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Going Postal
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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Suddenly, condemned arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig found himself with a noose around his neck and dropping through a trapdoor into ... a government job?By all rights, Moist should be meeting his maker rather than being offered a position as Postmaster by Lord Vetinari, supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork. Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may prove an impossible task, what with literally mountains of decades-old undelivered mail clogging every nook and cranny of the broken-down post office. Worse still, Moist could swear the mail is talking to him. Worst of all, it means taking on the gargantuan, greedy Grand Trunk clacks communication monopoly and its bloodthirsty piratical headman. But if the bold and undoable are what's called for, Moist's the man for the job -- to move the mail, continue breathing, get the girl, and specially deliver that invaluable commodity that every being, human or otherwise, requires: hope.
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Kshakal
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I am so excited that my #foundfamilyswap package arrived today!! @KateReadsYA @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! So glad it made it okay!! Despite me spacing out about this entire swap 😂 7h
KateReadsYA That is exciting 🤩 7h
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BookmarkTavern
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*SQUEAK*

Soubhiville That‘s awesome! The Death of Rats! Squeek! 1w
random_michelle (GASP) I love the DEATH OF RATS so very much! 6d
BookBr 😍 6d
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BookmarkTavern
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The Ankh-Morpork Post Office made a delivery today!

Soubhiville 💜💜💜 1w
Ruthiella How awesome! 🤩 1w
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Kshakal
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My found family swap package is all set and ready to send out tomorrow!! #Litsyfoundfamilyswap @KateReadsYA

KateReadsYA Thanks for the update 🤩 2w
Kshakal @KateReadsYA the expected delivery date is Thursday, March 7th 🤓 2w
KateReadsYA @Kshakal your match is gonna be soooo excited 🤗 2w
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Robotswithpersonality
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I know I recently reread Snuff and Thud!, but honestly THIS is currently in contention for my favourite Discworld book. It's so wonderful to reread! Like an adventure that doesn't require a road trip, the sneaky thinking, the big ideas, the almost accidentally redemptive quality, the darkly and slyly and then broadly humourous, the smidgen of the fantastical that doesn't overwhelm with world building, that is basically just enchanting background,

Robotswithpersonality 2/3 but somehow how it all ends up being an open acknowledgement of a cynical worldview, of the unethical elements in a corrupt city, while also satisfying the faith of hope through people who choose to help others. Has a few touching/dark moments, but the overall feeling is not just fun, but triumphant. Pratchett's magic. 🥹 2mo
Robotswithpersonality 3/3 I will definitely be rereading the other Moist von Lipwig books (Making Money, Raising Steam) next. 😁

⚠️ Fatphobia
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Robotswithpersonality
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The correct cutlery...😉

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Robotswithpersonality
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Today's 'scratched my brain just right' sentence.

Karisa Nice way of saying that! 2mo
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Kshakal
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Thank you so much for the thoughtful package @Born.A.Reader … happy Jolabokaflod everyone!!

@MaleficentBookDragon #jolabokaflodswap

Born.A.Reader You're very welcome! Merry Christmas!! 🎄 ❤️ 3mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
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I got my third #jolabokaflodswap📦 plus a present from my mom.👩
Can‘t wait for tomorrow. I hope everyone is excited.

Aims42 Eeeek! So excited 🤗🤩😍 3mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
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According to my excel sheet there are still some people who have not posted that they sent their boxes out. I may have missed your post. If I did not like or comment on that post, comment below. If you haven't sent your package out yet you are living on the edge (you are welcome for Aerosmith living in your head right now). Post when you do send it out. And Harpy IS judging you. She judged me when I sent mine out too.
#jolabokaflodswap

BethM This whole thing made me smile. 3mo
Chrissyreadit mine is sent. and yea ear worm 🤣 3mo
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AlaMich Kitty looking quite judgey in that pic! 😸 3mo
ElizaMarie Oh Harpy!!! 3mo
LeahBergen 😂😂 3mo
Yuki_Onna Have sent mine and it was received! Also received mine, so all good on my part. That look!!!😂🤩 3mo
batsy Harpy 😆 3mo
LapReader Mine will arrive Fri 3mo
LapReader I‘ve got mine from the lovely @CarolynM 3mo
Gissy Mine sent and received. Received package from my match too. Everything was posted in Litsy: when I sent the package and when I received mine.👌💚❤️💚 3mo
Lizpixie I‘ve got one, still waiting on the 2nd🤞 3mo
Chili My package was sent and received. I received my package from my match. 3mo
MaleficentBookDragon @Lizpixie did your other come in yet? 3mo
Lizpixie Not yet unfortunately.🤷🏻‍♀️ 3mo
OndinetheSea I have sent out and received both of my swaps 🎄☃️❄️❤️ 3mo
kspenmoll I cannot find when I posted my swap- apologies. It went out in 2 separate packages via Amazon to @Littlewolf1 -Crystal I hope you got the packages! 3mo
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MaleficentBookDragon
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I received 2 of my #jolabokaflodswap packages. I also sent mine out. Since I didn't take a photo, here's a pic of Hades looking adorable and not letting me read.

