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The Reminders
The Reminders | Val Emmich
The Rosie Project meets Tell the Wolves I'm Home in this endearing debut about what happens when a girl who can't forget befriends a man who's desperate to remember. Grief-stricken over his partner's death, Gavin Winters sets fire to every physical reminder in the couple's home. A neighbor captures the ordeal on video, turning this unsung TV actor into a household name. Now Gavin is fleeing the hysteria of Los Angeles for New Jersey, hoping to find peace with the family of an old friend. Instead, he finds Joan. Joan, the family's ten-year-old daughter, was born with the rare ability to recall every day of her life in cinematic detail. In seconds, she can tell you how many times her mother has uttered the phrase "it never fails" in the last six months (twenty-seven) or what she was wearing when her grandfather took her fishing on a particular Sunday in June years ago (fox socks). Joan has never met Gavin until now, but she did know his partner, Sydney, and waiting inside her uncanny mind are a half dozen startlingly vivid memories to prove it. Gavin strikes a deal with Joan: in return for sharing all her memories of Sydney, Gavin will help Joan win a local songwriting contest she's convinced could make her unforgettable. The unlikely duo set off on their quest until Joan reveals unexpected details about Sydney's final months, forcing Gavin to question not only the purity of his past with Sydney but the course of his own immediate future. Told in the alternating voices of these two irresistible characters, The Reminders is a hilarious and tender exploration of loss, memory, friendship, and renewal.
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StayCurious
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#TeamGameSleighers here is your friendly weekly reminder to post or tell me your current total for #Wintergames2021. I was so impressed last week and I know it‘ll be the same this week! You can make a Litsy blurb, email me at lebretonr87@gmail.com or comment below with where you stand. Thanks everyone!

LiseWorks What a nice tree 2y
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vonnie862 Great tree! Week 3= 1167, grand total= 6286 pts 2y
Desha Beautiful tree! I was only at 100 points but you never know....hopefully they will help somehow lol! 🎄😂♥️ 2y
Kshakal I am at 275 points this week 🎄 2y
Avanders Beautiful! 🎄♥️ 2y
audraelizabeth I moved everything to a new tablet and 1 of the few things that didn't transfer is my file so I'm not real sure where I'm at with points. 2y
sblbooks Total for week 3: 1270 points 2y
Deblovestoread Total for this week is 12,080….those Word Search points really add up. 2y
Dilara I gained 521 points this week. 2y
Blackink_WhitePaper I got 1875 points in the 3rd week 2y
Crazeedi Not a good week. 130 points, but I hope to post some pictures etc to add this coming week!! 2y
Hansarjohnson 100 points 2y
PathfinderNicole I got 4,972 points this week! I always think that I didn‘t do too hot then I add in the word search points 😂😂 2y
peaKnit Hi there, week 3 for me is 1714 2y
Kimberlone I hope it‘s okay to post point totals tomorrow? 2y
StayCurious @Kimberlone hello! You have until Wednesday this week😀 2y
Kimberlone @StayCurious awesome, thanks! 2y
rsteve388 35 pts! I am.sorry I am late. 2y
ChasingOm 191 points! 😄 2y
ChasingOm Oh — do we need to add our own points from the team game or will you? 😅 2y
sebrittainclark Week 3: 1817. Total: 3911 2y
Liatrek Total points for the month 799 2y
StayCurious @ChasingOm if possible I would like you to, thanks! 2y
ChasingOm Of course! I just didn‘t want to double count my whopping 30 points. 😅 So my total for the week is 221! 2y
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aperfectmjk
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Kimberlone Hints requested for the word scramble 😉 3y
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bekakins
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Here‘s my list for May‘s #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo April was a bit non-fiction heavy for me... so hoping for a couple of novels this month 🤞🤞

