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Airport
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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Arthur Haileys blockbuster #1 New York Times bestseller, which was made into a hit film, takes readers behind the scenes of an airport and into the cockpit of a passenger jet during a time of crisis As a raging blizzard wreaks havoc at Lincoln International Airport outside Chicago, airport and airline personnel try to cope with this unstoppable force of nature that is endangering thousands of lives. And in the air, a lone plane struggles to reach its destination. Over the course of seven pulse-pounding hours, a tense human drama plays out as a brilliant airport manager, an arrogant pilot, a tough maintenance man, and a beautiful stewardess strive to avert disaster. Featuring a diverse cast of vibrant characters, Airport is both a realistic depiction of the airline industry and a novel of nail-biting suspense. This ebook includes a foreword by the author.
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Leftcoastzen
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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#storysettings #AirportOrPlane Huge bestseller back in the day, and a major motion picture!

UwannaPublishme Loved the movie! Such a great cast! ✈️ 2w
AmyG There‘s a memory. 2w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ✈️📚🙌🏻 2w
Eggs I do remember! ✈️🩵✈️ 2w
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swynn
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It was the bestselling book in the U.S. the year I was born. Having seen the film, I was surprised at how little space was given to the disaster plot -- instead the narrative is looser, a soap opera with monologs on sundry topics in aviation industry (and, awkwardly, abortion). Then in the final quarter the disaster subplot delivers a rousing conclusion. Engaging, interesting and ends in thrills -- which you can't say about *some* bestsellers.

ReadingOver50 I just looked up the bestselling book the week I was born. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carre. Now I am motivated to read it. 3y
bthegood If goodreads is correct In Cold Blood the year I was born - I have read it 😊 3y
swynn @bthegood That's a good one! 3y
swynn @bthegood That's a good one too! For my project, I should have said “bestselling novel,“ since I've been using this list:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publishers_Weekly_lists_of_bestselling_novels_in_t...

3y
bthegood @swynn based on that list it is The Source by Michener 😊 3y
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swynn
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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It's early still, but I'm calling this my #BookSpin #DoubleSpin #BookSpinBingo list for August.

Thanks @TheAromaofBooks !

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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rabbitprincess
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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I loved this. Totally cheesy in places, utterly nerdy in others. As a huge aviation nerd I could practically FEEL my eyes shining with glee as I read. Especially interesting to read AFTER watching Airplane!, because that film was inspired by the film adaptation of this book, and by a previous Hailey film, Zero Hour!.

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thebluestocking
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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It turns out this is for kids, but I loved encountering this board about reading this morning. #bookdrop

JanuarieTimewalker13 JetBlue is cool. I rec‘d an email about this. 5y
thebluestocking @JanuarieTimewalker13 It‘s a very cool idea. Definitely got me thinking. 💙 5y
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jenniferw88
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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Well walking round airports & a supermarket mean that I have definitely walked down to the shops and back! #bfc @wanderinglynn

BookwormAHN Great job 👏🏻 5y
TheSpineView Awesome! 5y
akckitty So awesome! 5y
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MommyWantsToReadHerBook
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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On the train on our way to the airport. First solo flight with a kid - luckily just the one. I just realized that I forgot my Kindle 😭😭😭 I just feel sick! Hoping I can sign in on the app with my sister's details because all my books are on her account 😭

Cinfhen She looks ready & excited!!! Sorry about the Kindle 😬😭😭safe travels xx 5y
LittleBug That‘s my worst nightmare! If you can‘t sign in, sign in with your own account or set up a new one and let me know the kindle email address, I‘d be happy to mail you some books. Can‘t promise I have what you wanted to read, but it‘s better than nothing, right😉 5y
MommyWantsToReadHerBook @LittleBug thanks so much for your generosity! Luckily her account worked and I can read everything I recently purchased! ❤️ 5y
LittleBug Glad to hear it!😊 5y
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the-flashley
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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So I just wanted to give everyone a bit of an update. Barring any (further) flight delays, I‘m going to be out of the country until Oct 14. So @Amanda61 and @callielafleur your next books will likely be a little delayed as well, but I‘ll get them out to you as soon as I can! #lmpbc #genreswappbc #airportdrinks

Amanda61 @the-flashley Hey Ashley. I don't think I've received the Wigrum yet and just wanted to find out if you've had a chance to send it yet? 5y
the-flashley @Amanda61 No I haven‘t yet, I‘m so sorry! I‘ve been so busy with moving and work that I haven‘t had the chance. I‘ll try to get it out to you in the next couple of days. I‘m so sorry for the delay! 5y
Amanda61 @the-flashley Okay. That's not a problem. I just had a moment of panic, wondering if it'd arrived and I misplaced it or it got lost the mail. Glad to hear alls good though! 🙂 5y
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Ava_Weasley
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Reading with my lunch of Thai chicken and rice.... Arthur Hailey has me gripped!

#Airport #ArthurHailey #BookNLunch #Suspense

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Ava_Weasley
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My mom's a huge Arthur Hailey fan so naturally it was the first thing she recommended to me when I asked her for book recommendations. I have to say, I'm enjoying it far more than I anticipated. It's just the book I needed in the midst of fantasy and YA with a lot of airport related trivia
#Airport #ArthurHailey #RecommendsDay #suspense

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raelaschoenherr
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I‘ve never seen this before! What a great idea for airports. You buy a book, read it, and return it for a 50% refund!

