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mrsh62010

Joined September 2016

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An American Marriage | Tayari Jones
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I enjoyed this one. I‘ve been on a long reading hiatus.

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Anybody have some advice? Bought this used paperback and didn‘t notice until I started reading that the binding is cracked in the middle. The pages are all still held in there but I‘m worried if it keeps falling open where it‘s broken that the pages will fall out eventually. The internet says Elmer‘s glue and pressure will do the trick but I wanted to ask you guys. :)

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Getting into some short stories by my favorite author.

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This book was charming and beautiful. A quick read that took me forever because of the holidays haha.

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I hope your Christmas is as nice as mine. Happy Hollidays everyone! ❤️ I‘m spending it with my parents and brother, just like when we were little.

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Murder for Christmas - | Thomas Godfrey
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I had to buy this at the used book store bc of the cover art 😮👻💀🎄⛄️

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This is the first Murakami book I read. I had borrowed it from a friend, and wanted to own it ever since. So it‘s my Christmas gift to myself. 🙂

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Christmas Cake Murder | Joanne Fluke
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My mom LOVES these Hannah Swenson mysteries. Found this signed copy for her Xmas gift

tpixie Perfect!! 5y
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The Perfect Home | Mary Gilliatt
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Haven‘t been reading lately bc I‘ve been WAY too busy between working and moving... We just got our new apartment! Just me and my boyfriend and this sweet lil guy. When the holidays are over, I‘m going to get a massage and sleep for three days. This has been a lot of work. 😴 #petsoflitsy #dogsoflitsy

Kimzey Congratulations on your new apartment! Moving is hard work! 🐶❤️ 5y
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This book is really fun.

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The Power of Concentration | Theron Q. Dumont
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Anybody else have this concentration/focus problem? I swear I have undiagnosed ADD... Really enjoying my current book but here I am on my phone!

JacqMac This happens to me sometimes. I‘m so easily distracted. 5y
Cinfhen Hilarious and yes!!! I definitely developed late age ADD /I can‘t read big books anymore and my attention span is MUCH shorter 😬 5y
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I just gave up on House it Leaves. It never did grab my interest. Gonna start this one. Thanks again @vivastory for that secret Santa shipment 2-3 years ago :)

valeriegeary This is a fun one! I highly recommend the audio version! 5y
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House of Leaves | Mark Z Danielewski
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Strangest dedication I‘ve seen, I think.

WhatThePuck 😂😂😂😂 I should have listened to that dedication. 5y
mrsh62010 @WhatThePuck haha yeah, I don‘t really know what to expect with this book but I hope I get SPOOKED!! 5y
WhatThePuck Tag me when you finish and review! I'd like to know what you thought. 5y
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Reviewsbylola The book stays strange. 😆😆 5y
Reviewsbylola Or at least the 16 pages I read before I bailed were strange. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 5y
WhatThePuck @Reviewsbylola I envy you. 😂🤣😂🤣😂 5y
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House of Leaves | Mark Z Danielewski
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Up next! More spooky stuff 😵😳😬👻🎃🙀 #spooktober

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You kill everything that doesn‘t have pretty wings. #spooktober

MelAnn Appropriate title just by reading that page. 5y
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Oh man this one is really fun. Great choice for a goofy #spooktober read. Rewatched the movie the other day too. Almost finished!! Sure wish I could focus and read more than 3 pages at a time but whatever. I still enjoy reading even if I‘m slow af.

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2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas | Marie-Helene Bertino
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This book was just what I needed. A childhood adventure, mixed with real-life adult issues (without being too heavy). You know those stories where you're like "oh, i hope these certain things work out this certain way" but then some of the things work out differently, but in a really nice way? It's like that. I read mostly upsetting books... A wholesome tale with a happy ending was exactly what i needed before spooktober haha.

Suet624 Felt exactly the same way about this book. I wasn‘t expecting a lot and it was a pleasant surprise. 5y
mrsh62010 @Suet624 Yes, I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. There were whole chapters I wanted to share but that's too much for a litsy post haha 5y
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Yes, it's such a party that sometimes we blow our fucking brains out

Samplergal Well, teachers..... 5y
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I wasn't supposed to get another book from the library bc I already have several of my own books lined up to read but this one caught my eye.

mrsh62010 HELP I've just learned that this is part 3 of a series... Should i just read it independently since I've got it now? I liked the John Dies at the End movie quite a bit. Is that enough background? 5y
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2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas | Marie-Helene Bertino
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I went looking through my kindle for something short and lighthearted to read, as this last week or so has been pretty rough for me emotionally. This one is doing me well so far. Cute and sassy and heartwarming.

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In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start living.

Finishing this today.