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 3y
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BookishGirl06
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#bookspin #bookspinbingo #doublespin used some books from my tbr which was not a lot. My shelves are double stacked so pulled some from the back rows out, since I tend to take more from the front rows normally, since it‘s easier that way.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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TheAromaofBooks
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Good morning, friends! Can you believe that it's already almost MAY?! Here in Ohio we had almost 2“ of snow on Wednesday & this coming Tuesday it is supposed to be 84* so that's how my spring is going! 😂 As I've mentioned, this is my busiest time of year because I work at a greenhouse, but I have been trying to keep up on all my notifications. I love seeing everyone's posts/reviews!! If you would like to play along with #BookSpin or ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) #BookSpinBingo for May, it's time to start thinking about your lists!! Below is just an outline of the basic challenge/reminder of the “rules“ (hint: they're SUPER FLEXIBLE), etc. As always, please just ask me if you have any questions. Please remember that I create a NEW TAG LIST EVERY MONTH so if you want to join for May, even if you aren't making a new list, please either comment below or tag me when you post your list so you will ⬇ 3y
TheAromaofBooks (cont‘d) get tagged on the 2nd!!

Below: Basics/Housekeeping/Rambling ⬇
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TheAromaofBooks 1. The rules for #BookSpin & #BookSpinBingo can be found at my masterpost that I created here - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/1989556 - but the basics are that if you want to play, make a list of 20 books you've been meaning to read & tag me when you post it!!
2. You do NOT have to participate in the Bingo part of the challenge if that isn't your thing!! You can read just the BookSpin or just the DoubleSpin or both, or however many books work ⬇
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TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) for you. Basically, choose the reading level that fits your life!! And feel free to change it from month to month!!

3. A NOTE ABOUT HOW I TAG PEOPLE: I have a rotating tag list, not a permanent one. So I'm tagging all of April's participants today, but today I am starting a NEW tag list. This means that if you would like to be tagged for May, either post your list (PLEASE tag me as I sadly do not have time to go through the hashtag!!) ⬇
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TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) OR let me know on this post that you still want tagged. I know some people don't make a new list every month, so please just let me know that you'd still like to be tagged. I know it's a little confusing, but it's my way of making sure I'm not tagging people who no longer wish to participate. Basically, you have to renew your #BookSpin subscription every month! 😂 ⬇ 3y
TheAromaofBooks 4. If you want to take a month off but be tagged with the June reminder post, that's fine, too - just let me know & I'll make it happen!!

