@LapReader Your package indicated it was delivered on April 8th. Your recipe was sent separately so I hope you received it by now.
I'm new to this, so I didn't think to post when I ordered it, so you wouldn't open it by accident.
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Elif Shafak has a way with words. This book was absolutely wonderful and full of warmth, humour and sadness. Her eloquent writing and the nuances of the story left me in awe. It's the first book of hers I've read. I hope the rest are as wonderful.

I love this book. It's not often I entertain wordy picture books beyond the first page, becaus0le I'm usually looking at them for use in my children's storytimes. This one won me over.

#FstivePhotoChallenge day 15 Nativity Scene #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

Reading by the fire (lol sorry for fake flames fireplace would not come on). festivephotochallenge day 14. WnterGames2021 teamgamesleighers @StayCurious

My new favourite holiday drink, Mayan Mocha: Hot chocolate and coffee with Cazadores Anejo Tequila and Kahlua Liqueur, topped with whipped cream and spicy chilli chocolate shavings. Magpie and Stump in Banff Alberta
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Listened to the audiobook and it was fantastic.
A wonderful book about acceptance, family, friendship, inclusivity, empathy and unconditional love. Highly recommend.

Loved the characters and the author's way of storytelling. It took me bit to get into because I found it confusing at first,but once I sorted out what was going on, it was fascinating. It is short listed for the CBC Canada Reads 2021 award.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. A great story based on an actual group of extraordinary women. Jojo Moyes does a great job painting a vivid picture for the reader about the lengths she imagines these women went to, to deliver library books and reading material by packhorses to rural inhabitants of the Kentucky mountains between 1935-1943.

Finished the audiobook. Fascinating story of such a depraved person. So sad that Michelle McNamara did not live to see him caught.
Late check in for #BFCr2 week 5. Finished 2 books started 3 others. Walked, but was not so concerned with my step count so I don't think I met my goal. Incorporating mindfulness into my days is feeling good, I'm happy with my progress. Best to everyone for the final week.

@wanderinglynn

#BFC week #4 went well. I surpassed my step goal by a 1, 878 and I finished 2 books. I've also haf some success with practicing mindfulness. I'm working on incorporating a full body scan at least once or twice a day to try and work on recognizing the tense spots. Wishing everyone a fun and positive week 5. #BFCr2 #feelingcontent #bookfitnesschallenge #everylittlebithelps

#BFCr2 Week 2 was a good week, I surpassed my fitness goal with 67,467 steps. I‘m still listening to The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore and reading 2 others including The Mindfulness Habit. The passage above speaks volumes to me, be your own best friend and give yourself a break, cause YOU are WORTH IT!! Week 3 I‘m going to work on incorporating more mindfulness into my daily routine as well as QiGong. #BFC #BookFitnessChallenge #selfcare

#BFCphotochallenge week 2 Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado Salad. This is my healthy recipe courtesy of Two Peas and Their Pod. (picture credit belongs to them too) Enjoy! https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/tomato-cucumber-and-avocado-salad/
@wanderinglynn #BFCr2

Late check in for #BFC week 1. Happy to say I surpassed my fitness goal of 60,000 steps for a total of 71,597 steps!!! I am listening to an audiobook that I‘m having a hard time getting into and I've finished one of three books that I have on the go. Not a bad week. @wanderinglynn #BFC #BFCr2 #BFCphotochallenge

Somewhat entertaining, but overall it lacked a solid storyline. There were too many things going on that made it hard to feel invested in the story.

Great story, kept me intrigued till the end!

Took my time with this book but I enjoyed it. It is a YA fantasy, the first in a new trilogy. I feel that the story is very relatable to the current state of world affairs from a global scale right down to individual communities.

I love notebooks, memo pads and sticky notes! You can never have enough sticky notes🙂 #philosophia
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Thanks @sisilia for the chance to win this box of stationery goodies!

Highly recommend this YA fiction book about family relationships, struggling to be more than a stereotype and perseverance. Loved the main character Indy. This is a part of the blurb inside the jacket cover that sums up the premise of the book.

One of the many books I enjoyed on my week off. Perfect beach book even though I read it on my couch. 🙂 Lol!