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Slade House | David Mitchell
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Hmm this book had some really fun to read spooky parts. Overall i really liked it. Can't really put my finger on whatever kept me from truly loving it. Oh well, it was pretty short and I'm glad I read it.

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Slade House | David Mitchell
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@vivastory I checked this one out at the library bc i found myself away from home without a book. I'm just a few pages in but liking it so far!

mrsh62010 This picture didn't turn out right at all lol oh well 6y
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White Teeth | Zadie Smith
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This one caught my eye from my bookshelf, figured I'd give it a shot. My first experience with Zadie Smith. I've heard mixed things. It appeals to me so far, but I'm just a few pages in.

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Cloud Atlas | David Mitchell
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Ok I made it through the first section and barely into the second. I decided the writing in this book is not something I have to force myself to comprehend right now. Too many old/colloquial words I guess. I'm already fighting off distractions every time I read, so it's just not working out. I'd like to try again at another time, and I'm interested in trying Bone Clocks if it's a bit easier to read, but I'm gonna go ahead and move on for now.

TrishB The Bone Clocks is a LOT easier to read!! 6y
Oryx I had to try three times with this book before I got past the second section. It was worth it in the end, but the first bit was a struggle. 6y
mrsh62010 @TrishB @Oryx thank you for the encouragement! 6y
zsuzsanna_reads I agree with @oryxI , some bits are a lot less interesting than others, especially the first one. I should reread this, all I remember about it is that it had a trick structure. Have you seen the movie? It's on my Netflix to watch list. 5y
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Cloud Atlas | David Mitchell

"Peace, though beloved of our Lord, is a cardinal virtue only if your neighbors share your conscience."

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This is my 4th Haruki Murakami book. None of them have made sense. All of them have stuck with me for a long time after reading and left me with a desire to reread in the future. The feelings these books give you linger like a weird dream that you'd like to figure out but probably can't. I love his writing style and his unique perspective. I highly recommend literally anything by this guy.

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Cloud Atlas | David Mitchell
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Ok any Always Sunny fans??!! Charlie and the lawyer 😂😂😂 I can't see this word without laughing about that episode.

mcipher Bird law!!! 🤣😂 6y
mrsh62010 @mcipher it says a little further down the page, a guy yelling "or grant me satisfaction" ??? I'm trying to get satisfaction from this guy!!! Lmao 6y
akckitty Yes!!! I love always sunny!! Ahahaha 6y
mcipher That is amazing! 😂 6y
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Cloud Atlas | David Mitchell
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Next up! I just picked this up from the library based on a recommendation from a Haruki Murakami fan group. This guy David Mitchell is inspired by Murakami's writing and I'm excited to check him out. My boyfriend just told me this was made into a movie too! So we're going to watch the movie after I finish reading it. :)

vivastory I haven't seen the movie, I've heard mixed things about it. The book is definitely polarizing, people either love it or hate it. I thought it was brilliant. Is this your first David Mitchell? If you haven't read it yet, Slade House would make a great fall read. 6y
mrsh62010 @vivastory this is my first of his. If I like it I thought of trying Slade House next! (Or next-next bc I try not to read the same author back to back) 6y
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"How was it possible for a life of misery to be happy overall? But then I understood, that misery could be limited to the future."

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This book is getting weirder and weirder. I expect and embrace the weirdness of Murakami's novels. I just can't get enough!

I woke up early and came to the couch to read and have some coffee. Simon continues to sleep while helping me hold my book up.

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I've been sick for 2 weeks with what was discovered in the ER Tuesday to be a kidney infection. Graphic novels are perfect for my fever brain at the moment so I'm really glad I'd just picked up this hold from the library. Today is day 3 of antibiotics and the fever and headache seem to have receded, so I'll hopefully be able to take my boy outside to play finally. I've been the non-dog-walking dead all week!! :(

JoyBlue Hope you feel better pronto! 6y
mrsh62010 @JoyBlue thank you!! 6y
DaveGreen7777 Sorry you had to go through all that! 😞 Glad to hear you‘re finally on the mend! 6y
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mrsh62010 @DaveGreen7777 thank you! I'm definitely improving finally. 6y
sprainedbrain So sorry you‘ve been ill! 6y
mrsh62010 @sprainedbrain thank you! I'm all better now thank goodness 6y
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"You oughtta move someplace with classier doors." -the guy who just broke down his door

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A little bit of reading time with my pup before meeting my dad for lunch... Our relationship is very strained, and all he wants to talk about is his political beliefs (he's desperately seeking acceptance from me, his socialist daughter, of his pro-Trump beliefs... Not gonna happen...) So I want to have a dad, but he's making it difficult. I'd much rather agree to disagree and talk about literature or philosophy or food or work like we used to.

