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MicrobeMom

Joined January 2018

Mother, microbiologist, college prof, avid reader, lover of books, knitter! Love love love reading!!!
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Summer break morning are for a little reading my# after dropping the kiddos at school. I will work later!! Getting this in now while the weather is beautiful. Summer research starts next week. Back to the lab! 🧫 🧪 🥼

ElizaMarie Ooo, this looks very interesting! I am going to “stack“ it :) 5d
MicrobeMom @ElizaMarie I found the 1st two chapters a bit boring but since then, it has been very interesting. 4d
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If anyone is looking for used books, check out my Pango book site. I have many adult and children‘s books for sale! Everything is priced reasonably. I am not sure if Pango Books does international sales. Use the link below! #profstaceysbookshelf #pangobooks

https://pangobooks.com/bookstore/profstacey‘sbookshelf

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#ProfStaceyTBR Fable Bookclub started our next read today. Come join us. Use the link below to the fable site. You don‘t have to read via Fable. You can read in any format you choose!

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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Reminder: Professor Stacey‘s TBR Fable book club will begin reading the tagged book on Friday. Please join us. Use the link below. Fable is a great app for book clubs!

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

Read4life Got my copy today 🤓 2w
MicrobeMom @Read4life woohoo!!♥️ 2w
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The next Prof. Stacey‘s TBR Fable Bookclub book has be decideD. Reading begins Friday May 26th! All are welcome. Use the link to my fable bookclub below. #profstaceystbr #bookclub #buddyread

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

Cazxxx This is not my cup of tea so I‘ll give it a miss this time. Hopefully catch you in the next one 😊 2w
ElizaMarie I‘m downloading Fable now. Seeing if I can get a copy of this one before it starts :) 2w
Blaire Yay! I‘m hoping my library hold comes in on time 2w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Woohoo!! 🎉🎊📚 🏖️ 2w
Read4life I‘m ready. 💙 2w
peanutnine I'm reading this now for #TitlesandTunes - I'll have to jump in on your discussion! 😊 2w
MicrobeMom @peanutnine yay! Please do! 2w
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Book Clubbed | Lorna Barrett
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One day left!!! Go to my Fable page to vote for the Prof. Stacey‘s TBR book club to vote for our next read! You can also follow me on Instagram at Prof.StaceysTBR

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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Book choice #4 for my Fable book club Prof. Stacey‘s TBR. Polls will go live tonight on my fable site (see below) and my Instagram Prof.StaceyTBR.

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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Seven Days In June | Tia Williams
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Book choice #3 for my Fable book club Prof. Stacey‘s TBR. Polls will go live tonight on my fable site (see below) and my Instagram Prof.StaceyTBR.

Stay tuned for the last choice today!

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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Book choice #12 for my Fable book club Prof. Stacey‘s TBR. Polls will go live tonight on my fable site (see below) and my Instagram Prof.StaceyTBR.

Stay tuned for the other 2 choices today!

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hey! I‘ve gotten locked out of the book club… do you k ow what I should do?? 4w
MicrobeMom @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I have reach about to the Fable help desk. As soon as they get back to me, I will let you know. Sorry about that. 4w
MicrobeMom @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks this was Fable‘s response I do see her active membership in the club, so I'm not sure why she would be having issues accessing the club. A common issue we see is if the user logs in via a different account (unknowingly) and often do not see the same memberships that they had before.

Could you please have the user contact us or provide us a screenshot of the error she is seeing so we can help get her back in the club?”
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MicrobeMom @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks if you go in your fable profile page and hit the settings icon at the upper right, scroll down to get help. You can send them an email@with you screenshot. 4w
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Book choice #1 for my Fable book club Prof. Stacey‘s TBR. Polls will go live tonight on my fable site (see below) and my Instagram Prof.StaceyTBR.

Stay tuned for the other 3 choices today!

