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A very bittersweet memoir/ read. I grew up crushing on Michael J. Fox and was so jealous when he married Tracey Pollen. When MJF was diagnosed at age 28 with early Parkinson‘s Disease, I was heartbroken. It‘s clear that Michael has handled his disease with humor and grace. The love & devotion from his family is heartwarming. It‘s commendable how Michael has used his fame to advance research and resources for those suffering from Parkinson‘s. 👇🏼

I‘ve been dabbling in & out of this memoir the last 2 weeks #Hoopla / at times it‘s physically difficult to understand Michael‘s narration as his Parkinson‘s causes him to slur his words and other times it‘s emotionally difficult to comprehend how much his life has been tested. But his optimism, love for & from his family, tenacity and humor are inspiring.

After a breakup and a life-threatening experience in Boston, wildlife biologist Alex Carter heads to the Rocky Mountains in Montana to survey wolverines at an abandoned ski resort turned land trust. She quickly runs into trouble with some of the residents in the area. This fast-paced thriller had a twist I never imagined and left a question unanswered. I have to pick up the next in the series soon.

The Beauty is an STD that makes people better looking - but two years in, with half of America infected, the price is becoming apparent. I‘m not sure what I was thinking, starting this series as we enter year two of Covid, but 🤷🏻‍♀️

This first volume is violent and vivid; of course it ends on a cliffhanger, so on to the next we go!

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Dark & Delicious and expertly narrated. On March 9, 1566 David Rizzio, personal secretary and friend of Mary,Queen of Scots is brutally murdered in a coup. This short novella puts you inside the royal palace as the crime unfolds. Using this for #Booked22 #AboutRoyalFamily would also work for #AboutReligion and #pop22 #OneSeatingRead Special shoutout to @TheKidUpstairs for putting this on my #ReadersRadar #Hoopla

This is my second Goenawan book; I love the slow, reflective quality of her writing. Like RAINBIRDS, this book also revolves around a central character whose suicide or murder leaves a mystery for loved ones to piece together.

The 80s Tokyo setting was great, and the rich characters were a delight. Although we know how the story ends, it still managed to surprise. Looking forward to her next book, WATERSONG. #japan #hoopla

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I can think of no higher praise for a history book than that it makes me want to know more about the man who built an empire. This was a short, quick read, and while it has the bones of historical record, it also notes that much of what is known about Keita and Mali comes from oral stories and there‘s little verifiable data. #readingafrica2022 #mali #hoopla

If it weren‘t for @Chelsea.Poole sharing her #Top21of21 list, I never would have found this book. It‘s heartbreaking but insanely compelling. Catherine Gildiner, a Canadian psychotherapist shares her 5 most outstanding cases. I found this book accessible and written with care & compassion. Tread lightly, as some content is brutal. Lots of TW. #Hoopla audio

This was so good! I had been wary of starting this series because I wasn‘t sure I‘d love Detective Kaga, but that was an unfounded fear. He‘s great! Probably my favorite of Higashino‘s characters. And learning of the culprit early on in the novel made me wonder where it would go. Genius! #hoopla #japan

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Super easy to read family saga. Each part focuses on a woman from a different generation of one family.