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Darth_Kaders

Joined July 2017

MA in Creative Writing. PhD in Eating Cheese.
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Chillin with a good book. #meow

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I Capture Castle | Dodie Smith
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I just started this and I am in love. ❤️❤️❤️

Tamra 💜💜 6y
rubyslippersreads One of my very favorites! 😊 6y
EvieBee Enjoy! I love it! 6y
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Jane Eyre | Charlotte Bront
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I feel like this is the most perfect cover choice for this book. Also, I relate to this woman. What an amazing read this was, and I can‘t believe I waited so long to meet Jane. ❤️

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So far this is so fun. I wish I had read it as a kid!

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Milk and Honey | Rupi Kaur
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I can‘t remember the last time I read a complete book of poetry, let alone devoured one. This was stunning.

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Stillhouse Lake | Rachel Caine
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2018 has been slow so far when it comes to reading, but I finished this yesterday! Not my favorite, but a fun read. I‘m happy to have that first book under my belt.

LegallyBooked AGREED. My book club is currently reading this and none of us have been able to get in to this boo. So surprised after seeing so many great reviews. 6y
kyraleseberg I'm so glad I'm not the only one who felt "meh" about this book; I seriously thought it was just me with the unpopular opinion here! 6y
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The Guest Cat | Takashi Hiraide
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My best reading pal went to kitty heaven on Friday. I had almost 17 years with this sweetie pie, but as I read this morning I just miss her by my side.

Cathythoughts Oh dear , I‘m sorry. Beautiful picture ❤️ 6y
JessClark78 I‘m so sorry for your loss. ❤️🌹 6y
rubyslippersreads So sorry about your sweet girl. ❤️ 6y
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TrishB Sorry 💕 6y
SaturnDoo My condolences to you..❤ 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m so sorry ❤️ 6y
Bookzombie She was beautiful. I‘m so sorry for your loss. ❤️ 6y
TheLibrarian So sorry to hear of your loss. 6y
[DELETED] 3803335244 I‘m so sorry, hugs 6y
[DELETED] 206653737 I‘m so sorry 😿💔 6y
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The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern
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My penpal @Shvonne is amazing!!! I still have to do all my Christmas shopping and this girl is sending me PERFECT gifts. Thank you Ashley! I am seriously so lucky to have you as a friend!

Shvonne Yay. It got there before Christmas. 6y
Darth_Kaders @Shvonne I could not resist opening it! I loved your little clues! I put one of the buttons on my purse this morning. You‘re the best! Thank you!!!! 6y
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Jane Eyre | Charlotte Bront
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Cozy on the couch with tea, my puppy, and a great read. 😊

Bookzombie 💗 Jane Eyre 6y
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Jane Eyre | Charlotte Bront
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It‘s 9am in December and it‘s warm enough for me to be reading the the backyard with the dogs. Too bad my yard is full of dead plants! Haha!

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Meet the Boxer | Dog Fancy Magazine
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It‘s my baby‘s first birthday!!!! The photo on the left is from the day I got her at 8 weeks old, and the right photo is from this morning. #dogsoflitsy

Tamra 💜 6y
dylanisreading So adorable! 😍 6y
ephemeralwaltz 😍😍😍😍 6y
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rubyslippersreads What a big girl she is! And so pretty! ❤️ 6y
AmandaL ❤️🐶❤️ 6y
[DELETED] 3803335244 She got so big! So cute! 6y
Schlinkles She‘s beautiful and clearly she knows it! 6y
Shvonne Happy Birthday! 😛 6y
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This is such a strange book, but I can‘t stop reading.

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The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah
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Relaxing after a long day at work with my best little friend. 😊

tpixie Pretty kitty! Great book! 6y
Tanzy13 🐱 6y
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RebelReader Great read! 6y
KellyK I have that exact same pink blanket beside me on the couch! 👍 6y
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What Happened | Hillary Rodham Clinton
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This book was an emotional journey to say the least. Hillary Clinton spoke directly to the little girl in my soul and made me believe I am great just the way I am. I hope someday when I have children more people will stand up for them the way Hillary stood up for me.