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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Book Clubbed | Lorna Barrett
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ATTENTION!! The book choices for Prof. Stacey TBR‘s next bookclub have been decided. The poll for voting can be found on the table site (see below) and my Instagram Prof.StaceysTBR tomorrow. Go ahead, joins us for out next read!!

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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Book Clubbed | Lorna Barrett
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Prof. Stacey‘s TBR Fable Bookclub!! Next month‘s book club choices are coming soon! Keep an eye out. We will be choosing between 2 Mysteries/Thrillers and 2 Beach Reads/Romances! The poll will be on my Fable site tomorrow! Check it out and vote for what you want to read! Fable site link below. #bookclub #profstaceystbr #read #fablebookclub

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

Cuilin Thanks for the tag. I will check it out. 1mo
Read4life Looking forward to voting. 1mo
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Reminder: My Fable book club (Prof. Stacey‘s TBR) will be starting our next read in 2 days! We will be reading the tagged/pictured book. This book club is open to anyone. If you are interested check out the link below to my Fable Club! I am also on Instagram as Prof.StaceysTBR! #fablebookclub #buddyread #profstaceystbr #fable

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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ATTENTION: My book club pick this month will be Lessons in Chemistry. We start reading April 18th. The book club (Prof. Stacey‘s TBR) can be on found in the fable all. See link below. Please tag who might be interested! #bookclub #buddyread #lessonsinchemistry #profstaceystbr #fablebookclub

https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

LapReader Me please! 2mo
MicrobeMom @lapreader please join us on the fable app. If you never used it and have questions let me know. The link will take you directly to the club. 2mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I joined. How do I find this book/bookclub? 2mo
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MicrobeMom @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks the link in the post above should take you right to my club. Prof. Stacey‘s TBR. You might need to download the Fable app first. Let me know if it doesn‘t work. 2mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Do you post questions on the specified date? How does it work? 2mo
Desha Hi there! I want to join your book club. I downloaded the app but the link did not take me to a place where I could join. I looked up Lessons in Chemistry and it listed a few Bookclubs for that book but not yours lol. Do you have any ideas that might help me find you on Fable? Thank you! 😃💛 2mo
Blaire Nice pick! I thought this was a fun read. Will be interested to see your perspective on the science in the book. 2mo
MicrobeMom @desha I see that you found it. If you have any other questions about fable or the book club let me know. The book goes live April 18th! 2mo
MicrobeMom @Blaire thanks! Me too. So many people I know have recommended this for me. I can‘t wait. 2mo
Desha Thank you! Looking forward to it! I already have the book on Kindle so won‘t be buying it in the app…will I still be able to participate? 2mo
MicrobeMom @desha you can read books in any format you wish. When the book goes live, the app will set a timeline with reading goals. Each chapter will have a spot and as your read you can post your thoughts/questions for each chapter. I will be posting stuff as I read through and anyone can reply! 2mo
Desha Awesome! Thank you! 👏🏻♥️ 2mo
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Book Clubbed | Lorna Barrett
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Just a reminder if anyone is interested in participating in my Fable book club, only 24 hours left to help pick our next book. See the pic for this months books and the link below to join and vote.
https://fable.co/club/prof-staceys-tbr-book-club-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

#fablebookclub #profstaceystbr

ShyBookOwl You've just introduced me to Fable.. thank you!! 2mo
MicrobeMom @ShyBookOwl yay! I hope you enjoy! 2mo
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Secret Book Club | Ann M Martin
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It that time again! Help me choose my next Fable Book Club read. If you are not aware, Fable is an online forum for book clubs. My club is ProfStacey‘sTBR. Everyone is welcomed to join, see link below. This months picks are pictured above and tagged in to comments. Come join me, so I can share my love of read and my TBR. Please share!

