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Editor, Reader, Writer, Cook, Photographer / www.BethFishReads.com
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The Thicket | Joe R. Lansdale
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I posted my top 10 books of the year today. This one made my list.

Info can be found here on Litsy or click through to my blog https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/12/10-best-books-of-2019.html

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I Can Cook Vegan | Isa Chandra Moskowitz
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You don‘t have to be vegan or even vegetarian to find a ton of good recipes in this book. I was surprised by the number I want to try. Highly recommended.

LeahBergen Yum. I want one of those right now! 4y
BethFishReads @LeahBergen they were amazing 4y
Sace I credit the author for how to properly prepare Brussels sprouts (I think it was the book I tagged 🤔) 4y
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BethFishReads @RestlessFickleBookHoarder I made her maple Dijon roasted sprouts a couple of days ago. We couldn‘t stop eating them! 4y
Sace That sounds delicious! 4y
BethFishReads @RestlessFickleBookHoarder I‘m making her bean-barley chili later this week. 4y
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I'm learning all about craft cider, domestic cideries, apples, and more. I'm not quite done with the book, but I'm now on the hunt to find good cider in the States. I've yet to find a US cider I like as well as the ones I've had in the UK in Europe, but I'm still searching. (more on thoughts on my blog: https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/09/weekend-cooking-cider-revival-by-jason.htm... )

Lindy 🍀🍎🍻 4y
JennyM Lovely photo 4y
TalecArashi Aww.. I'm still bummed the old cider place near me (Poconos/upstate NY) closed, even after all these years. It was an old-style one where you could watch the mashers work while you got syrup or whatever. 4y
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Christine We have a wonderful craft cider producer near us in San Diego. They make an amazing, very dry cider (plus seasonal flavors infused with interesting ingredients) and have turned me into a cider lover. 4y
BethFishReads @Christine wow. You‘re so lucky. I live in apple country — there must be some sort of local producer. I need to investigate. 4y
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Although the plot line was a little disjointed, I enjoyed this graphic nonfiction about the 1918 flu pandemic. It really showed how swiftly it spread and how deadly it was. Geared to middle grade readers, it‘s a good introduction to the terrible year.

LauraJ Thanks for the review. Wasn‘t even aware of this one. 4y
BethFishReads @LauraJ I have thing for books about the pandemic 4y
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I am obsessed with this cookbook! I want to make every single recipe plus the book is drop-dead gorgeous to look through. I reviewed this today on my blog, but you can just take my word for it ... you want this book (even if you're an omnivore). https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/09/weekend-cooking-forest-feast.html

LeahBergen That looks delicious! 4y
BethFishReads @LeahBergen it was. Everything I‘ve made from Gleeson‘s cookbooks has been really good 4y
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Love at First Like | Hannah Orenstein
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August is vacation month. Here are some of this month‘s releases that would be perfect for your beach bag.

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Bethlehem | Karen Kelly
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Love books with family trees.

auntie_jenn apparently everyone in this family goes by a nickname 🙄 5y
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One of my most anticipated fall thrillers. Hope there‘s nothing creepy in the small duffle 😬 I read the letter, but I‘m not sure if I should believe the writer. Cool book swag thanks to @GalleryBooks

marleed Oh nice! 5y
BethFishReads @marleed fun stuff 5y
Bookworm1987 Loved this book 5y
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Today's roundup includes 2 really good books for reluctant MG readers: both nicely illustrated with fun stories. The latest Minecraft book is for all you gamers. Boy and Girl is billed as a little weird, but still looks interesting. I'm most excited about this body-image-positive story set in East London about a big girl who loves food, life, and her little sister. More info on my blog (http://tinyurl.com/y39vrw3g) or right here on litsy

rretzler My younger son loved Baby Mouse (and Lunch Lady) when he was in elementary school. He‘s a big graphic novel reader and I‘ll admit we‘ve run out of good graphic novels for his age! 5y
BethFishReads @rretzler I need to read the earlier books. This one is less graphic novel and more heavily illustrated. 5y
rretzler Interesting. 5y
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Making my meal plan. Top cookbooks of the week. #cooksoflitsy #dinner#cooking #cookbooks yes Abrams is well represented. Cooking Light & Skinnytaste are big favs.

Booktastic Skinnytaste has some great recipes! I also like the Emily Bites blog. 5y
BethFishReads @Booktastic oh thanks for the tip. A new to me blog. Love Skinnytaste 5y
MedaReadsAlot Do you like all of these or some better than others! 5y
BethFishReads @MedaReadsAlot I like them all but The Dinner Plan is one of my all-time favs and I‘m a big fan of both Cooking Light & Skinnytaste 5y
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Solo dinner tonight. Lentil soup, wine, & a book.