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Meet the Boxer | Dog Fancy Magazine
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My baby is pooped from Thanksgiving.

Booksnchill 🐾❤️ 6y
Robothugs Aww 😍❤️ 6y
Reecaspieces Awe.....my boxer ginger says 👋 6y
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RebelReader Adorable! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
[DELETED] 206653737 Awwww 😍🐶 6y
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The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah
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This has been a slow burn for me so far—I‘m about 60 pages in. I‘m still learning the rhythm of Hannah‘s writing, but so far I‘m liking this.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love ❤️ ❤️ 6y
Shvonne This book has been on my maybe list for a while 6y
Darth_Kaders @Shvonne I will keep you posted! 6y
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Commonwealth | Ann Patchett
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My goal is to finish this today! Lucky the have the fire on at work, so while I wait I can pretend I am somewhere cozy!!

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Commonwealth | Ann Patchett
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It‘s too cold for my reading bench...I have to wait for my ride inside. ☹️ But, this book is impossible to put down.

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Commonwealth | Ann Patchett
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I just want to go home and read. #worksucks

Tamra Me too. 6y
RadicalReader @Darth_Kaders so true books are always incredibly more fun and enjoyable than anything else 6y
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Is it just me or is organizing books the best and worst part about moving?? I‘m so overwhelmed! But I am being strong and have already added a few to the purge pile...

GondorGirl There is something really satisfing about getting everything organized how you want it... but it's SO much work! 6y
BarbaraBB Love it 😍! Good luck! 6y
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Commonwealth | Ann Patchett
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After a weekend of moving I couldn‘t find any of the books I‘m reading, so I grabbed the first one from my TBR that caught my eye. Loving this so far.

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Final Girls | Riley Sager
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Lunch time reading. Enjoying this so far.

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Fresh Complaint | Jeffrey Eugenides
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Eugenides is a notoriously slow writer, and these short stories are so perfectly crafted and contemplative that it‘s easy to imagine the author spending hours on single sentences. While not as engaging as his novels, I found this collection lovely and impeccably written. And it‘s definitely not a spooky book, but I‘m decorating for Halloween and couldn‘t resist some spooky flair in the photo!

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Fresh Complaint | Jeffrey Eugenides
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I‘m back and feeling better! I will admit Mr. Eugenides has a lot to do with it! He‘s one of my favorites and this collection has been great so far. 😊 I missed you all and I‘m glad to be back on Litsy. Thanks to all of you for your support during my hard time.

Bklover Glad you‘re back and glad you‘re feeling better! 6y
Shvonne Yay! Glad you are back 6y
DivineDiana Good news! 👏🏻 6y
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Thankful | Eileen Spinelli
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I've had a difficult couple of weeks regarding my mental health. I have major depressive disorder, and sometimes I just can't get a handle on it. When I go through these bouts of depression, I usually have no desire to read. This time I am still struggling to read, but I've been browsing Litsy every day and it helped me so much. Thank you all for making this such an amazing community. ❤️

bookloo Sending love your way. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
BooksAndChopsticks I hear you! Big hugs 💗💗💗 6y
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CouronneDhiver We're happy to have you here. ? I know "feel better soon" isn't always an option, but please know that we're thinking of you! 6y
ReadingSusan ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
KVanRead 💞 6y
Tamra You are in good company here. 6y
monkeygirlsmama Hugs and prayers my Litsy friend. ((((Hugs)))) 6y
LauraBrook @Tamra is right, you're in good company here. 💖 6y
BarbaraBB Sending positive vibes 🙏 6y
mrozzz 💗💗💗💗 6y
Seekingtardis Sending hugs and love and thoughts and prayers and positive energy to the universe!! 🌈💕😘 6y
Texreader Lots of hugs to get through this bout of depression. 💜💜💜 we are here for you! 6y
Shvonne Sending positive thoughts. 💜❤️💛 6y
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The Authentics | Abdi Nazemian
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This cover!! 😍