5. When you post your list, please let me know if you also want to be tagged in the #BookSpinBingo post specifically.

6. Just a reminder that the rules here are pretty loose. If you have a huge/challenging book, feel free to let it take up more than one square (I gave Moby-Dick five slots back in November!) ⬇
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TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) Some people struggle with having a super specific list & prefer to go with categories (i.e. library book, NetGalley, mystery, etc), which is also fine!! I have a participant who wants to makes sure she reads one physical book & one audiobook, so she makes a list of each & reads the #BookSpin number from the first list & #DoubleSpin from the second. Make this challenge work for you!! ⬇ 3y
TheAromaofBooks 7. There is still plenty of time to get some books checked off your April lists, too!! And remember, if you didn‘t finish your “official” BS/DS books this month, you are welcome to finish them at a later date & still get credits for the giveaway – when you review the book, just let me know that it‘s from an earlier month. ⬇ 3y
TheAromaofBooks 8. If you read your book(s) but just haven‘t gotten around to the reviews, you can still get credit – just comment on this post & let me know. I know the reviewing aspect is where some people get hung up, but I care more about the fact that you actually read it, not that you reviewed it!! ⬇ 3y
TheAromaofBooks 9 (& final, geezy). Thank you all SO MUCH for your enthusiasm & for reading my rambly posts & for taking this challenge & making it your own. I LOVE seeing all the different ways people are making this challenge work for them!! Whether you use it to check off one book a month or 25, it's always fun to see at least a tiny dent in the never-ending TBR!! You all are THE BEST & I can't wait to see your lists for May!!! 3y
Allylu I actually have my list done! 3y
Librarybelle Yay! Time to think about my May bingo board! 3y
TheSpineView May!😱 But I have more reading ti do for April! 3y
Lcsmcat 🙋🏻‍♀️ I‘m in, please. 3y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Eek!! May already! I‘m fairly confident I‘ll get a bingo this month at least! 🥰 3y
jenniferw88 I haven't even got to this month's yet! I'm going to just do #bookspin and #doublespin for the next few months. 3y
candc320 I‘m in! I love doing this each month!! 3y
magyklyXdelish I‘ve only read 2 books this month so far 😭 3y
squirrelbrain I was only thinking about this earlier, so exciting! Need to get round to my list this weekend! 3y
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I've got about half of my list ready. I think my theme is Memoir May because they're usually quick to bang out and I've got lots. I'll add in my challenges and see what's left! 3y
claudiuo I only got my bookspin finished this month but I‘m in for both. I‘ll have my list done soon. 3y
rabbitprincess I am in for both! April has been a bit of a blah reading month but hopeful that May will be better 😊 3y
kimmypete1 I‘m in for both, despite not reading either book spin book yet! 3y
imyril Still snowing?! Oh my! Bookspin is a stretch goal for me next month as I already have a big tbr for #WyrdAndWonder but tag me in and I‘ll see how far I get ☺️ 3y
wideeyedreader I should be able to do bingo in may because the semester will be over! I‘m so excited! 3y
peanutnine Yay so fun! I'm down for another month of bingo ☺️ 3y
Johanna414 I‘m in, as always! I have to figure out my desire to read a bunch of books I own and wanting to do a good Middle Grade May with books from work... 3y
MaleficentBookDragon I‘m in. I finished my #bookspin for April. I need to post my review 3y
Grrlbrarian I‘m in! List to come later in the week. Thanks for doing this! 😊 3y
Kangaj1 I am in and working on my list! 3y
Smarkies I'm in. Can't believe April is at an end. 3y
Bookwormjillk I‘m in! 3y
Elizabeth2 Love #bookspin! It really helps me up my reading game! ❤️📚 3y
jb72 How can it be time already for May! We had some snow here in KY too. 😱 I miss my Florida warm weather. My daughter said it snowed where she is in Ohio too. 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I‘ll be playing again! 3y
Daisey I‘ll be joining in again although I haven‘t even begun to put together my list for May. 3y
Ash.on.the.line Indiana weather is the same. Yes I‘ll be joining both again. Hopefully I can make a list soon! 😁💜 3y
BarkingMadRead I‘m in as always!! 3y
JenReadsAlot Working on my list today! 3y
Chili 🤦🏻‍♀️ I can‘t believe it‘s almost May. My brain is still back at the beginning of April. My daughter turns 30 on Wednesday. 😳 I will work on my May list and try not to freak out. 3y
llwheeler I think I'll be making my list at the very last moment, but I'm in! Thanks for all your work! 3y
CBee I might just do bookspin and doublespin 😊 3y
radesilets I am in!! Getting a lot of TBR read this way ^_^ 3y
