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Joined July 2017

🇦🇺. Lover of books and dancing!
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Sing Your Sadness Deep by Laura Mauro
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This is the only vinyl record in my house. Alas I do not own a record player, but my daughter does! We both love Rod Stewart. This is a gift for her.
There is a Spotify playlist that lists every single song mentioned in the book.
As per ‘The forensic records society‘ rules there shall be no comments or judgements passed on the book. 🤣🤣🤣

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A House in Sicily | Daphne Phelps
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This is the house, Casa Cuseni, I stayed in last year when I visited Taormina, Italy. It has a very interesting history. I stayed in the room that Greta Garbo frequented. This house was the perfect place to stay, with its antiques, art and gorgeous gardens. The view of Mt Etna from our terrace was amazing! The house also has a dining room that contains a mural painted on the walls of its original owner Robert Kitson, his lover and their adopted ⬇️

Rissreads Child. Homosexuality was a crime at the time. To protect the men portrayed in the paintings, and to protect the paintings themselves because of the subject matter, the room was closed for 100 yrs and only opened in 2012. The book details the rich Sicilian lifestyle of the niece of the original owner Kitson. She became the guardian of the house and spent her lifetime preserving it. 1w
Jeg I just read The 7 husband's of Evelyn Hugo. A fictional account of hidden gay Hollywood. So interesting to read your account of your visit. 7d
Reggie Always having to hide.😢 great review! 7d
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Foe | Iain Reid
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I thought this was excellent! I could feel myself waiting, tense for the real story to show itself, and it didn‘t disappoint me. I loved what it had to say about marriage and relationships. How one person doesn‘t feel seen or heard. I loved the ending. I saw the movie the day after I finished the book and I loved that too. The ending was different but for once it didn‘t annoy me as I could appreciate how this new ending added a whole new spin ⬇️

Rissreads On the story. Reid helped write the movie version and said that he loved exploring the new ending. I do feel that you would have maybe not enjoyed the movie as much without reading the book as it provides you with a lot more information. Anyway as always I seem to love these weird, f#cked up story‘s based in the future. I did have an ulterior motive for watching the film as my daughter played a waitress but alas you couldn‘t see her. (edited) 1w
Centique How wonderful that your daughter was in it though! Well done to her 🙌 1w
Reggie I read Apt Pupil which has a wayyyyyu different ending than the movie and sometimes I think the difference just works. I think if it was made now they wouldn‘t change the ending though. Great review! 1w
Rissreads @Centique she still got paid! 1w
Rissreads @Reggie thanks! 1w
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Tender Is the Flesh | Agustina Bazterrica
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This was BRUTAL! But I loved it! It will definitely not be for everyone! The depravity is endless. All animals must be eliminated due to a toxic virus that has swept the globe. As a result humans are manufactured for food, called special meat. The ending blew my head off!
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Reggie Ooof that ending. I kept wondering how he was gonna keep her a secret. I went vegan for 6 months after reading this. And my dad who I gave a copy to for a long time said he couldn‘t not think about where the meat he ate came from. 1mo
Rissreads @reggie it was so clever in how it made you think about things. How we all cope with the truth by using different language. Out of sight out of mind! Yes the ending. I must admit I was shocked how brutal they became with her. She was just an object to get what they needed. 1mo
GondorGirl Oh, I impulse bought the ebook of this one. It's getting moved to the top of the list! 1mo
CarolynM Oh dear! Think I‘ll skip this one🥴☹️ 1mo
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The Art Thief | Michael Finkel
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This book was bloody fascinating! An art thief who stole from various museums in Europe not to make money but to surround himself with beauty. 2 BILLION dollars of beauty! Displayed in one room! Over 200 heists across 10 yrs. Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction.

Lizpixie I LOVE that painting!! 1mo
Rissreads @Lizpixie I bought it from an artist in Athens last year on holiday. I can‘t remember his details off hand but when I do I‘ll send you them. (edited) 1mo
Lizpixie @Rissreads Thank you lovely!😘♥️ 1mo
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Rememberings | Sinad O'Connor
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This was really interesting! What a fierce woman. Sinead was brutally honest about her life, including her flaws. I listened to it and it was fantastic to hear Sinead read her story. So sad how it all ended up for her. Another beautiful voice gone too soon!

