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throwmeabook

Joined May 2016

Wife, mother, book lover and cross stitcher. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MapleLeafStitching
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When Jasmine Blooms | Tif Marcelo
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School pick up reading today. Hoping to finish this one in time for the March #bookspin

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The Stepson | Jane Renshaw
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Lulu is a successful psychotherapist, recently married to Nick. But Nick has a troubled past and as Lulu offers to help him face his childhood trauma, she uncovers a disturbing and frightening side to the man she loves. Fast paced thriller with a somewhat predictable story line. I was disappointed that the ending did not have the 'shocking twist' promised on the cover. Nonetheless entertaining and perfect as a beachy/one sitting read. #doublespin

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 6h
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A Line to Kill | Anthony Horowitz
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School pick up reading on this gloomy, rainy day ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿš—

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When Jasmine Blooms | Tif Marcelo
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My #bookspin and #doublebookspin books are set for March. Can‘t wait to get started on both of these.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 4w
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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๐Ÿ“šMarch #bookspin #doublespin ๐Ÿ“š

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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The Paris Bookseller | Kerri Maher
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My husband and I had a little getaway in Paris over the weekend. I‘ve been wanting to visit the Shakespeare and Company bookstore forever and now I have! ๐Ÿ’• Bucket list โœ…

Cinfhen Looks magical ๐Ÿฅฐ 1mo
erzascarletbookgasm ๐Ÿ˜ 1mo
Cupcake12 Need to add to my list now too x 1mo
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marleed And me in Kansas City sitting here being so envious ;) I hope it was grand and that you purchased a book just to get it stamped from the wonderful place of purchase! 1mo
throwmeabook @marleed I bought the tagged book and got it stamped. Also a bookmark and tote bag with the store front on it! ๐Ÿ’• 1mo
marleed Oh good for you. When my son and DIL went to Paris they purchased this book for me too! With the stamp and cat bookmark! If you scroll down a few posts on this pic you can see how they posed the cover of this book in front of the store - all a they could give me that pic with my book! 1mo
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This story of two suburban stay at home mothers had me hooked from the first few lines! It was a relatively short and fast paced page turner with unreliable characters and numerous twists and turns that had me constantly second guessing myself. A thoroughly enjoyable read. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing a digital copy in return for an honest, unbiased review.

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Consent | Annabel Lyon
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Glad this one is off my list. Wasn‘t for me. โญ๏ธ #doublespin

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2mo
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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My #bookspin and #doublespin titles for February are set. ๐Ÿ“šHas anyone read these already? Thoughts?

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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My February #bookspin #doublespin selections are set. As with the past month, I‘m continuing to work my way through my massive NetGalley list.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2mo
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The Hatching: A Novel | Ezekiel Boone
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Who would say no to creepy killer spiders, global Except for a variety of descriptions of how the creepy spiders are attacking and random relationship tidbits of the characters, nothing else happens. This book is part of a trilogy so the author naturally leaves something for the other books in the series, but for goodness sake you need to give the reader some story/character development. Disappointing. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ #doublespin

TheAromaofBooks At least it's off the list!! 2mo
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The Villa: A Novel | Rachel Hawkins
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This slow burn thriller mystery, set in a gothic Italian villa with a mysterious true crime past was just what I needed to get me out of the reading slump that has plagued me over the last year. I enjoyed the dual timeline storytelling and the narration was excellent. This is the perfect beachy, vacation read. #bookspin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2mo
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Crazy Rich Asians | Kevin Kwan
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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks is having a #MarvelousMonday giveaway! Repost and tag her to enter! ๐Ÿ€

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ 2mo
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One Italian Summer was a light, breezy read perfect for a lazy day and easily finished in one sitting. I enjoyed living vicariously through Katy while she was exploring beautiful Positano and now want to visit the Amalfi coast even more than before! #netgalley

Book sleeve by @mapleleafstitching. Use code BOOKLOVER10 to save 10% on your purchase in their Etsy shop!

