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annahenke

annahenke

Joined April 2016

I live between the pages.
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Seasparrow by Kristin Cashore
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Red Rising by Pierce Brown
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Dracula by Bram Stoker
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The Last Odyssey by James Rollins
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The Historian | Elizabeth Kostova
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I‘m rereading this old favorite via audio. It‘s such a good narration. I‘m hoping to finish my reread and then read Dracula by Brad Stoker for the first time - like a buddy read.

Texreader One of my favorites of all time. And Dracula is marvelous!!! 7d
Ddzmini Love this book 📖 🥰🧛🏼🧛🏼‍♂️ 7d
BookBr Ooo is the audio good? Love this book🥰 6d
annahenke @BookBr it‘s excellent. Two narraters. Very well done! 6d
BookBr @annahenke I will have to check it out! 5d
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Quicksilver | Callie Hart
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So I went into this hesitant given all the hype. And in the end I finished it. Enjoyed it enough. This is exactly the kind of book I like. Magic, mortals, fae, world in danger. It‘s way up my alley. However, it did feel kind of more of the same-like a b version of an SJM book. In the end, I like candy. But does it challenge me to think? No. Wish this surprised me more and the romance felt more genuine.

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Quicksilver | Callie Hart
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I finally gave into the hype and decided to give this a try. I like it, in particular the pacing and general vibe. It‘s giving early SJ Maas for sure. I‘m intrigued. Eager to see where it goes. I‘m about 40% through!

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Seasparrow | Kristin Cashore
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Starting this one! Gotta be honest, I love the originals in this series. But these later additions (like published way later) haven‘t been as much my vibe. We‘ll see if that‘s the case for this one too. I still love the world and want to finish the story. But “Graceling” was definitely on another level!

BookmarkTavern What a lovely cover! 4w
willaful Yeah, I haven't been in a hurry to read this one either. Fire was my favorite. 4w
Meshell1313 I totally agree!!!! 4w
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So I‘ve been a fan of Julia Whalen‘s work as a narrator for a long time. This first romance written by her was such a fun play on romance, the audiobook world, and the tropes we know and love. The banter was my favorite part. Everything felt funny and genuine. Loved it!

britt_brooke This was so cute!! 4w
annahenke @britt_brooke it really was! 4w
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Brush with Shadows | Anna Lee Huber
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I started this a while ago, and I‘m doing that thing where I try to finish all my books in progress. Always a mammoth task! This is an installment of a historical mystery series I‘ve really enjoyed over the years by Anna Lee Huber. I will say, per usual, I enjoyed the slow burn early books more. These are mysteries but also the love story of the two main characters. Now they‘re together it‘s a bit less compelling. Still very good!

robinb This is one of my favorite historical mystery series! I did love the slow burn too, and believe it or not I‘m hoping for a spinoff series featuring Bonnie Brock…he‘s such an interesting character that at one point I was actually rooting for a Kiera/Bonnie match. 😂😂😂 1mo
annahenke @robinb haha love it! 1mo
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Table For Two | Amor Towles
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I so admire Amor Towles books. I began this one blind. Short stories aren‘t a form I‘m particularly fond of. But I was enchanted by the beautiful, smart writing and willing to give it a go. I am very glad I did. All the stories connected to bring a fascinating cast of characters together as the key players in a blackmail and murder scheme involving old Hollywood. A fascinating period and place in time - I was engrossed.

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So I am a Kate Morton faithful and always will be. However, this was an odd one and probably my least favorite by her. The writing is amazing in parts but I felt it was much slower to develop and the various stories seemed quite disjointed until the very end. While I wanted to know what happened, the bringing together of the storylines in the end just wasn‘t satisfying enough to resolve the confusion I felt for the duration.