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1984 | George Orwell
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Ok this wasn‘t as powerful or as profound this time around as it was when I read it in high school. Yes at the time this was written it was phenomenal but now it just felt a bit heavy handed. Scary stuff though!

Jeg Have you read Anna Fundas book Wifedom ? About George‘s wife. Found her research on his writing of this book interesting. 1mo
Rissreads @Jeg yes that‘s what made me revisit this. Loved Wifedom! 1mo
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@BarbaraBB is having a giveaway to celebrate 6 glorious years on Litsy! Wooooo hooooo! An amazing litten and an amazing space!
#BBgiveaway
My most anticipated book for 2024 is Fourteen days: An unauthorised gathering by Margaret Atwood and other authors.
I tag @CarolynM and @MrsMalaprop to join in the fun! ♥️

BarbaraBB That seems a great read! Thanks for entering the giveaway ❤️ 2mo
CarolynM Thanks for tagging me, Nerissa😘 2mo
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Blue Nights | Joan Didion
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💙🩵#titlesandtunes 🩵💙
This book was an obvious choice for #blues. I can‘t remember who gifted it to me. Was it you @Reggie ?
The song was harder, I had lots so I‘m going to list them all.
Blue hotel Chris Isaak
Midnight blue Lou Gramm
Blue Monday New Order
Clearest blue CHVRCHES
Blue world Mac Miller
Cry in shame Johnny Diesel and the injectors
Thanks @BarbaraBB @Cinfhen
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Cinfhen Yay!!! We LOVE adding all the tunes 🎵🎶🎵 2mo
BarbaraBB Wonderful choices. And I loved that Chris Isaac song when I was young. 2mo
Reggie No, I‘m sorry, that wasn‘t me. 2mo
Centique Oh my god that Chris Isak song! I still love that album to bits 💕 2mo
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This was my book clubs latest pick. I listened to it. It was ok, a bit boring. I found her use of symbolism annoying and confusing.

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This is my first time reading this. How has it taken me so long? I watched the movie The freedom writers and decided to start it straight away! Wow! This was just so much more than I thought it would be. I loved how progressive Anne is, and a feminist too! I knew that Anne died but it was still a devastating blow when it came. “Will I ever be able to write anything great, will I ever become a journalist or a writer?” Yes you do Anne! ♥️👏🏻

BarbaraBB Beautiful review ❤️ 2mo
Rissreads @BarbaraBB Thank you 2mo
Centique This is the most heart breaking book 💔 2mo
Jeg Have always loved this book and got to visit where she stayed in Amsterdam. Amazing and strange at the same time to be standing where they had hid for all that time . 2mo
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I forgot about this book. I listened to it for my school bookclub. Not something I would ever pick up but it was better than I thought. Kept me interested and guessing.

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Big Swiss: A Novel | Jen Beagin
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I‘m really not sure what I think of this book. Not one of the characters are likeable but it‘s refreshing to read about such fucked up women. The sex scenes grossed me out. The animals being described like humans were the real stars of this book. This book was sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes gross and sometimes appalling! Yep, I enjoyed it…….I think! 🤣

BkClubCare I agree 😂 3mo
sisilia I love the cute cover 😍 3mo
MrsMalaprop But what did your book club think? 2mo
Rissreads Most felt the same as I did. One member gave it 5 stars and one hated it! Most hated the characters but found it amusing. @MrsMalaprop 2mo
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Big Swiss: A Novel | Jen Beagin
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I‘m thinking this book fits the #titlesandtunes #dramaqueen theme? I chose this book for my bookclub based on @batsy review and all the comments. The animals in the story have me intrigued.
I love Blondie and this song ‘Rip her to shreads‘ was an easy pick.
@Cinfhen @BarbaraBB

batsy Hope you enjoy it! 3mo
Cinfhen Fabulous picks!!! 3mo
Suet624 Really enjoyed this book. I hope you do too. 😊 3mo
Rissreads I loved this book even though I didn‘t like one person in it! The animals throughout were entertaining. This book was out there but in a good way. Quirky sometimes and serious other times. 3mo
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George Orwell the man, is a shit!
Eileen O‘Shaughnessy his wife has been erased from his history, as is so often the case.
I‘m filled with rage and sadness for her.
What a tremendous book. Anna Funder is a phenomenal writer! I also loved Stasiland and will search out everything else she has written.