Leftcoastzen 🥰😻 3mo
JamieArc Oh my 😍. One of my favorite pets growing up was a Maine Coon cat that was so black, fluffy, and lovable. 3mo
Gissy 😻❤️❤️❤️ 3mo
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dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
peanutnine 😻😻 3mo
Chrissyreadit 😻🤍😻🤍😻🤍 3mo
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Kshakal
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Dropped my #jolabokaflodswap at post office today! It should arrive at its location on Saturday! @MaleficentBookDragon

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MatchlessMarie
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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Sent off my #JolabokaflodSwap package this morning. Should arrive Saturday. #JS #WinterGames #BucketList #ReindeerGamers

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Kshakal
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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Thank you for all of the extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! I can‘t believe another round of #cbbc is done!!

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Readergrrl
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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This is one of my favorite activities that lasts year round! Please join us for #LMPBC and exploring new book titles and genres! Lots of fun and low pressure reading! Go to @suvata ‘s page for the link to her Google Sheet of groups. Lots of room new groups and a few who need just one (or three) more to make a full group! Best Book Club around!

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Kshakal
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It arrived today @wen4blu !! Can‘t wait to open it it!!

@wanderinglynn #hauntedhallowswap

wanderinglynn Yay! 🎃👻🧡 5mo
wen4blu Finally! I was worried it would take another detour. 5mo
Kshakal @wen4blu 🤓🤓🤓 5mo
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Kshakal
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I love the fall/Halloween goodies @Mommamanzi !! And that pumpkin spice popcorn??? Yes please!!! #cbbc

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Rachiiebookdragon
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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I mostly enjoyed this one.

I listened to the audiobook from BorrowBox, voiced by Tony Robinson, funny chap!

Read for a reading prompt

3.75/5

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Kshakal
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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Thank you @Mommamanzi for all the extra goodies!! #cbbc

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Kshakal
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Both my #fallingforfall and #hauntedhollow swap packages are ready to go to the post office after school today!!

@Avanders @Chrissyreadit @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn You are on the ball! 🙌🏻🎃 6mo
Chrissyreadit 🎉🎉🎉🎉 6mo
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Kshakal
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Thank you so much for my #thingaday @DinoMom … it gave me a much needed smile! ⭐️🤓⭐️

DinoMom Love your table runner ! 6mo
Kshakal @DinoMom thank you… my mom made it! 6mo
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Kshakal
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Thanks for the extra goodies @Mommamanzi ! #cbbc

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Kshakal
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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Thanks for the extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! #cbbc

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Kshakal
Going Postal | Terry Pratchett
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Thanks for the extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! #cbbc

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Kshakal
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Sent out my #staycationswap today… I t will arrive on Saturday August 12!!

@Chrissyreadit @DinoMom

Chrissyreadit 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 7mo
DinoMom Yay!!! Can‘t wait to see everyone‘s packages 7mo
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Kshakal
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Thank you for all of the summer goodies… I love it all!! @Mommamanzi #cbbc

mom_of_4 I love that coffee 9mo
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Jerdencon
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Sign ups are up for the next round of #lmpbc
Here‘s the link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10tI0EuSgqqxQgFpw1tCDfAqJMbfoPJiiXTgCVdYf... #
Or you can check out @suvata post
I‘m sticking with the theme of seasons this year - so group s for summer this time? Any interest? @Reggie @Deblovestoread @julieclair or anyone else?

julieclair I am still trying to decide what I want to do. I love our group, and have thoroughly enjoyed Winter and Spring, but for some reason Summer isn‘t resonating with me. 🤔 9mo
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Jerdencon
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Sign ups are up for the next round of #lmpbc
Here‘s the link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10tI0EuSgqqxQgFpw1tCDfAqJMbfoPJiiXTgCVdYf... #
Or you can check out @suvata post
I‘m sticking with the theme of seasons this year - so group s for summer this time? Any interest? @Reggie @Deblovestoread @julieclair or anyone else?