TheBookHippie I loathed this one 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😬 1mo
annahenke @TheBookHippie haha can‘t blame you. This was just a so-so for me. But very real criticisms. It was way too slow and disjointed. 1mo
TheBookHippie @annahenke SO disjointed! If I remember correctly there was easily look up history that was false as well. It‘s been awhile I read it when it came out. 1mo
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annahenke @TheBookHippie yeah I kept putting it off because it didn‘t grip. In the end, I finished it. But it was a let down compared to some of her better stuff 1mo
TheBookHippie @annahenke I‘m not sure what happened to her writing in this one- but I feel this she was just not into it. This is by far not a genre I read, but I‘ve enjoyed some of her other books reading them for bookclubs. 1mo
annahenke @TheBookHippie yeah I‘m a big fan of some of her others. This is the weakest link! 1mo
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My Life in France | Julia Child, Alex Prud'homme
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I do love a good memoir, and this is a classic for a reason. Recounting how Julia Child wrote Mastering the Art of French Cooking with co-authors and its successive volumes while in France due to her husband‘s political position. I became enamored with the vitality with which she describes not only food but everyday encounters with people and life in France. Love it.

RickW Cannot wait to read this. I totally forgot that she wrote this. The is so much to this woman that so many of us know little. She made small steps and a nod of the head here or there without saying anything yet saying a lot. Thanks for bringing this one to our attention. 3d
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My joys:

1. Finished “Enchantment” - tagged. Such exquisite writing and a beautiful reminder to notice wonder in your every day.

2. I got a new job! I‘ve been working as a marketing copywriter for 15 years - most recently at John Deere. I recently go head hunted by Bobcat and cannot wait to start! Gonna be amazing.

3. The sun this morning!

4. Made pasta!

5. Watched “No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski” - highly recommend!

Jari-chan Congrats to your new job! 2mo
Aims42 Congrats on your new job! 🥳 2mo
MemoirsForMe Have fun at your new job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2mo
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dabbe Congrats! 🤩🤩🤩 2mo
wanderinglynn Congrats on the new job! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2mo
S3V3N Congratulations on the new job! 2mo
BooksandCoffee4Me Wow, congratulations!! I wish you satisfaction and enjoyable challenges in your new role! 2mo
nelsonmatt890 Do you happen to use Goodreads? I‘d love to add you what‘s your username? 2mo
annahenke Thank you everyone!! 2mo
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This book expresses everything I‘ve been feeling lately. About finding wonder, whimsy, and magic in everyday life. Highly recommend.

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Wow, I‘m cruising through my TBR list in 2025. This is book 19 so far! As an avid historical romance fan, I‘m no stranger to Eloisa James. This is from her backlist. Really enjoying it so far! #romance

tpixie Fun!! 🤩 3mo
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Water Moon: A Novel | Samantha Sotto Yambao
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This is such a wistful, whimsical ride. Magical and so atmospheric of a place. Very intriguing!

AlaMich Beautiful cover! 3mo
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A romance novel by my favorite audiobook narrator? Sign me up. Thank you, Libby!

Davispeterson Hello, how‘re you doing. l've noticed we share some common interests and enjoy similar things. I've really enjoyed going through your posts so far and was wondering if you'd be interested in chatting more regularly or maybe even becoming friends? 3mo
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Gilead | Marilynne Robinson
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I‘ve been somewhat disillusioned as my life has run its course. It is the way of things, I suppose. Bad things happen, and we lose our way. But this book feels the way church used to feel for me. Like I‘m singing along to a favorite worship song, eyes closed, surrounded by a community in which I belong. Lights low, emotions high. It feels like coming home. It‘s a small glimpse of eternity, a little embrace of heaven. My heart echoes with it.

lil1inblue Beautifully said. This book made me feel closer to my grandfather, a man of great faith. I wished so much he was around to read it with me. 9mo
annahenke @lil1inblue I love that for you. What a beautiful thing when a book can feel like someone who‘s gone is right next to us, even just for a moment. 9mo
HeatherBookNerd Beautiful book 9mo
Moss_Croft terrific book 3mo
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The Women: A Novel | Kristin Hannah
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#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

1. I feel purpose in being a loving and supportive friend to those I love.

2. I find joy in the quiet moments. A beautiful turn of a phrase, the sunlight peeking through the trees outside my window. A truly delicious meal.

3. My favorite book of August by far was The Women by Kristin Hannah. It was a very emotional read for me with great writing and a fierce depth. Overall incredibly moving.

Join the fun!