bookandbedandtea My list is ready. 😊 Here in Colorado we keep getting snow, then 60°, snow, then 60°. We're supposed to be nearly 80 this weekend. Spring is always all over the place though. That's why I love it! 3y
TheAromaofBooks @Chili - Mom says her kids' birthdays always make her feel a lot older than her own 😂 It's crazy how fast life goes!!! 3y
TheAromaofBooks @bookandbedandtea - Yes!! I actually love the way spring is crazy! And summer approaches just as relentlessly as winter - we may have some unexpectedly cold days, but in the end we always make it to summer eventually!! 3y
bookandbedandtea @TheAromaofBooks Exactly! Summer heat cannot be avoided and it never rains so I appreciate the cool and changeable weather while it's here. ❄☀️❄☀️ 3y
SpiderGoddess @TheAromaofBooks - I'm hoping to do better next month. This month I've read everything but my #bookspinbingo books. 😭 3y
Kristin_Reads Count me in! Better hurry and read my April picks! 😉 3y
Simona I‘m in and I‘m playing for bookspin, doublespin and bookspinbingo. 🤓😘 3y
Clare-Dragonfly For once I‘m ahead of you! I just updated my bingo card! Haven‘t posted yet, but I will. And I‘m in for all three as usual 😁 3y
ncsufoxes I‘m in 😊 3y
Deblovestoread All in! Started working on my list a few days ago. 3y
Crazeedi Of course I'm in! I have to make my list soon, so many choices!! 3y
Lesanne Yay!!! 3y
Megabooks So excited for another month!! 3y
Zoes_Human Definitely in it again! #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo
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Eggs I‘m in❣️❣️ 3y
jimfields3 @TheAromaofBooks yes, in SW Ohio here, and it has been crazy! I don‘t know if I‘ll be successful this month but I definitely want to try it again. Count me in for May, please! 3y
BookmarkTavern Don‘t say it‘s almost May! I‘ve barely been able to process that it‘s 2021. 😅 Looking forward to another month of Bingo! (edited) 3y
jmtrivera I'm in again for both! 3y
Carolyn11215 Yikes...I have to get my spins for the month read pronto!! 3y
OriginalCyn620 Can‘t believe it‘s almost May! I better get working on my list! 🤔 3y
IamIamIam Wow!!! Hope May is snow free for you guys! Count me in for bookspin again this month! 3y
Julsmarshall i need to stop reading library books and start reading #Bookspin books! 3y
TheAromaofBooks @ozma.of.oz - SAME! How can it be 2021 at all - much less almost four months in?!?! 😂 3y
staci.reads I'm in! Working through the original list and adding replacements for those read! 3y
night_shift I'm gunna jump in again for May! My list will basically be the same, but I'm trying to work through some arcs 😬 3y
BeckyWithTheGoodBooks I am definitely in!! Will post my list tomorrow! 3y
ChaoticMissAdventures April was a bad reading month for me. Hoping to come back in May! 3y
Bookzombie This has been a weird month, but I‘m in for May. 🙂 3y
aperfectmjk Count me in. I've started my list for May, just torn between some books that I most likely won't even end up reading. 😄 Just curious, what part of Ohio are you in? I'm also in Ohio. Near Cincinnati. 3y
Kalalalatja Yay! Time is moving so fast these days, I can‘t believe it is May soon! 3y
TheAromaofBooks @aperfectmjk - East of you!! I'm southeast of Columbus, near Lancaster. 3y
Larkken Renewing my subscription for both book spin and the bingo! 😉 3y
RaeLovesToRead Hiya! I have had a busy couple of months so haven't done BookSpin but I'd like to join in for May! I'll do a list and tag you? I'm trying to clear some space so I'll prob be reading things I'll expect to give away after reading. I shall call it my Low Expectations BookSpin 😂😂😂 3y
ElleSkel Ahhh I have barely read anything this month!! I can‘t believe it is almost over. I am in for Bookspin, Double bookspin and bingo for May. Hopefully I will do better next month! 😀 3y
Read4life I‘m in for both. 💙 3y
TheAromaofBooks @RaeLovesToRead - That actually sounds like a great plan! I definitely need to do that - I have a whole pile of books that I'm pretty sure I'm not going to want to keep, but never seem to get around to reading... so they just sit there, taking up valuable space!!! 3y
RaeLovesToRead @TheAromaofBooks it's the best sort of spring cleaning! 😁 3y
NikkiM5 I am down for May, this was so much fun 3y
CaptainCold1984 I‘m in for May! 3y
Caryl I will be participating again in May. 📚😊💕Thanks so much for hosting this great challenge each month! 3y
DieAReader Working on my list for #BookSpin #DoubleSpin now🤗 I‘m gonna skip bingo again this month. Thanks so much for doing this. It‘s a massive undertaking & it‘s greatly appreciated🥰♥️ 3y
DieAReader @SusanOrnelas65 You should check this out😉♥️ 3y
kspenmoll I am joining in! 3y
ElizaMarie I am continuing this of course! 3y
Seeking_Serenity I am in! I was just pretty busy this past month. 3y
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AdaChivers
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I loved this book! It was nothing as I expected but in the good sense.
I little girl that remembers everything that happens to her, I man who thinks he wants to forget. Music. Beatles.
Bittersweet sometimes, but beautiful!

