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The Staycation
The Staycation: A hilarious tale of heartwarming friendship, fraught families and happy ever afters | Michele Gorman
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'Perfect summer reading!' - Bella Osborne Two families. One cancelled flight. And a last minute house swap... Things get desperate for strangers Harriet and Sophie when they become stranded with their families in Heathrow's Terminal 5. Each woman has her own reason for really really really needing the family holiday they've anticipated for months. But Iceland's volcano has other plans for them. When their flights are cancelled, the families swap houses and discover that sometimes the best things in life happen close to home. This ash cloud has a silver lining, even if no one can quite see it yet. For fans of Sarah Morgan, Veronica Henry and Sue Moorcroft. 'A lighthearted funny read about two very different families who meet at Heathrow airport when their holidays abroad are cancelled due to the ash cloud!' netgalley reviewer 'This is a great book because it has allowed me to switch off from everything that's going on and be lost in the pages.' netgalley reviewer
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dabbe
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Thank you so much, Ryan (@LibrarianRyan) for the #staycation monster goodies!
The monster crocs are HILARIOUS and comfy! I'll be wearing these around the house! The DIY Dragon Paint kit is incredible! I've been looking for paint kits; now I don't have to! And vampire shea butter? Already put it on, and it smells yummy! All 3 books will be perfect for the #Scarathlon in October! You seriously rock! 🧡🖤🧡
@Chrissyreadit @DinoMom
#staycationswap

ShelleyBooksie Those cross are amazing! 7mo
Chrissyreadit 😍😍😍😍 7mo
dabbe @ShelleyBooksie And they‘re so comfy, too! 7mo
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TheBookHippie OMG 😍😍😍 7mo
DinoMom This is a great package! 7mo
dabbe @TheBookHippie 💚🧡💚 7mo
dabbe @DinoMom @LibrarianRyan rocks! 💚🧡💚 7mo
LibrarianRyan Yeah. Glad you liked it. 7mo
dabbe @LibrarianRyan 🧡💚🧡 7mo
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Kshakal
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Thank you for my staycation goodies @Endowarrior21 … I can‘t wait to read the books, I love the sign and can‘t wait to nibble on the walnuts!! I love it all!

#staycationswap @DinoMom @Chrissyreadit

Chrissyreadit 😍😍😍😍😍 7mo
DinoMom Beautiful package! 7mo
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LeslieO
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It‘s here already! #staycationswap @BarbaraJean

BarbaraJean Whaaat?! That's awesome!! I dropped it at the post office right before they closed on Thursday and they told me it would be there by Monday! 7mo
LeslieO All the way across the country in one day! 7mo
Chrissyreadit 🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉 7mo
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LeslieO @BarbaraJean I guess it only works in one direction. I mailed yours on Tuesday! 7mo
BarbaraJean @LeslieO Haha! I wondered if it might arrive today, but with the hurricane (!!) headed our way tomorrow and Monday, I‘m kind of hoping it won‘t show up until Tuesday so the package stays dry! 7mo
LeslieO Oh no! Stay safe! 7mo
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BarbaraJean
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@LeslieO your #staycationswap went in the mail today! Should arrive by Monday. Bon voyage!

Chrissyreadit 🎉🎉❤️❤️ 7mo
LeslieO Yay! Can‘t wait. Of course I forgot to mark the outside of you box. But should arrive Monday. 7mo
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Chrissyreadit
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Time to let us know where you are with sending out packages (and if there are any needs/concerns)- tagging people who i do not have marked as sent yet. @DinoMom Are you as excited as I am to see everyone‘s staycations?