Check out Fable on the App Store!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fable-stories-for-everyone/id1488170618

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CBee @MicrobeMom I vote for Lessons in Chemistry, an EXCELLENT read 🙌🏻🙌🏻 2mo
AmyG Definitely Lessons in Chemistry. Fun book! 2mo
Birdsong28 Yes definitely Lessons in Chemistry 2mo
CSeydel Your club isn‘t coming up when I search! 2mo
CSeydel Also I vote for Good Girl‘s Guide to Murder 2mo
Birdsong28 @MicrobeMom Just followed you on Fable but couldn't see the ProfStacey'sTBR club?? 2mo
CSeydel @Birdsong28 I think I found it! It‘s under “Stacey the Scientist” rather than ProfStacey? 2mo
Birdsong28 @CSeydel Thanks for advising and thanks for following me☺️ Have joined @MicrobeMom the book club I have read The Giver of Stars and Lessons in Chemistry so when you get to them I will join in the chat (currently doing a reread of Lessons so that is fresher in my mind) 2mo
MicrobeMom @cseydel and @Birdsong28 thank you! I am sorry for the confusion. I have just renamed the fable bookclub Prof. Stacey‘s TBR. Sorry and thanks! 2mo
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This was a great mix of the history and science of poisons. Nice, fun, easy (if not a little disturbing) non-fiction read. Thanks @ElizaMarie for the suggestion. This was totally up my alley!

ElizaMarie I am thrilled you enjoyed it! @CattiewithaC recommended it to me! 2mo
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Question: how many of you use Pango Books for buying and selling books? What is your experience?

I am new to Pango Books and looking to see if it worth both buying and selling. I figured my Listy props would know. My profile is above. Let me know if you have a profile so I can follow you. I have listed some used books if anyone was looking!

BethM I‘ve never heard of this? 2mo
Bookzombie I haven‘t used this myself. I only know of it because of several Booktubers I watch talking about it. 2mo
Soubhiville I‘ve had good experiences buying books through Pango. I‘ve sold just a couple through them, and I‘d say it depends what you want to sell. It‘s easy to print the shipping label then you just have to drop it at your PO, no standing in line there. 2mo
TheAromaofBooks I have been both buying and selling books on Pango for a few months and really like it. I love buying a book where I see the picture of the actual book I'll be receiving, especially if I'm looking for a certain edition. Selling is nice because the shipping is already included in what the buyer pays and you just the print the label and go! 2mo
MicrobeMom @Bookzombie @Soubhiville @TheAromaofBooks thank you all. I have decided to try it out and already sold my first book. I also bought a couple of books. I will see how it goes. 2mo
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Tomorrow my Fable book club, Stacey‘s TBR, is starting our next read, Flavia de Luce 2. Everyone is welcome. If you like quirky, cozy mysteries this series is for you. See link below to the book club.

https://fable.co/club/stacey-the-scientists-tbrs-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356...

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Thank you to everyone who commented on book for my birthday shopping spree. This is a pc of my haul. They rearranged by B&N making it difficult to find things but I am happy with this haul. I have add all your suggestions to my TBR. #bookhaul #bookshopping #TBR #shoppingspree

Crazeedi Looks like you got some great books! Enjoy 3mo
Ruthiella Nice haul! 😃 3mo
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Shopping | Gavin Kramer
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My husband has given me a book shopping spree for my birthday. I would appreciate your help. Please tag some of your favorite reads of the last couple of years in the comment. I am doing research before I shop. I particularly love Fantasy, Romance, and Historical Fiction. Thanks to anyone who comments! I will comment back!

