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JoyNorstrom

JoyNorstrom

Joined March 2018

I write. I read. I laugh. I speak. www.joynorstrom.ca
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Mehso-so

Okay Littens, what do we think of this book? I‘m struggling through, at 60%, and the only thing that keeps me pushing forward is the bookclub discussion we are having in a few days. There is nothing bad about this novel...it‘s just not very engaging either. But maybe I‘m missing something?

Ruthiella I‘ve not read this one, but I wasn‘t impressed with his debut The Rules of Civility. So many readers love his titles, but I don‘t think he‘s for me. 🙂 4y
Bookwormjillk I want to love it but I‘ve bailed 3 times already 4y
JoyNorstrom @Ruthiella yes, I think I‘m in the same boat as you! The characters are quite good, but...nothing. Happens. For 100s of pages. I think it‘s more of a traditional, old fashioned style of book writing and maybe just not a good fit for me either! 4y
JoyNorstrom @Bookwormjillk 3 times! That‘s commitment! What‘s keeping me reading is my friend picked it for this month‘s bookclub. I‘m 2/3rds in and still not sure I‘ll finish by Tuesday 😳. 4y
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Flying The Nest | Joy Norstrom
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One more week till the release of my latest book! Quirky characters at the Eldernest Assisted Living Lodge teach a young millennial a thing or two about love 💕, community 👬🏾 and cats 🐈. I hope you enjoy it!

JennyM Congrats on the new book. Very exciting! 🥳 4y
SheReadsAndWrites Happy Almost Release Day! 🥳 4y
JoyNorstrom @JennyM Thank you, Jenny! I‘m definitely excited 😊 4y
JoyNorstrom @SheReadsAndWrites thank you! Only a few sleeps now 😅 4y
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How to Walk Away | Katherine Center
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Pickpick

Loved this book! Highly recommend reading it yourself; tried audio and don‘t recommend. One of the main characters is supposed to have a Scottish accent and it‘s unfortunately not something the reader should have attempted. 😳😬

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The Light Between Oceans | M. L. Stedman
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Pickpick

This is a fabulous holiday read...if you enjoy bawling 😭 in public!!!

tessavi Beautiful cover! 5y
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Teeth | Fred Stenson
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Pickpick

Quirky little book about an insecure hockey player. An enjoyable read although I would have found it more engaging as a novel instead of short stories. Still, quite fun and the main character is so well written I feel like I know him.

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Vox | Christina Dalcher
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I‘m enjoying some amazing and immersive women-centred stories on our annual family camping trip. I recommend both of them. #vox #thesevenhusbandsofevelynhugo

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Pickpick

I loved 80% of this book! Such a stunning job at weaving a plot—I‘m impressed with this author. The end is, well, not necessary. Takes away from the overall book in my opinion. Still, I think this is a book I won‘t forget because of its originality.

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Pickpick

So glad my Bookclub picked this one. I love how the writer explores the impact of incarceration on various relationships.

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Brave | Svetlana Chmakova
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Yay! Another reader in the family! So thankful for graphic novels that worked like magic for both my daughter‘s. This youngest one whizzed through #Awkward and is rather enjoying #Brave. What more could a book loving mother ask for?

charl08 I would have killed to have been able to read in the car at her age! Lucky thing... 6y
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Dumplin' | Julie Murphy
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Three books under the tree and they are perfect for me 😊. Did Santa treat any of you other book lovers this season? What stories were under your tree?

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Pickpick

Good story, set in Ontario and New York. It was interesting for me as the protagonist works for a municipal government, which is what I do also. Some of the dilemmas felt freakishly familiar and others—thank goodness!—didn‘t. If you read the book you‘ll know what I‘m talking about 😊😂 I think the author did a good job in weaving the backstory into present day so we understand character motivation.

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Pickpick

Just sending these two lovely gems off to my secret Santa partner...if you ever have the chance to join an online book club, do it! I‘ve read lots of books I otherwise would not have heard of, including this Dear Sugar compilation. Such an uplifting read.

Chelsea.Poole I love Dear Sugar! 6y
JoyNorstrom @Chelsea.Poole Me too! (edited) 6y
jenreads7 I joined an online book club a few months ago. It has really stretched my reading life! And now, of course, there‘s Litsy with all the read alongs and challenges. I‘m still learning the ropes! 6y
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The Break | Katherena Vermette
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Pickpick

This book is beautiful. Incredibly sad. Incredibly important. I‘ll be thinking about it for a while.

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Inside | Alix Ohlin
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This recommendation has been sitting by my bedside table for months. I‘m not sure what I was waiting for...perhaps cold weather to match the cover or the perfect space in my tbr pile. ‘Inside‘ is beautifully written, has a cast of captivating characters and a list of unique settings: Iqaluit, Kigali, Montreal, Edinburgh, New York. Two thumbs up for the author‘s ability to weave time and place.

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Be Frank With Me: A Novel | Julia Claiborne Johnson
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Okay, great book. This one was recommended to me quite a while back. I bought it and it sat on my kindle UNREAD for 2 years. Mistake! I could have read it several times since then. Unique characters, engaging storyline. Readers who enjoyed #EleanorOliphant might love this one too.