LeslieO Oops! Forgot to post, I mailed my package today. Should be there in 5 days. 7mo
Endowarrior21 Mine will be going out by Monday the latest just waiting for my check to clear seeing my company's payroll department had a hiccup with checks. 7mo
DinoMom I am excited 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 7mo
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tdrosebud Mine should go out this week, I am waiting for something. Monday at the latest. 7mo
Graciouswarriorprincess I will be sending by Friday at very latest. Thanks. 7mo
Meshell1313 Sent and received! Can‘t wait for opening day! 🗺️📍 7mo
BarbaraJean I'm wrapping gifts and packing the box tonight! Will be in the mail tomorrow. 7mo
BethM Mailing Friday! 7mo
Itchyfeetreader I am waiting for one final item but will go special delivery as soon as it does so all on track for opening day 7mo
Jess I sent mine out but forgot to take and post a photo. Just checked tracking and the package is out for delivery today. 7mo
Gissy Update to my box-I‘m still waiting for some items that should arrive this week. I sent an email explaining the situation. Box will send priority mail. @Chrissyreadit and @DinoMom 7mo
Itchyfeetreader @jenniferw88 we‘ll be against the clock as I am away for a few days but I promise you will have for opening day. I. True fashion I have notification final thing was delivered just as I arrived at the airport. (edited) 7mo
jenniferw88 @Itchyfeetreader thanks for letting me know. @ju.ca.no has received mine. 7mo
ju.ca.no @jenniferw88 yes I have received mine and according to my post office‘s shipping tracking information mine has been delivered as well🤔 7mo
MittenGirlPeach Mine is mailing today for delivery Thursday! I had to wait for one last item that I couldn‘t resist. I‘ll post a pic shortly. 7mo
mcipher Sorry I was off the grid all last week! Mine is going out today!! 7mo
Itchyfeetreader @jenniferw88 made the post - special delivery due with you by 1 pm. Am so sorry hols at unhelpful times combined with bookshop.org failed delivery 7mo
jenniferw88 @Itchyfeetreader thankyou for letting me know! 7mo
jenniferw88 @Itchyfeetreader @Chrissyreadit @DinoMom I was out (book shopping) when they tried to deliver today, but are going to redeliver tomorrow. I'm not out tomorrow!! 7mo
Itchyfeetreader Oh no I am so sorry I feel so bad for this having been to the wire - hope you are in tomorrow to be able to open later in the day x 7mo
jenniferw88 @Itchyfeetreader not your fault I was out! It's arrived, will post shortly! 7mo
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jenniferw88
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Of course I've signed up for one of my favourite swaps! See @Chrissyreadit 's or @DinoMom 's pages for details.

@AllDebooks @Cuilin

Chrissyreadit 🎉🎉🎉 9mo
DinoMom Yay! 9mo
Cuilin Thanks for thinking of me Jenny. 9mo
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jenniferw88
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Chrissyreadit 😍😍😍😍 2y
Meshell1313 Glad it got to you quickly and in tact! 🤗 2y
jenniferw88 @Meshell1313 Yours is on its way, but smaller! 2y
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jenniferw88
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Chrissyreadit Love the RAINBOW 🌈😍 2y
Meshell1313 😍😍😍🗺🧭📍📖 2y
DinoMom Yay! 2y
jenniferw88 @Chrissyreadit @DinoMom @Meshell1313 sent today! I loved the history behind your husband's family... 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤😂 2y
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jenniferw88
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#staycationintime aesthetic ~ national food, cold coffees, ice-cream, visits to historic sites & markets, and a pile of books to read!

@Chrissyreadit @DinoMom

Chrissyreadit Love it!!!! 2y
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Chrissyreadit
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#staycationintime2022 matches have been sent. Please comment here to let us know you received your match. I‘m so excited to see what adventures we go on ❤️And I‘m really super grateful to @DinoMom for making this possible for this year!

Graciouswarriorprincess Received mine! Thanks! 😊 2y
S3V3N @Chrissyreadit I have not received anything. I checked spam folder too. 2y
TheBookHippie Got mine!! 2y
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Pigpen_Reads Got mine! 2y
Deblovestoread Got mine. Thank you! 2y
Wonderwoman89 I got mine 😃 2y
Nessavamusic Got mine thank you! 2y
DebinHawaii I looked in my email & SPAM folders & don‘t seem to have it. Just my Google form document. Can you try to resend, please? 🤔 2y
babyruth2510 I got mine. Thank you 2y
jenniferw88 Got mine! 2y
Avanders I haven‘t received anything either — I‘ve also checked spam! 2y
DinoMom @DebinHawaii I will send tomorrow :) 2y
DinoMom @Avanders I will resend tomorrow 2y
DinoMom @BeaG I will resend tomorrow 2y
DebinHawaii @DinoMom Thank you! 🤗 2y
Avanders @DinoMom 👍🏽☺️ 2y
quietjenn Got it! 2y
tdrosebud Match received! 2y
Endowarrior21 Got mine and already got one book :-) 2y
Jerdencon I didn‘t get mine either and checked spam too. 2y
TheKidUpstairs Got mine! 2y
BarkingMadRead Got mine! Woohoo! 2y
AmyG Got mine. Thank you so much! 2y
Maria514626 @Chrissyreadit @DinoMom Got it. Thanks so much! 👏🥳 2y
HeathHof Got it! Thank you. 2y
DinoMom @Jerdencon I will resend tonight when I get home 2y
mcipher I got mine!! If only my match had picked the Azores - we are there and I have so many cool things I could send 😆 (edited) 2y
DebinHawaii @DinoMom I just got mine! Thank you! 🤗 2y
DinoMom @Avanders @BeaG @Jerdencon I resent your matches. If you still have not received them send me an email at snapburlesque@gmail.com Then I can reply with. Match form 2y
Jerdencon @Chrissyreadit @DinoMom I got it now! Thanks 2y
Avanders Got it! ☺️ 2y
S3V3N @DinoMom @Chrissyreadit I have mine! Thanks! 2y
Meshell1313 @DinoMom @Chrissyreadit Got my match! Thank you so much! 2y
Bookwormjillk I got mine. Thanks! 2y
Chrissyreadit @mcipher I bet it‘s stunning! Happy vacation! 2y
sblbooks I have my match! Thanks! 2y
Chrissyreadit @LeslieO @BethM @TheBookDream checking- did you receive your match? 2y
BethM I‘m in Canada on vacation until Saturday night. We have fairly spotty service- I‘ll see if I can get email open tonigh(z 2y
Chrissyreadit @BethM ohh! Hope you are having a great time! Just making sure you received it 😘 2y
StayCurious I got mine! Thanks! 2y
LeslieO @Chrissyreadit I did not receive anything. 2y
Chrissyreadit @DinoMom can you resend to @LeslieO ? 2y
DinoMom @LeslieO I will resend 2y
LeslieO @DinoMom Got it! Thank you! I probably accidentally deleted the first one 2y
TheBookDream Thank you for the email and comment. I forgot what day the matches went out and my email likes to hide things 2y
BethM Got it! 2y
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Jerdencon
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This is always a fun swap!
Check out @Chrissyreadit for link to sign up. @DinoMom #staycationintimeswap