Jeg This is my favourite book so far this year. What an eye opener. I love all her books. I was amazed at the research that went into this book. She is amazing. Have heard or seen her speak about this book? (edited) 3mo
Rissreads @Jeg no I haven‘t but I would love too! Maybe she will come to Perth for one of our festivals 🤞🏼 3mo
MrsMalaprop @Jeg She did a launch here at the UWA Club, but it sold out quickly. I heard her speak about it on Radio National. Thought I had a copy of All That I Am to loan @Rissreads but I can‘t seem to find it 🤔 3mo
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Oh dear, no wonder I have no money! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣🤷‍♀️😬

TrishB But you have books ♥️ 4mo
batsy Relatable 😆 4mo
MrsMalaprop 🤣😂🤣 4mo
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This book was so distressing! It‘s so well written and researched. Hooper handles everyone involved such as the victims, firefighters, police and the arsonist himself, with such respect. The devastation to the environment and the animals is heart breaking! It‘s a sad story all round for every single person. I think I will be thinking of this for quiet awhile.

MrsMalaprop Is it your copy? Would love to borrow it when we next catch up 🙏. 4mo
Rissreads @MrsMalaprop yep! Will bring it Saturday night x 4mo
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The Last | Hanna Jameson
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Negatives first. Wtf is with this author over using the term ‘She spread her hands‘, ‘he spread his hands‘. It was so annoying, it appeared at least a dozen times throughout the book! Also I don‘t think it needed the side plot of the mystery.
Ok positives now. I love a good end of the world novel, and this was great. I just find these types of stories so compelling!

BarbaraBB I enjoy this kind of novels too. Totally agree with the side plot. But.. I never noticed the spreading of hands 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 4mo
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This book brought out my insecurities of getting old and being lonely. A charming but sad story.

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Yellowface | R F Kuang
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💛💛💛💛Two very unlikeable main characters but I liked the book. A book about cultural appropriation cleverly written by an Asian author writing about a white woman. I learnt lots about publishing and what goes on behind the scenes, most of it questionable and not good. This book highlights how addictive and toxic social media can be and the devastating effect it can have on one‘s mental health. I was dissatisfied with the climax of the story, ⬇️

Rissreads I felt it was far fetched and silly. (edited) 4mo
CarolynM Nice review. The ending was a little silly, wasn‘t it? Lots to think about in the rest of the book, though. 4mo
Rissreads How are you doing Carolyn? Getting everything with your parents sorted out? X @CarolynM 4mo
CarolynM Getting there🥴💕 4mo
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Lonely Planet Egypt | Lonely Planet
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I‘m off to Egypt in September 2024 so I‘m doing some research! I‘m being a bit cheeky and I‘ve actually picked 2 songs. Walk like an Egyptian by the Bangles and All over the world by ELO.
I love #titlesandtunes, it‘s so much fun! ♥️
Thanks @BarbaraBB @Cinfhen
#TheWorldIsMyOyster 🦪

Cinfhen We like cheeky ☺️and a trip to Egypt sounds AMAZING 🙌🏻❣️ 4mo
BarbaraBB Nothing better than planning and researching your trips. Enjoy!! 4mo
batsy How exciting! Egypt is on my bucket list for sure 🤩 4mo
Reggie How exciting! 4mo
Centique Exciting! 4mo
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Pageboy: A Memoir | Elliot Page
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A brutally honest and raw reflection of Elliot‘s life so far. I am happy he has finally found peace but I‘m always saddened by how long these things take. The wasted time because of the push back from society, the disapproval and hate. Just be kind people, it shouldn‘t be this hard. ♥️🌈

LaraReads ❤️❤️ So true, everything you said! 4mo
julieclair Amen. So true. 4mo
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How devastating that in so many ways women are still fighting the same battles as in the 1960‘s. Most of this book just wasn‘t believable but I still enjoyed it, good holiday read.