AmyG Historical Fiction 3mo
MicrobeMom @AmyG Oooo…. I have heard good things about this one. Thank you!! 3mo
CrowCAH An amazing fantasy book and series! 3mo
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CrowCAH Another fantasy series, very well written! 3mo
CrowCAH This was the first Bree Wolf book I read and I fell in LOVE with her writing and the characters!!! Now I‘m making my way through the Loves Second Chance series! These are romances. 3mo
Chrissyreadit @CrowCAH @MicrobeMom Green Rider is on my shelf after @Avanders gifted it to me and one I really want to read… 3mo
CrowCAH @Chrissyreadit gosh, you really need to read it!!! 😍 3mo
Mitch I‘ll chip in with some historical fiction - loved 3mo
Mitch I also loved this one - 3mo
ElizaMarie I don‘t read really any of those types !!! 3mo
ElizaMarie This was a cute little love story 3mo
Birdsong28 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. 3mo
ElizaMarie Putting that thinking cap 🧢 on :) 3mo
LibrarianRyan It‘s odd and book 2 is better than book 1 but 3mo
Amiable I don't really read much in those genres so I have nothing to suggest -- just stopping by to say happy birthday! Enjoy your shopping spree! :)
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TieDyeDude The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (fantasy, set in the past) - The Wayward Children series by Seanae McGuire (portal door fantasy. They are releasing a collection of the first three books, but I recommend Down Among the Sticks and Bones if you want to start with just one) - The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore (nonfiction, but hard to believe). Happy Birthday! (edited) 3mo
Crazeedi I am currently reading this, a chunskter but it is very good 3mo
Crazeedi Also this another chunkster, but it stayed with me a long time 3mo
Blaire Also for another generational saga 3mo
Blaire For science fiction I love Ted chiang short stories 3mo
Chrissyreadit Your post has added to my TBR! So many good recommendations. Also I tagged you in a post on my page because there were too many books I wanted to recommend- I know sometimes I‘m not notified of tags. 3mo
MicrobeMom @jenniferw88 the Prior of the Orange Tree is one that I have wanted to read. So I will definitely be getting that one and the second sounds so interesting! Thank you! 3mo
MicrobeMom @ElizaMarie thank you all the suggests that all look amazing. I am definitely putting some of these on my list. I have read the tagged book and loved it! 3mo
MicrobeMom @Birdsong28 thanks you! This one is definitely on my list. I have only heard good things. 3mo
ElizaMarie Oooo a good chunkster is 3mo
MicrobeMom @LibrarianRyan thanks you the suggestion! I will definitely check this one out. 3mo
MicrobeMom @amiable thanks! Now I just have to find time to go! 😂😂 3mo
MicrobeMom @TieDyeDude thanks you! I am definitely going to get the first book of the Wayward Children series. I have already read Addie La Rue and loved it. 3mo
MicrobeMom @blaire and @Crazeedi thank you guys for your suggestions! I am definite going to get tagged. You both suggested it and I love all this set is Russia. 3mo
MicrobeMom @elizamaria definitely going to check out 3mo
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Spare | Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
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I know there have been many reviews of this already. My take aways:
1- Harry preferred life on a war zone to his life in London.
2- He and William received no help with their grief after their mother‘s death.
3- Both brothers are very angry
4- The monarchy is more important than family relationships.
5- The Royals have are controlled by their staff.
6- The media sucks
7- Megan gets the blame for no reason
8- Harry has found true love in Megan

Chrissyreadit I love this review. 3mo
TheBookHippie Yes. This exactly!! 3mo
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The next iteration of my Fable book club (Stacey‘s TBR) is starting in mid-March. A poll is posted of the 4 books pictures above to decide our next read. If you are interested in doing a buddy read, consider joining us and voting at the link below. https://fable.co/club/stacey-the-scientists-tbrs-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356.... #staceystbr #fablereadalong #listyevents @LitsyEvents

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Just loves this! So cute and cozy. A group of people that don‘t fit in anywhere making a family. 5⭐️s

SpeculativeFemale I'm halfway through it right now and loving it so far! 4mo
MicrobeMom @SpeculativeFemale I hope you love it like I did!♥️ 4mo
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Heartstone | Elle Katharine White
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I did enjoy this series. The first book is the best, the second book was just ok, and the third book fell between the two. I wanted to love this. Pride and Prejudice and dragons, what could be better? But there was just something lacking. I think it might have been character development. However, it was worth the read.

