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Rush: A Novel | Lisa Patton
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Bestselling author Lisa Patton digs deep into exciting new territory with RUSH, a story about mothers and daughters, sisterhood, tradition, and doing the right thing. When Lilith Whitmore, the well-heeled House Corp President of Alpha Delta Betathe premiere sorority at Ole Missappoints recent empty-nester Wilda to the Rush Advisory Board, Wilda can hardly believe her luck. Whats more, Lilith suggests their daughters, both incoming freshman, room together! What Wilda doesnt know is that it's all part of Liliths plan to ensure her own daughter receives an Alpha Delt bidno matter what. Smart, sweet Cali Watkins is the perfect potential new sorority member...except for one thing. Shes missing the most important ingredient of allpedigree. With her lack of family money Cali's chances of membership are already razor thin, but she's got an even bigger problem. If anyone discovers the dark family secrets she's hiding, Cali will be dropped from Rush faster than she can say Hotty Toddy. For twenty-five years, Miss Pearlas her babies like to call herhas been housekeeper and a second mother to the Alpha Delt girls, even though it reminds her of a painful part of her past shell never forget. When an opportunity for promotion arises, it seems a natural fit. But Lilith Whitmore slams her Prada heel down fast, crushing Miss Pearls hopes of a better future. When Wilda and the girls find out, they devise a plan destined to change Alpha Delta Betaand maybe the entire Greek systemforever. Lisa Pattons RUSH is a sharp, nuanced look at a centuries-old tradition with a harvest of heart, humor and honor mixed in between.
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Bookishgal71
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Being a Southern sorority girl myself, I was intrigued by this book. I thought it would be a walk down memory lane to my college days. It was, in the remembering of rush and sisterhood. It was eye opening though in that I was not aware of the deplorable lack of benefits for many who work in these giant houses. We did not have houses at my university but I know my sorority does have them all over the United States. This is loosely based in truth!

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Judybskt
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Not what I was expecting at all. I really enjoyed this one! Still glad I waited until my daughter graduated from Ole Miss to read it though!

robinb Good to know! A very sweet Litten gifted this one, but I haven‘t read it yet. I attended Ole Miss for awhile and grew up 20 minutes from Oxford. 😊 4y
Judybskt @robinb read it! 4y
robinb @Judybskt 👍👍😊 4y
Judybskt Almost forgot! This was my May #bookspin pick. 🤪 @TheAromaofBooks 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Checking off the backlist!! 😁 4y
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Judybskt
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1. Ole Miss Sorority Recruitment
2. Hmmmm - that's a hard one! Talking to (or texting) at least one of my kids.
3. Probably the summer of 1988. It was the year I met my husband and we both graduated from college - we had our whole life in front of us. It was also about a year before both of our moms fell ill with cancer.

#wondrouswednesday
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Eggs ‘88–both triumphant and heartbreaking 💔 Thanks so much for playing 📚👏🏻🤗❤️ 4y
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Judybskt
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#booknbath #bathnbook

I waited until my daughter graduated from Ole Miss before reading this. Glad I did! This all sounds so familiar!!

emz711 You're so brave, I'm always afraid I'll drop it in 4y
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Judybskt
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I‘ve been meaning to read this for a while. Finally getting to it. It is my #bookspin for May.

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks For May!! Good luck!! 😁 4y
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a.bookish.byrd
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Dawnrod1970
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Quite possibly one of the best books I have read since reading The Help! I didn‘t want it to end!

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PacingTheCage
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I truly enjoyed this book even though I never took part in Greek life while at college (well, except for going to a couple of their parties 😉)

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PacingTheCage
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The day after Christmas. Did not receive any books on my wish list, oh well. I'll read this one instead.

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Lauren.Archer
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I am about 139 pages and just so bored. I don‘t think I really care about the rush process. Time to move on.

jenreads7 😢 I wanted to read this one too. I hate that it wasn‘t a good one for you. I think you made the right call. 139 pages is more than fair! 5y
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Lauren.Archer
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Next up on my reading list.

Reecaspieces Not the best book I have ever read. But I certainly enjoyed it. Especially the setting. Who doesn‘t love OLE MISS! #hottytoddy! And one of the main girls is from a town called Blue Mountain. It is an EXTREMELY small town in my county. Can‘t wait to hear your thoughts! 5y
Purrfectpages I enjoyed this one. 5y
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Kappadeemom
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Just got home from being out of town for two days and I get settled in my reading chair. This is what I see... #catsoflitsy 😻

LauraBeth 😻😻 5y
MallenNC Kitty wants to know where you have been! 5y
Kappadeemom @MallenNC yes he does! 5y
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Bklover Someone wants attention!❤️ 5y
CoffeeNBooks Beautiful cat! 5y
blondie So cute♡ 5y
JennyM Oh, his little paws 🐾 💕 5y
Velvetfur Aaww such luscious fur! ❤️ 5y
tournevis "Where were you? Answer me, human." 5y
Kappadeemom @tournevis yes!! 😂 5y
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Kappadeemom
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My hotel room is pretty cool. Getting ready to hang out with my Kindle!

RadicalReader @Kappadeemom love having a feast of digital books to read inexplicably much easier to tote around than their physical counter parts 5y
Kappadeemom @RadicalReader yep! I travel several days a week, so I love my Kindle. 5y
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Kappadeemom
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Southern snooty sorority girls? Why, yes, I think I will! 😜

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Purrfectpages
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When I was in college I saw sororities as “paying for friends”, never understanding the rituals girls succumbed to in order to fit in. Still, I‘ve always been intrigued that you could be part of something that could lead to lifelong friendships, especially being only child. This book touches upon the rush process which seems to be far more crucial in the South. However, it‘s a bit misleading bc this book is more about equality than Greek life.