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mrp27
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💛💛💛 5y
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Chelleo
The Reminders | Val Emmich
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Many packages have made it to their new homes! A few reminders:

1. Use #BHM or #BlitsyHistoryMonth tags on your package (optional: reveal yourself or make your match suffer til 2/28 open day)
2. Post a SENT and RECEIVED pic w/tags
4. Contact me ASAP with ANY issues or questions.

Your posts help me and your match to track packages so thanks in advance!

AmyG If you need to know, I have not recieved mine...yet. 5y
Chelleo @AmyG Noted! 5y
Butterfinger Oh no @AmyG. I hope you get it soon. You sent mine such a long time ago. 5y
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AmyG Thanks @Butterfinger. I am hopeful...there‘s still time. 5y
Chelleo @Yeah_I_Read Yours is in transit 😊 5y
Yeah_I_Read @chelleo yay!!!!!!! 😊😊😊 5y
Yeah_I_Read I was just buying a few last minute things today and my package for @Shvonne will be on it‘s was this week ❤️ 5y
Chelleo @Yeah_I_Read thanks for the update! 5y
Leslie2 Sending my package out tomorrow to @Endowarrior21 ! 5y
sweetpealsd @Chelleo I had @Liatrek package sent last week. There‘s a second part going out tomorrow. 5y
Endowarrior21 Mine is going out tomorrow morning 5y
riversong153 So great to see these pouring in!! 5y
Chelleo @LeshaMac Your package is on its‘ way. Should arrive on Saturday! 5y
Chelleo @riversong153 Yaasssss! One week to go! 5y
Chelleo @Liatrek Did you see the update? Part 2 of your is en route. Did you receive the 1st part? 5y
Chelleo @AmyG - your package is due to ship tomorrow 5y
Chelleo @Kayla.Adriena - your match is waiting on one last item...will keep you posted 5y
Chelleo @riversong153 - your package is set to go out Friday 5y
riversong153 @Chelleo wonderful, thanks!! At least I don‘t have to be tortured with the package staring at me every day! 5y
CaliforniaCay Still waiting on the last 2 items. But I should get them by tomorrow. If that's the case I will mail the whole box by Saturday. But I will definitely be sending it as priority, I have no problem paying a bit extra since I waited so long to order my stuff 🤗 Will keep you posted though! 5y
Chelleo @CaliforniaCay Thanks for the update! 5y
Chelleo @Wannabe_Quijote your package is set to go out tomorrow 5y
Chelleo @sweetpealsd your package is due to go out by Sat 5y
sweetpealsd Okay, great! Thank you! 5y
Kayla.Adriena Thanks for the update!!😊 5y
AmyG Thank you! 5y
Liatrek My package will be sent out tomorrow FedEx 😊 to @Leslie2 5y
Leslie2 @Liatrek 😊 thank you!!! 5y
Yeah_I_Read @Chelleo I think I got my package! I don‘t want to open it yet though 5y
Chelleo @Yeah_I_Read 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾can you post a pic so your match can confirm? 5y
Endowarrior21 @Leslie2 I received it today thank you 5y
Chelleo @riversong153 Yours should arrive on Monday. @AmyG yours was sent today and heading your way. 5y
riversong153 @Chelleo thanks so much for the update!! 5y
AmyG Thank you so much for letting me know...and for organizing this great swap. 5y
Chelleo @Shvonne Your package is in transit! 5y
Chelleo @leslie2 did you receive your package? 5y
Leslie2 @Chelleo not yet 5y
Chelleo Please confirm status: @Liatrek (sent/recd), @AmyG (in transit-recd), @Kayla.Adriena (recd), @callielafleur (sent), @shvonne (in transit-recd), @sweetpealsd (in transit-recd). I know a few boxes will arrive tomorrow and possibly one on Thursday. 5y
sweetpealsd @Chelleo I have not received yet. 5y
callielafleur Sent, will be there Thursday 5y
Chelleo @sweetpealsd Yours was sent and is expected to arrive on Wed! 5y
sweetpealsd @Chelleo okay great! 5y
Chelleo @callielafleur Perfect, thanks! 5y
Liatrek I sent my package out Monday. It‘s fedex and should arrive on Thursday. I received some Amazon packages today I believe it‘s all for the book swap. 5y
AmyG @Chelleo I will post the package as soon as I recieve it. Thank you so much for keeping us informed. 5y
Leslie2 @Chelleo my package arrived today! 5y
Chelleo @Leslie2 Great! Happy #BlitsyHistoryMonth! Can‘t wait to see your goodies! 5y
Kayla.Adriena Package received!! Happy BHM Everyone! And Happy Unboxing Day!! 5y
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24in48
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As most of you US readers get going on day 2, a few reminders: 1) check the hourly posts to see if you won, 2) don‘t stress about whether you hit 24 hours, the point is to have fun and read, 3) there is no such thing as failing #24in48, 4) log your books! (Link in profile), 5) audiobooks def count, and 7) if you‘re entering challenges you need to use a static link. Have any more questions? Drop a comment or DM! Now! Back to the books!

