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EvieBee

EvieBee

Joined September 2016

INFj. Dog Mom. Traveler. 🎒✈️🧳 🏰
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Five Decembers by James Kestrel
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Not book related but I am so proud of this meatloaf! My first Italian style with ground chicken for a “healthier” indulgent dinner.

Jess_Read_This It looks delicious! 1y
LeahBergen Yum! 1y
Maria514626 Oh my! Now I‘m very hungry. 😄 1y
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sarahbarnes This looks so good! 1y
Ruthiella Yum 😋 1y
Reggie That looks heavenly. I‘m always a “the more sauce the better,” kinda guy. 1y
EvieBee @jess_read_this @leahbergen @maria514626 @sarahbarnes @ruthiella Thanks so much! It was so easy to make using the recipe from Cook‘s Illustrated YouTube channel. 1y
EvieBee @reggie Same here! It makes all the difference! 1y
Jess_Read_This @EvieBee Thanks for sharing where you got the recipe. I didn‘t know Cooks Illustrated has a YouTube channel! 1y
Maria514626 Ooooh! I love their magazines. I didn‘t know about the channel. 🎉🎉🎉 1y
Ruthiella @EvieBee Hi! You haven‘t been on Litsy lately. Hope you are doing well. ❤️ 13mo
BarbaraBB Hi Evie! Starting Newcomer and thinking of you! Hope you are well! 13mo
quietjenn Just thinking of you. Hope you are ok. 9mo
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Newcomer: A Mystery | Keigo Higashino
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Detective Kaga is super cool! This is the second book in his series. I wanted to read it this week so I could jump into the latest one, which was released last week. With Higashino‘s books, they seem to be extra special because they take so long to be translated! #hoopla

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BarbaraBB I just purchased this one. Happy it is as good as I hoped! 1y
EvieBee @barbarabb I hope you enjoy! I‘m ready to jump into the next one. 1y
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This was a pleasant surprise and must-read! Wilkinson wrote this at the onset of the pandemic, a time when no one could have their friends over to discuss literature and world views over sumptuous food.

In this book she writes about “revolutionary” women of the past who she‘s invited to her imaginary dinner party. I learned so much! It‘s not just about food writing.

This was a spontaneous #hoopla selection and it paid off.

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When your Great Dane steals your Shiba Inu‘s tiny “downstairs” bed…he‘s sending a clear message. Guess we‘re going to brave the mall today after all. #shelfie

IndoorDame Awww! 1y
Leftcoastzen 😂🐶🐶 1y
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AlaMich If I fits, I sits…well, maybe not! 😂 1y
LeahBergen Awww! 🤣🤣 1y
Sleepswithbooks 🐶❤️❤️ 1y
Ruthiella Awwww! ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️ 1y
EvieBee @AlaMich Does my butt look big in this? 1y
batsy 😆😍 1y
LKK526 Great picture. Shiba Inu one of my favorite breeds. Love the Great Dane too 1y
Megabooks Awww!! 💕💕 1y
EvieBee @LKK526 They are very unique little dogs. I think I learn something new about my shiba weekly 😹 1y
LKK526 @EvieBee I read they are escape artists. We had golden retrievers until somehow the we morphed into cat people 1y
EvieBee @LKK526 That they are! We adopted our boy when he was 3. He was always escaping our yard until one day he never did again. I guess he realized he was content. 1y
LKK526 @EvieBee he knew where his family was. They are a smart breed😊 1y
rubyslippersreads Are you sure this isn‘t a cat? 😹 1y
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The Language of Secrets | Ausma Zehanat Khan
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I‘m really enjoying this series. It‘s really well-written! It‘s nice to see the blossoming friendship between Khattak and his partner, Getty. I also appreciated learning about different facets of Islam. #hoopla

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This was a good one! Great twist and character study. I also love the dynamics of the budding friendship between Horowitz and Hawthorne. Until next year!

*I can‘t believe Horowitz actually wrote the play at the center of this novel.

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BennettBookworm @LiteraryinLawrence makes me think of you! 1y
LiteraryinLawrence @BennettBookworm I happen to be on hold for this book at the library! 😋 1y
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Is anyone else watching the final season of THE CROWN? I‘ve been slowly watching each episode but who am I kidding? I‘m going to binge the rest in about 2 hours!

There have been several book compilations for those that would like more after completing the series. I was surprised this book wasn‘t mentioned. It‘s so good and juicy, and it helped me understand episode 3 100%! Give it a shot while it‘s still on #hoopla

