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The Annie Year
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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Tall, trusted Tandy Caide, CPA, is a long-time patron of the arts in her town, which is why you will find her sitting in the front row of the high schools annual musical production. This year is an Annie year--and it would be no different than other years were it not for the high schools hiring of a new vocational agriculture (Vo-Ag) teacher. With his beguiling ponytail and decorative beaded belt, Kenny catches Tandys eye immediately. Ignoring the fact of her slovenly husband--who takes most of his meals in their hot tub--Tandy decides to entertain Kennys advances. Trusted community pillar that she is, Tandys affair has instant repercussions. People are talking and her husbands subsequent breakdown and check-in to a mental institution doesnt help. At her regular meeting with the Order of the Pessimists--comprised of her deceased fathers disgruntled and drunken best friends--she is asked to step down as treasurer. Not only that, but her old lover is keeping a secret somehow connected to the Vo-Ag teacher. And meth labs--fueled by the abundance of fertilizer present in the region--keep blowing up. Somehow, it is all connected to Tandys ex-bestfriends daughter--the star of this years Annie. As Tandy pieces together the puzzle that has become her life, it becomes clear she must embark on a journey of self-discovery that might even include leaving town for good.
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StephanieGeiser
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Mehso-so

Finished the final book in this round of #lmpbc standing up on the most crowded train I‘ve ever been on. (The picture was taken after I was able to snag a seat 😂) I‘ll write my final thoughts when I get home and ship it back to its home soon!

It‘s been fun reading with you guys! 📚

Wife 🌹 5y
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StephanieGeiser
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I debated grabbing a second book before I left home today because I was getting close to finishing this one. I didn‘t and oh, what a mistake that‘s been! We had massive delays commuting into Boston today and now a delay leaving! Of all the times not to have a really good and long book with me ...

#trainreading

CareBear That sounds like a rookie mistake! 😉 5y
StephanieGeiser @CareBear haha Yep! And one I‘ll be sure never to repeat! 5y
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StephanieGeiser
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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I started reading the final book in this round of #lmpbc earlier this week. I‘m about 60% of the way through it now so it should be ready to head home next week!

This will be my last round of #lmpbc for a little while as I need to take a break to focus on some other things in my life. So I am savoring this one a little extra until I can join my next one when things settle down!

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StephanieGeiser
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Oh my goodness! What a lovely surprise! My Litten friends sure know how to spoil me. I was expecting an #lmpbc package from @Wife with the tagged book but I wasn‘t expecting this kind of Halloween treat! Thank you so much for this #jb out of the blue surprise! It has made my week and I can‘t wait to read one of your favorite books! Thank you!!

AmyG How lovely. And Lily and the Octopus...sweet book. 6y
Wife You‘re welcome 🎃 6y
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Wife
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Panpan

#LMPBC #GroupR This one wasn‘t for me. Didn‘t care for the characters or the story. They can‘t all be hits. I‘m looking forward to the next read, and can‘t believe it‘s the last one for round 003. I‘m definitely signing up again. I love to read everyone‘s comments.

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emilyjwhit9
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Done! And the weather gods granted me a perfect rainy day to do it. It will be in mail tomorrow. I am looking forward to the next #lmpbc pick for our awesome #groupr.

LauraJ Packaged and ready to mail tomorrow! (edited) 6y
Wife Got it! Thanks. I‘ll probably start it this week. 🌹 6y
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LauraJ
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Going to finish this today. Glad @Wife helped me choose it for #lmpbc. Tonks is enjoying it too!
#24in48 #catsoflitsy

RadicalReader @LauraJ most gorgeous adorable kitten on the planet 6y
Wife Huge ears, tiny kitten ❤️ 6y
DreesReads Kitten! ❤️ 6y
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Libby1 Those ears! ❤️ 6y
MinDea 😻😻😻 6y
Christine11 She‘s adorable and what a great name! 6y
Bette Tiny baby! 🐱❤️ 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa 💙💙💙 6y
CouronneDhiver 🖤🖤🖤 6y
Susannah Oh my goodness! Adorable--and obviously full of personality. 😻 6y
MaleficentBookDragon Ohhhh that tiny beauty! 😻😻 6y
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LauraJ
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Well, so much for dinner. Guess it‘s time to read.
#catsoflitsy

rubyslippersreads 😹😹😹 6y
CouronneDhiver Awww looks so pleased 6y
SandyW So what was so delicious? 😸 6y
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LauraJ @SandyW mac & cheese with tuna. 6y
MinDea 😆😆😆😆😆 6y
LauraJ @MinDea just now, he jumped into my lap and half his body was soaked. Guess he had his first fall into the toilet. 6y
MinDea 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he is really into exploring today!!! He found a hot pond made of cheesy tuna goodness and a high pond with a slippery bank. 😆😆😆 6y
LauraJ @MinDea Fearless! Let‘s hope he doesn‘t set himself on 🔥 for tonight‘s finale. 6y
MinDea Maybe a slight singe might teach him to have a little fear of exploring... 😆😆😆😆 (I am totally just joking) 6y
Soubhiville Oh my gosh! Aren‘t they adorable when they‘re naughty? Kittens are the best. 🐈💖 6y
LauraJ @MinDea 😹 I have a feeling he‘s going to end up sticking his paw in an electrical outlet. 6y
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LauraJ
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This book is pretty amusing.