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I really enjoyed this biography, the oral history of Princes life told through interviews. It certainly covers all the topics! #SexDrugsAndRockAndRoll
I chose the Prince song Chelsea Rogers as it‘s such a fantastic dance song and not well known. I think it will make a great addition to this months playlist.
#titlesandtunes
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Cinfhen I don‘t think I know this Prince song!!! Must go listen 5mo
Rissreads @Cinfhen it‘s very funky! 💜 5mo
Cinfhen What a fun song! Miss him 5mo
BarbaraBB Prince must be on the list indeed! And the book seems great too. 5mo
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Limberlost | Robbie Arnott
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#Ozfiction 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
I devoured this book and the story of Ned growing up in Tasmania on an apple orchard. The descriptions of the land, water and animals were divine. This passage really spoke to me as I too sometimes feel like this.
Ned was thirty. When would the natural competence of other men come to him? He knew he had worth. Knew he had qualities that were of value…..But he longed to be more surefooted, for his adult self ⬇️

Rissreads to be more resolved. To be a person who was complete. 5mo
MrsMalaprop 🥰 Loved it too 5mo
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#Ozfiction
I found this dull and slow, it just didn‘t make me feel anything.

Books_et_al I totally agree and totally approve of the beer choice. 😊 (edited) 5mo
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“Everything,” his father said, “comes down to time in the end-to the passing of time, to changing. Ever though of that? Anything that makes you happy or sad, isn‘t it all based on minutes going by? Isn‘t happiness expecting something time is going to bring you? Isn‘t sadness wishing time back again? Even big things- even mourning a death: aren‘t you really just wishing to have the time back when that person was alive?”
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Rissreads This is my second Tyler novel and I liked it much more than ‘When we were grownups.‘ 5mo
Leftcoastzen I think the stuff she was writing in the middle of her career are much better than the more recent ones 5mo
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ISAAC AND THE EGG | BOBBY PALMER
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🧡💛THIS BOOK! It‘s stolen my heart and smashed it into a thousand pieces and then put them all back together again! It‘s devastating, and quirky and funny and bloody beautiful! I want to rush out and buy a copy for everyone I know! One of the best novels I‘ve read dealing with grief, so raw. It made me cry but also I was laughing out loud. Everyone needs an ‘Egg‘ in their lives sometimes. All the eggs! 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚

LaraReads Oh wow! Great review! 💛🧡 6mo
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I wish there had been books like these when I was a younger person. They are so important and this one has been incredibly important to me. I‘m 52 and still learning things about myself and that‘s a good thing. I‘m just so glad that this generation has all this information at their fingertips. Brilliant book!
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MrsMalaprop Beautiful photo 💛💜 6mo
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This was my second display in my new role as Library officer at our school. ❤️💛🖤
Keep up the momentum for change. Be a voice for generations. The theme encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives -where we live, work and socialise. For the work of generations past and the benefit of generations future, act today for a more just equitable and reconciled country for all. ⬇️

Rissreads We also had a huge display of books about country written by indigenous authors and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander flags flying. (edited) 6mo
Freespirit I‘m so hoping people vote yes in the upcoming referendum 🤞🏼 6mo
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Centique Well done! I‘m imagining how kids coming in to your library are being moved and affected by your displays and then reading the books 🙌 💕 6mo
Crazeedi An amazing display, well done my friend 6mo
Reggie I‘m so happy for you and your new job. This is great, Rissa. Well done! 6mo
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The Neverending Story | Michael Ende, Ralph Manheim
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I‘m late! #Titlesandtunes #guiltypleasure
My guilty pleasure is re-reading again, my favourite book from childhood. This book to me is like a hug, a snuggly blanket, a ray of sunshine, a rainbow in the rain! The song is ‘Chocolate‘ by Big boi. Something I eat way too much of. I think the song has a double meaning but I‘ll ignore it. It‘s very catchy too! @BarbaraBB @Cinfhen