Kimberlone I binged the whole thing in two days! 1y
JenReadsAlot I haven't yet! 1y
Prairiegirl_reading I hadn‘t heard of this!! Put it on hold on Libby immediately! Thanks for sharing!!! 1y
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vivastory I have never seen The Crown but I admit I was intrigued when I saw Dominic West in it. Love The Wire. 1y
jlhammar Only watched the first episode of the new season so far. Look forward to more this weekend! 1y
RowReads1 There will be a season 6. 1y
EvieBee @Kimberlone It‘s what I live for each year! Although the pandemic messed with the schedule. 1y
EvieBee @JenReadsAlot I hear you! Wanting to savor it. 1y
EvieBee @Prairiegirl_reading You are very welcome! If I find that list again I‘ll be sure to post it. There were quite a few books I hadn‘t heard of. 1y
EvieBee @vivastory West is so amazing!! I think you‘d definitely love The Crown. It‘s subtly cruel and heartbreaking but it has its moments, and the history is so spot on. It‘s so hard not to pause every second to google events. 1y
EvieBee @jlhammar I‘m so excited for you! I say this about every season but this one has been so good thus far! 1y
EvieBee @RowReads1 Wow! That is the best news ever. 1y
Kimberlone @EvieBee I know I really regretted binging once I remembered it‘s gonna be at least another year until the next season 😭😭😭 1y
Leftcoastzen On episode 5 of season 5 , feeling a binge coming on!😄 1y
EvieBee @Leftcoastzen Oh yeah! I can‘t imagine waiting a week in between episodes. Gah!! 1y
SamAnne I‘ve been watching. Mixed feelings on this season. And how does one make Dominic West look so unsexy? 😂😂😂 1y
EvieBee @SamAnne LOL! He‘s really feeling his role! 1y
DivineDiana The funny thing is I thought I was watching the new Season with flashbacks. Then my sister and I compared notes, and I was rewatching Season 1 (and loving it!) 🤣 Now, I have started the correct Season, but not warming up to the new actors yet. 🤦‍♀️ 1y
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I preordered this months ago and it released today! Prettier than I thought it‘d be. Can‘t wait to start it! #bookmail

IndoorDame Wow! In love with this cover art! 1y
MicheleinPhilly Gosh, that is GORGEOUS! 1y
EvieBee @IndoorDame @MicheleinPhilly I think you need it too! Here‘s the isbn: 9780143137214 1y
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IndoorDame @EvieBee ooh, thank you! 1y
MicheleinPhilly You are evil. Thank you! 😂 1y
Aims42 That‘s gorgeous!! Thank you for including the ISBN 😁 1y
Aimeesue Ooooh, pritty! I love the Penguin deluxe classics. French flaps get me every time. 1y
jlhammar That cover!! 💜 1y
CarolynM That‘s a great cover! I enjoyed this one a lot. Hope you do too. 1y
batsy So pretty! The Vitae edition is so gorgeous, as well. 1y
MaureenMc 😍 1y
Tamra What a cover! 1y
EvieBee @IndoorDame You‘re welcome! 1y
EvieBee @Aims42 @Aimeesue You‘re welcome! Every inch of the cover has art. Front, back and both flaps. 1y
EvieBee @jlhammar I loved it online but didn‘t expect it to be so vibrant! 1y
EvieBee @CarolynM I really like Wharton but have only read two books so hoping to complete this one by the end of the year! 1y
EvieBee @batsy Oh no! I think I have to check that one out! 😂 (edited) 1y
EvieBee @MaureenMc @Tamra Thank you! 💕 1y
tpixie Gorgeous cover! #coverart 1y
DivineDiana That is a pretty one! Cover love! Now, I need it too! 💖 1y
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Cuba in My Pocket | Adrianna Cuevas
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An amazing #middlegrade read. It takes place right after the Bay of Pigs in Cuba. Boys as young as 10 were conscripted for military service ideology, much like the Hitler Youth. Cumbo‘s family doesn‘t want that for him, so they arrange for him to get out of the country. The narrator, actor Anthony Rey Perez, is so good! I have to check out more of his work. #hoopla

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sarahbarnes This sounds great. My partner is Cuban; I‘ll have to pass it along. 1y
EvieBee @sarahbarnes Oh nice! It‘s an awesome culture. I think you‘ll both enjoy! 1y
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Desert Star | Michael Connelly
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My irrational fear is that Bosch, although a fictional character, might not rally again. What‘s the LAPD without Harry?!? Sigh. Another great police procedural!

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Desert Star | Michael Connelly
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I so look forward to the Renee Ballard drop every fall/winter! Can‘t wait to sink my teeth in. Thank you, library system!

Traci1 I really liked this one. It felt more like a Bosch book with bits of Ballard, though. 1y
EvieBee @Traci1 When I first got into the series, Bosch really annoyed me. I wanted it to be all about Renee, but then he grew on me. I surprised myself by starting his series from the beginning. 😆 1y
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This book is an excellent piece of investigative journalism. For sanity reasons, I rarely watch the news, so this book filled in all those details I missed surrounding the Weinstein scandal and fallout thereafter. #pulitzer

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TrishB That‘s a very good reason not to watch the news. 1y
EvieBee @TrishB It‘s rarely good news these days 😩 1y
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The Debut | Anita Brookner
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My next book, and I‘m so excited. I don‘t know why I‘ve been hoarding her books but delaying gratification by avoiding them. I plan on being VERY indulgent these last two months of the year. Muhahaha! #currentlyreading

jlhammar Good plan! I really want to read this one. Sounds so good! 1y
EvieBee @jlhammar Recently someone mentioned the plot loosely and I started rummaging through my stacks because it sounded like JUST what I wanted to read. Might have been a podcast. 1y
MaGoose I've read her books, Hotel du Lac and Dolly, years ago. I'll have to jump back into reading Brookner again. 1y
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batsy I read this as A Start in Life and loved it! 1y
EvieBee @MaGoose I‘ve only read Hotel du Lac and loved it so much. I‘d love to read all her works at some point. 1y
EvieBee @batsy Oh! So that makes sense now. There are two working titles. I am so enjoying it at the moment! 1y
MaGoose @EvieBee Me too 1y
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Memento Mori | Muriel Spark
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“We all appear to ourselves frustrated in our old age…because we cling to everything so much. But in reality we are still fulfilling our lives.”