Chrissyreadit 😘🙌🎉 2y
DinoMom Yay! 2y
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jenniferw88
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Chrissyreadit 🎉🙌 2y
DinoMom Yay 2y
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Chrissyreadit
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Thanks to @DinoMom the #staycationintimeswap 2022 is open for signups! Pick your dream destination and time period and let your match handle the rest!

https://forms.gle/Y2gyEscCaLepTC8V7

Amiable What a fun idea for a swap! 2y
Deblovestoread This makes my heart happy 💜😊 I love this swap. Thanks @DinoMom and Chrissy! 2y
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LeahBergen I may have to cave and do this one this year. 😆 2y
Chrissyreadit @Amiable it is a fun one! (If I do say so myself- the tags from past ones would show how creative it is!) 2y
Chrissyreadit @Liz_M thanks! Not sure where my brain is… 2y
Liz_M @Chrissyreadit and that is the beauty of having multiple people keeping an eye on LitsyEvents -- we see different things and can cover for each other as needed 😊 2y
Teresereading Sounds fun! But there isn‘t an ‘Australia‘ option ;( 2y
Meshell1313 Just signed up! This one sounds absolutely amazing! Thanks for organizing @Chrissyreadit & @DinoMom 2y
Avanders ♥️♥️ 2y
Chrissyreadit @Teresereading big oops!!! You can always sign up and say Au only in the anything you want us to know space. 2y
AmyG I just signed up. Had to think where I wanted to go! 2y
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SusanLee
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Eggs That‘s why I love air bnbs so much🥳🥳 3y
SusanLee @Eggs true that! I sure missed travelling 🥲 3y
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Gissy
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Look @Sprainedbrain the #Staycationintime box arrived. I told you it would arrived but in this part of my neighborhood, mail is arriving late since a couple of months ago.

So exited. This is photo one 📦 📚 and ❓Yes!! England and Scotland!! Ahhhh someday...I will visit those two countries. I hope the goal to go don‘t get lost over the 🌈 because I really want to go😜

@Chrissyreadit

sprainedbrain Omg I‘m so glad it finally made it!! ❤️ 3y
Karisa Wowza! Xmas in Summer! How fun! 😍 3y
Gissy @Karisa Thank you! It is like Christmas!🤗 3y
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Gissy @sprainedbrain I told you, it would take time but it is here! So grateful with everything! You should see my face when I saw the books and the name of the country in each package was so fun, and the cookies which I had to opened😉The print is already in my bookshelf. Everything has a place already! Thank you, thank you!🤗❤️❤️❤️ 3y
sprainedbrain I realized after I had sealed the box that I forgot to put the cute ribbons on the wrapped gifts. The plain brown wrapper isn‘t nearly as cute without the ribbons. 😬 You are SO WELCOME and I‘m glad I got you some stuff you like as much as I love the stuff you got me!! ❤️ 3y
Gissy @sprainedbrain They were perfect! I‘m terrible wrapping gifts. In my case I always say that I didn‘t pass class where you develop the fine motor skills☺️ 3y
Chrissyreadit Im so happy it arrived and everything looks amazing ❤️❤️❤️ 3y
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