TheLudicReader Amalfi is definitely worth a visit. 2mo
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Romantics | Leah Konen
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@Rachel.Rencher is hosting this awesome #BookishCoupleValentine Giveaway! ๐Ÿ’• Check out her post for more details.

Rachel.Rencher ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ 2mo
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The Inheritance Games | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Currently listening to this #blameitonbookstagram title while I sew up a batch of #bookmarks ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽง

DogMomIrene How do you like the narrator? I‘ve been eyeing this one๐Ÿค” 3mo
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The Villa: A Novel | Rachel Hawkins
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Currently listening to this on audio #bookspin #netgalley

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The Widow | Fiona Barton
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So happy I made the time to visit my local library today. Can‘t complain about my #bookhaul either ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“šWhich one should I start with?

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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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My books are set for the January #bookspin and #doublespin.๐Ÿ“šI‘m really looking forward to reading โ€˜The Villa‘.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3mo
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BookSpinBingo | Untitled
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It‘s been a while but I‘m back with my January #bookspin and #doublespin #bookspinbingo.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3mo
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Rolling The Dice | Alessandra Torre
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Here are my 100 titles for the #roll100 of 2023. These are all Netgalley books that I just haven‘t gotten around to. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Thank you @PuddleJumper for organizing this!

PuddleJumper Impressive! 3mo
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The Chemist | Stephenie Meyer
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Winter break has started a day early thanks to the snow and rain. I just need to finish up some stuff on the computer and then I plan to read for the rest of the day!๐Ÿ“š What are your plans? #readingmybookshelf

JamieArc I‘m putting off laundry and wrapping by reading. ๐Ÿ˜Š 3mo
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Searcher | Tana French
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As some of you might know, I make padded book sleeves. My first rep term was such a great success, I‘ve decided to have another #repsearch for January - April 2023. If you love #bookish things, and would like to help promote a woman-owned small business check out my Instagram account @mapleleafstitching and the original post for details and to apply! Good Luck! ๐Ÿ€

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Hubby and I just finished watching the Disney+ series and now I just have to read the book. Itโ€˜s about time too, itโ€˜s been on my TBR forever.
Celestial book sleeve is from Maple Leaf Stitching. Use code BOOKLOVER10 to save 10%๐Ÿ›๏ธ
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MapleLeafStitching

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Searcher | Tana French
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As some of you might know, I make padded book sleeves. To help my small business grow, I‘ve decided to have my very first Rep Search! If you love #bookish things, and would like to help promote a woman-owned small business check out my Instagram account @mapleleafstitching and the original post for details and to apply! Good Luck!

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You Let Me In | Camilla Bruce
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I‘ve been in such a reading slump this yearโ€ฆPlucked this old #arc off my bookshelf this morning to read with my coffee.

ShyBookOwl Sorry about your slump! Usually a fast-paced thriller or an old fave helps to pull me out of my slumps. I hope this arc helps you! 8mo
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Giveaway: A Novel | Steve Fisher
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Help me get to 500 followers on Instagram and you could win a prize: 1 book sleeve, 1 bookmark and 1 coaster set of your choice!

To enter:
- follow me on Instagram @mapleleafstitching
- like & save post
- tag 5 friends who love bookish things

Bonus entries:
- share Instagram stories and tag me (+5 entries)
- make a purchase from my Etsy shop & send proof of purchase (+10 entries)

Check out my Instagram post for the rules & details. Good Luck!

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The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman
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My hold finally came through so this is my weekend read ๐Ÿ“šI‘ve heard great things! #thethursdaymurderclub #librarybook #ereader #booksleeves

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I‘ve been working on new book sleeves for the Etsy shop but had a question for those of you who purchase book sleeves - what size sleeve to you most commonly buy? I offer 3 sizes: small (7 x 9 in), medium (8 x 10 in) and large (9 x 11 in). Thank you in advance for all your responses!