A. L. Kennedy wrote: “The eccentric joy and energy of this novel, what may be the rush of the author‘s enthusiasm, her mature passions, is part of what makes a book on an unsupportable subject not just philosophically stimulating but also delightful.” Yup, and I do veer toward the eccentric.

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JamieArc This sounds really interesting (and you‘ll often find 30-something year old me in a room full of 60/70-somethings 😂). 1y
EvieBee @JamieArc I have always been that way, too! Muriel wrote this book at age 40 but it‘s so perfect. Hard to believe her insight and her black humor hahaha! 1y
jlhammar Pretty pic! 1y
EvieBee @jlhammar Thank you! Can you believe we‘re still wearing shorts here in MO? It‘s crazy but positive thing is the leaves still look great! 1y
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The Unquiet Dead: A Novel | Ausma Zehanat Khan
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This is a beautiful literary police procedural–a niche genre amidst countless mysteries. The backdrop of this investigation takes the reader back to unimaginable horrors in Bosnia in the early 1990s. It's a visceral experience that made me cry at various points. This is an author to watch out for, and in light of her new Detective Inaya Rahman series set for release tomorrow (11/1/22), I decided to give her first series a read.

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Ruthiella All recommendations from the same friend? 🤔 1y
EvieBee @Ruthiella I had to think for a moment there, lol! No, but Bel Canto and Civility were recommended by another friend together and I get her vibe there. She said they were “me“ books, lol! (edited) 1y
Ruthiella Still, that‘s cool you have reading friends who can intuit your taste! 1y
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All year, I‘ve been trying to read a book from the country featured each month. I‘ve been so unsuccessful! I even missed Egypt this month. Gah! So I‘m going to focus on getting Iceland books started within the first two weeks so it gets done.

RaeLovesToRead Cute calendar! 1y
EvieBee @RaeLovesToRead Thank you! It‘s Rifle Paper Co and they made a replica desktop one for 2023. 😍 1y
sarahbellum Oo I loooove Rifle Paper Co! 😍 1y
EvieBee @sarahbellum Yes!! They have good things lined up for next year. 1y
DivineDiana What a fun personal challenge! 1y
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I first saw a documentary on this subject on YouTube that was fascinating. The author of this book contributed a lot to the discussion, so decided to try out his book. It was good! Not too long or information overload. It gave me a new perspective on baffling tactical decisions Hitler made. Link for the documentary listed below. #hoopla

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Ruthiella I first heard about this in 1y
EvieBee @Ruthiella That sounds very interesting! I‘ll have to check it out. (edited) 1y
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Marple: Twelve New Mysteries | Agatha Christie, Leigh Bardugo, Elly Griffiths, Ruth Ware, Jean Kwok, Kate Mosse, Val McDermid, Alyssa Cole, Dreda Say Mitchell, Lucy Foley, Naomi Alderman, Natalie Haynes, Karen M McManus
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I won this in a goodreads giveaway a few months ago but it hadn‘t arrived. I was planning on buying a copy anyway, so was going to give it another week before buying it. Finally arrived today from the publisher and it‘s even prettier than I expected! Yay! #freebooks

jlhammar So pretty. Great win! 1y
LiteraryinLawrence How have I not heard about this book? It looks amazing! Hope you love it. 1y
rubyslippersreads Gorgeous cover! 1y
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Aims42 Wohooo!! I can‘t wait to see what you think of this book, I picked it up at the bookstore but put it back. Now I can‘t stop thinking about it 😆 1y
EvieBee @Aims42 I‘ll be sure to let you know! It feels like a cozy winter book, right? 1y
Magslhalliday I have this on reserve at the library. 1y
Aims42 @EvieBee That‘s exactly the vibe I got! 😌 1y
EvieBee @Magslhalliday Nice! I hope it‘s not too long a wait for you. 1y
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Memento Mori | Muriel Spark
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Brought Ottto to the dog park for my first outting since last week! Feeling great post-COVID and ready to start a new book. #currentlyreading

Tamra Yay! 1y
jlhammar I've been wanting to read this for years! Love that edition. Glad to hear you are feeling better. 1y
DanaManiac Glad to know you‘re feeling better! 1y
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AmyG Glad to hear you are good. Man, we all got covid this past 6 weeks. 1y
Aimeesue I love, love, love this book. And Spark, of course. 1y
EvieBee @Tamra @DanaManiac Thank you! 🤗 😘 1y
EvieBee @jlhammar Me too! I feel like she‘s a kindred spirit. Here‘s the isbn; I bought it on book depository a couple of years ago. 9780349010342 1y
EvieBee @AmyG I am so sorry to hear that! That fatigue is no joke. 1y
EvieBee @Aimeesue I‘ve been meaning to read her for a long time. I‘ve collected almost all of her books because I just feel like she‘s a kindred spirit. 1y
LeahBergen I really enjoyed this one. 👍 1y
merelybookish This book is a hoot! Glad you're feeling better. 1y
BarbaraBB This book is fun! 1y
EvieBee @LeahBergen @merelybookish @BarbaraBB I have been trying to silently laugh in bed so as not to wake fam, but it‘s so hard! I had no idea what I was in for. 1y
batsy I definitely need to read this (and get this edition 😍). Glad to hear you're doing better. 1y
CarolynM I enjoyed this one a lot. That‘s a beautiful edition, much nicer than my shabby, small format paperback! (edited) 1y
EvieBee @batsy I‘m nearly finished and think this is definitely a Batsy book. 😄🤗 1y
EvieBee @CarolynM I‘m so glad! Nearly finished and am so enjoying it! I really, really dislike small print 😔 1y
batsy @EvieBee Oooh, that's good to know 😁 1y
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I thought I‘d be able to knock this graphic novel out in one day, but it‘s a bit dark! Many breaks needed. #currentlyreading

