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Patchshank

Patchshank

Joined January 2019

She/Her Same screen name for StoryGraph, Goodreads, and LibraryThing. Discord: PatchShank#4054
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The Black God's Drums | P. Djeli Clark
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I enjoyed it, but I do think it ended a little abruptly. It could have gone on for a bit longer. Very interesting concept. Hopefully he plans to write more. Either a sequel or a full novel. I really enjoy this author.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate 🦃🧡🖤💛🧡🍽️

keithmalek I don't think this photo is historically accurate. 6d
Patchshank @keithmalek you didn't learn about the harvest sasquatch in school? It's known to be bad luck if he joins your harvest. Only the sweet, sweet taste of marshmallow and yams will soothe his rage. He also likes jazz. 6d
Deblovestoread Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍁 6d
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Ruthiella 😂😂😂 Happy Thanksgiving to you! 🥧 6d
Bookzombie 😂😂 Happy Thanksgiving! 6d
Bklover I LOVE this photo! 😂😂 4d
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Sausagey Santa | Carlton Mellick Iii
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December TBR.
Adding A Boy Called Christmas as well.
#WinterGames #GingerBreadGems

teebe Does the bottom one say Christmas Gothic Short Stories? Because if so, I am immediately looking that up. 1w
Patchshank @teebe Yes that's what it says. I got it at barnes and noble. It's part of their book annex thing for $12. 1w
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Spooky Christmas stories. #ScaryChristmas #WinterGames

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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois | Honore Fanonne Jeffers
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Finally got caught up on my #LitsyLove. I'll be sending them out tomorrow. I've also developed quite the post card collection, so I'm sending some out to random members or people I haven't spoken to in awhile. Where did they all come from? How did I get so many?

I also started this audiobook. Not sure if I'll like it or not. It's not my usual thing.

Bookwormjillk Haha I think they multiply when we‘re in bed at night. 1w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I apologized to my husband last night because when I die it‘s going to be a mess!! I have SO MUCH STUFF!!!!!!! 🤣 1w
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Books!❤️ no one said anything about a murder weapon

Eggs 🧡🧡🧡 2mo
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Winterset Hollow | Jonathan Edward Durham
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Is there any word on when the litsy app will be back?

wanderinglynn 🧐 I‘m on the app right now. 2mo
Prairiegirl_reading I think it‘s a matter of what kind of phone you have? iPhone works fine. Android doesn‘t. 2mo
Birdsong28 @wanderinglynn There is a download you can use for the link for android it's https://baixarapk.gratis/en/app/1037017919/litsy it works fine with my new phone as I was in the same situation as you are a I found it wasn't on the Google play store. You just have adjust your download settings so that it will download from unknown sources. 2mo
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Birdsong28 Sorry I thought it was you @wanderinglynn that was asking but @Patchshank it was you but the sentiment is still the same. 2mo
Patchshank @birdsong28 Thank you. I didn't know where else to get the app. Any reason why they removed it from google? 2mo
Birdsong28 @Patchshank Probably licencing issues as in know that you can't buy kindle books on the kindle app or the Amazon app you have to do it through the website. So it might be something like that with Litsy. 2mo
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VALIS | Philip K. Dick
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Forced myself to get out of the house today.

Returning to Philip K. Dick. I'm really enjoying reading about this period of his life from his perspective. Such an odd experience he had. I'm glad he was able to eventually recover from it.

I like how he created himself and his personia both in the book. Reminds me of Vonnegut and Trout.

Bklover This just made my mouth water! 8mo
Patchshank It was really good. Ate way too much though. Im still full. It was a taco, a sope, and a enchilada with beans and rice. 8mo
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The Haunted Vagina | Carlton Mellick
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What did I just read? 🤣

KathyWheeler Okay then. 8mo
tpixie Oh my! Lol 😂 8mo
SamAnne Hah!!! 8mo
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TheBookgeekFrau 🤣🤣 8mo
Clwojick 🫣😂 8mo
Balibee146 I'd buy it for the cover.... OMG... That skeleton has thoughts 🤣🤣🤣 8mo
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VALIS | Philip K. Dick
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Fruts, cheerios, and Philip K. Dick.