Jenny I loved this one too. 6y
InnerSavvy I was surprised to enjoy this one to look. 6y
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My weekend read...of course I have a few other goals too. I‘ve two kids to get packed up for camp and several ciders in the fridge just waiting to be enjoyed. It‘s shaping up to be a good one😊. Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Jenny Loved this one! Haven‘t seen that cover though. 6y
JoyNorstrom @Jenny Canadian paperback addition perhaps? 6y
BlameJennyJane Thanks for all of the #LitsyLove @JoyNorstrom ! 💗 6y
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Word Nerd | Susin Nielsen
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I love love love Susin‘s books. Although intended for a younger audience this forty-something reader (😳☺️) was super invested in our scrabble/loner hero and his reformed convict side-kick. Highly recommended for reluctant readers. And moms 😃

Jenny Love the cover. 6y
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Fierce Kingdom | Gin Phillips
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Great book! (The cider wasn‘t bad either😉). Lots of tension and it keeps you turning pages. Relatable main character in an awful situation.

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Wasn‘t sure what I‘d think of this one, but I‘m loving it! A twitter msg that turns into an ongoing friendship (and maybe more!) paired with a family secret that‘s slowly revealed. I‘m curious to see how this story will wrap up. (And yes, that‘s a lighthouse my youngest daughter painted for me😊)

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Out of Play | Joy Norstrom
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Yup, it‘s true! Out of Play is free today and tomorrow on Amazon. Scoop yourself up a fun read 😊📚❤️

ChroniclesofaBookishMom Yayyy! Thanks for the heads up. I just downloaded it. 6y
JoyNorstrom @ChroniclesofaBookishMom awesome!! 😊 I so hope you enjoy it. I‘m never sure if I should post sales on litsy, but decided I‘d do it this time given it‘s free. Apologies to anyone who feels bombarded:) 6y
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Into The Water | Paula Hawkins
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My long weekend camping read...I‘m enjoying it more than Girl on the Train. Super intriguing 😊

Jenny I want to try this one! 7y
JoyNorstrom @Jenny so far it‘s very engaging; I‘m about half way. She slowly drops clues letting the mystery unfold in a way that keeps me turning pages. 7y
Jenny How are the characters? I couldn‘t stand any of them in Girl on a Train. 7y
JoyNorstrom @Jenny actually I felt the same—especially the protagonist! Really annoying, wasn‘t she? This book has about 7 different POVs plus excerpts from a manuscript one of the characters was supposed to have written. The most annoying is the manuscript. Overall I find several of the characters relatable in some way; a few are off but I think they are supposed to be, if that makes sense. 7y
Jenny Good to know. Thanks and enjoy. 7y
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Out of Play | Joy Norstrom
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Two fun Canadian books about women finding their way. I recommend them both...especially mine 😂🤷‍♀️👍

MayJasper Good for you ❣️ recommend away 😊 6y
JoyNorstrom Thanks @MayJasper 😊 appreciate the support! 6y
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Girls in White Dresses | Jennifer Close
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Great book and one I probably wouldn‘t have read if it hadn‘t been recommended. Girls in White Dresses is a series of interlocking short stories; you get to follow a group of women friends through their 20s. They navigate careers, relationships, and families-of-origin as they figure out what it is they want in life. Very relatable!

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I had to push through the first 100 pages, but I‘m so glad I did. A coming-of-age story featuring a friendship between a socially awkward kid and a blunt but good-hearted old man.

vuhlrybyhn Your review makes me want to read this! Welcome to Litsy! ❤ 7y
JoyNorstrom Thanks for the warm welcome @vuhlrybyhn ! 7y
TK-421 Stacked! And a belated welcome to Litsy! 😊 7y
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Alfoster Yes! This looks so good! 7y
JoyNorstrom Thank you @TK-421! I‘m enjoying it:) 7y
JoyNorstrom @Alfoster it was! A bit of a slow start, but very good overall. 7y
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This is one of those laughing and bawling on the same page books. I love all of Nielsen‘s books, but this one made me a life time fan. I‘m in awe of her ability to balance humour and heartbreak.

RaimeyGallant Sounds wonderful! 7y
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Year of No Rules | Rose McClelland
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Has anyone else read this? It feels just like sitting in the pub with an old friend. Xx

SamHeartCoffee What a sweet kitty you have! 7y
JoyNorstrom @SamHeartCoffee thank you! Penny is lovely. The author always posts pictures of her cat on FB, so I thought it was fitting 🐈🐱 7y
LizzieChantree I can't wait to read this book. It's on my kindle. 7y
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CarrieASchless I‘ve read it and loved it! 7y
MayJasper Thanks for following me 😊 7y
JoyNorstrom My pleasure @MayJasper! 7y
JoyNorstrom It‘s a quick read @LizzieChantree, a great way to spend a quiet afternoon. ☕️ 🍪 📖 7y
JoyNorstrom Doesn‘t it feel like dishing with a friend you haven‘t seen in a while, @CarrieASchless? I can hear myself saying “omg, no! You should drop him!” Haha 🤣 7y
CarrieASchless Yeah it really does @JoyNorstrom I‘m very pleased that the author read and reviewed my book and said the same. Sometimes I wanted to shake her and say “what are you doing”!!!x 7y
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