Ruthiella I also have to sometimes take breaks when the topic is heavy. Your pup is adorable! ❤️🐶 1y
sarahbellum Puppy! 🥺😍 1y
EvieBee @Ruthiella Yes! Sometimes I‘m more sensitive than at other times. 1y
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EvieBee @sarahbellum He‘s grown up so fast! He‘ll be one soon. 1y
Librariana He is an adorable distraction!! 1y
Leftcoastzen Awww! 1y
quietjenn Such a cutie 😍 1y
EvieBee @Librariana @Leftcoastzen @quietjenn Thank you! He‘s a handful but his little looks always get me. 😩 1y
DivineDiana That face would get me too! ❤️ 1y
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“Before I can live with other folks I‘ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn‘t abide by majority rule is a person‘s conscience.” —Atticus Finch

My third rereading in the last 20 years. Tom Robinson‘s story has always shaken me to the core. Humanity can be a real dumpster fire. This time around, my heart broke for Boo Radley. It‘s really a sad, sad gem of a book. It‘s got its funny moments but I still ugly cried. 😩

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Intriguing from the first to last page. Besides the gruesome double murder investigation, it was interesting to read about the birth of the “tabloid” and fake news. #truecrime

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I chose to reorganize my office/library a couple of days ago but am now regretting it. Tested positive for COVID yesterday. 😩 Will I ever finish?

The good news is my new Toms arrived in the mail! Glitter black cats I didn‘t know I NEEDED.

wanderinglynn Awesome Toms! 🖤 1y
MicheleinPhilly Hope your symptoms are relatively mild! 1y
DanaManiac I hope you feel better soon! 1y
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TrishB Hope you‘re on the mend soon. 1y
Soubhiville I hope you feel well soon! 1y
EvieBee @wanderinglynn Thank you! 🐈‍⬛ 1y
EvieBee @MicheleinPhilly Grateful that they are! Just a lot of fatigue. 💕 (edited) 1y
TheSpineView Poor thing! Hope you get better soon! 1y
mrp27 Feel better! 1y
Tamra Great shoes, bad bug! Feel better soon. 💙 1y
jlhammar Those Toms are too cute! Take care and feel better soon. 1y
Bookzombie I hope you feel better soon! 1y
LeahBergen Love the shoes! Feel better soon. 😘 1y
Susanita I‘m sorry you‘re not feeling well. Maybe you can get some work done on your shelves? If not, that‘s okay too. 1y
quietjenn Oh no! I hope your feel better soon. At least your shoes are amazing. 1y
Suet624 Oh no. I‘m sorry. 💕💕 1y
MaureenMc I hope you‘re on the mend soon! 1y
youneverarrived Feel better soon 🤍 1y
Reggie I hope you feel better soon. 1y
batsy Hope it's a mild one and you feel better soon 💐 1y
Megabooks Oh no!! Get well soon! 1y
CarolynM Get well soon💐 1y
EvieBee @Megabooks @CarolynM Thank you 😘 1y
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Today‘s library haul is all non-fiction. What in the what?

Librariana Are they holds that came in for you at the same time? 1y
sarahbarnes I want to read It Won‘t Always Be Like This! I heard the author on NPR. 1y
EvieBee @Librariana They were! And after I left I got a notification that one more had come in. When it rains it pours, lol! 1y
EvieBee @sarahbarnes Ohhh! I'll have to find that interview when I'm done. 1y
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Something about couch time and a documentary in the background = complete happiness. Is it gin o‘clock yet?

charl08 It's 5 o'clock somewhere... 1y
Tamra Definitely! 1y
LKK526 Heaven! 1y
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EvieBee @charl08 Always! 😂🤣 1y
EvieBee @Tamra I‘m hoping for a repeat of yesterday too. Sigh. 1y
EvieBee @LKK526 I like the way you think! 1y
Tamra @EvieBee 🤞🏾🤞🏾 1y
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This was delightful! I‘ve never had an interest in visiting Paris, but that‘s changed after reading this culinary memoir. This is the experience I had wanted when I tackled Julie & Julia so long ago.

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JamieArc I think this is the first time I‘ve ever heard of someone not having an interest in visiting Paris. Sacré bleu! ?? 1y
EvieBee @JamieArc The idea of Paris overwhelms me, plus I don‘t speak the language. I agree with you, I must be nuts! 1y
JamieArc @EvieBee Well, if you ever do find yourself in Paris, the good news is that most people speak French. I always had a hard time practicing my French there because they would immediately switch to English for me! 1y
EvieBee @JamieArc That is great to know! 1y
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I agreed nearly wholeheartedly with Montell‘s observations. As people make a mass exodus from organized religion, it stands to reason that they‘re going to try to fill that spiritual need elsewhere.