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The Upside of Unrequited | Becky Albertalli
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Loving this so far! I don't read a lot of YA, but when I do this is exactly what I want. 😊

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Idaho | Emily Ruskovich
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Fresh stack 😎

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So, this happened this morning....Colorado is one glorious gal. Seriously, no filter! 😍😍

Tamra 😊 7y
britt_brooke Stunning! I miss that Colorado sky! (we lived in the Springs for a few years) (edited) 7y
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Lincoln in the Bardo | George Saunders
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I loved this. I felt the end did drag on a teeny bit, but I am impressed by this novel. I'm always in awe of a writer who can be so smart and witty without being pretentious. The experimental style of this is bold and fun to read, all while being utterly devastating.

SheReadsAndWrites My mom just read this and loved it. 7y
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Lincoln in the Bardo | George Saunders
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I am loving this so far! I'm blown away by how intelligent and funny this book is, all while being somber and reflective of grief. After reading A Little Life, this book feels like a breath of fresh air.

MidnightBookGirl The audiobook was amazing- so many narrators! 7y
Megabooks I loved this! 7y
Tamra I'm currently listening and also loving it. Honestly, I know this is one that I'll return to because it is so rich. 7y
Cathythoughts I loved this 📖 7y
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Into Thin Air | Jon Krakauer
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My awesome pen pal @Shvonne tagged me to post #fivebooks that have influenced my reading life. I tag @BarbaraBB

1. Into Thin Air was my first nonfiction obsession.
2. Harry Potter dominates my reading memory.
3. The Grapes of Wrath made me want to study English.
4. It is my most recent love. I wish I'd read it sooner.
5. Frank and Ernest was our favorite book to read with our dad. I got him a copy for his birthday a few years back!

TobeyTheScavengerMonk I almost asked what the title to your number 4 was, but then I figured IT out. Also, Frank and Ernest was a frequent checkout for me too! 7y
BarbaraBB Thank you for the tag! Nice challenge! I'll post my five favorites! 7y
Shvonne I like scary things but I'm too chicken to read or watch It 7y
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Seating Arrangements | Maggie Shipstead
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Went to a wedding last night with my love. The goofy grin shows how much I love this guy!! ❤️❤️One of my favorite books at weddings is Seating Arrangements, what about you guys?

[DELETED] 3803335244 I love this pic! And the background is so pretty!!!! Great moment 7y
BarbaraBB Great happy pic! 7y
chael0910 Loving this pic👍 7y
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Lincoln in the Bardo | George Saunders
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My baby had two surgeries today. She is not happy with mama.

suvata ♥️ Boxers 7y
[DELETED] 3803335244 Oh I'm sorry ❤️ 7y
AmandaL ❤️ 7y
Bookzombie I'm sorry. I hope she is okay. 💕🐶 7y
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Macbeth | Shakespeare
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Macbeth has always been my favorite Shakespeare play, but I've never seen it on stage. I am so excited! And, I'll be seeing it in October which means it will be extra spooky!

Tamra Nice 7y
Sace Sounds fun! It's one of my faves too b 7y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk Teller (as in Penn and) created a production with magic tricks like the floating dagger incorporated into the show! 7y
eri.reads Oooh, wonderful! 7y
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Lincoln in the Bardo | George Saunders
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At the DMV and so thankful to have a good book! This is great so far!

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A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara
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Mehso-so

Am I the only one who didn't think this was incredible? Yanagihara's writing is absolutely spectacular and intelligence seeps through every page, but I found this to be overwritten and at times contrived.

