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L_shak

L_shak

Joined July 2016

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Romanovs: 1613-1918 by Simon Sebag Montefiore
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"Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant filled with odd little waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don't always like." - Lemony Snicket

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Nothing says happy holidays quite like quantum mechanics. 😍🎄🖤

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Reptile Room: or, Murder! | Lemony Snicket
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Pulling out a deferent version of an old favourite to kick off the between semesters reading. Time to curl up with a blanket and some chai 👌🏼🎄🖤📚

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I don't have a lot of time during the semester. But when I take a break, it's for reading and tea.

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The Grim Grotto | Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist
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It's been a long and crazy first week back in classes. So instead of reading the wonderful but intense Romanov book I'm revisiting my favourite series. It's gonna be good. #weekendreads #tgif #lemonysnicket

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The Romanovs: 1613-1918 | Simon Sebag Montefiore
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First things to be set up in the new room were not the books I brought with me. (And my two baby plants😍)
Still digging into the Romanovs. Never thought a history book would be so good it would make my laugh out loud.

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Dark Matter | Blake Crouch

So I've been listening to this book for over five hours on my last few road trips and it's amazing. It keeps making twists and turns that I don't expect. A thriller based in physics is totally up my alley. You should definitely check it out!

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When shopping always choose books 👌🏼

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The Romanovs: 1613-1918 | Simon Sebag Montefiore
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Has there ever been a better bookmark for a book about the Romanovs? Based on the body count this book already has in it that's highly unlikely. And yes, the toe tag says dead on it.

MrBook 😂👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻 8y
BookishFeminist 😂😂 NOPE there hasn't. This is brilliant. 8y
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The Romanovs: 1613-1918 | Simon Sebag Montefiore
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Most of my reading time is while waiting for or riding the bus. It makes public transit actually okay. P.S. This book 😳👌🏼👍🏻

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The Marvels | Brian Selznick
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Brian Selznick hit all of the right notes again with this book. Like his others it was a beautiful melding of written word and illustrations. Solving his puzzles along with the characters is always so intriguing. I have loved his books for years and this one did not disappoint.

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The Marvels | Brian Selznick
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This book though #youeitherseeitoryoudont

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Romanovs: 1613-1918 | Simon Sebag Montefiore
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Never have I ever had such a beautiful weekend reading list. #weekend #weekendreading

annahenke Looking forward to your thoughts on The Romanovs! I'm very excited to read this one! 8y
L_shak @ahenke so far it's been extremely interesting! 8y
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The BFG | Roald Dahl
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Not such a bad way to spend a bus ride.

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I really wanted this story to just keep going. I found myself looking at how many pages I had left and cursing that it wasn't longer. A good, quick read if you're looking for something creepy.

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If you loved Bernadette you'll love Eleanor. Definitely a keeper.

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Loving on this book. Just got back home from some lovely time away and this book is definitely helping keep my blues at bay. Pick one up when it comes out. It's definitely worth the read.

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I LOVE this book. It's a poignant read that is just removed enough that you can really resonate with the characters. The writing is beautiful and well thought out. A definite must read and a book that I gift whenever I can.

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A Man Called Ove: A Novel | Fredrik Backman
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All I have wanted in life is to befriend Ove ever since I started this book. Or maybe to have Ove befriend me. Either way he is one of the best characters I've ever read.

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A light and quirky book. Well worth the time. It's a quick read that is perfect for summer. Highly recommend. 👌🏼📚

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When Breath Becomes Air | Paul Kalanithi
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Thought provoking and beautifully written. It's quite rare that a book moves me to tears but this one did. Well worth the read.

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Carry On | Rainbow Rowell
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This book. It was not at all what I expected in the best way possible. It has a lovely tone and flow. The characters are dynamic and always interesting. I finished it in one sitting even though it was the end of #24in48 and I already had my hours completed and I needed sleep. I couldn't bring myself to put it down without being finished. Definitely worth the effort.