I've been wondering if PKD fans are referred to as Dickheads. If not theyre not, then why?🤔

Brooke_H I think they are! 9mo
Patchshank @Brooke_H Good! Such a wasted opportunity if they weren't. 9mo
Ruthiella 😂😂😂 9mo
KathyWheeler If not, it‘s really too bad! 😄 9mo
Bookwomble We are. My wife takes great delight in it! 9mo
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Charlotte's Web | E. B. White
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dabbe 🤣🤣🤣 9mo
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Post Office | Charles Bukowski
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Mehso-so

It was ok. It was funny at some parts. It's rather dated. I found the way women were spoken of to be a bit derogatory. Even for the 70's. Probably quite edgy for the time.
It was interesting to see that employees are still treated just as poorly now as they were 50+ years ago.
Some things never change 😮‍💨
I'm probably not going to read any other novels written by Bukowski. This one just didn't interest me enough

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The Arrival | Shaun Tan
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I really enjoyed this one. Its a story of emigration told entirely through illustrations. I love the bizarre world tan creates.

vivastory This is such a fantastic book 11mo
DogMomIrene I love this book too. The world. The beauty of the illustrations. The themes❤️ 11mo
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Such a goofy book. I think someone who is actually into bird watching would get a kick out of it.

BookNAround This one and its sequel both entertained me quite a bit. 11mo
Patchshank @BookNAround I had no idea there was a sequel. I need to keep my eyes out for it. Such a funny read. 11mo
wisherwishinguponastar This came in at my bookstore and I bothered my coworkers with the portions I thought were hilarious for a very long time until a customer bought it! 11mo
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Just as nice as the first book.

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🤣

Bookzombie 😂 11mo
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Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! 🎄
Happy Sunday to all who dont. ♥️

Ruthiella Merry Christmas! 🎄 11mo
Bookzombie Merry Christmas! 🎄 11mo
Eggs Merry Christmas! 11mo
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Untitled (Untitled #1) | Laura Brooke Robson
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🤣😭

tpixie 😂 11mo
Andrew65 😂😂😂🙈 11mo
Ruthiella 😂😂😂 11mo
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Getting ready to start the tagged book. Does anyone know if its more Christmas or Halloween? Or can it go either way?

(In my opinion the movie is a Christmas movie. But that's not going to stop me from watching it in October. 🎄🎃)

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Unknown Book 4475976 | Unknown Unknown
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🤣

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 😂😂😂 12mo
SamAnne 😂😂😂😂. Had to take a photo of that one. 12mo
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Unknown Book 7535597 | Unknown Unknown
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Finally caught up on my #LitsyLove and other mail and cards I need to send out.

I've kind of fallen off litsy. I went through bit of a rough patch. I got out of an incredibly toxic relationship. I fell into a depression and started drinking more than I probably should. That kept me busy. Kinda.

I'm doing much better now though. I'm slowly pulling myself back up with the help of my friends. I'm slowly playing catch up with the world.

Patchshank For about a month or so the post office wasnt forwarding my mail and my ex wasn't giving it to me. He finally gave me my mail, but i have no way of knowing if that was all of it. If you don't receive something from me by the end of December feel free to reach out. I would like to get back in touch with everyone.♥️ 12mo
Sleepswithbooks 🫶🏻💛 12mo
Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 12mo
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Susanita I‘m glad you‘re out of there and hope things get better for you. 12mo
TheBookHippie ♥️ 12mo
JenReadsAlot Take good care of yourself 💕 12mo
Ruthiella Glad you are doing better! ❤️ 12mo
Bookwormjillk Good to see you back ❤️ 12mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Take care and we are glad you‘re back ❤️ 12mo
Bookwomble Props for getting out of that harmful relationship. It's never easy. Glad you're back and refinding yourself 💖😊 12mo
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Breathless: A Novel | Dean Koontz
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Chrissyreadit 🤣😆🤣 1y
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Bookworm54 What sort of stuff counts as cosmic horror? I am terrible at genres haha ☺️ (edited) 1y
Patchshank @Bookworm54 HP Lovecraft type of stuff. Forbidden knowledge, monstery influences on mankind, ect. Im not like genre purist. Close enough completely counts. 1y
Bookworm54 Thanks ☺️ 1y
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Thank you for the beautiful card @wisherwishinguponastar and for the super cool bookmark @Maggie4483.

Im super sorry Maggie. I completely spaced on LMPBC to be honest. I will mail your book mailed back to you on Friday. Ill email you the tracking number.

Im also super sorry to my #LitsyLove friends. Ive neglected you all as well.
These last few months have been a living hell.