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Every Summer After | Carley Fortune
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Just finished this on audio and I couldn‘t stop listening. I love coming of age love stories, and I felt very reminiscent regarding my coming of age love story (without all the drama in the middle). It is a story of friendship, young love, stupid mistakes, and most importantly forgiveness (of those you love and of yourself). 5⭐️s

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Flamebringer | Elle Katharine White
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I have mixed emotions about this book and about this series. I will review the whole series soon. I liked this book more than the 2nd but I feel there was something missing. I found parts fun, exciting, and sweet, but other parts seems forced. I was glad that I read this book though.

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Carrie Soto Is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Another great read by this author! I have loved everything I have read by her. Carrie is strong, stubborn, talented, and hardworking at a time that is not appreciated or allowed for woman. 4⭐️s would have been 5 but predicted two of the important end points! So good regardless!

Soubhiville Yay! 4mo
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Flamebringer | Elle Katharine White
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I need some quiet book time today. Had 14 teenage girls sleep over for a party. While they were awesome, I need an little quiet now.

Bookzombie That‘s a lot of teenage girls. Enjoy your quiet time! 4mo
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Wow! Mixed emotions about this one. Beautifully written! Heartbreaking, frustrating, and sad. I am glad a read it, but definitely not a pick me up. 3.5⭐️

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Starting tomorrow! Book read on Fable (see site below). Open to everyone! fable.co/club/stacey-the-scientists-tbrs-with-stacey-lettini-338120633563?club_type=free #listyevents #buddyread #bookclub #fable

Clwojick I hope you love it as much as I did! It just warmed my soul 💗 4mo
Aimeesue Such a fun book! 4mo
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For my February #12Challengein2023 I will be reading the tagged suggestion from @wanderinglynn Because no one I know wants to read this with me, I started a book club on Fable, Stacey the Scientist‘s TBR. If any is interested in reading along, see the Fable site. https://fable.co/club/stacey-the-scientists-tbrs-with-stacey-lettini-33812063356... Each month we will choose a different book. #buddyread #fable #bookclub

Cuilin I thought about doing a fable book group. This particular title is not for me, but I would love to join you on others. I have a varied TBR too. 4mo
Chrissyreadit I really want to read this 4mo
Chrissyreadit Signed up! Do you want this info shared on other pages? Litsyevents? 4mo
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MicrobeMom @cuilin I will let you know if next months read. 4mo
MicrobeMom @Chrissyreadit yes! Do I just tag #litsyevents ? Thanks! 4mo
Soubhiville I loved this book! Hope you will too. 4mo
Cuilin @MicrobeMom sounds great. 4mo
TracyReadsBooks I just picked up this book after hearing so many good things about it! 4mo
Read-y_Picker Just read this one. It‘s super cute. Hope you and your buddies enjoy it! 4mo
ElizaMarie This looks interesting. Let me see if I can find it in any of my places.

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BethM What is Fable? 4mo
Cazxxx Signed up. Been dying to read this one! 4mo
MicrobeMom @TracyReadsBooks me too! I am excited! 4mo
MicrobeMom @Read-y_Picker glad to hear! Thanks! 4mo
MicrobeMom @ElizaMarie awesome! 4mo
MicrobeMom @BethM Fable is an app that is for book club and buddy reads. I feel it is very well done! 4mo
MicrobeMom @Cazxxx yes!!! 4mo
Blaire I signed up. The book doesn‘t look like my usual fare but I‘m happy to give it a go. Planning to pick up a copy at the library this week. 4mo
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The Matrix: Matrix | Jonathan Aycliffe
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How to choose? But if I can only choose two I pick with the travel pill and the sacrifice pill! The love pill would be a close second.

dabbe Travel Pill for me. I want to REALLY go to Hogwarts! 🤣 4mo
KateReadsYA I'll take the life pill and travel pill 🙋🏼‍♀️ 4mo
swishandflick Love pill (hello Jamie Fraser! 😘) and travel pill to Hogwarts 🔮 4mo
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Zuhkeeyah So. Many. Choices. Travel pill to Pern so I can ride a dragon and Love pill on Nyktos of the Flesh and Fire series. 4mo
Bookzombie Definitely the travel pill and maybe the amnesia pill. 4mo
MicrobeMom @dabbe Same!!! 4mo
MicrobeMom @dabbe @KateReadsYA @swishandflick @Zuhkeeyah @Bookzombie I love that we all agree on the travel pill!!! 4mo
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2nd 5 ⭐️ read of the year. I know I am late to the game on this one, but it was amazing. So funny, witty, and heartwarming. I Lol‘d many time with this one. Chauncey was my favorite! ♥️♥️