Kayla.Adriena Aww at least you're trying. My relationship with my dad has become distant in my late twenties and it makes me sad. So I can relate to your post. Hope your lunch went well! 6y
mrsh62010 @Kayla.Adriena Thank you so much. It was difficult, but today I got more of a sense that he's working toward having a relationship with me despite our differences and he is working harder at finding common ground than arguing points. He consistently crosses boundaries, i can tell him directly that I'd rather change the subject and he goes on regardless. But I can tell he's trying :/ 6y
Kayla.Adriena I feel for you! Hope your relationship continues to improve. We need our dads no matter how old we get, I wish mine realized that 😥 6y
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mrsh62010 @Kayla.Adriena I hope your relationship can improve as well. Both parties have to work really hard to bridge big divides. Some people just don't have it in them and are more comfortable separating from family. I'm lucky that we're both at least trying. We're both too stubborn to just give up haha... But I do often wonder if I should, for my own sanity... 6y
Kayla.Adriena I should give my dad credit as well, he has young children again and has a busy life. I'm all grown up and independent... probably doesn't help that I'm passive aggressive and he doesn't know how I feel 6y
Kayla.Adriena I'm sorry this has turned into a heavy topic on a lovely photo of you reading with your fur baby on what is supposed to be a primarily bookish platform. Anyway thanks for the dialogue! 6y
mrsh62010 @Kayla.Adriena It's a people platform I think more than anything. What I posted wasn't about the book, it was just on my mind. You're more than welcome to open up around me. That goes for everybody. 6y
Kayla.Adriena A "people platform" I love that! It's why I joined, I'm looking for connection ☺️ 6y
mrsh62010 @Kayla.Adriena I think you'll find what you're looking for on litsy. There's so many book swaps and pen pal type things being organized all the time. I have very few irl friends who like reading at all, so I definitely needed an outlet for sharing my favorite hobby. Nice to meet you. :) 6y
Kayla.Adriena Nice to meet you! 6y
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This just happened haha! Thank you for following me :)

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Internet Addiction | Laura Perdew
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This is the wedding my (ex)husband SHOULD have had 😂😂😂

Sorry it isn't about a book really. I couldn't resist lol!

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Good morning! No work for me today. Just coffee and my favorite author and puppy snuggles.

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😂 I love it. Already really enjoying this one. Just a few pages in and I'm hooked. He writes such unique characters 😍

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"For only through assiduous repetition is it possible to redistribute skewed tendencies."

I bought this book used, as with most of my other books. I don't mind when people highlight or write notes, it kinda gives me a sense of sharing with a mystery person.

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I'm gonna abandon that 2nd-in-a-row autobiography I've been reading, in favor of some fiction by my (probably) favorite author, so that I'll actually want to pick up a book again.

I want to find my niche in non fiction books. I love learning, but autobiographies are not appealing to me. I think, in general, the kind of person who is inclined to write an autobiography is just a little too self absorbed for me to enjoy their writing.

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Is anyone else wondering if this woman is a complete narcissist? She never mentions caring for or loving anyone but herself. Everything she does so far is completely selfishly motivated. Like, i understand an Iranian woman having to stand up for herself and defend herself (that's why i wanted to read it) but she never describes feeling any type of affection for siblings, parents, husband, child, friends, etc. Maybe it's just her writing style?

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Persepolis Two | Marjane Satrapi
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This was a great continuation of the story. I love Marjane. Such a relatable character. I adore the honesty in these stories and I feel like I know the characters.

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Starting this now! I was so touched by her interview on NPR and couldn't wait to check this out from the library.

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Wishful Drinking | Carrie Fisher
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Sorry, I didn't like this book haha. It was very short but full of platitudes and tired puns and cliches. I like her personality and I think I would have liked her irl, but this book was not especially enjoyable to me :/

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Wishful Drinking | Carrie Fisher
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I am so so sorry that the first (possibly only) share-worthy quote I found in this book is from her ex husband, but bless her heart, I don't think Carrie Fisher was born for writing :/ And I feel this.

I'm enjoying getting the feeling of her personality though. RIP, Princess

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Good Daughter | Karin Slaughter
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This one kept me interested. I'm not a fan of graphic depictions of sexual assault, for understandable reasons, even though it's apparently a very popular thing to write about, but the story was intriguing and the writing was good. I like to read quick-moving mysteries like this in the summer.

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Persepolis Two | Marjane Satrapi
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The shame of having become a mediocre nihilist
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Good Daughter | Karin Slaughter

6.5 hours before the library closes. I have about 75 pages left in this one, and halfway through Persepolis 2. Both due back today. Gotta do laundry and run to the bank, but I'm thinking I can get them in on time. I hate renewing books haha.

mrsh62010 All done at 6pm. Now to get my chores done! 6y
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Loving the art in this Descender series 😍

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