Tamra Looks delicious! 5y
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My full review will be up on my blog tomorrow, but this book has upped our BBQ game. Recommended for the meat eaters out there.

britt_brooke My husband would love this! 5y
BethFishReads @britt_brooke I recommend it 5y
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Waisted: A Novel | Randy Susan Meyers
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This month's books that are still on my list. Which should I read first?? Look up the titles on Litsy, or see my summaries here: https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/05/7-novels-you-dont-want-to-miss.html

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I love this book! Not just pizza but also soups, salads, sides, desserts, and drinks. Good for omnivores, GF, and vegetarians. Thanks to Abrams Books, I have a giveaway going on on my blog (USA only) https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/05/weekend-cooking-giveaway-of-genuine.html

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The Chestnut Man | Sren Sveistrup
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This week's round-up: 10 thrillers I'd look for if I were going to BookExpo this year. This one and Rene Denfeld's THE BUTTERFLY GIRL are probably my top two picks, though they all sound good to me. As always: look up the titles here on Litsy or check out my post (https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/05/10-thrillers-to-look-forward-to-or-find.html)

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I love this book. I reviewed it on my blog recently, but tonight I made rhubarb-strawberry slab pie. I did good on the lattice but the crimping needs work. Oh well taste is everything. Thanks to Abrams for the review copy.

BarbaraTheBibliophage Yum! I love rhubarb but usually pair it with blueberries for a sweeter pie. 5y
BethFishReads @BarbaraTheBibliophage I agree, but my husband likes strawberry 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Ahhh. Well, then, strawberries it is. Enjoy! 5y
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BookishShelly Yummy. Strawberry-rhubarb is my favorite pie (and jam). (edited) 5y
AmyStewart I am here for all your pictures of baked goods.
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BethFishReads @BookishShelly my husband‘s too 5y
BethFishReads @AmyStewart ha! I knew I could count on you. I‘ll have add one of your cocktails into the mix 🍸 5y
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Pariah | W. Michael Gear
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I‘ve been loving this series and am hoping to finish this installment today. First day reading on the deck (which isn‘t completely set up yet). This is a sci-fi action series with anthropological / colonization themes. Happy Saturday you all!

Cinfhen Love the carpet & cushions ❤️ 5y
BethFishReads @Cinfhen thanks!! It‘s my happy place 5y
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Starless Sea | Erin Morgenstern
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Sob! 😭 I can't attend BEA (BookExpo) this year, but if I could go, here are just some of the general fiction titles I'd be looking for. Fall is going to be A-MAZE-ING -- your wish list is going to explode. 📚📚📚 Look up the titles here on Litsy or check out my blog post https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/05/13-novels-for-your-wish-list-or-what-to.ht...

Crazeedi Oh no I'm in trouble! 5y
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I think this was my first Peter Swanson. Well-plotted thriller. Even if you guess the twist, the behavior of the characters holds true. 🎧 Sophie Amos & Graham Halstead do a really nice job narrating. Amos has the bulk of the #audiobook — good characterizations & pacing.

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Bacon Bible | Stephanie Banyas, Peter Sherman
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Pretty much everything I made from this book was awesome but this apple-bacon relish is *dangerously* delicious. If you don‘t eat it all by the spoonful 5 minutes after making it, try it on burgers, hot dogs/sausages, on crackers, as a dip for tortilla chips. I‘ll be sharing the recipe in a week or so. I love this book. Thanks Abrams books.

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So I‘ll be grilling & baking while reading a Gothic thriller and a MG fun adventure set in NYC — Full range of #bookmail thanks to Workman, @penguinrandomhouse and @VikingBooks

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The Furies | Katie Lowe
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Two thrillers on my doorstep today—one just out in paperback; the other a long wait till October. Good reading ahead.

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I‘m sooo behind on my reviews. A giant post in the works tomorrow. These are only some of the books I‘ve read over the last couple of weeks. 🎧 audio, digital, & print books #OhMyAchingReviewBrain

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Brave Face: A Memoir | Shaun David Hutchinson
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This week‘s round up: memoir, thrillers, rom-coms, and more. Though geared to teens they all have adult crossover appeal. Look the books up here on Litsy or see my thoughts on my blog: https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/05/7-contemporary-stories-that-tackle.html?m=...

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Only 15 days till this beauty hits the stores. Many thanks to Disney Hyperion for the cool swag—blue tooth speaker, ear buds, pens, guitar pick key chain.

