The Study of Animal Languages

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

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Interesting look at marriage and work life commitments. The work side- academia relationships did make me smile- see this a lot of days!
Thanks Jenny 😁

JennyM

squirrelbrain Sounds like a good one! 😁 5y

Cathythoughts It does sound good 👍🏻 5y

JennyM Glad you enjoyed it, Trish. The snarky take on academia made me chuckle....I know these people all too well! X 5y

CarolynM Sounds good. Stacked. 5y

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TrishB

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

#litsybookmail
Thank you Jenny ❤️ I‘m making an assumption this is from you as the receipt is in AUSD!! This looks really interesting and I‘ll be getting to it very soon (hopefully! You know how these things work)
Thank you again 😘 it‘s such a boost in the day to get lovely book mail.

JennyM

JennyM Glad it arrived... one more coming. This is full of quirky academic professors, so I thought it might raise a smile for you (or you might throw it at the wall if you recognise too much of work in it) 😁 5y

TrishB @JennyM 😁😁 on a good day I really appreciate working with quirky academic professors! I‘ll make sure it‘s one of those days 😘 5y

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TheBookAddict

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

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I spent most of my day reading with #TwinkyToles. We enjoyed the book...well, i did. Twinky couldn‘t care less, he was just enjoying the warmth and waiting for food.

I now want to know what happened to Ivan and Prue. 😔

#CatsofLitsy #LittenKitten #gingerbrat #TolesBrats #readingbuddy #YesiReads

JennyM Me, too. I really liked this one 5y

rretzler 😻 5y

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TheBookAddict

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

Starting off strong! I won last week‘s workweek hustle 🙌🏽💃🏽🙌🏽 😁. I couldn‘t help it and I went for a rematch, I need the extra motivation. @wanderinglynn #bfc #bookfitnesschallenge

We also have a new #BookishImpulses episode up. We talk about our current #bookhaul and how @KennethTolesJr needed to scratch his #BookBuyingItch 😝. Enjoy!https://anchor.fm/bookish-impulses/episodes/Ep--14-Book-Buying-Itch-e42sn6 #podcast

BookwormAHN Way to go 👏🏻 5y

alisiakae Great job! 5y

wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻 5y

Clwojick Yay! Way to go! 💪🏻💕 5y

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RidgewayGirl

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

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The weekend his wife, Prue, is giving a talk that is expected to cement her tenure, Ivan is stuck ferrying his Father-in-Law down for the event, as well as caring for his niece. But with his FIL off his meds and Prue‘s lecture landing like a bombshell, Ivan desperately tries to hold his marriage and his life together. This debut novel was slight but well-written and fast paced and reminded me Anne Tyler‘s novels.

JennyM I really loved this book - great for a debut, too. So glad you enjoyed it as well 😊 5y

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TheBookAddict

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

I‘m feeling a bit under the weather today, so this is what my Friday evening will consist of. I‘ll be crocheting the teddy bear for my lil nephew (he‘s expected sometime in the end of August). When I take breaks from crocheting I‘ll be reading a bit as well.
🧶 📚 🐻 🧶

CouronneDhiver Exciting! I have a little niece coming soon 👶🏽 5y

TheBookAddict @CouronneDhiver 🙌🏽 yay for baby nieces and nephews on the way! 😆 I can make an extra teddy bear and send it your way if you‘d like...if this one turns out. It‘s my first time making a 🧸. 5y

CouronneDhiver Aw, that‘s so sweet. 🥰🥰 Let‘s see how you feel about this one and, if you‘re feeling brave enough to do another one, we‘ll connect. I always admire people who are talented at crafting ... so much patience! 5y

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TheBookAddict @CouronneDhiver 😆 sure thing. I‘ll let you know once I‘m done. Thanks! It kinda allows me to forget about everything and just focus on one thing I can actually finish and be satisfied with. 🙂 5y

JennyM Hope you‘re feeling better. I loved this book, so hope it does the trick 😘 5y

cobwebmoth Hope you feel better soon! 5y

TheBookAddict @JennyM thanks, I‘m enjoying the books so far. 🙂👍🏽 @cobwebmoth thanks! 🙂 5y

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BookishMarginalia

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

We stopped by the library.