Im really sorry everyone.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks No worries!! I hope you‘re ok! 1y
wisherwishinguponastar Glad it made its way back to you! 1y
CBee E-mail me if you need to chat! 1y
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Thank you so much @BookNAround. Everything is super great. I love the library card to "due" list. Such s cute idea.
I probably will visit The Midnight Library again. I've been going through some insane things these last few months. I think I just wasn't in the mood for it when I read it. I'm glad to have my own copy so I can go at my own pace. Thank you so much. ?

#LLSW @kgordon18 @rsteve388

Suet624 Harold is 💕💕💕 1y
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Ruthiella 👍 2y
Texreader Ha! 2y
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The Prophets | Robert Jones, Jr.
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"Books Your Astrological Sign Should Read in May"

Posted on penguin random house's insta. ♍♍♍

The Prophets seems interesting, but not the kind of thing I usually read.

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🧠 I have meds and I try to get quiet alone time. I also play and cuddle with the kitty. 🐈
🧠 I had a mental health day and called into work 😜

Thanks for the tag @Ddzmini

Ill tag my #LMPBC group

@booksellerofyourdiscontent @Mynameisacolour @Maggie4483

@MoonWitch94 #ThoughtfulThursday

MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing 📖🌸☺️ 2y
Ddzmini Always good to take time for yourself 🤗 2y
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Pursuit | Gene Hackman
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Found on Reddit 😂

AmyG Ha! 2y
Ruthiella 😂😂😂 2y
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Got it! Going to start reading it over the weekend.
#LMPBC @booksellerofyourdiscontent @Mynameisacolour @Maggie4483

wisherwishinguponastar I am so behind! The book got to you before I thought to send an email. 2y
Pogue This is so good. I listened to it as an audiobook, and this got me back into audiobooks. 2y
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All Systems Red | Martha Wells
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Had to finish this one so I can return it to the library tomorrow. I really enjoyed it. I can really relate to murderbot. I also want to be left alone to enjoy myself, but humans keeps wanting to talk to me or make me go to work.

Does anyone know if this series has to be read in order? I can get 5 and 6 on libby without a wait, but all the others have a wait list.

xicanti There‘s a definite progression to them, so I‘d wait and go in order instead of jumping ahead. 2y
Patchshank @xicanti Alrighty. Thank you. I just wasn't sure if they could be read as stand alone novels or not. The ending of this made it seem like it could go either way. 2y
julesG Yepp, better do them in order. Also, 6 (Fugitive Telemetry) should be read before 5 (Network Effect) - don't know why they were published in this order - Murderbot gets accessories in 6 that it already used in 5 🙄🙄🙄 2y
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May the 4th be with you.

Taking the opportunity to finally start this one. Looking forward to the Kenobi series coming out this month. But they know what we all really want is Mandalorian season 3 😁

BookwormAHN Exactly, love Kenobi but I can't wait for the adventures of Mando and Grogu 💚 2y
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Bailedbailed

I got to page 150 something and can't go on 😔 there's too many other books I'm far more excited to read. Not my cup of tea. ☕ I still skipped to the ending though😅 still needed to know, but didnt want to take the journey.

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I finally finished Bonk. I don't know why it took me so long. It was a very interesting read. I learned a lot of interesting information. I think some of the information might be out dated by now, but it's still a super interesting read none the less.

On a unrelated note my library is finally open again after renovations. Pretty excited. Now to start my library books.

Oldschool_millenial This one just came out and I freaking love the cover. Seems in the same vein 2y
Patchshank @Oldschool_millenial That's on my TBR. Seems super interesting. 2y
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Piranesi | Susanna Clarke
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Mehso-so

I really liked it at first. Then it got meh...
It was interesting enough though. I wouldn't call it boring.

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I really liked it. Krouse works for a lawyer as a PI investigating a university scandal. She takes on rape culture while dealing with her own trauma. It's a heart breaking book.

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My Friend Dahmer | Derf Backderf
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I forgot to take a picture, but here's one of kitty reading his favorite book.

I really enjoyed My Friend Dahmer. I dont want to give away too much since its a #LMPBC.

It shows an outsider's perspective of a person turning into a monster and the red flags that lead up to it.

I'll send it later today and email the tracking to @Maggie4483.

@Mynameisacolour @booksellerofyourdiscontent

wisherwishinguponastar Glad you liked it, too. The art really sets the mood. 2y
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My Friend Dahmer | Derf Backderf
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Just got the book! Looking forward to starting it!