Cinfhen Haha!! Can‘t wait to listen to the lyrics 😁🎶 6mo
Cinfhen And you‘re not late ⏰ timing is perfect 🩷 6mo
Centique Oh my god I love this book too! Reading it the first time when I was maybe 18 or 19 was one of my best ever reading experiences. I must reread it soon 😍 6mo
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Ice | Anna Kavan
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Yeah nah! Couldn‘t figure out wtf was real and hallucinations. Not invested enough to continue. Just didn‘t like it. NEXT!

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I‘m not sure what this photo has to do with the book? It‘s very bright and colourful not like the picture painted in this book of life behind the wall in East Germany where everything and everyone was grey. The story‘s are fascinating, horrific, baffling and devastating. Imagine living where 1 in every 6.5 people are either a Stasi agent or informer! Where everything you did or said was documented and manipulated to control you or others. ⬇️

Rissreads The most heartbreaking story was of a couple whose baby boy, only weeks old, was so sick he was transported to a hospital in the west and he lived there until he was almost 5yrs old before joining them again. His parents only saw him a couple of times. All because his Mum refused to be a part of a kidnapping plot. Wtf! 6mo
Suet624 So frightening. 6mo
Jeg This book inspired me to visit Berlin. 6mo
Rissreads @Jeg it‘s always fascinated me and I‘ll get there one day! 6mo
Rissreads @suet yep! Sometimes fact is weirder than fiction! 6mo
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A Black Fox Running | Brian Carter
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This book has a lot of writing about the surrounding nature, most of which is beautiful but I did find myself glossing over some of it near the end. A powerful story about humans and animals and how brutal those worlds can be. Who will outsmart the other? The fox (Wulfgar) or the trapper (Scoble)?

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#buybuybookdepository
I was a bit naughty but I ordered books that are hard to get. How EXCITING, new, new wonderful books! 📚 ♥️

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My first ever display in my new role as school library officer for IDAHOBIT day! ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

SamAnne I‘ve been doing a double take with the acronym IDAHOBIT. That Idaho would be in the name of a day in support of LGBTQI rights is more than ironic…. 6mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 6mo
Reggie Very awesome! 6mo
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Rissreads @SamAnne I‘m Australian so I don‘t know about American states, laws and discriminations. Does Idaho not support the LGBTQI+ community? 6mo
SamAnne @Rissreads there are wonderful people there & spectacular landscapes, wilderness, but for years it has been, north Idaho state in particular, hotbed of Nazis, far right wing zealots. Attacks on libraries, books happening there right now. Such draconian abortion laws that doctors are leaving the state, pregnant women no longer can deliver a baby at a hospital in far north Idaho. A woman at risk during labor now has an hour drive to a hospital. (edited) 6mo
Rissreads @SamAnne it‘s really sad. That door has been opened and it‘s going to be a hard fight to get it closed again. Yes it does seem like some American states are going backwards not forwards with human rights. 6mo
SamAnne @rissreads and an hour drive in good weather. Snow or moose on the road? Women and babies will die. So I did a double take at the acronym! 6mo
Jeg Lucky you ,library officer, I'm very envious. Great display. 👏 6mo
SamAnne @Rissreads and beautiful display! 6mo
CarolynM Looks great 😊 Hope it was a good day. 6mo
Rissreads @CarolynM it was fantastic! We had a lot of students very happy to be represented but we did get a complaint from one parent. Which is a real shame. 😞 6mo
CarolynM There‘s always one☹️ 6mo
MrsMalaprop Fabulous Nerissa 🌈😍👏🤩 6mo
Rissreads Thanks Serena x @MrsMalaprop 6mo
Centique Well done you! 6mo
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This is a well written historical mystery of a serial killer set in NYC in 1896. I loved the details pertaining to criminology, psychology, profiling and forensics.