Also, can we talk about MLM and Direct Selling companies? It‘s why I quit social media. #hoopla

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5feet.of.fury MLMs we‘re definitely rabid in my social network until a hand full of years ago. Lularoe, colorstreet, pampered chef, beach body… bleh 1y
EvieBee @5feet.of.fury Yes! My family have been in them since the 70s. ALL of them. There are a lot of products that I really like, I just want to be able to place an order and be done with it. I don‘t need people selling to me and I don‘t want to join. 🤣 1y
5feet.of.fury @EvieBee oh yes, Mary Kay tried to get me in after I ordered at my friends party and they didn‘t even give me part of my order. Shadyyyy. Although, like, I feel like I need some Tupperware. Where‘s the Tupperware people at? 1y
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EvieBee @5feet.of.fury Tupperware is one of my obsessions; I like collecting vintage pieces. I sometimes find them and old Pyrex dishes at antique malls in St Louis. 1y
OrangeMooseReads MLMs are awful! I sold Pampered Chef for a super short time. @5feet.of.fury Target just announced they will be selling Tupperware in their stores 😊 1y
5feet.of.fury @OrangeMooseReads awesome! We have some vintage ones we inherited but most of the lids are AWOL. I hope they do the old colors, too. 1y
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If you‘re able to hang in until the 45% mark, then you‘re golden when it comes to this book. Stashower spent the first half acquainting us with Elliot Ness, one of the “Untouchables” in American‘s Prohibition era.
He stumbles into the role as top dog in the law enforcement team that will eventually take on The Torso Murders.
As a #truecrime aficionado, I don‘t why I didn‘t know about these. They were gruesome!

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Can we take a moment to acknowledge how “dark and depraved” this book is thus far?! But I can‘t stop! If you thought the Black Dahlia was fascinating, imagine a slew of bodies brutalized in unimaginable ways. #currentlyreading

jlhammar I was curious about this one. Sounds good! 1y
EvieBee @jlhammar It‘s interesting! I‘m enjoying the audio book. 1y
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Bel Canto | Ann Patchett
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What a book, and one I‘m positive deserves a rereading! Speechless. Am I in the minority about the ending seeming kind of perfect for an imperfect situation? 😩😩

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Ruthiella Did you know this was based on a real event? I loved this book -which based on the blurb would be a story I would normally avoid. The ending (not the epilogue) was a gut punch. (edited) 2y
CoffeeAndABook It‘s been years since I read this book and it‘s still with me, lingering in my mind for it‘s superb storytelling and gut punch ending. Wow. On another note - cheers 🍻 or rather Prost!! looks like you‘re in Munich at just the right time!! 😃 2y
RebelReader Still my favorite Patchett book! 2y
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Sophronisba @RebelReader mine too! Nothing else she's written has measured up for me. 2y
EvieBee @Ruthiella I remember hearing it was loosely based on true events but then spent the rest of this morning/afternoon reading all out it and Peru‘s crazy political and social unrest. Adds so much depth to the book. I so love this book!!! It feels like when I was late to A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility. My heart hurts. (edited) 2y
EvieBee @CoffeeAndABook Gah, it really is so good! I realized as I was describing it to my husband that the author tells us how it will end but as a reader we choose to forget that and live in the moment. Munich was so mind blowing. Was so sad to leave. Today is my first day back. Already planning to rally again in December. Germany is grand!!! 😆😆💕💕 2y
EvieBee @RebelReader I‘m almost certain this is my favorite of hers in fiction. I love her memoir Truth and Beauty but you‘re right, nothing really compares to this one. 2y
EvieBee @Sophronisba Yes!! It‘s like where do you even go from here? 2y
rwmg Yes, it couldn't really have ended any other way but it was still devastating when it did. I didn't really like the epilogue, though 2y
CarolynM I‘m with you about the end. It worked for me. (edited) 2y
EvieBee @rwmg Completely devastating! 2y
EvieBee @CarolynM I also understood why the epilogue fit. It was poetic to me. 2y
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Bel Canto | Ann Patchett
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I spent two weeks trying to figure out what (2) books to bring to Munich. At the last minute I swapped both books out. So glad I trusted my gut because this book is so good thus far!

BennettBookworm One of my all time faves! 2y
EvieBee @BennettBookworm I can see why! Can‘t believe I haven‘t read it yet. 2y
BarbaraBB Enjoy Munich! 2y
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LeahBergen Enjoy your trip! 2y
Amandajoy I love this book. Except the epilogue. If I ever get around to rereading it, I‘ll stop before I get there. 2y
mcctrish Enjoy Munich ( we went at Christmas time and enjoyed it so much) and Bel Canto ( pretty sure I devoured it ) 2y
EvieBee @barbarabb @LeahBergen @mcctrish Thank you! 😘 (edited) 2y
EvieBee @Amandajoy oh no! I‘m intrigued! 2y
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This was good! I definitely want to read more about the WWII theater in North Africa, where Josephine did a lot of spying. *The author read the audiobook and he wasn‘t great. Something to consider. 😩*

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The close of summer seemed like a good time to finally pick this up. What a treat, and not at all what I‘d envisioned. Fu‘s a poet, so her prose is lyrical and erudite.

