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All the Best People
All the Best People | Sonja Yoerg
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An intricately crafted story of madness, magic and misfortune across three generations from the author of The Middle of Somewhere and House Broken... Vermont, 1972. Carole LaPorte has a satisfying, ordinary life. She cares for her children, balances the books for the family s auto shop and laughs when her husband slow dances her across the kitchen floor. Her tragic childhood might have happened to someone else. But now her mind is playing tricks on her. The accounts won t reconcile and the murmuring she hears isn t the television. She ought to seek help, but she s terrified of being locked away in a mental hospital like her mother, Solange. So Carole hides her symptoms, withdraws from her family and unwittingly sets her eleven-year-old daughter Alison on a desperate search for meaning and power: in Tarot cards, in omens from a nearby river and in a mysterious blue glass box belonging to her grandmother. An exploration of the power of courage and love to overcome a damning legacy, All the Best People celebrates the search for identity and grace in the most ordinary lives. CONVERSATION GUIDE INCLUDED"
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Samplergal
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Tagged book: Starts with an “A”. #BookishBingo

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Samplergal
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#ReadingUSA 2019 #Vermont. I really liked this book and had never heard of it before searching for a book set in Vermont. Historical interest of mental illness in women in the 40‘s and also in the 70‘s. I would recommend this book.

Now to find one for #Nevada.

Librarybelle 😁 5y
TheAromaofBooks Fear & Loathing is kind of a crazy book, but Hunter Thompson can be hilarious when he is in stride. 5y
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#SSS @Wonderwoman89 @Avanders

From the acknowledments:

"I'm not much of a joiner bit im delighted to say I'm a #TallPoppyWriter this group celebrates and supports the talent, passion, determination and general badassery of women writers and Im lucky to be counted among them"

I wonder if there are any #TallPoppyWriter here on #Litst? Anyone familiar with this group of writer's?

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#SSS #StockingStufferSwap @Avanders @Wonderwoman89

One of the intriguing selections I received in my swap. I have yet to read anything by this particular author but the jacket description and reviews have me eager to start this with so much I can personally relate with...there is even a character that uses #Tarot and #Omens in nature!! 😁👍 Oh and there is a reader's guide included which is a nice bonus.

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THERE ARE OVER 900 PEOPLE SIGNED UP FOR THE UPCOMING #24IN48 READATHON! Are you one of them?? If not, what are you waiting for? Head to 24in48.com to sign up now!

ReadingSusan I wish I could! Sad that I have missed the last two. 6y
coffeewithbooks I have a question 6y
24in48 @prettybooknerd is it a quick question we can answer here? If not, you can email us at 24in48readathonofficial@gmail.com 6y
coffeewithbooks @24in48 how many breaks do we get? Does it going trough both day . I want to do the readathon but want to sleep when my daughter does 6y
24in48 @prettybooknerd There‘s no set schedule, other than the 48 hour period! You can take as many breaks as you want/need; the larger goal is to read 24 hours out of 48, but a lot people aim for 18 or 12 hours! You can do it however works for you! We have some FAQs and tips on our website, with a new tip post going live tomorrow! 24in48.com 6y
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Delighted that The Historical Novel Society made All the Best People an Editor‘s Pick!
#histfic #vermont #mentalillness

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4⭐️. A wrenching, enlightening and moving novel about the past and the present, and the tremendous impact mental health issues can have on all best people. a poignant story of three generations of women affected by the stigma of mental illness and the impact it has on families. The dual timelines focuses on the 1930‘s and the 1970‘s. The 1930‘s timeline was...https://lharvey250.tumblr.com/post/161514958399/all-the-best-people-sonja-yoerg-my-rating

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The latest from gifted storyteller, Sonja Yoerg, All the Best People is a touching story of courage and the power of love across three generations of women struggling to come to terms with the impact mental illness has had on them and their families.

SonjaYoerg Thank you! 7y
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Absolutely loved The Middle of Somewhere so quite excited to start this tonight. 💕📚😎#allthebestpeople #sonjayoerg #summerreading

SonjaYoerg 💕📚🌺 7y
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This week's round-up: books you may have missed. Short descriptions on my blog or look up the books right here on Litsy. http://www.bethfishreads.com/2017/05/9-books-to-put-on-your-reading-list.html?m=...

Cinfhen Thanks for sharing 💖 7y
SonjaYoerg Thanks so much! 7y
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Anyone in Boston with a free evening? I'm reading at Porter Square Books tonight at 7 pm. #booktour #litsyfriends #newrelease #newengland #boston

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Any #Littens in Richmond, Virginia? Sonja Yoerg & I will be "in conversation" at Fountain Bookstore on Thursday, May 18 at 6:30pm, talking about how we weave fact into fiction for our novels.

rachelm Wish I were! Sounds amazing! 7y
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Carole has spent most of her life taking care of her sister after their mother was hospitalized. She visits Solange and takes care of her family. Things are happening though, accounts don't add up and she hears voices. Keeping it secret, she tries to act as if everything is normal. Each family member reacts to this differently. When tragedy threatens, she can no longer pretend. How will the family deal with this? 5☆'s!

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I was pleasantly surprised by this book told from four women's perspectives and in two different time periods. It touches on the topic of mental illness and it's effects on each individual. Some characters were likable while others I just wanted to shake. Well done @SonjaYoerg

SonjaYoerg Thanks so much, Wendy. Day made. 7y
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Someone's blocking my view. Jasper doesn't normally snuggle so I'll take it while I can.

Bookzombie 💕🐱 7y
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I was able to get an advanced copy of All the best people, and I really enjoyed it. I had a little difficulty getting the characters straight, but it all came together a few chapters in. I enjoyed the story line, the plot, and the characters.

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This was terrific! Excellent characters! Very compelling story.

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Chicken shawarma and fattoush for lunch with All the Best People. 👍🏻😊

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Ah gross! We just had this topic in conversation in the office too! A former co-worker that came into work during the summer wearing flip-flops exposing ugly and hairy toes. 😝

ValerieAndBooks 😷 eww. But also somehow it's hard to imagine someone who regularly wears tasseled loafers would also wear Birkenstocks. 7y
LeahBergen I can get super grossed-out by a toenails-in-the-wild sighting. 🤢 7y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders @LeahBergen I know...I almost hurled just reading about it!! 😂😂😂 7y
8little_paws I literally cannot date a man that wears sandals. I just can't do it. 7y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders @8little_paws 😂😂😂😂 Certainly not if it's a first date too!! 😩😩 7y
8little_paws @Penny_LiteraryHoarders I don't think I'll ever get married 😂😂😂 7y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders @8little_paws you got to maintain standards though!! 🤜🏻 7y
rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen Me too! Bleah! 7y
SaturnDoo 💅 are gross. I could never be a podiatrist. 😨 7y
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Penny_LiteraryHoarders
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Started this one last night - on the tablet so could read in bed at night. Haven't gotten too far yet but will probably focus on reading this one before getting back to Music of the Ghosts. (All the books must be read!)

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Happy New Year! Giving away two signed advanced copies on my Facebook page. @BerkleyPub Good luck!

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"If there is anything good in me, it's yours." All the Best People, 2 May 2017, @BerkleyPub

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This book tried to kill me, but we're good now.