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Purrfectpages
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Just read chapter one so far, but I‘m getting The Help meets Greek vibes. Hope I‘m right!

Reecaspieces Similar! 6y
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tammysue
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4☆Set in the South at Ole Miss where a new pledge class begins their journey in sorority life; Another part of the book is about Miss Pearl housekeeper, the girls her babies whom I adored. Change is needed + the A△B unconscionable traditions will soon be of the past if the girls have a say.
Rush is humorous but heartfelt about hard work, patience + helping others. The message in this is a positive one, BE THE CHANGE you want to see in the world!💫

robinb Did not know this was set at Ole Miss...I grew up 20 minutes from there and worked and went to school part-time there fresh out of high school (graduated elsewhere). Adding to my TBR, thanks! 6y
tammysue @robinb I think you‘ll really get a kick out of reading this since you went to Ole Miss!! 👍🏻 6y
robinb @whatshesreadingnow definitely, thanks! 6y
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Thousand-Lives
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Told from three perspectives, this novel explores themes of racism, tradition, and family relationships. The writing is solid and each voice is unique. It has a lot of heart and would make for good discussion; however, it‘s just a bit too syrupy sweet/neat and tidy for my taste. It‘s not a pick for me personally, but it‘s a good book that I think many will enjoy.

Purrfectpages Yes! The syrupy way things tied so neatly together irked me too. 6y
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Thousand-Lives
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Already neglecting my #tbrcart for this library hold 😬

brittanyreads Oooh! That one‘s on my TBR! Love to see your review once you‘re done! 6y
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guinsgirlreads
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Today‘s #libraryhaul 🤗

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Reecaspieces
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🍭🍭🍭🍭 review is up on my blog. This one was very interesting to me. This book is set at Ole Miss and I am an alumni. Plus my daughter is in a sorority at Ole Miss right now. And one of the characters is from a small town in my county. Very interesting indeed. You can read my full review here https://reecaspieces.com/2018/08/20/rush-by-lisa-patton/

LauraBeth Nice review - I‘m looking forward to reading this one! Says the person whose college boyfriend dumped her because she didn‘t follow him to Ole Miss 😂 6y
Reecaspieces @LauraBeth well he was an Ass! 😂 6y
TNbookworm Great review! I really want to read this book too👍 6y
Reecaspieces @TNbookworm I think you would like this! 6y
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Reecaspieces
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Lulu and a good book! My plans for the day! HAVE A FABULOUS DAY LITTENS!

readordierachel Sounds lovely! 6y
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BlueStockingReviews
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A thought-provoking story of courage, empowerment and fairness. On sale 8/21. Check out the full review
https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/blog/_rush

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Librarylady
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I am loving this book- the Southern setting, Ole Miss college life, the sorority rush process, Miss Pearl the housekeeper who takes care of the Alpha Delt girls- I can‘t put this book down! #LisaPatton #StMartin‘sPress

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Bibliosmiast
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This is a must-read!! I have a feeling it will get the attention The Help did, and I‘m hoping it will open eyes, hearts, and minds! Rush by Lisa Patton. #Rush #NetGalley

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Reecaspieces
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Book mail is the best! Looking forward to this. Being an Ole Miss grad...this should be interesting! @StMartinsPress

Smangela 😍 sounds so good! What a cute giveaway package, too! 6y
Judybskt Hotty Toddy! My daughter is a senior there! 6y
Reecaspieces @Judybskt did she rush? Mine is a junior there and my son graduated last year 6y
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Reecaspieces @Smangela yes it is adorable! 6y
Judybskt @Reecaspieces Yes! Being from PA she felt she had to! She‘s a Kappa Alpha Theta. What about your kids? I can‘t read this book until she‘s done there!! (edited) 6y
Reecaspieces @Judybskt my son was a manager for the basketball team so he couldn‘t rush. My daughter is a Delta Gamma. What is your daughters major. Mine is in speech therapy 6y
Judybskt @Reecaspieces Mechanical Engineering 6y
Reecaspieces @Judybskt good major! If you head this way for graduation. Please let me know. And make sure you visit @SquareBooks 6y
Judybskt @Reecaspieces We will be there for graduation next May! I always visit @SquareBooks My favorite book store! 6y
Reecaspieces @Judybskt can‘t beat scanning the front tables!! Best store ever! 6y
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Librarylady
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So excited to get an ARC (and other goodies) of Rush by Lisa Patton. I‘ve loved her previous novels and am thrilled she has a new book coming out. This one is right up my alley- a Southern novel set at Ole Miss. #tandemliterary #lisapatton

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Samplergal
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Book mail! I think this looks like a real beach read! Could be fun! #ARC

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emilygatlin
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Since I have been sitting in my new ladyboss recliner today, the Duchess gave birth to a prince and has already left the hospital in heels. I haven't made it to the shower, and a giant Blind Pig sandwich will arrive at my front door in 30 minutes. To each her own...

Penny_LiteraryHoarders I thought that incredibly bizarre to see that she's already left the hospital! 6y
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Mrscastro
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Loved The Dixie Series! So excited about Rush! ❤️ @StMartinsPress

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