saguarosally Forgive me for the note as I haven‘t done this readathon in a while, but that is the most terrifying bookstore ever. It could also have something to do with my dislike of small spaces. 😂 Ok back to reading! 5y
cathysaid When you say “static link,” I assume for Litsy it just means mentioning Litsy and including our handle? 5y
RebL What @cathysaid said. 5y
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cathysaid Hi there. Could you respond to my question please? @RebL Thanks! 5y
BarbaraJean @cathysaid @RebL I‘m not a host so this isn‘t an official response or anything, but I think they do mean you need to include a link to your post, even on Litsy. You can get a link by clicking the arrow at the bottom of your post, to the right of the stack icon. I copy the link from there and paste it in the Google form on the challenge blog post. I‘m on iOS, if that makes a difference—not sure what it looks like on Android. Hope that helps! (edited) 5y
24in48 @cathysaid @RebL There are instructions to find the static link for a Litsy post here: https://24in48.com/2017/06/26/how-to-readathon/ 5y
24in48 @BarbaraJean Thanks! We're trying to stay on top of comments/questions but there are three of us and 1500+ readers, so always appreciate someone else jumping in with an answer. 5y
cathysaid So based on the instructions, telling you we‘re on Litsy AND listing the handle is the correct way to do it. That‘s how I‘ve done it all along. Thanks. 5y
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Chelleo
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I‘m excited to see packages starting the journey to their new homes. A few reminders:
1. Use #BHM or #BlitsyHistoryMonth tags on your package (optional: reveal yourself or make your match suffer til 2/28 open day)
2. Post a SENDING pic w/tags
3. Post a RECEIVED pic w/tags
4. Contact me ASAP with ANY issues or questions.
5. Check your email. I sent a few this today.

Your posts help me and your match to track packages so thanks in advance!

SmartSassery I'm new here, may I ask what blitsy is? 5y
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Purrfectpages
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Mehso-so

Tennille and I had high hopes for this book, but overall it fell a little short of its potential. I loved Joan‘s quirkiness. Her voice and some of her insight really grabbed me, whether it was because it was a rare truth, laugh out loud funny, or both. I also enjoyed the unlikely friendship that formed between her and Gavin. But more often than not, I felt the story dragged where it shouldn‘t have given what the author had to set up at the start.

LauraJ Pretty kitty! 5y
writerlibrarian Lovely 🐈 5y
robinb What a sweet face 😻 5y
Purrfectpages @lauraj @writerlibrarian @robinb Tennille says thank you! She is a sweetheart! 5y
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Purrfectpages
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I enjoyed Val Emmich‘s take on Dear Evan Hansen so much that I‘m excited to give this one a try next! I mean it‘s described as The Rosie Project meets Tell the Wolves I‘m Home...how can it not be a winner?