Leniverse Somehow I though this was a Murakami novel! How did that happen... (I haven't read it, so it's not about writing style, I was just somehow sure it was Murakami. 😕) 7y
RidgewayGirl As I read this, I started out adoring it, then liking it and I finished it rolling my eyes. 7y
Darth_Kaders @RidgewayGirl that is exactly my experience. I felt guilty for not crying at the end like everyone else said they did! 7y
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It (Library) | Stephen King

At the movies!!! 🎈

BarbaraTheBibliophage Saw it today and loved it! 7y
TheLibrarian Just saw this movie today. Enjoy!! 7y
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The Guest Cat | Takashi Hiraide
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Sunday mornings are my favorite!! I'm steeping some of the chocolate tea I brought home from Nicaragua and enjoying my stack of library books. There's just nothing better than Sunday sunshine for reading. 😊

Tamra Love leisurely Sunday morning reads. 👌🏾 7y
tpixie Lol love your seeper! 7y
Shvonne Chocolate tea sounds delicious 7y
Bookzombie Your steeper is so cute! 7y
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Yay! I set this goal because last year I barely finished 40 books, but I was knee-deep in grad school at the time. I'm going to try and reach 75, but I'm still happy!!

rubyslippersreads 🎉📚🎉📚🎉🎉🎉 7y
robinb 👏👏👏👏👏🏅🏅🏅Great feeling, isn't it?! It is my first year to participate so I set it at 50 and am now at 83. 😄 7y
Libby1 Yippee!!! ❤️📚❤️ 7y
eri.reads Yay!!! Congrats! 🤗 7y
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A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara
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I sit on this bench every day after work while waiting for my boyfriend to come pick me up. It's where I get my best reading done. 🤓where do you guys like to read?

GondorGirl I spend a lot of time reading in the box truck on the way to shows for work. Your bench looks much nicer! 7y
Shvonne My bed or the park 7y
Tamra Bed, because it's the end of the day and my uninterrupted ME time. ☺️ 7y
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Megabooks Bed 🙋🏻🙋🏻 7y
mrozzz The commuter train 🚂 👌🏻 7y
GA_Bookworm07 Im with @Tamra i do the same thing fk 7y
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A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara
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Oh, this book is a beauty. ❤️

Jess7 I want to read this. 7y
mrozzz One of my all time favorites! 7y
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Lolita | Vladimir Nabokov
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Im enjoying my book, and my Lola is enjoying her beer. (It's just a chew toy but I couldn't resist.) #dogsoflitsy

britt_brooke Oh, that is too funny! And Lola is gorgeous! I love Boxers. 💚 (edited) 7y
Texreader So cute!! 💚💚💚 7y
Tanzy13 🐶 7y
Litlady Hi Lola .. cute pic! 🐶🐾🐶❣ 7y
EvieBee So stinking cute!!! 7y
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Thank you to my amazing pen pal @Shvonne for all of these spectacular books!!! I love them!! 😊😊#litsypenpals

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A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara
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I'm home from Nicaragua. Back to my routine, but also back to my lovely home library. 😊

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Three Wishes | Liane Moriarty
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Reading on the beach in Nicaragua. So freaking cool.

Librariana Enjoy! 😊💙📚 7y
EvieBee Awesome!! 7y
CouronneDhiver Awesome! 👍🏽 7y
Shvonne Lovely 7y
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A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara
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My reading perch for the week.

Cathythoughts What a perch ! Lucky you , I hope you enjoy/ love A Little Life. I know I did 👍and just for the record, cheese is my favourite addiction (edited) 7y
TheKidUpstairs Oh my! How beautiful! 7y
SilversReviews Love it!! 7y
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Scary airplane reading 😈#vacation

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Bailedbailed

It's not that I don't like this, I'm just so not in the mood for the writing style right now. I got about 200 pages in and simply couldn't bring myself to care. Meh. Don't waste your time reading books you aren't loving!!! This feels like a winter read? I will try it again.

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The Raven Boys | Maggie Stiefvater
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You guys. I am at work suffering through the day, wishing away the hours so I can return home to this book! I am 130 pages in and officially obsessed.

Cathythoughts Great stuff 👍👍👍all the more to enjoy later (edited) 7y
kate_reads I'm excited to see who they cast for the tv series! 7y
Darth_Kaders @katekrug I had no idea they were making a series! How cool!! 7y
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