dabbe I couldn't put this one down! 🤩 7mo
Centique This was one of my most favourite books in my 30s. I really loved the series too but I need to watch season 2. Have you watched it? 6mo
Rissreads @Centique I haven‘t watched it. I prefer to watch things I haven‘t read. (edited) 6mo
Centique @Rissreads fair enough. 👍 I quite like watching things after I‘ve read the book but I do need a gap of at least a few years so its not clashing with my memory of reading it. 6mo
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This book stole my heart! It‘s one of those stories that nourishes your soul. It‘s like a big fluffy warm blanket on a cold night. I fell in love with the characters and will miss them now that they are gone. Oh Linus you are a gorgeous man! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Small Island: A Novel | Andrea Levy
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Uh-oh! I stuffed up! 🤣 I thought you had to read your #titlesandtunes book by the 1st of May! This book was outstanding! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved that it was a different take on the Second World War from England, Jamaica, India and America. Levy writes beautifully highlighting the best and worst of humanity.
My song choice is Dreadlock holiday by 10cc.
#Islandvibes

squirrelbrain Fabulous song choice! 7mo
Cinfhen Andrea Levy is a brilliant writer 🙌🏻 fabulous choice 7mo
Cinfhen I don‘t know the song @squirrelbrain but im excited to listen 🎧 7mo
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BarbaraBB Fab choices! I loved the book and the song… oooh that video clip!! 7mo
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen wasn‘t it a hit in the US back in the days? It‘s so good! 7mo
Cinfhen No, don‘t remember this song at all @BarbaraBB but I LOVE IT 🥰🎶💕 7mo
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen Do watch the video, it is so retro and so fun! https://youtu.be/fUNTk5xsxk4 7mo
Cinfhen I‘m dying 😆😆😆that video was HILARIOUS @BarbaraBB I‘ve never seen it before and I thought I KNEW my 80‘s MTV - @TrishB MUST REMEMBER??? 7mo
TrishB @Cinfhen definitely remember this one! It‘s a catch line from the 80s that song title. 7mo
Rissreads The video is hilarious! Yes this song is a favourite in our house because I have a son who is cricket mad! @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain @TrishB (edited) 7mo
BarbaraBB Very glad to be reconnected with the song and the video! @Cinfhen (edited) 7mo
Centique I‘m so happy you liked this book - it is such a favourite of mine! Reminds me I need to read more books by Levy 😊 7mo
Rissreads @Centique I will definitely be reading another of her books this year. I just have to decide which one. I‘m thinking (edited) 7mo
CarolynM Great choices❤️ 7mo
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School bookclub pick.
Ok this book was exhausting and it didn‘t let up. Exactly how I imagine living with bipolar disorder and Autism would be. The constant inner dialogue that both of these characters deal with every minute of the day is portrayed perfectly and makes this story so powerful, but not an easy read.

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“If you happen to pass by 84 Charing Cross Road, kiss it for me? I owe it so much.”
This book was charming and bought back fond memories of writing physical letters to people. The difference between the British (stuffy and formal) and the American (playful and brash) was entertaining. Thanks again @CarolynM for gifting me this book.
I also enjoyed the second book The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street.

CarolynM 😘 I can‘t believe anyone who loves books and reading would not love this book. I heartily recommend Helene Hanff‘s other books too🙂 7mo
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Top bloke, I thoroughly enjoyed this!

LeeRHarry Have this on audio - I listened to the sample and thought yep I could listen to Sam Neill talk about his life for hours 😊 7mo
Rissreads @LeeRHarry I actually listened to it. Very easy listening! 7mo
CarolynM You‘re making me wish I‘d done the audio… 7mo
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Demon Copperhead: A Novel | Barbara Kingsolver
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I read this on my kindle.
Poor Demon didn‘t stand a chance. From his very first breath life was devastatingly tough. Poverty, addiction, abuse, neglect. What breaks my heart is so many children in the world are living this reality. I‘ve noticed that a lot of readers have commented about the novel dragging on. Just like poor Demons life, everyday the same sad hamster wheel. Going around and around and around.

