains by chance? 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @megzlynn oh! This is is Lake Lanier, GA 😊 4y
OriginalCyn620 Awesome! 🎄 4y
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wildwoodreads @Jee_HookedOnBookz Ohhh! That‘s why it looks so familiar. I‘ve been there as well. I live in Alabama and my husband‘s family is from Georgia so we go through Lake Lanier to get to their house. 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty!!! 🎉❤️ 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @megzlynn ahhh! that explains! :) We live in GA, and last year was the first time we went to that light show :) 4y
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Untilted | Autechre
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Time to vote 📚📚! Woot woot! 💃🏽Please head on to @LibrarianRyan 's page for the #litsyawards form and info!

LibrarianRyan yeah. Thank you. 4y
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My #decemberTBR for #hollyjollyreading prompt. I don't really have a monthly TBR coz I'm your typical mood reader 😅

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 👍🏻📚😊 4y
arubabookwoman I loved Wilkerson‘s A Kind of Freedom, so I want to read The Revisioners. Will be interested to see what you think. 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @arubabookwoman I'll post my review and tag you 😊 I hope to get to A Kind of Freedom one day! 😊 4y
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This looks like fun! #AuthorAMonth2020 hosted by @Soubhiville! It's a no-pressure challenge! Head on to her page for more details! ❤️