Eggs Thank you for joining in 🧡 Absolutely agree 💯 on The Women! 9mo
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What a joy to do a full reread of this series before I get into the newly released “Murtagh”. Such a childhood favorite and holds up well! #reread #audio

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Great prompt for #threelistthursday @dabbe 📚

1. The Lincoln Highway
2. Harry Potter series
3. Eragon series

dabbe I'm making a list, checking it twice, and I'll make it available to all whether naughty or nice! Thanks for sharing. 💚💙💚 1y
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I‘m rereading this series in prep for the new book just released from the World of Eragon: Murtagh. I absolutely adored these books when I first read them years ago and they hold up well in rereading. They are sort of Tolkien-light, but as long as you aren‘t a snob that‘s not a bad thing. I highly recommend the audiobooks narrated by Gerard Doyle. He does a magnificent job portraying these characters.

MeJeMiller Just finished Murtagh. It was good 1y
annahenke @MeJeMiller oh that‘s exciting! 1y
MeganAnn I love these too! My son just got Murtagh for Christmas. He recently finished the third book and is loving them so far. I am contemplating a reread of the others before diving into the new one too. 1y
annahenke @MeganAnn highly recommend - they hold up very well! 1y
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Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
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Wow. I put off reading this for a while, because I was not sure if it would live up to the hype x but I was way wrong. This was riveting, sexy, and so much fun! Dragons, magic, romance, and war. A great mix in my book. The writing is propulsive and I literally could not put this down. When I finally made time to focus on it, I read this almost in one sitting - staying up until 3am. Reading experiences like that are a treat! What a gift!

RebelReader I felt exactly the same about this one. It was my first book of 2024. 1y
RebL Same and @RebelReader same. 1y
CaramelLunacy I was wary because of the hype, but really enjoyed this one. 1y
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Fascinating and remarkably human. I am such a fan of Kate Quinn‘s novels, and this was no exception. I will say this was more raw and visceral than some of her other works, but that‘s not a bad thing. While this spy story is thrilling, it feels incredibly real. The characters were amazing in this - such great development of even the smallest parts. I appreciate that. And the story was unputdownable. Highly recommend this book and this author. ✍️

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The Year in Review | Freedom Forum Media Studies Center
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Definitely not the most I‘ve ever read but really enjoyed the year overall.

My two favorite books were Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus and A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Both new authors to me and just blown away! In third place was Kate Quinn‘s historical novels in general. I fell in love with them this year.

Cheers to more reading adventures in 2024. I‘ve set a goal of 100 books this year!

Ruthiella Awesome job! 👍 1y
TieDyeDude 💪🎉 1y
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This was such a delight to reread in anticipation of the new Inheritance Cycle book Murtagh. Can‘t believe how well it holds up!

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The Rose Code | Kate Quinn
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1. Yes, I had a goal to reach 100 books and I‘m ninety percent there.
2. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn - tagged
3. The Fourth wing

Bluebird Congrats! 🥳 1y
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How the Dukes Stole Christmas: A Holiday Romance Anthology | Sarah MacLean, Tessa Dare, Sophie Jordan, Joanna Shupe Sophie Jordan
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames loved this collection of Christmas novellas from some of my favorite historical romance authors.

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#wintergames #teamreindeergames finished this children‘s classic for the umpteenth time - I always read it around Christmas!

26 pts.

mabell How cozy! 1y
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The Winter Palace | Eva Stachniak
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Angelology | Danielle Trussoni
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames #dailyphotochallenge #angel

Here is my favorite angel - I‘ve had her since I was young. I still put her on my tree every year even though she‘s tiny!

robinb She‘s gorgeous! 💙 1y
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames I watched one of my favorites - the pilot episode of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman last night. So heartwarming. 6 pts.