Centique Hi Nerissa 👋 I‘ve just been looking at the Cyclone maps and checking it‘s not going near Perth! It‘s very nerve wreaking isn‘t it 😬 crossing all my fingers for all the folks in WA who are near it 💕💕 8mo
Rissreads @Centique yep not near me at all! Very scary for those close though. I hope you are going ok? X 8mo
Centique @Rissreads yes all good here. There‘s been a lot of drama around me but not in my household, so just supporting others at the moment. That seems to be the theme of turning 50! Hold up the people around you as much as you can 💕 8mo
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Today Serena @MrsMalaprop and I met up with Melbourne Litten Sharni @thegirlwiththelibrarybag
We strolled around perth, had an icecream and of course went to a local independent book shop. It‘s so nice to finally meet people you talk with in this space. ♥️

LeeRHarry How lovely ! 😊 8mo
Bookwormjillk Fun! 8mo
MrsMalaprop Great to meet you Sharni. Enjoy the rest of your time in Perth, the most isolated capital city in the world 🌎 8mo
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thegirlwiththelibrarybag So glad we could meet up! @MrsMalaprop @Rissreads ☺️ 8mo
BarbaraBB How fun! 8mo
LeahBergen How fun! 👏👏 8mo
Jeg Wonderful. 8mo
CarolynM How lovely to see your smiling faces🥰 8mo
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Apologies @LeeRHarry I received this gift a few days ago but have not had time to get onto Litsy to thank you! So thank you, thank you, thank you! ♥️ I especially loved reading your letter, it brought me great joy! 🤩

LeeRHarry You‘re very welcome 😊x 8mo
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I listened to this, Billy reading Billy. He is a funny guy, no argument there but I would have liked a bit more depth.
Book club book.

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I listened to this for our school bookclub. What an awesome woman! Fiona wood paved the way in Perth Australia for women to have children (she had 6!) and keep working and be at the top of their field. She has helped so many burns victims. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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@CarolynM thanks so much for my birthday gift! And it arrived on my birthday! You are so kind and generous. I‘m so excited to read this book so I‘ll start it next. 😘

CarolynM You‘re very welcome ☺️ Hope you enjoy😘 8mo
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I started reading this book at my sons cricket game and finished reading it at the hospice where my beautiful Dad passed away last week. It was the perfect book as my dad had a great love of music and he passed that onto me. One of my first memories is of sitting on his lap listening and singing along to the bands of the 70‘s. I am going to miss him ♥️ Thank you @MrsMalaprop for gifting me this signed copy. I will treasure it for 2 reasons now.

TheBookHippie I‘m so sorry for your loss. ♥️ 8mo
Aims42 I‘m sorry for your loss, sending prayers for you and your family during this time 🙏♥️ 8mo
Jas16 I am so sorry for your loss 8mo
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LeeRHarry I am so sorry for your loss Nerissa, thinking of you and your family at this very sad and difficult time xx 8mo
LeahBergen I‘m so sorry to hear this. 💔 8mo
quietjenn I'm so sorry for your loss. 💙 8mo
CarolynM I‘m sorry for your loss, Nerissa. Sending love ❤️ 8mo
Jeg So sorry to hear .❤️ 8mo
Reggie I‘m so sorry about your Dad‘s passing. 8mo
Rissreads @Reggie thanks, he has left a big hole in our lives. 8mo
Centique Ohhhh just seeing this now and feeling so much for you 😰 Such a huge loss 💔He sounds like a wonderful dad. Sending you love 💗 8mo
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What have I just read?!?!?!? This book is fucking nuts! The first story is gross and engrossing and so bloody bizarre but I loved it! What does that say about me? 🤣

LeeRHarry A lot! 🤣 heard this one was a very weird one ! 9mo
Reggie I will never look at an apple peeler without thinking of this story. 9mo
Rissreads @Reggie I will never think about a tapeworm and not think of this story! 9mo
Reggie Lolol yeah that too. I was like, no not the raw 🥩! 9mo
Rissreads @Reggie with the maggots! Oh my lord! So fucked up! 9mo
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