Sweettartlaura 🤣 That‘s why everything is malt liquor now?!?! Blech 😝 6y
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LauraJ
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Gonna start here...some books spur more markups than others. Let‘s see how this goes #lmpbc
#catsoflitsy

readordierachel This is the best picture ever 6y
CatLass007 😻😻😻😻😻 6y
Lauram ❤️black cats 6y
StephanieGeiser What a great photo! 😻 6y
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LauraJ
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This is Velvet Elvis. She‘s my #readathonbuddy number one for today. She helps me decide what to read. Obviously, I‘m not going to be reading this next (or seeing more than 5 ft in front of me)
#catsoflitsy

DebinHawaii She's gorgeous! 🐱❤️ 6y
Allkat That look 6y
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Jas16
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I knew nothing about this book when I picked it up which served me well. It is a short, tightly written novel about living in a small town. Tandy is a wonderful narrator even if she is not particularly likeable. She is honest and openly confused as she unflinchingly reports every event that occurred and her involvement in them. The writing is strong and the book manages to be both funny and sad often on the same page.

Cinfhen Nice review 💕 7y
rachellayown This one has been on my TBR! 7y
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maximoffs
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash

I decided to copy @Liberty even though I didn't read near the same amount of books this year, and tweeted my best books of 2016. With novels for adults, non-fiction, middle grade, YA, comics, audiobooks, Christian life and graphic novels, maybe you'll find something you like!

https://storify.com/rachelshamdiego/rachel-s-best-books-of-2016

Theresa Great list. Added a few to my TBR! 7y
maximoffs @Theresa oooh which! Glad to be a help! 7y
Theresa The Annie Year, I Kill the Mockingbird, & Caminar. Others like Missoula & Ms. Marvel were already on my TBR. To Kill a Mockingbird is my all-time favorite. How could I have not heard of I Kill the Mockingbird?!?!? 😄 7y
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maximoffs
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One of the best novels I've read in a very very long time. One that I didn't expect to really move me the way that it did, and one that will stick with me for a really really long time. If you haven't picked it up, you need to. You won't regret it.

shawnmooney Sounds interesting! 7y
Nonaroo I just stacked this. 😀 7y
maximoffs @shawnmooney and @Nonaroo pick it up soon! You won't regret it! 7y
BB1958 A few chapters in and I agree. Warm hearted look at some in testing characters, infused with some keen observations about life. 7y
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maximoffs
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash

This book just got deep. I love it.

Suzze That's it. I keep seeing posts making me want to read it. Stacked. 7y
maximoffs @Suzze DO IT 7y
maximoffs @Suzze KILLING IT GIRL you won't regret it 7y
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maximoffs
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emilyesears Oh snap I like it! 7y
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maximoffs
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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Cider, a book, Avengers and my bed. Best way to spend a gloomy LA day

melbeautyandbooks Sounds great! 7y
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maximoffs
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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After finding out my Starbucks drink was discontinued I was put off my game a bit. But now I'm at the central library to do a photoshoot of sorts for my newest bookish and travel blog project! Stay tuned

jessicarenee What drink was it? Hopefully you got something equally delicious! 📚☕️🙂 7y
maximoffs @jessicarenee the oprah chai 😭 I ended up with a chestnut praline latte! Good but I miss my Oprah Chai 7y
alanacristin Now I'm curious: what was the Oprah Chai like? I like a tall dirty Chai best of all. The espresso pumps it up and make it less sweet. And is even good iced! Mmm. 7y
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maximoffs @alanacristin more spicy I would say? I called it heaven in a cup 7y
alanacristin I like that your heaven is spicy ❤ 7y
maximoffs @alanacristin I'm the annoying friend that's like "do we have to have mild salsa on the table?" 7y
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maximoffs
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash

"Because no students were invited, the choir did not sing. That was the best part about the whole event." ???

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maximoffs
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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My current read!

#booksfromsteinbeck

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maximoffs
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This book is a riot.

lilycobalt Well...that's different. 😂 7y
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maximoffs
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😂😂😂 me whenever I pay for shipping

Bookworm83 @CaitMobley - other people share your hatred for shipping 😂 7y
maximoffs @Bookworm83 😂😂😂 yep. Also I can spell??? 7y
Cinfhen How many times have I shouted those words to my kids 😜😂🤑(they love online shopping) 7y
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maximoffs
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So excited to start this one! Hopefully I can get most of it done tonight and finish tomorrow

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maximoffs
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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THREE MORE ARC'S TODAY WHAAAT. Thanks to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Unnamed Press. I've been anxiously awaiting The Wangs vs The World . So excited to get my hands on these.

BookishKateNYC How did you get a W vs W ARC?! Soooo jealous 8y
maximoffs @Khutchinthecity I emailed the publicity team! The lady is a huge fan of Litsy too so I was like SCORE 8y
kdwinchester Hahaha! If we were closer, I suspect some serious Litsy team ARC trading would be going on. 😂 sooo @Khutchinthecity , about SWING TIME . . . 😉 8y
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maximoffs @kdwinchester @Khutchinthecity 😂😂😂😂 YES I WISH gotta rep this west coast office tho 8y
BookishKateNYC @kdwinchester will read SWING TIME and trade you the WANG one... Deal? God, love this bartering system 8y
maximoffs @Khutchinthecity @kdwinchester this sounds like the best plan 8y
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Lettters
The Annie Year | Stephanie Wilbur Ash
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Just getting into this one. Fun unreliable and snarky narrator from a small upper Midwestern town. Reminds me a bit of Ottessa Moshfegh's EILEEN, except a bit more irreverent.

Aleida I love the cover. I remember when almost all books l saw used that style. 8y
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