LauraBeth Brilliant idea! 6y
Tamra AmaZing! 6y
raelaschoenherr @LauraBeth @Tamra If I‘d been going back through that airport, I would have tried it out! 6y
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BookishMarginalia
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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At the San Juan airport! ✈️🛫

slategreyskies 💕💜💙 6y
LauraBeth 💕 6y
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MayJasper Are you both plane spotters? 6y
My_novel_obsession Have a great trip!!! Hope you visit lots of bookstores! 6y
Bookzombie 💕 6y
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SkeletonKey
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Airport book shopping 🖤🖤🖤 Always interesting to see what they think the best selling and most accessible books are to offer.

#traveling #airports #holidaytravel

tomes4gnomes Buying a book at the airport is one of my favorite things. I often travel without a book just so I have an excuse to buy one. 6y
SkeletonKey @tomes4gnomes - It feels really special to do so, I don't know why! 6y
TommieMarie74 And books are one of the very few things that cost the same at an airport store as they do as a IRL bookstore. 6y
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RebelReader I thought I was the only one who likes to buy a book at the airport! I haven't bought anything the last few times though. Maybe when I fly to FL next month. 6y
Kendra.Diane I‘ve never noticed that! 6y
Lindy I love scanning the shelves at airport bookstores too, especially in places with languages other than English. Then I play “spot the bestseller translations and how is the title/cover different.” 6y
vivastory Reading It Devours would make for a really interesting flight. 🛩🛫☁☁ 6y
SkeletonKey @Lindy - I love that game 😆 6y
SkeletonKey @TommieMarie74 - That's true! 6y
SkeletonKey @vivastory - That really would be, lol. The last time I had a long flight home I watched all of season 1 of Mr. Robot followed by an NPR spot on infectious disease so by the time I left that plane I was paranoid as f*ck. 6y
SkeletonKey @RebelReader @Kendra.Diane - Time to indulge I think! 6y
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Mdargusch
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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#whatwasithinking#2 I‘m at the airport with no book waiting for @AnnieD Her flight is delayed over an hour and once again - no book. Thankfully I have my phone and Litsy. The airport in Columbus Ohio is deserted by 9:00 pm

Titania 😳😳Not even a newsstand open for a magazine?? Thank goodness for smartphones! 6y
violabrain One of my mottos is "never leave home without a book." Even if I am 100% sure I won't have time to read, I always bring a book anyway. :) 6y
RebelReader @violabrain I agree! I even take one when I run errands! You just never know when you find yourself alone with a few minutes to read! 😍 6y
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jfalkens I carry a collection of Fairy Tales in my purse, just in case. 6y
Mdargusch No! The news stand was closed @Titania 6y
AmyG I ALWAYS have an emergency book in my phone. 6y
Mdargusch My problem is - I carry a small purse with no room for a book. I think I will start using serial reader again. If I only use it for emergencies, it might take me a while to finish, but oh well. 🤷🏼‍♀️ @jfalkens @violabrain @RebelReader 6y
RebelReader @Mdargusch I have Libby on my phone as well as my Kindle app so as you can see I'm a total book nerd! 😁😁😁 6y
Mdargusch I‘m not a big tablet reader and I have an audiobook and two other books going right now so I didn‘t want to start something new. But I guess I need to change my mindset @RebelReader 6y
Mdargusch I‘ve learned my lesson @AmyG! (edited) 6y
Reviewsbylola You didn‘t learn your lesson a few days ago apparently. 😂 6y
Mdargusch I know! Why I didn‘t think I‘d serial. @Reviewsbylola 6y
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KVanRead
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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So instead of spending Saturday afternoon and evening with my book, I spent it with several hundred fabulous new friends at #sfo shouting #noban #nowall. The #womensmarch #womensmarchsf the week before was my first ever protest. Welcome to the new normal. Bay Area Littens, this protest is still going if you're in the neighborhood and want to drop off water, food!

Ellen Good for you! 7y
Foxyfictionista Well done! Thank you for doing this! 7y
JoeStalksBeck Wooo! ❤❤❤❤ 7y
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rachel_mbc Thank you for participating! 7y
Hooked_on_books 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 7y
Bibliogeekery 💓💓💓💓 7y
SuperPunkNinja This is beautiful. Thank you! ❤❤❤ 7y
Jas16 Thank you so much for being there 7y
Bette I just turned on the tv...it is the new normal. Thank you for being there. 👍❤️️ 7y
Ericmanciniwriter Good job! 7y
kspenmoll Thx for being there! 7y
KVanRead @Ellen @Foxyfictionista @GoodallBookHaul @rachel_mbc @Hooked__on__books @Bibliogeekery @McShelfington @Jas16 @Bette @Eamann @kspenmoll Thanks! It was a beautiful thing for Mr. KVR and I to share with our daughters. So many good, caring people ❤ #resist (edited) 7y
vivastory Thank you for resisting. Very admirable. 7y
KVanRead @vivastory Thx! ❤️💜💚💛 7y
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theshrinkette
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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My dorky dad sending me airport bookstore selfies. 😂

sprainedbrain 'Let me send you a list.' 😂😂😂 8y
Sayjal Is it Hamilton in the background?? 8y
LauraBeth This is sweet 😀 8y
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JoeStalksBeck ❤️ 8y
8little_paws Aww that's adorable!! 8y
PurpleyPumpkin It is pretty impressive, actually. Especially for an airport! 8y
LeahBergen 😂😂😂😂 I love it! 8y
angrylilasian Awww! That's so cute!! 8y
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Hooked_on_books
Airport | Arthur Hailey
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Standing in Newark airport, charging my phone and Nook, having flown from Glasgow this AM and flights to SFO and PDX to go, then a 2 hour drive. 😝 Here's some of my haul from the book festival with the rest in my checked bag. The things we do for book love! Cover shots to come tomorrow.

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