The overarching theme was how traumatic events in our formative years can reverberate throughout the rest of our lives. I loved the way Fu structured the novel to highlight that point.

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The Light Years | Elizabeth Jane Howard
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Just now getting around to my book journal, and thought I‘d share a pic. The following is an excerpt from PM Chamberlain‘s war address in September 1939:

“…For it is evil things that we shall be fighting against, brute force, bad faith, injustice, oppression and persecution. And against I am certain that the right will prevail.”

LiteraryinLawrence How beautiful! 2y
EvieBee @LiteraryinLawrence Thank you, Allison! 💕 2y
JamieArc I love your aesthetic taste. It makes me happy 🌞 2y
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Suet624 Wow. That's gorgeous. 2y
BarbaraBB So beautifully done 😍 2y
EvieBee @JamieArc Aww, thank you! ❤️ 2y
EvieBee @Suet624 @BarbaraBB Thank you so much! 💜💜 2y
MaureenMc Gorgeous! 😍 2y
EvieBee @MaureenMc Thank Maureen! 💜 2y
JanuarieTimewalker13 Wow!!! Beautiful creative journaling!! 9mo
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If you were to ask what books I most “enjoy,” I‘d say well-executed books like this. Although most families are uniquely dysfunctional, I find it cathartic when I can relate, in whatever small way, to other people. I long for connection, even if simply to acknowledge that we made it, despite how difficult it was.

Highly recommend. I know I‘ll be thinking about it for a long time to come.

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I think this is becoming a habit. Payday. Bookstore. Taphouse Slushie. 😆

JenReadsAlot Love it! 2y
LeahBergen A great habit to have! 2y
quietjenn I can think of far worse habits 🙂 2y
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Leftcoastzen I think it‘s a great idea ! 2y
Aims42 I love this as a Friday tradition!! I‘m celebrating in spirit 😁🍷📖 2y
ncsufoxes That is a habit I could totally get on board with. Enjoy! 2y
Tamra Looks like a lovely habit! 2y
Ruthiella Sounds heavenly! 2y
KatieB This sounds like an interesting book. My first thought was that it was related to Schindler‘s list but maybe not? 2y
Cinfhen I stand with you 🙌🏻❣️Sounds and looks perfect 🤩 and book has me intrigued!! 2y
batsy That's my kind of habit 😁 2y
EvieBee @JenReadsAlot @LeahBergen @quietjenn @leftcoastzen I love that about you all! 😆 (edited) 2y
EvieBee @Aims42 Yay! I love that! 😆💕 2y
EvieBee @ncsufoxes Thank you! 💕 2y
EvieBee @Tamra @Ruthiella @5feet.of.fury Thank you! 😘💕 2y
EvieBee @KatieB I thought the same thing! Turns out there was an actual cafe in Vienna that embraced people from all walks of life. 2y
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“Can you imagine a more terrible fate than to have to live up publicly to the legend of a love you don‘t feel? To have to face morning, noon, and night, a middle-aged boy with no other purpose in life than a possessive passion for you?”

Truly awful people that were fun to read about! It was always my impression that they were broke because of the cheap stunts they pulled. Alas, no. They were just greedy! #hoopla

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EvieBee @rubyslippersreads Wow! I hadn‘t heard of Revenge, but it sounds great!! Looking forward to your review. 2y
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What a great book! I‘ve been in a reading slump or else I think I would have finished this one a long time ago. Instead of a long break in between, I‘m missing the Cazalets and their whole entourage already! I may jump right into the next one.

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CocoReads Pretty cover 2y
EvieBee @CocoReads Thank you! 2y
Ruthiella Great photo! This series is on my TBR. 2y
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Gissy Beautiful edition! 😍I have the old one. It match with the curtains🤗👌 (edited) 2y
EvieBee @Ruthiella Thanks! I hope you enjoy it when you get to it. 2y
EvieBee @Gissy Thank you, Gissy! 2y
MaureenMc Love, love, love this series. 💕 I read the entire series in one year, which I pretty much never do. (I rarely finish series anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2y
EvieBee @MaureenMc My sentiments exactly—I don‘t usually commit to a series! But like you I‘m pretty sure I‘m going to finish this one this year. 2y
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Advice needed! Finally going on our first trip Post COVID! Yay! I pulled Munich out of a hat (literally) and was wondering if anyone had some recommendations for food and/or experiences that are off the beaten path?