Victoriahoperose I loved this book so much. 5y
Purrfectpages @Victoriahoperose that makes me even more excited to get started! 5y
Hannah_Haymond I really enjoyed this one, too. It was sweet and so under the radar. 5y
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ReadingOver50
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I spent the last few days going through my books. I found 167 books that I own and haven‘t read. I put together this TBR shelf although this isn‘t all of them. I‘ve also put myself on a book buying ban until this gets more reasonable. (I will still accept books as presents though 😄)

monkeygirlsmama Re: “Will accept books as presents though.” ... But, of course! 😸We all have to have our standards, and you can‘t go too crazy and say “no” to all. 😹 6y
Jess7 Bahahaha! I spy Gone Girl on that shelf! It‘s a good one. 6y
Lizpixie My book sister!🙋🏻‍♀️ #ofcourseihaveroomformorebooks 6y
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hwestfall I love this! It's so good to know I am not alone 😊 6y
Mskt6891 My TBR owned books is currently sitting at around 340 😳 Must. Stop. Buying. Books. 😂 6y
JulAnna I am afraid to count my unread books. 🤓 6y
Decalino I try to stop, but then I see a library book sale... 6y
TheLudicReader Haha. That‘s about 1/5 of my tbr shelf. 6y
Jes143 I'm not sure how many unread books I have, but it's a lot. I just can't make myself stop buying them though, especially from thrift stores. My house is overrun with books! 6y
Cedricsmom Life is too short to worry about unread books. 6y
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Victoriahoperose
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I loved this. It‘s such a unique look at memories and why they are necessary to us in life even when they hurt sometimes. The author shows us to very different main characters who learn from each other and grow through this book. It was hard to put this one down and hard to stop thinking about it after it was done.
#goodreadsgiveaways

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ReadingOver50
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Spent the day cleaning and organizing my office. I still have more to do, including going through my books. All of these are on my TBR list 😄

LizzieChantree Wow! Happy reading. 😀📚 6y
kaysworld1 @ReadingOver50 I'm dusting my shelves and logging all my books 📚😃 6y
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Elizahope
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Mehso-so

Kinda long and drawn out, but I also wouldn‘t know how to shorten it because I loved the details

Petrichor74 Hi! My username is a little funny, but it‘s me 6y
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calciumkels
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This books was simple and sweet to read. What a fabulous book to read as an open-minded family. Love all of the Beatles references throughout the novel. Would recommend to one of my students anytime.

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calciumkels
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“Until one day your partner travels for business and the bed is all yours again... You sleep deeply that night. But then the second night arrives and it‘s harder to find peace. The balance of the bed is off... Your partner returns. You‘re not so much relieved as stabilizes. Things are back to normal. You tell him to roll over, he‘s snoring.”

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mellisarock
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Some days you make the #coffee & some days the coffee makes you.
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It's the last day of #booksacrossoceans & I'd love to thank my co-host @pri_bibliophile - we are working on a #readathon for September!
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Before we get to that though...it's time for an #augustwrapup
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I read 14 books this month! Those pictured above plus:
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#elizaandhermonsters
#purrmformurder
#bubbles
#allthewaystheworldcanend
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How was #August for you?

britt_brooke Wow, great month! 👏🏻 7y
TrishB A List of Cages 💜 one of my favs this year. 7y
Ms_T 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Billypar I read the first sentence in Sam Elliot's voice as the narrator of The Big Lebowski. 7y
Zelma @Billypar 😂👍 I did too, after reading your comment. 7y
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mellisarock
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Chewyauthor I love all of the colours! 7y
Reviewsbylola I love what a colorful stack this is! 7y
LauraBrook ❤️ 7y
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ReadingSusan
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It was so wonderful to host Val Emmich at my house this summer for a book reading and acoustic show. It was such a unique experience! Everyone had so much fun. And I truly love this book!

monkeygirlsmama Don't know who this is, but that's a mighty fine inscription! 👍 (edited) 7y
Zelma Agreed with @monkeygirlsmama ! That is a fabulous inscription. 👍 7y
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Hannah_Haymond
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Pickpick

A sweet, simple story is SO difficult to pull off. This one reminded me how refreshing and utterly enjoyable it is to spend time with great characters, with no gimmicks or twists. It also speaks to the author, to make something so sweet and impactful and make it all feel so effortless. I was surprised to see it was his first novel, and I'm excited to see what he does next.