SW-T Like the bookmark 🔖 😊 5y

JennyM I absolutely loved this book. Hope you enjoy it 5y

AJones Your bookmark reminded me of the Starfish Story. 💙 Check out this link, https://starfishproject.com/the-parable/ Our actions can speak louder than words. #GoodDeeds😊 5y

Book_Gobbler Love the bookmark and happily added this book to my TBR pile! 📚☺️ 5y

Book_Gobbler Love that sweet story @AJones. It‘s the truth. 💖 5y

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TheBookAddict

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

#LibraryBookHaul

I went into the library to return books and renew 2 (which I had reached a renewal limit on). So, naturally, I came out of there with more than 2 books... 😔 I only didn‘t come out of there with more books because I‘m waiting for my holds to come in. I‘m supposed to be reading the books from my collection, but I just can‘t leave the library empty handed. 🤦🏽‍♀️

#litsyloveslibraries #bookhaul #tbr #bookaddiction #ILoveBooks! 😍

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JennyM

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

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I picked this up on a whim, and wasn‘t expecting much based on the mixed reviews I‘d seen. However, this might be my favourite book of the year so far. It‘s poignant, yet sneakily quite funny, and in doing so manages to reflect the murky complexities of human relationships, particularly family. Stern has such a lovely way with words, I absolutely loved it 🐦 ☂

Cathythoughts Great review 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 5y

JennyM @Cathythoughts thankyou, and IMO a really great book! 5y

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mreads

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

so-so

I'm not big on novels about marriage, if you do this is a pretty good one. Mostly a story about how if you're opposites that attracted you need good communication for a healthy relationship and avoiding misunderstanding.

JennyM This is next on my list this week...but I‘ve seen quite a few meh reviews. 5y

mreads @JennyM I hope you like it, it's well written and it's a quick read. 5y

JennyM @mreads fingers crossed - will let you know. And if anything, I love the cover 😊 5y

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JennyM

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

Saturday....or in our house, library day 📚

Trashcanman Hi Jenny! I wish I could hug you. That is all. 🤗😊 5y

JennyM @Trashcanman hi George - virtual hugs back 🤗. How are you doing this week? 5y

Trashcanman @JennyM I'm the same. My aunt isn't doing well and is going to die soon. She's the only extended family I've known. I have a new job, and I like it a lot. It's just, well it's always something. And I know that's just how life is. Everyone else seems able to handle it. I was born defective. I just, well I'm too emotional. I hate my life and I want to die. But I have a responsibility to my kids. So I won't. 5y

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Trashcanman Sorry 5y

Trashcanman For the diarrhea of the mouth 5y

JennyM @Trashcanman I know it feels dark and like there‘s no way out, but you are important and deserve to be here. Truely. Have you seen your therapist this week? - I remember you saying she was good. We‘re here with you George❤️ 5y

Trashcanman I'm going to see her tomorrow, she's great and gives me perspective. She helps so much. I just know the eventuality will be that I die at my own hands. Please no I don't say this with pride. Or glorify death, how I wish I was normal. How I envy all those who can deal with the ups and downs. And not be weak like me. Not be so broken, and so fragile. There are some people that life wasn't meant for, I feel I am one of them. 5y

JennyM @Trashcanman I‘m glad you are seeing her tomorrow. Try and be gentle with yourself. Sending you love George xxx 5y

erzascarletbookgasm Don‘t mean to butt in, but hugs to you @Trashcanman 🤗 Hope things get better. 5y

JennyM @erzascarletbookgasm 😘 to you Jessie 5y

Trashcanman @erzascarletbookgasm it's not Nutting in at all. I respect you, and I appreciate your kindness and Jenny's. I'm a broken record and I'm sorry for that. I dot mean to bring you two down. You've been very kind. It means more than you know. 5y

JennyM @Trashcanman nothing to be sorry for, George. I just wish we could support you in person. Let me know how things are for you after tomorrow xxxx 5y

Tanisha_A All if them sound so good. I really want to get to Conversations with Friends, after reading Rooney's NP. 5y

Tanisha_A *of them 5y

JennyM @Tanisha_A I loved Normal People, too, so can‘t wait for conversations. And I just love the cover of the tagged book. ☂🐦 😘 5y

Cathythoughts I recently got The Cut Out Girl & would like to read The Study of .... ♥️👍🏻 (edited) 5y

JennyM @Cathythoughts they‘re part of my Costa plan 😉 5y

Kalalalatja Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday 🙌 5y

JennyM @Kalalalatja library day is always a good day! 😊 5y

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Lauren.Archer

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

so-so

This is the story of Ivan and Prue who have spent their lives studying linguistics and communication and unfortunately have seemed to miss the boat when it comes to themselves. Through the book their are scenarios they cannot seem to get themselves out of. I thought this book was good in some areas but to me it was a little lacking. I like to get immersed in the characters themselves and I never quite became invested.

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KatieDid927

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

so-so

Meh. The characters weren‘t likable and the story wasn‘t engaging. There were some interesting themes but it all fell flat for me. Definitely not one that will stick with me. Pretty cover, though. #ARC #24in48

(a Goodreads giveaway)

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KatieDid927

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern

Halfway through my second book for @24in48 with a little help from my chihuahua niece Ellie while we babysit her human baby brother as he snoozes. Only about four hours down. Definitely won‘t hit 24 this weekend but I‘ll have more time to dedicate to reading tomorrow! #24in48

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KatieDid927

The Study of Animal Languages: A Novel | Lindsay Stern