Litsy

Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse | John Lithgow

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#Satire #Poetry #BookTherapy

Most of these poems focus on specific people within Trump‘s sphere while in office. A couple focus more on events that highlight his poor behavior. What really struck me as I read these was how many of the scandals, lies, and scams, I had forgotten about.

KathyWheeler I can‘t read anything about him yet, even things meant to be funny. I have considered this one though. 2y

CBee I basically tried to forget that entire four years 😳🙄 2y

DogMomIrene I totally get that. I‘ve got the other two books, but I‘ll read them between other books. Gotta pace myself. 2y

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DogMomIrene @CBee Hoping I get to that point. May not happen until 2025. 2y

CBee @DogMomIrene I‘m not saying it worked 😂 but dang if I‘m not trying 😁 (edited) 2y

DogMomIrene @CBee 🤣🤣🤣 2y

TheNeverendingTBR I think America has went from bad to worse though, in Biden. 2y

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Megabooks

Wahala: A Novel | Nikki May

It‘s been a rough day, and I didn‘t want to wait for BOTM to have a new book! #BookTherapy

We don‘t have a bookstore in town anymore, so Amazon is the fastest, but if we did have one, I‘d 💯 want to be browsing.

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vivastory No bookstore?! That'd be rough... 2y

Megabooks @vivastory it is! We had a BAM, but it closed during the pandemic. I actually worked there in high school, so it was definitely bittersweet. There is a BN in the nearest city (about an hour away). I go to the city at least once a week but only have enough time to browse about once a month. 👎🏻 Still, I‘m glad to know it‘s there! 2y

squirrelbrain Sorry you‘ve had a rough day 😟 2y

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sarahbarnes I‘m sorry it was a rough day. ❤️ 2y

mdemanatee Will look forward to your thoughts on this one! 2y

Cinfhen Sounds like a fun escape!! I 💯 approve this purchase 😉and I just saw your email. I get the frustration (😢) but you have to be a little relieved 💕💕💕 2y

Megabooks @Cinfhen Thanks friend!! I am relieved, but I don‘t want it to be anything worse. 😬😬 I may have to do more definitive testing for it because the rheumatologist didn‘t order the right blood test, but basically I‘m waiting to see if he‘ll refer first. I‘d like to go to endocrinology next because it just makes sense, but we‘ll see. I‘m interested to hear what heme/oncology says here plus my allergist ordered additional testing. (edited) 2y

Megabooks @Cinfhen we keep saying eventually I‘ll get in front of the right doctor who can put it all together. I‘m just worried because I keep getting worse. ☹️ thank you SO MUCH for your support through all this. It means THE WORLD!! 🥰😘🥰 2y

Megabooks @Cinfhen I just sent you a pic of the mug!! It is the perfect birthday present! I‘ll get a great picture of it tomorrow, but thank you! I couldn‘t imagine life without our friendship. 💜💜 2y

BarbaraBB I just read your email Meg and the spoilers above. I know the relief doesn‘t outweigh the uncertainty and the waiting. I hope your good doctor will come up with answers in the end and I wish you strength and patience and positivity (your three outstanding characteristics) 🤍🙏 (edited) 2y

Megabooks @BarbaraBB thank you for supporting me and seeing the best in me! You got to the heart of the matter immediately, as you are so good at doing. 💜😘 I‘m hoping for more ideas tomorrow and some help with my anemia for sure, which may relieve some of my symptoms. I‘m excited to make some progress at healing. I‘m loving your wonderful photos from Oman! You all seem so relaxed, and I hope that is as true in person. 💜 2y

BarbaraBB It is, but we‘re also very anxious each time we have access to WiFi to read what is happening in the world. 2y

Cinfhen Amen to all that @BarbaraBB said 🙏🏼she‘s right!! And I‘ll add kindness, wisdom and generosity to the list xx 2y

Megabooks @BarbaraBB I can‘t imagine how much more worrying it is knowing that you‘re returning to a continent utter turmoil. One of my friends from college is an on-air reporter for NBC, and it is crazy to see his reports and personal Instagram. His handle MattMcbradley. He has interesting behind the scenes updates in his stories most days. 2y

BarbaraBB Thank Meg, I am following him now. And yes, it feels so strange to not know exactly so close to home while being myself in the most peaceful surroundings I can imagine. However we do enjoy it and fortunately don‘t have access to WiFi much 😅😘 2y

Megabooks @Cinfhen you are too kind! If only I felt like I live up to how you see me! It is wonderful to have friends who see and celebrate your best qualities. I love and appreciate you both as well. 😘😘 I am exhausted and headed to bed. It is 1 AM now and my brain and eyes are fried! @BarbaraBB 2y

Cinfhen Sweet dreams xx hope you‘re able to find some rest 💜 2y

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JackOBotts

The Vanishing Half: A Novel | Brit Bennett

My have gone overboard with June #BOTM...no shame, just stating fact. 📚 #MountTBR just keeps growing #QuarantineCare #BookTherapy

TheBookHippie 🤣🤣🤣✌🏻happens to me too!! 4y

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TheAestheteWitch

Untitled | Unknown

Do you practice bibliotherapy (book therapy)? Finding the right book can help lift your mood, reduce stress and make room for self-growth✨📚

#bibliotherapy #booktherapy #selfcare #selfgrowth #personalgrowth #literature #selfhelp

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LazyOwl

Bitch Planet Volume 2: President Bitch | Kelly Sue DeConnick

I am so sick at the moment. Hence the large number of posts I'm putting up, trying to distract myself.

Here is my recent library haul.

#graphicnovel #comic #libraryhaul #booktherapy

wanderinglynn Oh no! I hope you feel better soon! 💚 4y

Soubhiville Feel better. 4y

persephanie_and_samson Feel better! Also super love GwenPool and Bitch Planet! Have you read the comic series Skyward? 4y

LazyOwl @wanderinglynn @Soubhiville thank you 4y

LazyOwl @persephanie_and_samson no I haven't, I will have to give Skyward a go. 4y

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DGRachel

The Weight of Our Sky | Hanna Alkaf

This is the rest of today‘s #indie #bookhaul. 😍😍 #retailtherapy #booktherapy

I love that they had journals with a pit bull (it says “beware of pit bulls, they will steal you heart” and a chihuahua so I got one for me and one for @dsfisher 😁

HeathHof Those journals are awesome!!! 5y

LeahBergen Aww! 🐶 🐕 5y

rockpools 😍 5y

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BookNAround Were those at PRB? I might need to go look at their journal section if so. 5y

DGRachel @BookNAround Yep! 5y

JoScho I have an art canvas by this artist that says in perfect world every dog has a home 💜 5y

DGRachel @JoScho I love that! 5y

erzascarletbookgasm Those journals covers are stunning! 5y

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