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Kshakal
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Thanks for all of the extra goodies @Mommamanzi

#cbbc

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Kshakal
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Thanks for all of the extra goodies @Mommamanzi … love it all!! #cbbc

BookLineNSinker I love Gevalia Cappuccinos! Delicious 😋 11mo
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Kshakal
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Thank you for all my extra goodies @Mommamanzi !! I love everything and can‘t wait to try the coffee!! #cbbc

Mommamanzi Since I started teaching I discovered the power of a pen! Lol enjoy!! 12mo
Kshakal @Mommamanzi pens have so much power!! Lol! 12mo
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Kshakal
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My package is on it‘s way to you @Pageturner1 … it says it should arrive on Monday, March 13th!! Happy reading!!

#cbbc @Mommamanzi

Pageturner1 i‘m excited! thanks @Kshakal 12mo
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Jerdencon
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Here are my choices for #groups
Let me know if anything sounds good @julieclair @Deblovestoread @Reggie

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Deblovestoread I‘ve read Evie Drake but the others sound great. 13mo
Reggie I‘m good with any of them. 13mo
julieclair I am actually reading Evvie Drake right now! Any of the others sound fine, but I think my first choice would be Meet Me in Monaco. 13mo
Jerdencon I‘m going to pick Meet me in Monaco @Deblovestoread @julieclair @Reggie 13mo
Reggie Secretly that was the one I was hoping for. All of you had a book I almost chose for my 4 books and this was the one from yours, so yayyy! 13mo
julieclair Yay! 😀 13mo
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Jerdencon
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There is still one spot for #groups - books for spring or about spring or taking place in spring - if you‘d like to join.

Link to sign up below

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080444aead2ca0ff2-litsy17?useFullSite=truehickl...

#lmpbc

julieclair This will be a fun round! 🌸💐🌷🌼🌺 13mo
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Readergrrl
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Hello #LMPBC #Round17 #GroupA Excited for a new round! Here are some of my possible TBR selections. I have many, many more if nothing here looks interesting! I‘ll add bookmarks in the comments below.

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TheBookHippie It alllll looks good!!!! 🤣 I‘ve read none of it! 13mo
vonnie862 Ooh this is hard...I vote for Daughters of the Deer or A Boy and His Dog... 13mo
Pogue @Readergrrl I have read A Boy and His Dog, so I am open to any of the others. 13mo
Readergrrl They are all books I really want to read, so no matter what, I‘ll be excited. I‘ll wait to hear from @Pogue 13mo
Readergrrl Oops, I guess everyone did respond!! Sorry, I‘ve been reading and responding from my phone whilst helping to install a new wood floor in my house. Guess I‘m not so good at multitasking! @Pogue Just curious, what did you think of A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World? 13mo
Readergrrl So it looks like Daughters of The Deer will be my selection for #LMPBC #Round17 I hope to get a good start today!! 13mo
Pogue @Readergrrl honestly I found A Boy and His Dog to stressful. I had to read it in stages. (edited) 13mo
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Kshakal
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@KateReadsYA thank you so much for the beautiful postcard, bookmark and sticker… it made a crappy day less crappy!

KateReadsYA Aw I'm sorry you had a crappy day! I'm glad I could shine a little light on it :) 1y
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Ruthiella
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This was my third Discworld novel and it cemented my love for Pratchett. This one works well as a stand alone. In it, con man Moist von Lipwig is saved from hanging by Lord Ventenari and subjected to an even worse punishment: he is tasked with bringing the moribund Ankh-Morpork post office back to life. Throw in Golem‘s rights, a little romance, and a lot of humor and voila! Pratchett deftly skewers corporate greed and much more.

#12Booksof2022

Vansa I LOVED this book.Practically reads as historical fiction for how the postal system is set up. 1y
vivastory Moist von Lippert. What a name! 1y
Ruthiella @Vansa I loved how pin collecting was a thing until stamps took it over. 😆 Let‘s face it, I loved everything about this book. 1y
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Ruthiella @vivastory Oops! It‘s actually von LIPWIG. I corrected it. If that name doesn‘t make you at least crack a smile, his humor might not be for you. 😂 (edited) 1y
Aimeesue MOIST!!! 1y
Andrew65 A very popular author and series. 1y
Ruthiella @Aimeesue I‘m so pleased to find out he appears in a couple of other Discworld books as well! 1y
Ruthiella @Andrew65 Thank goodness for the internet. I don‘t think Pratchett is as well known in the States as in Europe. I first heard of these books on YouTube! 1y
Andrew65 @Ruthiella Where would we be without it, it‘s our go to with any question and for information sources. 1y
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Kshakal
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HOLY MOLY!! Am I a spoiled girl?!? Thank you so much @quietjenn for everything… your gifts will definitely make winter suck a little less this year! #winterwonderlandswap