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Did you see the piñata cake episode of Grace & Frankie? This book will show you how to make your own version. Very fun and festive for the sprinkle lovers out there. I made the Fairy Toast cake. Easy and pretty. Thank to Abrams Books for a copy of the cookbook.

Lindy That cake is fun to look at. I bet it tastes good too. 😊 5y
BethFishReads @Lindy it does! 5y
LauraJ If you plan to do more experimental baking, my kitchen is always available! 5y
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LeahBergen Wonderful! 5y
kgriffith No, but @brandybear22 and I watched the piñata cake episode of Nailed It Mexico and it was... something. :-P 5y
BethFishReads @kgriffith hahaha. That‘s such a fun show. @brandybear22 5y
brandybear22 @BethFishReads both great shows! 5y
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Promise: A Novel | Minrose Gwin
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Bottom to top: twisty thriller set in the political world of Phoenix, a novel of family secrets set in the 1800s in England & Caribbean, and historical fiction set in 1936 Tupelo, MIssissippi, in the aftermath of a devastating tornado. Great #summerreading ahead thanks to @WilliamMorrowBooks

WilliamMorrowBooks Ooh we can‘t even pick our favorite! 5y
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Abandoned | W Michael Gear
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Holy cow. This trilogy is so good. Colonization of a very dangerous planet & how people adapt. Original colonizers vs native creatures vs late arrivals from Earth who have no clue about what they face in a new world. I need book 3 NOW

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Saturday morning baking. Savory scones! (Review on my blog next week) thanks to Abrams Books

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Starting out spring with an awesome batch of cookbooks. I‘ll be talking about all of these on my blog over the next few weeks. #WeekendCooking and thanks to the #AbramsDinnerParty & Abrams Books

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Outpost | W. Michael Gear
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Gawk! This book starts off bursting with action — then introduces believable characters and good world building. Only about 1/3 in but totally hooked. Start of a trilogy, and all books are available.

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Soulkeeper | David Dalglish
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What I did tonight while listening to this epic fantasy. 🎧 I have mixed thoughts about the #audiobook, but this whole wheat sunflower seed bread is going to be great. #bakersoflitsy

Tamra Yum!!! 5y
BookishBlonde12 Looks good!!! 5y
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SilversReviews How do you get it so brown and crusty? Thanks. LOOKS DELISH!! 5y
Suet624 Yum! 5y
BethFishReads @SilversReviews right after I put it in the oven I spray the walls of the oven with water to create a bit of steam. 5y
BethFishReads @Suet624 it was yummy 5y
SilversReviews @BethFishReads Thank you. I'll give that a try. 5y
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Tin Heart | Shivaun Plozza
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My Friday night. #wine & #books

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Why a beer with a Peter May book? His newest mystery is set Belgium, tho 2 Scotsmen have roles to play. Murder, dirty politicians, conspiracy ... #MarchReads 1 @Quercus_USA

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The Last Woman in the Forest | Diane Les Becquets
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Whoa. I could not stop listening to this thriller. Nicely done & well researched. Those of you—like me—who are outdoorsy or who love dogs will esp. like this. 🎧 mostly read by Emily Rankin & Robert Fass. Really well done: good characterizations & excellent tension/pacing. Put this on your wish list in any media (trigger warning)

valeriegeary I really enjoyed her first one! Have been looking forward to this! 5y
BethFishReads @valeriegeary hope you like it too 5y
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From Twinkle, With Love | Sandhya Menon
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Such a sweet story with good lessons about friendship and being true to oneself. Good characters and just enough rom com to be fun but not so much to make it silly. I also recommend her 1st book. 🎧 audiobook performance by Soneela Nanjani was excellent. Vikas Adam has a small part, but his performance also good.

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Wanderer | Sarah Lon
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I love books in translation. Here are my January picks. Find out more by searching for the titles here on Litsy or on my blog https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/01/6-books-in-translation-to-read-in.html?m=1

Weaponxgirl Thankyou for this. I‘ve been trying to up my reading in translation for the last couple of years now and love new suggestions 5y
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Dragon Pearl | Yoon Ha Lee
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Celebrating this week‘s release of DRAGON PEARL #dragonpearlrrp thanks to ⁦‪@DisneyBooks‬⁩ & ⁦‪@BigHoncho‬⁩ Love me some good swag & love Rick Riordan

BellaBookNook 😍ooohh!!! 5y
BethFishReads @BellaBookNook I know, right? 5y
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Tonight‘s dinner brought to you thanks to this book and the nice ppl at Cali‘flour Kitchen & Abrams Books. Review soon on my blog.

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The Plotters | Un-su Kim
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I was curious about this award-winning crime story translated from Korean. I bailed on about page 80. It was weird in a good way, but I just haven‘t felt compelled to pick it up again. I‘m officially abandoning it.