JenReadsAlot Enjoy! All I remember from Munich was Oktoberfest! 2y
RidgewayGirl I lived in Munich between 2013 and 2016 and it was amazing. Definitely go watch the surfers next to the Haus der Kunst and walk around downtown. If you tell me what you‘re interested in, I might be able to give you some ideas. 2y
RidgewayGirl What do you like to do? I used to live in Munich. I left in 2016, so it‘s been awhile, but it‘s a fantastic city and I can probably give you some ideas if you tell me what you like to do. 2y
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EvieBee @JenReadsAlot LOL! I heard that‘s an amazing experience. 2y
EvieBee @RidgewayGirl Oh nice! What a dream. We love food and beer, hiking, kayaking and paddle boarding. 🤔 Bookstores! Bakeries! Parks and picnics. Oh! Live music. Thank you so much for your help! What took you to Munich? (edited) 2y
Cathythoughts I loved Munich, it‘s good to ask those in the know about where to eat… we hadn‘t a clue and made some poor choices. I hope you get some good recommendations ♥️ 2y
RidgewayGirl If you like to hike, you are in the best place. There are gorgeous hikes easily accessible with the S-Bahn, like the one up to the Ammersee monastery, where you can break for a traditional Bavarian biergarten meal before hiking back. The radishes are delicious. And central Munich is a great walkable city. There are several branches of Hugendubel bookstore, all have English sections. The ceiling in the store at Fünf Höfe is worth seeing and there‘s (edited) 2y
RidgewayGirl A lively Italian restaurant where the food is made while you watch called Vapiano nearby. Check out the art exhibitions before you go - Munich has an unbelievably rich selection of art museums with rotating exhibits. The Lenbachhaus is great for German stuff. And save time to sit outddors at a cafe on the Marienplatz and watch the world go by. If doors are open, slip into the courtyard of the city hall, it‘s worth seeing. 2y
EvieBee @Cathythoughts I‘m so glad you loved it! That happened to us on a few trips and I was mad at myself lol! But it‘s part of the experience, right? 😂 2y
EvieBee @RidgewayGirl Thank you so much for your recommendations. These are all right up my alley. I‘m so excited! If you think of anything else, please drop by again. We have wide varying interests that I‘m sure I didn‘t name half of them. Like when you mentioned the Marienplatz; I love people watching for hours on end! 2y
Maria514626 Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens are so lovely! Walking around is a visual treat. The architecture is beautiful. I‘m so jealous. I love Munich. 2y
EvieBee @Maria514626 I will definitely add this to our itinerary. I love things like that! Thank you so much for the recommendation. ❤️ 2y
Maria514626 You‘re welcome! I‘m swooning looking at that photo. 🥰 2y
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I found this Sherlock Holmes greeting card at the bookstore yesterday and thought he‘d make a great bookmark. But he stands up all on his own, so he might hang out here until needed.

jlhammar Love it! 2y
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Travels in Alaska | John Muir
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Getting the weekend started with an adult slushee and this new book from the bookstore across the street.

Christine I appreciate you matching your slushy to your book. 💙 2y
HeathHof I second @christine ! Stacking & looking forward to your thoughts on this one! 2y
diovival Sounds like a nice start to the weekend 🍹 2y
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EvieBee @Christine Right?! Total coincidence. 2y
EvieBee @HeathHof I‘ll keep you posted. 😆 2y
EvieBee @diovival Definitely! Good to see you! 2y
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The Light Years | Elizabeth Jane Howard
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Finally making some good progress in this one. It‘s so good!! Hoping to finish this weekend.

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Remarkably Bright Creatures | Shelby Van Pelt
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I had so much fun with this book! I kept putting it off because I knew I‘d love it and wanted to be in the right frame of mind for it.

Glad I opted for the audiobook because it was phenom. Will be adding a copy to my library.

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wanderinglynn Sounds intriguing. Stacked! 2y
EvieBee @wanderinglynn So good! Hope you like it. (edited) 2y
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As a book nerd, it feels strange to realize I‘ve never owned a pair of bookends. 🤔

I present my very first, courtesy of a Tuesday Morning 4th of July sale! I love🍍! Testing them out as a small TBR/books in progress shelf.

SRWCF Very pretty. What a score! 2y
jlhammar Lovely! 2y
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Ruthiella Beautiful! 😍 2y
Liz_M Well, if you've completely filled all the bookshelves, bookends aren't necessary 😂😂😂 2y
batsy So pretty! 2y
LeahBergen Pretty! 2y
EvieBee @Liz_M LOL! I‘ve never had the luxury of free shelf space. I‘ve always had more books than shelf real estate 😆 A good problem to have, I think? 🤓 2y
Tera66 Your shelves look great! Love the book ends! 2y
Megabooks Very cute!! Love Tuesday Morning! 2y
DivineDiana I love them! 💖 2y
EvieBee @Tera66 @Megabooks @DivineDiana Thank you! 🍍🤗💕 2y
UwannaPublishme So cool! Yay Tuesday Morning! Did you find some stationery there too? They have the best stuff. 2y
BkClubCare Pineapples! 🍍 2y
EvieBee @UwannaPublishme I didn‘t find any stationery on that visit but I‘ll have to go back Lol! 2y
EvieBee @BkClubCare 🏝❤️ 2y
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This hotel has a lot of book inspired art. I‘d decorate my dining room just like this conference room.