@liseworks @kezzlou85 @jessclark78 @karons1 @toriestories @matchlessmarie @aperfectmjk @clwojick @staycurious @bluebird

robinb Oh that brings back memories! I was a diehard fan. 😊 1y
sblbooks I love that episode! Actually, I love all the Christmas episodes. 1y
annahenke @robinb my mom and I used to watch when I was little! Now we have the DVDs. 1y
annahenke @sblbooks oh so do I! 1y
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Untitled | Unknown
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On A Night Like This by Liz Maverick. I liked this short audio novella - a cute Hanukkah romance. #wintergames #teamreindeergames 25 pts

@liseworks @kezzlou85 @jessclark78 @karons1 @toriestories @matchlessmarie @aperfectmjk @clwojick @staycurious @bluebird

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Holiday Games | Jaci Burton
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames week 1 game - 430 pts! Had fun brainstorming these on scratch paper and then making it pretty! WOW, I know a lot of holiday words! Haha

@liseworks @kezzlou85 @jessclark78 @karons1 @toriestories @matchlessmarie @aperfectmjk @clwojick @staycurious @bluebird

LiseWorks How cool. I just started this game this morning 1y
StayCurious Great job! 1y
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The Christmas Movie Date | Megan Mayfair
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames 5 points for a holiday movie! This was cute. “A Bride For Christmas” - sweet and kinda sappy. Great for dog lovers. Found on Amazon prime.

@liseworks @kezzlou85 @jessclark78 @karons1 @toriestories @matchlessmarie @aperfectmjk @clwojick @staycurious @bluebird

TorieStorieS This looks fun for the season!! Adding to my watchlist!! 🎄 1y
LiseWorks You look like you have a comfortable spot there 1y
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#wintergames #teamreindeergames 25 points for a holiday read! Love this children‘s classic - so funny and really enjoyed the short narration on this audiobook.

TorieStorieS Oh, I will have to check this one out! 😊 1y
Reggie My 3rd grade teacher read this to us. Mrs. Muncy. She was great. 1y
annahenke @Reggie oh I love that! It‘s such a great book to listen to. I heard it first around that age too! 1y
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Questions, Questions | Marcus Pfister
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#teamreindeergames #wintergames
1. Cozy up with a book under a blanket
2. Romance
3. hot apple cider
4. Movie: White Christmas; Book: A Christmas Carol
5. immersing myself in holiday cheer. I feel like the last few years I haven‘t really embraced Christmas as I‘m single and live alone. I‘m hoping this will help!

@liseworks @kezzlou85 @jessclark78 @karons1 @toriestories @matchlessmarie @aperfectmjk @clwojick @staycurious @Bluebird

LiseWorks I hope this event puts you in the holiday spirit 1y
JessClark78 ❤️ 1y
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How the Dukes Stole Christmas: A Holiday Romance Anthology | Sarah MacLean, Tessa Dare, Sophie Jordan, Joanna Shupe Sophie Jordan
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kezzlou85 Great choices there I've read the clockmakers daughter it's so good. 2y
annahenke @kezzlou85 Good to know! I‘ve read almost all of Kate Morton‘s other books so got to complete my collection - love her! 2y
TorieStorieS A fun list!! I‘ve also read The Clockmaker‘s Daughter— I really enjoyed it! I also love Kate Morton! I am curious to know what you think of Mercury Pictures Presents— that‘s in my TBR! 2y
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kezzlou85 @annahenke I do too. Her books are so good. 2y
annahenke @TorieStorieS I love stories about Old Hollywood so looking forward to that one - I‘ll be sure to let you know! 2y
LiseWorks Really cool list. 😎 2y
Bluebird Looks great! Lots of good ones in this list. For author a month I‘ll be reading Homecoming, but I hope to also read the Clockmaker‘s daughter…if I have time. 2y
JessClark78 Looks like a good TBR list. 1y
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Started this one awhile ago and gonna try to finish today! #novelnovember @Andrew65

annahenke I loved a Gentleman in Moscow and the writing is still great but I‘m not as into the story this time. I‘m going to try diving in for a long stretch because I still think it‘s worth it! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 2y
Andrew65 @annahenke I‘d agree, this was enjoyable but not as brilliant as A Gentleman in Moscow. 2y
annahenke @Andrew65 yes, I‘ve been diving in today but gentleman in Moscow has not been derailed in my heart! 2y
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Started and finished on Saturday during the #novelnovember readathon. Love Sarah Maclean and haven‘t read her in awhile. This was great!