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Her One Mistake | Heidi Perks
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My first Friday roundup of the year. 7 new thrillers written by women. Find the titles here on Litsy or see short descriptions on my blog. https://www.bethfishreads.com/2019/01/7-new-thrillers-written-by-women.html?m=1

SilversReviews I have read four of these. Enjoy all of them. 😍 5y
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Sugar Run: A Novel | Mesha Maren
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Listening to jazzy #Christmas music and getting organized before the day‘s activities. Happy day to those who celebrate. #coffee

Daisey Merry Christmas! 🎄 5y
Chrissyreadit Fun! Merry Christmas! 5y
Crinoline_Laphroaig Happy Christmas! 5y
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Simona Happy holidays to you too❣️ 5y
Dragon Happy holidays! 💚🐉 5y
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Loved this memoir with recipes. Hood talks about family, motherhood, marriage, love, and loss — and the food that ties us to memories and loved ones. Recipes included. 🎧 Nina Alvamar‘s performance was great, but if you want to make any of the recipes, you‘ll want to read this in print.

Lea I‘ve been seeing this one everywhere all of a sudden. Sounds like it would be a good listen. 5y
BethFishReads @Lea l really liked the audio but was happy to have an eGalley so I had copies of the recipes 5y
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I‘ve read other Peter May books but somehow missed this trilogy, set in the Outer Hebrides. I loved the atmosphere, the characters, the secrets. Can you ever escape your past? Detective Macleod returns to his native island to solve a murder but ends up facing his own demons too. 🎧 Peter Forbes‘s performance was terrific and I loved hearing how the Gaelic is pronounced. Looking forward to book 2 (w/ a wee dram & shortbread)

Caroline2 I loved this book too!!! 👍🏻 5y
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I missed BEA this year 😭 @RealLifeReading

RealLifeReading I‘ve never been! 5y
BethFishReads @RealLifeReading you‘d love it 5y
Lindy Are you back among the Littens? 🎉 5y
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BethFishReads @Lindy yes. Have recommitted 5y
Lindy @BethFishReads Excellent! I‘ve missed you. 5y
BethFishReads @Lindy thanks! I‘ve missed you and the whole community 5y
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A Winter's Promise | Christelle Dabos
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My Saturday night. #knitting while #reading this book

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Fascinating look at the women of the Gilded Age and the contrast between US high society and the European nobility. 🎧 Clare Corbett did a fine job narrating.

LeahBergen I love this part of history. 6y
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Time's Convert | Deborah Harkness
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🎧🎧🎧 8 audiobooks near the top of my list. This doesn‘t include mysteries (can you say “Lethal White”?) cause the list would have been too long. Info on Litsy or my blog. https://www.bethfishreads.com/2018/09/8-audiobooks-to-listen-to-in-september.htm...

Yeah_I_Read I just finished The Lost Queen and it was great 1/2 of which I listened to on audio and I liked the narrator. Enjoy! 6y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders I ended up putting hold on ebook for Lethal White. I would LOVE to listen to the audio, but I don't have that available right now and I can't wait to read it!! 6y
BethFishReads @Yeah_I_Read oh phew. I *thought* she‘d be good 6y
BethFishReads @Penny_LiteraryHoarders I know. I saved an Audible credit for it. 6y
Penny_LiteraryHoarders @BethFishReads 👍 smart!! It's a CHUNKY one too. The heftiest one yet! It's like she's Harry Pottering Cormoran Strike. 😊😊 6y
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A Winter's Promise | Christelle Dabos
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I started this last night and I‘m totally hooked. For other new fantasy see my roundup or look up the titles here. https://www.bethfishreads.com/2018/09/4-fantasies-to-read-this-fall.html?m=1

Chrissyreadit The listed book sounds amazing! 6y
BethFishReads @Chrissyreadit it‘s great so far 6y
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Death of a Postman | John Creasey
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There were a couple of books waiting for me when I returned from vacation this morning. #bookmail

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Holy Guacamole! 6y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa All I can think of is....those must be some exhausted owls 🦉 6y
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Soubhiville Whoa! How fun is that! 😲 6y
Readingismyescape What fun!! 🤓 6y
LeahBergen 😮😮😮 6y
britt_brooke Ooh!!! 6y
Eyelit Wowee zowie! 6y
LazyDays 😱😮😮😮 6y
emilyhaldi Well! 😯 6y
Simona 😍😍😍😍😍 Happy reading 👍 6y
BethFishReads @LazyDays @emilyhaldi @Simona lots of good reading ahead 6y
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