Kappadeemom Very cool! 2y
BarbaraBB It‘s gorgeous 😍 2y
squirrelbrain Lovely! 💕 2y
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mrp27 Very neat! 2y
LeahBergen Gorgeous! 2y
BiblioLitten Wow! Stunning🤩 2y
Maria514626 Oh my! That‘s amazing. Swoon! 2y
BookNAround Color me jealous of this beauty! 2y
Amiable That‘s gorgeous! 2y
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How‘s this for a last minute hotel stay? I chose yellow from the primary color palette. Going to jump in the tub with a book now. 🌞

Librariana Looks like a magical, fabulous place! 2y
Ruthiella Love it! 2y
julesG Wow! But, you know, now I want to see all the other rooms. 2y
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rabbitprincess I‘d have to hide those eye pillows because I‘d think they were watching me 🤣🤣 Have a great time! 2y
EvieBee @Librariana @Ruthiella Thank you! 🌞💕 2y
EvieBee @julesG IKR?! Lol! Here‘s a link to the hotel—the only one of its kind that lets you pick a room that fits your mood! https://www.angadartshotel.com 2y
EvieBee @rabbitprincess I flipped those girls over first thing LOL! 2y
LeahBergen Wow! ❤️❤️ 2y
marleed Oh cool. I prefer an energetic bedroom to a serene space because I need all the help I can get to climb out of bed each morning. This would be just the help I need! 2y
julesG That's very cool. 2y
EvieBee @marleed It was lovely in the morning! Made for a creative space. I did find it a little challenging in the evenings, though. Hard to settle. It‘s funny how color can play a huge part in how you feel. (edited) 2y
EvieBee @julesG Thanks, Jules! It was a unique experience! 2y
DivineDiana Such fun! I just read a book that led me to the Buddhist belief that there is a color associated with the day of the week that you are born. My color is yellow! 💛 2y
EvieBee @DivineDiana It‘s such a cheerful color! 2y
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Cook Real Hawai'i: A Cookbook | Sheldon Simeon, Garrett Snyder
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It took me all day to cook up this Portuguese Bean Soup from this amazing cookbook. We had a bite but the recipe calls for letting it rest thru to the following day. Into the fridge it goes. @Tamra Thanks for inspiring me to check the library for cookbook inspiration.

Link to recipe adapted from this cookbook.

https://leitesculinaria.com/351920/recipes-portuguese-bean-soup.html

Leftcoastzen Looks so good! 2y
EvieBee @Leftcoastzen Thanks, Linda! It‘s got everything but the kitchen sink lol! 2y
Tamra Ohhhhhhh so yummy looking! I hope it‘s worth the wait. 😋 2y
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JenReadsAlot That looks delicious! 2y
KathyWheeler That looks so good! Thanks for linking to the recipe. I added it to my recipe app. 2y
EvieBee @Tamra Thank you, Tamra! I can‘t wait to see what you‘ve got cooking next. 2y
EvieBee @JenReadsAlot Thanks, Jen! 2y
EvieBee @KathyWheeler Awesome, Kathy! It took awhile but it was pretty easy. Totally worth it. 2y
Amandajoy I‘ve been on a Top Chef binge lately and I loved him on the show. I may have to check this one out. (I also decided to start playing the ukulele and my stepdaughter said it was because I saw him playing one.) 2y
quietjenn That looks yummy 😋 2y
UwannaPublishme Yum! 😋 2y
batsy That looks scrumptious! 2y
Sophronisba That looks amazing! 2y
EvieBee @Amandajoy That is awesome! I‘d love to play ukulele too. I think you love the cookbook because it‘s also full of history. 2y
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Can you imagine being prescribed a drug by your doctor and later finding it was slowly dismantling your life? In an age where stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression are among the leading illnesses, many people (myself included) have at some time been prescribed a benzodiazepine. Melissa Bond, a narrative journalist and new mom, narrates her journey into “accidental addiction” and back. As important a read as EMPIRE OF PAIN.

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EvieBee @JenReadsAlot It was so good! 2y
MicheleinPhilly Great review! 2y
JenReadsAlot Awesome! Thanks for letting me know your thoughts! 2y
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EvieBee @MicheleinPhilly Thank you, Michele! 💕 2y
EvieBee @JenReadsAlot YW! ❤️ 2y
AmyG I have read about this book. Stacked! 2y
EvieBee @AmyG Nice! I hope you enjoy it. 2y
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So this happened on #storygraph today. What in the what? I‘ve never read more NF than F. I‘m digging this trend!

Prairiegirl_reading A few years ago I set myself a goal to read NF a month. This year (so far) I‘m at 42% NF. I also love this! 😄 2y
EvieBee That is awesome! Lately when I feel listless, I find myself gravitating toward NF. 2y
Suet624 @EvieBee I‘ve developed an interest in NF in the past couple of years too. 2y
EvieBee @Suet624 It seems like the subjects choices are endless, right? 2y
Suet624 @EvieBee Yes! I've also found that it's the only thing that will keep my interest when listening to the book. I can't connect at all to fiction on audio. It's like my brain just refuses to process it. 2y
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I am still processing this book! Decided to break in my book journal with it, and had room for a little doodle. For the “what did you learn from this book?” question I wrote:

“That in order not to destroy ourselves, it‘s important to forgive yourself and let go of the hurts. They‘re both heavy burdens. Also, avoidance can only take you so far!”

LeahBergen How pretty! 2y
squirrelbrain Beautiful! ❤️ 2y
BiblioLitten How lovely! 💚 2y
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jlhammar Lovely journal. 2y
EvieBee @LeahBergen @squirrelbrain @BiblioLitten @jlhammar Thank you all so much! I forgot how much I enjoyed ✍️ my bookish thoughts on paper! 🤗💕 2y
DivineDiana Your creative mind shines through in this photograph! 💖 2y
EvieBee @DivineDiana Aw, thank you! 💕🤗 2y
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