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Shamzi

Joined August 2018

A RISING MAN | PONNIYIN SELVAN
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Starting BOOK2 of this magnificent series!!!

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THE ANSWER TO LIFE , THE UNIVERSE, EVERYTHING!!!
I know what answer the second greatest computer in the entire universe, DEEP THOUGHT, going to give but it still gets me everytime 😂😂

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Re reading this one and this part about Earth‘s entry in the Hitchhiker‘s Guide to the Galaxy gets me everytime 😂😂😂

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WOMEN TELLING WOMEN STORIES!!!
WOMEN TELLING WOMEN STORIES!!!
I had such a blast reading this book, If you love stories on women by women then you should definitely read this.
I usually don‘t go by praise or reviews in the book itself but this review at the end perfectly summarises what I felt about it
HIGHLY RECOMMEND (cannot stress this enough)

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Favourite lines from this book!!!

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I am a sucker for beautiful book covers!!!
Any views on this one?

BookmarkTavern Slow, long, but intricate and gorgeous! 4mo
Shamzi @BookmarkTavern slow and long is fine as long as its intricate and gorgeous 😄😄 4mo
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WORD OF THE DAY: SACCHARINE
Excessively sweet or sentimental!!!

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I don‘t understand much about investigative journalism but this was very intriguing to read,the relentless efforts of every journalist and the brave women that came forward and shared there wordt experiences.
The 1st half reads like a thriller, its always 2 step forward 1 step back and the second half is like a research paper. Highly recommended!!!

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WOMEN TELLING WOMEN STORIES!!!
WOMEN TELLING WOMEN STORIES!!!

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Word of the fay : DÉTENTE
The easing of hostility or strained relations!!!

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This made me laugh so hard!!!

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Word of the day:-
JEJUNE

Dry and uninteresting
Naive, simplistic and superficial

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Word of the day:
PERSPICACITY
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things

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Currently reading!!!

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Love these special edition, I have all seven now!!!

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Firekeeper's Daughter | Angeline Boulley
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JudeCC Beautiful quote! It makes you think. I also loved the line below it, “-his kindness ripples through my body.“ 😃 👍 I have it on my TBR! 3y
Shamzi @WJCintron It started off as a teen romance but it's more than that, it's about a whole new culture, for me atleast. I am enjoying it!!! 3y
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I have all seven now, and they are all special edition!!!🧙‍♂️🧙‍♂️

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I am almost halfway through this loooooong book!!!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awesome quote!! 3y
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Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo
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Things we do for the things we love 😜😜😜

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Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo
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Starting this today!!!

SRWCF The red pages!!! 😍💋❣️ 3y
Theshadedbuffalo Pretty!! 3y
Shamzi @SRWCF @Theshadedbuffalo Right!!! I almost don't feel like touching it ☺️☺️☺️ 3y
SRWCF @Shamzi hahaha! Totally get that. 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful ❤️🖤 3y
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Anxious People: A Novel | Fredrik Backman
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This book is freaking INCREDIBLE!!! The narrative, the writing style is just so spectacular. Each characters story is heart warming. The book is funny and sad, you go through a Gambit of emotions. Can't recommend this enough!!!
Perfect start to the new year

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2021 Done, onto the next one!!!

jon_dottingly Good job! 😃 3y
Shamzi @jon_dottingly thank you!!! 3y
bnp Congratulations! 3y
Shamzi @bnp thank you!!! 3y
JudeCC 🎉 🎉 🎉CONGRATS!!! ⭐ 3y
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Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo
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Getting ready for next year!!

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Anxious People: A Novel | Fredrik Backman
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This book so far has been so funny!!!

LiteraryinPA It was so much funnier than I expected and also so sad at points. Just a great overall book! 3y
bnp Haven't read this one, but have enjoyed the Bachman I have read. 3y
Shamzi @bnp do read this one as well, it's freaking hilarious!! 3y
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And the results are in....I AM A HUFFLEPUFF!!!

My sister sent me this link to see what house you belong to. This was fun.

Here's the link if you want to try
https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/discover-your-hogwarts-house-on-wizarding-wo...

hannah-leeloo Hello fellow hufflepuff 💛😃🖤 3y
Shamzi @hannah-leeloo Helloooooooo 3y
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The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern
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On this Diwali, starting this book. I hope the book is as gorgeous as the cover!!

HAPPY DIWALI EVERYONE!!!

BookwormM Happy Diwali I loved the book 3y
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The favourites !!!
Dumbledore is the only one left, just not able to find one.

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Snape is in the House!!!

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Dobby's freedom was one of my favorite moments

ALL ELFS DESERVE TO BE FREE!!!!