@Chrissyreadit @TheBookHippie @Avanders

TheBookHippie Oh my word 💙💙💙💙❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️how fun! 1y
Avanders Wow!! And Happy New Year! 🎇❄️💙 1y
Ruthiella Love the greenies for the kitties! 😻 1y
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quietjenn Haha, I was having so much fun thinking of things that I just couldn't stop myself. I hope you enjoy it all. 1y
Kshakal @quietjenn I love everything!!! 🤓 1y
quietjenn @Kshakal Yay! I'm so pleased to hear it. 1y
Chrissyreadit Wow!!!!❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️ 1y
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Kshakal
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You got presents for the babies??? That is so sweet! @quietjenn @Chrissyreadit #winterwonderlandswap

Chrissyreadit Love this! 1y
quietjenn Well, I love seeing them so they deserve a little winter joy too! 1y
Kshakal @quietjenn they love the crinkle balls! Winnie carried one around with her for a good half an hour! I am sure they will enjoy the treats too? 1y
quietjenn @Kshakal yay! I just "discovered" then when we catsat over Thanksgiving and promptly got some for our kitties. And I hope so! 1y
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Kshakal
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After a two day snow storm I was finally able to get to the post office to send out #jolabokaflod and #winterwonderlandswap … they should be arriving on Monday!!

@MaleficentBookDragon @TheBookHippie @Avanders @Chrissyreadit

TheBookHippie YAY!! 1y
Chrissyreadit 🤍❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️ 1y
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Kshakal
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I am guessing this is for #jolabokaflod @MatchlessMarie

@MaleficentBookDragon 🤓🤓

MatchlessMarie Yes it is! 🎄 1y
Kshakal @MatchlessMarie yay!! Can‘t wait!! 1y
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Kshakal
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TheBookHippie Yay!!!! 1y
Chrissyreadit ☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️ 1y
quietjenn Hooray - so glad to hear it is in your hands! Hope you like what's inside 🙂❄️ 1y
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Kshakal @quietjenn I can‘t wait to see… it is so heavy! 🤓 1y
quietjenn 🤪😬🤭 1y
TheBookHippie ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ 1y
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Kshakal
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TheBookHippie ❄️💙❄️🤍❄️ 1y
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MatchlessMarie
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Received my #JolabokaflodSwap package today. Almost missed it walking out the door this morning. Thank you @Crazeedi 🎁⛄️

Crazeedi I'm so glad it made it! I just wanted to tell you I was going to wrap everything inside, but we had and emergency in my family and I had to leave to stay in Pittsburgh at hospital with my sister, so my hubby sent it for me, he didn't wrap. I'm so sorry but my affection is wrapped inside 1y
MatchlessMarie @Crazeedi No worries! I hope all is well with your family. 🧡 1y
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mrsmarch
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My last #LMPBC experience was a dud….but I‘m hopeful this round will be better! @persephone1408 and I need at least one more in a group to read YA fantasy! I have a lot of books on my TBR that fit the bill and I need an excuse to read them!

persephone1408 @mrsmarch yay! I was starting to think no one else would sign up! 1y
mrsmarch @persephone1408 There‘s one person in a fairy tale retelling group….we should find them and band together. A group needs three to function. (edited) 1y
persephone1408 @mrsmarch do you have the names for our group yet??? 1y
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persephone1408 @mrsmarch I don't have it. Can you email to gamblin.jenna1979@gmail.com 1y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Glad to be a part of this group!! I am getting ready to pull together some possible titles for my book!! 1y
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Jerdencon
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Finally finished all my #lmpbc books and they are back to their onwers! Just dropped them at the post office and should be there by Monday. @Christyco125 @smalldogs_bigbooks2419

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Kshakal
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My #hauntedhalloweenswap package is all wrapped and ready to go to the post office on Monday! @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Yay! 🎃🖤🙌🏻 1y
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Kshakal
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Thank you for spoiling me @Chrissyreadit !! I love it all!! And you crochet the mug thing?? It is so beautiful!! #cbbc

Avanders So cute!! 😍 2y
Chrissyreadit I did not make it- I bought it at a craft fair because it was a fundraiser for animals I think - and loved how it looked with the travel cup. I would like to learn how to make them though. 2y
Kshakal @Chrissyreadit 💗💗💗 2y
BethM That looks delightful! 2y
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Kshakal
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All wrapped and ready to go!! #fallingforfallswap @Avanders

Avanders Woo hoo!! 🍁🍂🧡🎃♥️ 2y
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Readergrrl
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Just finished these two delightful novels for my#Round15 #GroupT and #GroupX #LMPBC selections. School just started for me, so I hope to have them in the mail by the weekend. Also will post my reviews this weekend. Enjoyed reading these while being off the grid up in Canada this summer. Now I‘m home (came back to CT Sunday night; school started Monday) and will be back to typical Litsy garrulous self!

Kimzey Looking forward to reading I Am the Messenger! 2y
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