TheSpineView I like the large ones because it will fit the bigger hardcover books. 1y
Megabooks I have mostly larges but a handful of mediums too. I don‘t buy the smalls. 1y
TheBookHippie I have large and medium equally. Small I have two one for signet one for kindle. 1y
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The Caretakers | Eliza Maxwell
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Last year was an abysmal reading year so to make sure 2022 doesn‘t turn out the same I‘m trying to force myself to read (or in this case listen to) 1 book a week. This is book #2 of 2022. The story seems good just don‘t know if I‘ll survive the narrator‘s voice and reading style. ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽง๐Ÿค”

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Eeeek! Book sleeve listings are live in the Etsy shop! With more to come! I would be grateful if you would take a look at etsy.com/ca/shop/MapleLeafStitching and come follow me on Instagram at mapleleafstitching ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’•

monalyisha Way to go! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ‰ Love that chicken fabric. ๐Ÿ“ 1y
HufflepuffGirl90 Gorgeous patterns! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’› 1y
throwmeabook Thank you @monalyisha ๐Ÿ’• 1y
throwmeabook Thank you so much @HufflepuffGirl90 ๐Ÿ’• 1y
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Asking Questions | Ian MacKay, Krystyna Weinstein
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Not exactly a book post but I have a question for all you wonderful Littens. I will be reopening my Etsy shop in the new year, selling padded book sleeves, fabric bookmarks and eventually other bookish related items. When searching for book sleeves or bookmarks, what words would you use in your searches? What are some keywords or tags that you would associate with these items? All your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you! ๐Ÿ’•

CBee That‘s exciting! Can‘t wait to check out your shop ๐Ÿ˜Š Some tags I‘d probably use when searching: bookmark, book sleeve or book pouch, maybe bookish gifts? I‘ve typed in book sleeve before and gotten lots of hits. Good luck ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ’š 1y
Chrissyreadit Book sleeve, but sometimes I get specific fantasy booksleeve, booksleeve with pocket etc 1y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Book sleeves, bookmarks, bookish gifts, gifts for book lovers, book lover. 1y
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AmyG Let us know when it‘s back up. I have used the searches that the others posted. With bookmarks many times I am looking for specific ones-characters, authors etc and then I type i.e. Stephen King bookmarks. (edited) 1y
Karkar I usually use booksleeve as one word ๐Ÿคช book pouch book protection 1y
TheSpineView I like monogrammed stuff so I usually use book sleeve monogrammed or book sleeve pet design. Same with bookmarks and I sometimes search by color or use a seasonal prompt i.e. Halloween themed book sleeve. 1y
TheSpineView Let's us know when you are up and running again. Good luck! 1y
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Look at all the wonderful #PoutinePenPals #stockingswap gifts from @mcctrish ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ’• Thank you so much! I absolutely love everything ๐Ÿ’• I can‘t wait to start the book and I have hidden all the snacks from my husband and children to enjoy when the house is quiet and they‘re all back at work and school. Thank you again and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

mcctrish I loved shopping for you, I‘m so glad you are happy โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ with your treats 1y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego A delicious looking stocking ๐Ÿ’šโค๏ธ 1y
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The Christmas Card | Dilly Court
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Thank you to my #PoutinePenPals for the lovely Christmas cards (and birthday card) and goodies ๐Ÿ’• So grateful to have you in my life! Merry Christmas! ๐Ÿ’• @ShelleyBooksie @TheLudicReader @DinoMom @FantasyChick @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego

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Merry Christmas to everyone in this wonderful Litsy community celebrating today! I wish you all a blessed and joyous day! ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’•

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Merry Christmas โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’š 1y
Texreader ๐Ÿคถโค๏ธ Merry Christmas!! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„ 1y
erzascarletbookgasm Merry Christmas to you! 1y
CarolynM Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’• 1y
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No Title | None
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This may seem like a strange question but did anyone of you wonderful people send me this through Amazon? There‘s no note and I‘ve asked all my family and friends and none of them sent it. Maybe one of my #LitsyLove or #PoutinePenPals ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿค”

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks So sweet ๐Ÿ–ค 1y
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Saying Thank You | Monisha Vasa
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Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful birthday wishes! ๐Ÿ’•