Absolutely wonderful middle grade read. Loved the realness of all the characters especially Ivy. I finished the book fighting back the full watershed of tears that were rolling down my cheeks. This book will resonate with many young people struggling to find themselves amidst the chaos of middle school, everyday life and whatever else life throws their way. I think it will help them feel safe and hopefull and aware that they are not alone.

Great summer read. It is a follow up book to Cafe by the Sea but it can also be enjoyed as a stand alone. I enjoyed the characters and their storylines as well as how they all connected.

Excellent middle grade book about inclusiveness and acceptance and persistence. Great story based on some of the author's own personal experiences as a child when she first came to America. #mglit #ireadmiddlegrade

I found the parralel stories confusing initially, as I somehow missed that Eliza was sharing parts from her soon to be published book. I enjoyed it although it was a little (maybe a lot) far fetched. Not sure how I felt about the ending as I'm still not sure what really happened, but given that the book was about mind games and manipulation, the ending was very fitting in that respect.

I was definitely expecting more from this book. It is an easy read but did not grab or hold my attention at all.

A gentle reminder that silence is often golden. Instead of trying to fix things or offer solutions, little rabbit was just there for Taylor and it made all the diiference in the world.

Really need to read this book. I spoke hurtfully to someone this morning stemming from an issue that happened almost 2 years ago (that I obviously can't let go of) and as soon as the words were out of my mouth, it was too late. It has ruined my day, maybe theirs and others, but mostly I'm pissed off at myself right now. #thinkbeforeyouspeak #bethebettterperson #youcanttakeitback

Excellent book. Check out my full review on Goodreads: #Edelweiss+ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35959168-the-secrets-between-us

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I was hooked by the second chapter. I was looking forward to starting this because I thoroughly enjoyed her debut book 'Himself'. It is not a fast paced story, and I am ok with putting it down, but the intrigue is there nonetheless. Interesting characters and plot.

Great read. For my full review go to, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2381332545

Enjoyed listening to this book. Good storyline, I thought the author did a good job in her portrayal of their lives and emotions and how they come together. Good YA book.

In this memoir, O'Farrell shares 17 instancesof how she or someone around her has come close to death. I like her writing style, not too flowery, but descriptive enough and at the same time succint enough to draw the reader into the experience. Fictional short stories have always left me wanting so I avoid them, but these were just rght.
Looking forward to reading her other books.

Loved it. Lou has moved to NYC for a year, leaving her new boyfriend Sam and the comforts of home behind. Working for a wealthy family has its perks, until it doesn't. There are more than a few surprises for her during this year, but probably none greater than the personal discovers she makes about herself.

@BookishBeth & @bookworm83, I made a dent in my decluttering and the book. I will probably rewind a couple chapters because I was not giving it my full attention. So far I am enjoying it.
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Another tear jerker from Lisa Genova, this time dealing with ALS. I have enjoyed all her books despite the fact they made me cry.

Never in a million years did I think that I would read, let alone love a book with witches, werewolves and vampires, but I listened to this trilogy and absolutely loved it. It was amazing!!!

Beartown was great but I was surprised that I liked "Us Against You", more. When i finished it all I could say was "wow!"
Thank you #NetGalley

One of my favourite authors. Quite different from her other books as it is darker and more action packed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was excited to discover it is the first in a series. Looking forward to #2.

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I started reading this book as an advanced reader copy and couldn't get into it. Last August a co-worker asked if I had a read it cause she loved it and we have similar reading tastes. I read it in a few days and loved it. Backman is a great stoyteller, I enjoyed all his books so far. This book is so relevant to the times and definitely makes you think.

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Excellent read! It definitely lived up to all the hype it is receiving. @blacksheep I only wish I'd thought to bring Thunderhead home with me as I can't wait to get started.

Dish

Loved this book.

Another great story by Dan Gemeinhart. Narrated by a recently deceased loyal dog who is determined to return to earth and make sure "his boy" is safe, before he enters the afterlife. Thus begins Brodie's harrowing journey as he pieces together the murky and unsettling flashbacks that he hopes will lead him to his boy one last time before it's too late for him to go to Heaven.

What a great book for middle grade students. An intriguing story told in first person by 12 year old Charlie Bobo, as he somewhat unwillingly becomes part of a mission to capture a slave family who escaped to Detroit, and return them to South Carolina. It will make a great classroom read-aloud and is perfect for children who enjoy historical fiction or action adventure stories.