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MedaReadsAlot
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Pickpick

This was a kindle daily deal - a sweet story of coping with loss and leaving a legacy.

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Liberty
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Day 2 of the #RiotGrams challenge: yellow covers! These were all the books with yellow covers I could find in my office. 📒💛☺️

Moray_Reads So many! 7y
Cinfhen And four yellow Sharpies💛💛💛💛 7y
vivastory I love Etgar Keret 7y
Karkar I love that yellow pens are included too!! 7y
britt_brooke 💛💛💛 7y
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BookishDevices
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Mehso-so

As a debut novel, The Reminders is okay. Jennifer would recommend it to friends, but probably won't read this one again.
http://bookishdevices.com/2017/05/22/reminders-emmich/

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Dempsey
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LisaJo I am so behind on my reading this week due to work issues. I am so looking forward to partying with books on Friday night. 7y
ReadingSusan Love this book! And love #litsypartyofone 7y
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Alisnazzy
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Just a last reminder: #LitsyPartyOfOne is this weekend!!! I ask that you share one last time, as I'm still getting new Littens inquiring about what this awesome introvert party is all about. I want to make this the most inclusive party on the social-media planet. Let's get all Littens involved! Can't wait to party it up with my favorites! 💖 #HostPost

Leniverse Aw. Visiting the in-laws this weekend. No introvert party for me. 😢Although I'll sneak on here while the others are watching the telly. 7y
Peddler410 Have fun everyone! I was hoping for a later weekend. This is happening over my birthday weekend and my family made plans ☺️ 7y
Bklover Can't wait!!! 7y
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minkyb So sad I cannot participate this time. Traveling to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Have fun all! 7y
ValerieAndBooks I'm looking forward to doing this Friday night! 📚 🍕 🍺📚 7y
Mimi28 Awesome sauce!! Had a busy week I was looking forward to introverting this weekend anyway!! This is perfect!! Thanks!! You're great!! 7y
Dempsey What is this? I'm interested! 7y
tpixie We post pictures as we 'PArty' by ourselves with drinks and snacks while we read! And then we tag @Ambrosnazzy and #LitsyPartyOfOne !! @Dempsey (edited) 7y
mswriterlygirl New here. This sounds great. 7y
ReadingSusan Love this book. It's my favorite of the year. And love #litsypartyofone 7y
Mixedreader This was awesome & made me read with purpose last weekend! 7y
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ReadingSusan
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Pickpick

I have been savoring this book and not wanting to finish it. It was so good. It's such a lovely story. I loved all the Beatles references! Worth the wait!

Alytrue This one sounds so good! 7y
ReadingSusan @alytrue it was so good. I loved the MCs. I need a sequel! 7y
Alytrue @ReadingSusan you had me at Beatle references 😄 7y
ReadingSusan @Alytrue so much Beatles ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
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ReadingSusan
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...waiting is the worst thing ever invented.

Hollie I am so not patient!! 7y
ReadingSusan @Hollie me either! 7y
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ReadingSusan
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"Those are the two strongest feelings music can gives you. When people dance they forget and when they cry they remember."

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ReadingSusan
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I am so excited for this ARC! I have been waiting 10+ years for Val Emmich to publish a novel. I can't wait to read it!!

minkyb This sounds wonderful. 7y
melbeautyandbooks I hope it is worth the decade long wait! Enjoy! 7y
ReadingSusan @minkyb I am about to start it! Can't wait. 7y
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ReadingSusan
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Omg I am sooo excited for this book coming in May written by triple threat Val Emmich (musician, actor, author). It sounds so good and right up my alley! There is a Goodreads giveaway going on right now!