LiteraryinLawrence Isn‘t it the best? 💗💗 4mo
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#joyousjanuary spending a bit of my morning reading for work! I highly recommended the tagged but if you like biology and creepy crawlies like me!

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Loved this! I wish I had read it with a book club or buddy read. Would have loved to discuss this one as I read it. I found this story honest, creative, and gripping. I was invested in the lives all three main characters ,and I rooted for them, their friendship, and their business. So good! 1st 5 ⭐️ if the year.

Cuilin I‘m listening to it on audible, and so far I am surprisingly enjoying it. Not my usual read, but I like it. Happy to discuss further. 😊 (edited) 4mo
GreenGrl87 I loooooved this one! Have you read anything else from author? 4mo
MicrobeMom @Culin let me know when you finish! I would love to hear your thoughts. 4mo
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MicrobeMom @GreenGrl87 no, have you? I have heard her other books are good. I will definitely check them out. 4mo
GreenGrl87 @MicrobeMom not yet, but I‘m certainly going to now! I‘d also be interested in discussing this one, it was an immediate favorite for me. 4mo
MicrobeMom @GreenGrl87 maybe when @cuilin finishes we can have a little discussion even if it is via email. 4mo
Cuilin @MicrobeMom yes let‘s do that. I‘m on part 5. 4mo
GreenGrl87 @MicrobeMom @Cuilin I would love that! 4mo
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Dragonshadow: A Heartstone Novel | Elle Katharine White
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My weekend reads for #joyousjanuary readathon!

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Heartstone | Elle Katharine White
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It is cold here in PA today! So I am here after a long walk listening to Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. My plan now is to sit with my faux fur blanket and finish this one! #joyousjanuary

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I have really enjoyed the modern day retelling of Greek myths. This is the retelling of the Troy and it‘s events before and after, from the point of view of three minor female characters: Clytemnestra, Cassandra, and Elektra. One is viewed as crazy, two are obsessed with vengeance, and one is obsessed with her father. It is dark, slow, and thoughtful. I love putting the females in the forefront and how the events effected them.

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Heartstone | Elle Katharine White
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Yay! I am excited to engage in my first readathon! As my semester starts tomorrow, I serve as my kids‘ taxi, and I am a slow reader, I am going to keep my goals simple.
#1- Finish the tagged book
#2- Read the 1st Chapter of “This is Your Brain on Parasites” and develop a book discussion topic for my students.
#3- start a new book
Bonus- Finish my audiobook Elektra!

Andrew65 Great to see you joining the Readathon, do hope you will have fun with it. Best of luck 😁 5mo
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On Saturday my son and I reorganized one of my bookshelves. I did not have enough room for all my paperbacks. Got a new shelf! I built and organized it all by myself this afternoon after a boring meeting (a little bookshelf therapy). Still room for more books! dangerous!!! #shelfie

Ruthiella Nice! 😍 5mo
Bookzombie Love it! Neat that it has a drawer! 5mo
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My handsome son loves to organize. He and I spent the morning organizing my books shelf into TBR and Read. Unfortunately, I ran out of room for my read paperbacks. I guess I need a new book shelf. Oh darn! ♥️⭐️#shelfie #mybookshelf

Oh, there is also a how other books shelf filled with classics! 😂😂. Behind the reading chair!

