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Party of One
Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto | Anneli S. Rufus
A celebration of the "loner" reassesses the cultural revulsion heaped on this type--a group with members as diverse as Rene Descartes, Emily Dickinson, and Greta Garbo--and re-evaluates their role in society. Original.
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CallMeIshmael
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The introvert in me is struggling...a good friend is having a birthday party and I have to go be social when I just want to be home with my girls and read and watch freaky Friday....I hate peopling

Bklover “I look like the crypt keeper!!” My favorite line in that movie! 4y
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keithmalek
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7 covers you love for 7 days, no explanations
#7covers7days

Lcsmcat Great cover! 5y
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keithmalek
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#7favesin7days 5/7

Post a book you love each day for 7 days, without review or comment, with the hashtag #7favesin7days in your post so we can keep it going!

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Kappadeemom
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It‘s rainy and all of my kids are scattered. My husband is at a basketball game. I having a #litsypartyofone (well, maybe two if the dogger counts), snacking on some gummy bears and listening to some tunes

GondorGirl Doggers always count. ❤🐶❤ 6y
Suelizbeth Hi, puppers! You‘re cute. 💕 6y
Kappadeemom @Suelizbeth Don‘t make his head even bigger. He already has his own Instagram 😂 6y
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Jess7
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The fabulous @Ambrosnazzy has set a date for the next #LitsyPartyOfOne and it‘s January 12th - 15th. In honor of MLK, the book theme for this event will be POC. Who is planning to join, and which books are you hoping to tackle? #LitsyPartyOfOne

JazzFeathers I'm taking part. I can't resist 😁 l think l'll read 6y
Tameeka Oooo I think I'll join too 6y
mrp27 I'm planning to join in but no idea yet of what I will be reading. 🤔 6y
mhillis I‘ll probably read 6y
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Thndrstd
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Pickpick

Rufus has an axe to grind against forced socialization and the characterization of serial killers and crazed gunmen as “loners.” Those people are, she argues, outcasts who seek social validation but do not find it. Loners are people who seek out time alone, often creative types. Some good, smart ideas here, unfortunately couched in angry writing, an “us vs. them” mentality that does a disservice to celebrating those who prefer time alone.

batsy It does sound intriguing, too bad about the tone of the writing. 6y
Thndrstd The tone is distracting but there are good things in it 6y
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Bookgoil
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Forgot about #litsypartyofone so after my nap and starting laundry I finally got my coffee and my book going.

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slategreyskies
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I'm so excited!! :) #LitsyPartyOfOne

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Lmstraubie
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Hey Party Animals! Look what's coming up next week! Mark your calendars and follow @Ambrosnazzy for all the details.

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Eyelit
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My 1.5 shelves of #truths (I tend to get most of my nonfiction fix from the library) 😄 #maybookflowers
(I just noticed there is one set of fictional books in the mix 😆)

Gissy 😍every time I see so many books it moves me!!❤❤❤ 7y
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Gissy

Thank you so much for let me participate in #LitsyPartyOfOne @Ambrosnazzy It was spectacular even when I could read only few hours during the weekend. It was a pleasure to read all of your comments. It was like you were here with me! Love to see the place you chose to read:home, pool, patio..., what you were going to eat, what books you were going to read, like friends in a distance! Ready for the next one! 📚☕️📖🤓📚🍿🍫🍦📚😍

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GypsyKat
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Sharing this for @Ambrosnazzy to help spread the word. Don't forget to set aside time to read this weekend for #LitsyPartyOfOne 😀

elkeOriginal So, this is like any other weekend? 😉📚📚📚📚 7y
GypsyKat @elkeo Haha! Basically, but now there are photo opportunities with a hashtag. 👍🏼 7y
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Tanner
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#LitsyPartyOfOne this Friday. My poor doggie is having some issues so I don't know if I'll be participating, but the last one was fun. Follow @Ambrosnazzy for details!

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bookdrunkard78
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Go over and check out @Ambrosnazzy and vote on the next #litsypartyofone dates!

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asiriusreader
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It was such fun the first time around!! @Ambrosnazzy hosted a introvert's dream the last #Litsypartyofone ! Check out her original post to take a 1-question survey about when the next one should be! #justdoit #youknowyouwanna #cmonitllbefun

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NovelGirl82

Halfway through my second read, at 3:00 AM, is where my #litsypartyofone ends tonight! See you guys when I wake up & continue the party!! Night!!

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bibliobliss
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• hey fellow Littens. please tell me more about this #LitsyPartyofOne event! I keep seeing this hashtag and don't know what it means! •

#curious #tellmemore #readersunite #loners

EllieDottie You can look at @Ambrosnazzy page for more details but it's basically just a night of introverted reading to celebrate the full moon! 7y
bibliobliss @EllieDottie sounds like something I should be doing! 😬 7y
Gina This is the perfect full moon for that as it is called the "Long Nights Moon" by some Native American Tribes 7y
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tpixie yes!! It's just a 'group party' where we just enjoy reading by ourselves!! Some take a photo of what they are reading or eating and use hashtag #LitsyPartyOfOne Come join us! 7y
bibliobliss @tpixie 💁Hey! Thanks. I am already there! Lol 😁 7y
tpixie @Readage yay 😊! 7y
bibliobliss @tpixie it's a great way to spend the evening. would like to #LitsyPartyofOne every evening but damn life intervenes! 7y
tpixie Lol yes life does! Snap! 7y
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Shawna
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Built myself a little nest. Ready for this party to start #LitsyPartyOfOne