#LMPBC
@booksellerofyourdiscontent @Mynameisacolour @Maggie4483

wisherwishinguponastar Thank. Goodness. I was going to drive to your house myself and give it to you if it came back again! 2y
Patchshank @booksellerofyourdiscontent haha. I would have given the post office a few choice words if it happened again. 2y
Leftcoastzen 😻 2y
Maggie4483 I‘m so looking forward to this one! 2y
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How to Stop Time | Matt Haig
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Sounds like an interesting story on it's own and I was already sold, but I guess it's being made into a movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch? Alright I'm in.

I still need to read The Midnight Library. That's been on my TBR for awhile now. That is the same author right? If not oops.

Also...$79.38 😳

OrangeMooseReads Yes, same author. YIKES! Someone is trying to scam someone. 2y
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The Book of Cold Cases | Simone St. James
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Mehso-so

It was ok. She writes a good murder mystery, but the ghost story always feel lacking. This one was a bit spookier than the others I've read, but I'll still be sleeping with the lights off tonight. 👻

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Finally all caught up on my #LitsyLove. Sorry everyone. Fell behind again. My pen has also mistaken me as a member of the Blueman Group. So that's fun.
💙💙💙

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That's kind of HP Lovecraft's whole deal.

#TarotTakeover
@ErinSueMreads

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For some reason I haven't been getting the tags for #TarotTakeover. This is my attempt to play catch up.

@ErinSueMreads

Erinsuereads Oh no I'm sorry! I didn't get you on this list!!! I love your deck...so very dark. I'm adding you right now! 2y
Erinsuereads Super interesting choice in 1984. It's perfect! 2y
Patchshank @ErinSueMreads I'm listed. It's just not notifying me for some reason. My deck is the Cthulhu Dark Arts Tarot. It's inspired by the works HP Lovecraft and all that. 2y
Erinsuereads That is so weird. Sprainedbrain had the same problem! 2y
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1Q84 | Haruki Murakami
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I've finally decided to stop putting it off. I have started my book for the #ChunksterChallenge2022 😅

https://youtu.be/2_uwE0WkM7Y

Link to It's Only a Paper Moon sung by Ella Fitzgerald. I'm going to be humming that all evening now.

Amiable You can do it ! 2y
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Mehso-so

I just finished my #LMPBC. I didn't really get from it what I wanted I guess. I don't want to go into too much detail and spoil it for the rest of the group.
It is still an interesting book though. Reading what serial killers has to say about their crimes, themselves, and whatever else. It did get extremely hard to read at times. It would get extremely graphic. But it was interesting glimpsing into their minds at times.

Patchshank @Maggie4483 I will mail it tomorrow and email you the tracking number. 2y
HeathHof That's a bummer but I'm still looking forward to it. I need to get cracking on Helter Skelter soon. 2y
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Maggie4483 Thank you for letting me know-I‘ll keep an eye out for it. I just sent you an email with a minor address update. 2y
LoverOfLearning Oh wow, I haven't seen this book before. Going on my TBR. This is actually what I studied in my master's so it definitely right up my alley. 2y
Patchshank @LoverOfLearning There's also a podcast called murderphone. They've only done one season. I dont know if they plan to do more. I haven't listened to it yet, but it might be worth checking out. 2y
LoverOfLearning @Patchshank Will do thanks! 2y
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Shared by khan academy's insta.

I feel like there are more types of readers than this. But I'd say I'm a never completes and listens to audiobooks on 2x.

megnews I can‘t do more than 1.75x speed 😂 2y
Patchshank @megnews My mind wonders too much. I need it fast so Im forced to focus 2y
megnews That‘s me too but if it gets over 1.75 I can‘t keep up 2y
Patchshank @megnews Thats how it started. But then i got used to it. Now im at 2.25 if its nothing too complicated. 2y
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Keep saying i need to cancel my #BOTM because I'm so far behind. Then this happens.

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A very nice comforting book with the king of comfort for company. I really look forward to the sequel.

Leftcoastzen 😻 2y
Sapphire While I wasn‘t originally wowed, this book has stayed with me in some notable ways. I am also looking forward to a sequel. 2y
Patchshank @Sapphire i wasnt wowed by it either, but that's partly why i liked it. Its simplicity is nice. But it still had some whimsy that made it even nicer. I imagine it will stay with me as well. 2y
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Stopped at the Goodwill close to me. They had a lot of interesting stuff today. I had to show some restraint. I was impressed.

Gissy Amazing books! 2y
RedxoHearts I always love going through their book sections. You never know what treasure you will find 2y
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https://www.locrami.com/info/donate

Donation information that @TheBookHippie provided. You can donate money or shop through their chewy wishlist.

@sharread

See @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks profile for more information.
#LitsyLove