Ruthiella Fantastic! What an asset he is to his bibliophile mom! 👍 5mo
britt_brooke Love this so much!! 🤍✨ 5mo
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The Scorpio Races | Maggie Stiefvater
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Thank you to @Bookzombie for recommending this one. I really enjoyed this stand alone. The island of Thisby was magical gritty and mystical. The water horses were dangerous and mysterious. As a scientist, I kept thing humanity finally had a predator and Sean reminds me of a mix between a horse whisperer and lion tamer. Puck is a strong and fun female character. 4 ⭐️s

Bookzombie I‘m so happy you enjoyed it! ☺️ 5mo
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#12Bookin2022 I reread this one with my students for my upper level Microbiology course. It is an amazing read and as a microbiologist, I feel it is the most excessive read that explains the importance of bacteria. So this is my December pick! And that rounds out my 2022! Thanks @Andrew65 Great way to reflect on the year.

SamAnne I loved this one! More than his current one An Immense World. 5mo
Daisey I loved this one and need to reread/relisten! 5mo
Andrew65 Looks good. Thanks for playing along, I agree, it has been a great way to review the Reading year. 5mo
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#12booksin2022. As a middle schooler/teen in the 90s I was obsessed with Nirvana and I have loved the Foo Fighters. This is not a tell-all. Instead, I found it a warm retelling of important moments in Dave Grohl‘s life and career. It is respectful all those in his life and never puts anyone down. I found the stories about his daughter most touching.

Andrew65 This has been a popular choice this year. 5mo
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This whole trilogy is a beautiful take on Russian history and folklore, and I loved the overarching feminist theme! The books was an amazing ending and I will probably read the whole trilogy again. #12booksin2022. October pick!

Andrew65 Sounds brilliant. 5mo
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I think I finished my last Holiday read just it time! I chose Decorating Competition prompt! This was so fun! Thanks @peanutnine for a great bingo! #holidayromancebingo

peanutnine Thanks for playing along! You did amazing 🎄💖☺️ 5mo
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Troubled Blood | Robert Galbraith
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#12booksin2022 I love this series and this one did not disappoint. My September pick!

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Untitled | Untitled
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Thank you to everyone that participated! I have my 12 months for the 12 months of 2023! When I read them and review them I will tag you in the post if you suggested it to me! This should be fun!

Chrissyreadit Love this!! 5mo
Amiable Looks like a grand reading adventure! 5mo
Bookzombie I can‘t recall if you listen to audiobooks much, but I love The Scorpio Races and 84, Charing Cross Road on audio. Also, 84 is usually on Hoopla if you have it. 5mo
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BookHoarder32 Yay!! @Bookzombie Oo yes! I love everything Maggie‘s written, and if I haven‘t read it yet, I still own it *cough* Raven Cycle *cough* and did you know she‘s on this app? @MaggieStiefvater Have you read? -> (edited) 5mo
MicrobeMom @Bookzombie yes, I love audio books. I am listening to The Scorpio Races now and I will look for 84, Charing Cross Road Hoopla! Thank you! ♥️📚 5mo
Bookzombie @BookHoarder32 I have only read The Scorpio Races. I don‘t know why I haven‘t read any others by her. Is All the Crooked Saints the next one I should try? 5mo
BookHoarder32 @Bookzombie It‘s a standalone. If you want to get into her series books next, I recommend Lament and Ballad (if you like reading stories about the fae) or Shiver starts a series of 4 books (Wolves of Mercy Falls). The Raven Cycle is 4 books (I haven‘t read these yet, but have heard good things) and then the Dreamer trilogy is set after that (same characters) and starts with Call Down the Hawk. 5mo
Bookzombie @BookHoarder32 Thanks! I took a screenshot of this so I can keep it in mind for the future. ☺️ 5mo
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The Great Santini | Pat Conroy
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#12booksin2022 this is my August pick. I have met a Pat Conroy book I haven‘t loved. I had not read this one yet, and it did not disappoint.

Andrew65 Sounds an excellent read. 5mo
Leftcoastzen I love Pat Conroy . 5mo
Blaire Oh I loved this book and basically everything he had written. 5mo
MicrobeMom @Leftcoastzen @Blaire Pat Conroy is the best!! 5mo
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