Alisnazzy Yesssss!!! 7y
Julsmarshall I love all the books in your nest! 7y
Librariana Nests are the best! I momentarily abandoned mine to come to the kitchen to make a burrito bowl. I'm excited! 7y
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Shawna @Ambrosnazzy thanks for organizing this, it's such a good idea. I hope it's a regular event! 7y
Alisnazzy @Shawna definitely!!!! 7y
Shawna @librariana mmmmm burrito bowl. That's a good reason to leave the nest. 7y
RadicalReader @Shawna love some serious partying definitely serious partying going on when it involves books 7y
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SpiderCrafts
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3000+ 🤗 As I arrive back home from the odds of an Ontario snow day, still having to trudge through it out there for the bus. ❄️ I'm gladly all set for #LitsyPartyOfOne 🎉

TrishB 👍🎉 7y
Megabooks 👍🏻👍🏻🎉🎉🎉🍾🥂 7y
Lmstraubie 👏👊👏👊👏 7y
StaceyKondla Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉 7y
Dragon 😀👍🎉 7y
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BookBabe
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Getting ready for the #LitsyPartyOfOne tonight! 📚🍷 A huge hug and thank you to @Ambrosnazzy for putting this together! ❤ If you don't have plans tonight (that you can't get out of 😉), join us!
Starts at 6pm. 😊

Peddler410 6:00pm all time zones or ... 7y
Alisnazzy 😘😘😘😘😘 7y
Librariana Is it bad that I've already kinda started partying? 😄 7y
Owlizabeth Yes! Thanks for reminding me!! 7y
mcipher @librariana No!!! It's awesome. I will be late because we have family movie night. Totally forgot that the party was in a Friday! 7y
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Sarah83
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Meine kleine Buchparty am heutigen Abend. 😉 Allmählich muss ich beginnen, mir fallen schon fast die Augen zu. 😂

My little #LitsyPartyofOne for this evening. 😉 I really should start right now, because I tend to fall asleep. 😂

tricours That looks really cozy! 7y
asiriusreader Love your tray of candles! 7y
Alisnazzy Wunderbar!!!! 7y
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SpiderCrafts
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I've got a meeting with my caseworker tomorrow, discussing this late night heavy dish washing situation; whether a taxi can be covered, or if phone calls for changes need to be made. - I'll be going with my raggedy elf socks, doubled-over with the ever-so-professional black. Since worn winters back, the high bands shouldn't be as uncomfortable. 😉 I'll be back home for tomorrow's afternoon partying. 🎉 #litsypartyofone hosted by @Ambrosnazzy

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Lmstraubie
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It's tomorrow! #litsypartyofone Get your cozy pj's, snacks and books. Follow @Ambrosnazzy for all the details!

Gissy Definitely, this is me!!🙋🏻🤓📖📚📚📚😍👍 7y
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Lmstraubie
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#litsypartyofone Friday, February 10th!!! Follow the hashtag & @Ambrosnazzy for more info. ☺📚

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BarbaraJean
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I'm so excited about @Ambrosnazzy 's idea of a Litsy introvert party! Just me and my books and some snacks, for a #LitsyPartyOfOne--yes, please! I'm marking my calendar. 😊

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Tanner
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#LitsyPartyOfOne Woot-woot! Full Moon Introvert Party?! Count me in! Thank you for organizing this, @Ambrosnazzy !

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sprainedbrain
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Sharing in case you missed it! Follow @Ambrosnazzy for more info on the big #litsypartyofone next month. 🎉

Cconnolly Childless that night, hubby works that weekend so he's turning in early.....what's a girl to do? Drink wine and read, perhaps? 7y
sprainedbrain @Cconnolly sounds like a party to me!! 7y
Branwen Can't wait! I'm like absurdly looking forward to it! :-) Hot damn do I love this community! :-) 7y
sprainedbrain @Branwen yes! Litsy is pretty awesome. 😍 7y
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Hooked_on_books
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Reposting from @Ambrosnazzy - plan to join the party! Head on over to her feed for details.

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CallMeIshmael
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Finally got my bookshelf back from my preteen!!! It's been a great day

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Pickpick

This book was really great. Should be read by all loners. It is a nice validation that you aren't a terrible person. Was a really good look at loners in all aspect of life.

rubyslippersreads My kitty sleeps with her paw over her eyes too. 😸 7y
mrsh62010 Cutie 😚😍😻😸😪 7y
SharonGoforth 😻😻😻 7y
Bette Love a sleepy kitty. 🐱💜💤 7y
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Hooked_on_books
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I love women who write! I gravitate toward books by women, often without even realizing it. Here's a smattering of all time favorites plus 2 I'm really looking forward to. #somethingforsept

britt_brooke Excellent photo! 📷 8y
WanderingBookaneer I gravitate towards them as well. 8y
Bette Creatively awesome! 😊❤️ 8y
Eyelit Fab photo! 8y
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CallMeIshmael
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Found this, it sounds interesting

KrisConstantReader It does sound interesting. 8y
RavenclawOwlCat I'm an only child so I'm pretty much a loner too 8y
[DELETED] 3216391035 I read it a couple of years ago, back to back with "Quiet". It was pretty good. 8y
Donna_sBookMinute I'll have to read this one. 8y
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