Nute Yay! Dobby! 3y
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Finally starting this!!

Aims42 Beautiful copy 😍😍😍😍😍 3y
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Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes!!!

I always wanted a Harry Potter figurine and now I HAVE ONE!!!

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Death in the East | Abir Mukherjee
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We have twins now 😜😜😜

HeyT I‘m dying the perspective on that photo kind of messes with my head lol 3y
Shamzi @HeyT photo was taken from the edge of the room. Could not get both from the front!!! 3y
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Lore | Alexandra Bracken
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This book is full of action, twists and turn, quite enjoyable. Although important to establish the "Lore", I felt the book was a little long.The characters were not fleshed out, could not really connect to any but would still suggest to go for it.It has enough action and a good story to keep you interested.If you love Greek mythology, do try this one out!!

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Lore | Alexandra Bracken
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I love when I have a memorabilia based on the book!!!!

jdiehr Niice! 3y
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Untitled | Unknown
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This dog finds the most weirdest positions to sleep in😜😜😜
HAPPY SUNDAY READING ALL!!!

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Lore | Alexandra Bracken
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I am not familiar with Greek mythology so it took a while for me to get into this one but now I am hooked. The pace and action keeps you interested and the folk lore and stories are very enjoyable!!!

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Just got to know that one of the best books I read this year is being made into a movie. I am always sceptical about book adaptation but this one is exciting as the scale of the movie could be huge, something like Harry Potter or Hunger Games. Also, this is directed by one of the best film makers in India, Mani Ratnam. This makes it very exciting!!!
If you don't mind reading subtitles do check out his work!!

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Such lovely covers, can't wait to read these!!!

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The Mountains Sing | Que Mai Phan Nguyen
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This bok is set in 2 time lines, one during the Vietnam war in 1970s and the other is during the war with Japan and France in 1950s.
It was just so good to read and learn about loss and tragedy which did not revolve around the World War.

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The Mountains Sing | Que Mai Phan Nguyen
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Sunday Funday!!!
Spent the Sunday updating the reading challenge 🎊🎉🎊🎉

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What do I say about this. I enjoyed it immensely.The scale of this book is huge and there are so many interesting characters and they are all fleshed out.The writer made sure that we know about each one,there motivations,there role before they are introduced.The main character "PONNIYIN SELVAN" is not even in the first part but you still know of him,his greatness,his valor.This blew my mind and it is only Part 1 of 5!!!

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The Mountains Sing | Que Mai Phan Nguyen
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This came in a book box this month!!!

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A Rising Man | Abir Mukherjee
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This was very refreshing. It's a murder mystery set in pre-independence India. Not only was it an intriguing mystery but also gave a very raw and accurate description of that time.The freedom struggle,racism, infighting, the writer covered all aspects but never moved away from the original story which in itself was very fascinating and original, you could not tell who was behind it all till the very end.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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So, those who have read the book know that something terrible happens with a beloved character in this one(really trying hard not to give any spoilers ???)
My sister and I are watching the the Harry Potter movies, it's her first time and when that "terrible thing" happens, the expression of shock and dread on her face was just amazing and so pure!!!
She kept asking again and again "DID THAT REALLY HAPPEN"
It was just great!!!

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So this box came in today, so excited!!!🕺💃🕺💃🎉🎊

jdiehr 😍 I googled it and it looks like this is a subscription box only available in India?? Am I correct? 3y
Shamzi @jdiehr Yes mam, they are an India based start up. They send special edition books and some really awesome goodies. I order it mainly for the goodies 😂😂 3y
Gaylagal2 @Shamzi Wow, so nice! We need something like that here in the USA. Book of the Month is nice, but no goodies...😬 Maybe one day 🤓 3y
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A Rising Man | Abir Mukherjee
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CONTEXT: its a conversation b/w 2 Englishmen,book is set in 1919 before India's independence.
Now, one can understand the British POV on this but the British ruled India due to superior military might and sheer ruthlessness. Any "good" that they did was for there own benefit. Although its a fictional book, still this sentiment, which was shared by a many Britishers including there leaders, angers a lot.
Just wanted to rant a little here ???

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A Rising Man | Abir Mukherjee
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Have been MIA from this space for sometime now. Making a comeback with a joke!!!!
😂😂🤣🤣🤣

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Ruin and Rising | Leigh Bardugo
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I was wondering how the series will end but the writer did a great job. Although the universe of the book is it's greatest appeal but it has enough twist and turns to keep you hooked. It has some amazing action sequences. This book is thoroughly enjoyable and has a great reread value.
Will definitely read the rest of the books set in this universe!!!