TheLudicReader Happy birthday. 1y
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This Is My Library | Adam Bellamy
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My favourite place to be on a gloomy rainy day ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“š

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Christmas Tree | Jennifer Johnston
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The Christmas tree is up and my #PoutinePenPals #StockingSwap gifts safely underneath. ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽ„ 1y
mcctrish Oh how beautiful, I‘m so happy your stocking is there to hang out under that pretty tree 1y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ 1y
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Followers | Anna Davies
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Reached an amazing milestone today! 1000 FOLLOWERS! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰ This Litsy community is awesome and I‘m so happy to be a part of it! ๐Ÿ’•

Librarybelle Congratulations! 1y
Soubhiville Yay! 1y
Jas16 ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“– 1y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Congratulations ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‰ 1y
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Brat: An '80s Story | Andrew McCarthy
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I am a child of the 80‘s and Andrew McCarthy was always my favourite ๐Ÿ’• Starting this one today!

ReadingOver50 He was my favorite too ๐Ÿ˜ 1y
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Christmas Card | Nuala MacCall
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All my #PoutinePenPals #ChristmasCards are on their way! ๐Ÿ“ฎ๐Ÿ’Œ๐ŸŽ…

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š 1y
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Christmas Stockings | Rachael Rowe
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This little package of goodies is on it‘s way to my #PoutinePenPals #StockingSwap match! ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿ“ฎ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผโค๏ธ๐ŸŽ„ 1y
StayCurious Received! I‘m impressed with how early you are! Now the wait beginsโ€ฆ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ˜Š 1y
throwmeabook @StayCurious I can‘t believe it got to you in a day! I guess Canada Post is really trying to stay on top of things. Can‘t wait for opening day! 1y
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With only one child still living at home, this summer we sold our house of 23 years and bought a much smaller condo. What was once 4 bookshelves of my lovely books has been painstakingly whittled down to just one (albeit packed) bookshelf. Now that we‘re settled, I‘m hoping to get back to reading again and back to Litsy! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ“š

Crazeedi Congratulations on your new home, may you enjoy many blessings there, and a smaller place to clean sounds wonderful ๐Ÿ˜€ 1y
throwmeabook Thank you @Crazeedi and I‘m definitely enjoying the extra free time I have now to do the things I love instead if cleaning! 1y
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It's My Birthday | Helen Oxenbury
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An early birthday present from my awesome #PoutinePenPals friend @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego ๐Ÿ’•Thank you so much for thinking of me ๐Ÿ’• This beautiful #booksleeve will be going everywhere with me!

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Happy Bday! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰ 1y
AmyG Happy Birthday ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‚ 1y
Ddzmini Happy birthday ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ“– 1y
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My #PoutinePenPals #StockingSwap package has arrived! ๐Ÿ’• Thank you so much @mcctrish ๐Ÿ’• Now to hide it somewhere until the tree is up this weekend.

mcctrish Woo Hoo!!! That was so fast 1y
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Thank you so much @CBee โค๏ธ The book made it safe and sound and is now patiently waiting for me to make the time to read it.

CBee So glad it made it ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š 2y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Checking on you! I hope all is well! 2y
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Untitled | Unknown
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Here are my picks! Thanks for this @Annie1215

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So I wanted to give the #authoramonth another chance with this short story prequel. It definitely required a lot of out of the box thinking from me and while I found it wildly imaginative, I just couldn‘t get into the story. Part of it is this author‘s writing style but it‘s also that, as with my other read from N.K. Jemisin, I just can‘t wrap my brain around the story. I have another novella/short story so giving it one last chance. @Soubhiville

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Bloodline | Jess Lourey
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With strong Stepford Wives vibes, this book was somewhat entertaining but far from spectacular. Nothing I haven't come across before, in better written and better paced versions. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธ #netgalley #BFC21 This was my #bookspin #bookspinbingo book for January @TheAromaofBooks Also works for #LitsyAtoZ #abecedarianTBR #letterB @BookishMarginalia and for my informal #ReadingUSA2021 #Minnesota

BookishMarginalia ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ 2y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2y
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