DGRachel Hattie! I 💖 her. 2y
annahenke @DGRachel I really enjoyed her spirit! 2y
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#novelnovember @Andrew65 my first book I‘m working on for the readathon.

Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 2y
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Lincoln Highway | Amor Towles
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#novelnovember @Andrew65 I‘m joining this readathon to try to finish some of the books I have started and meet my reading goal for the end of the year! Let‘s go!

Andrew65 Great to have you with us, good luck 😁 2y
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The Wizard of Oz | Frank Baum
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Happy Halloween from Glinda the Good Witch of Oz and my good friend Frankenstein‘s monster. #happyhalloween #literarycostumes

Texreader Love this!! 2y
Reggie Ya‘ll look flawless. Well done! 2y
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 2y
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My favorite book this October was The Huntress by Kate Quinn. I adored this story.

I did have plans for Halloween but had to cancel as I‘m sick as a dog. Extra tea and blankets for me.

JuniperWilde I loved The Alice Network 2y
annahenke @JuniperWilde I have that on my Kindle and can‘t wait to read that one too! 2y
JuniperWilde Oh I think you will! 2y
TheSpineView So sorry you are sick! Hope you feel better soon! 2y
JessClark78 Hope you feel better soon. 2y
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When you read a book as a child and love it, reading it again is like coming home to old friends. Returning to this beloved kids series in anticipation of the new (surprise!) book in the series coming next week about Murtagh. Can‘t believe there‘s going to be a new book after all this time. Feels so cozy to be in this world again. 🫶

MeJeMiller I did a reread of the series last year and am so excited about the new book. 2y
annahenke @MeJeMiller nice!! Such a familiar and remarkable world 2y
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The Cartographers | Peng Shepherd
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This was published last March and I remember being intrigued. I finally got around to reading it and I‘m absolutely gripped! An academic mystery featuring maps that can take you to hidden places - only contained in the map itself but made real when you possess said map. I love the family secrets elements as well. This is one that many on litsy will love. Can‘t wait to see how it ends. #recommdended

emz711 Had it on my tbr for a bit. Maybe I should move it up 2y
PatriciaU I adored this book, especially because the catalog record for one of the maps was from my library!!! 2y
annahenke @PatriciaU very cool - I‘m loving all the library details. It‘s really making it so fun to read! 2y
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The Huntress | Kate Quinn
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1. The Huntress by Kate Quinn - I used to love WWII historical fiction but haven‘t read an adjacent one in a while. This was stunning.

2. I‘m excited for spooky book season and my annual Harry Potter reread. Give me all the witchy vibes!!

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TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 2y
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The Messengers by Lindsay Joelle - Not in Database (Audible Original)

This was a great novella. Interesting sci fi concept and performed beautifully by a full cast.

Second book finished for the September readathon.
@TheSpineView #summerendreadathon

TheSpineView I'll have to check it out! 2y
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I‘m joining the readathon! This September, my goal is to read 10 books from my TBR of owned books.

First book read: Caffeine by Michael Pollan

This was an interesting short essay like book. Not blown away but pretty cool.

TheSpineView Glad to have you! Good luck! 2y
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Just starting this audiobook and it‘s fascinating. I‘m loving the different points of view - can‘t wait to see how they all integrate together!

CoverToCoverGirl Great book and audio! 2y
annahenke @CoverToCoverGirl couldn‘t agree more - loving it! This narrator seems familiar to me but I‘m not sure why! 2y
CoverToCoverGirl @annahenke the narrator is Saskia Maarleveld. She reads almost all of Quinn‘s books and she happens to be one of my personal favourite narrators. 2y
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Such a sweet children‘s classic. I highly recommend this audio version pictured from Audible. The production was wonderful and can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike!

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Wow, this was amazing! I loved the unique range of emotions in this book. It was funny, quirky, and very touching. Great character development and such a wonderful story arc. Definitely a five star read and can‘t wait to see what‘s next from this author!

First goal achieved: finished for the #magnificentmay readathon

@Andrew65

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I‘m joining the #magnificentmay readathon beginning today! My goals for the next nine days are:

📚 finish Lessons in Chemistry (loving this one!)
📚 read 5 other books
📚 keep track of hours for fun

Cheers @Andrew65 🙃