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CogsOfEncouragement

Joined June 2016

Stay up late reading. Regret it in the morning. Repeat.
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The Best Halloween Ever | Barbara Robinson
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More fun in the little community overrun with Herdman kids.

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A friend loved this book and told me how excited she is for the movie to come to theaters soon. She loaned her copy to me. I read it yesterday and loved it too. It is a delight. Humorous and heartfelt. 5⭐️ #FirstLineFridays

rubyslippersreads I think there are more books in the series. 1d
ShyBookOwl Sounds cute! 1d
CogsOfEncouragement @rubyslippersreads Yes, I noticed that in the opening pages of the book. It is The Herdmans series. I just borrowed The Best Halloween Ever from my library. Not sure if I‘ll read The Best School Year at some point or not. 1d
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Ripley's Game | Patricia Highsmith
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#WhereAreYouMonday - in France but traveling to Germany because Tom Ripley is diabolical

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The beginning of this novel had me wondering if I was going to want to finish it, but glad I kept on because I did find it worthwhile after all. 4⭐️

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Ripley's Game | Patricia Highsmith
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“There‘s no such thing as a perfect murder,” Tom said to Reeves. “That‘s just a parlor game, trying to dream one up. Of course you could say there are a lot of unsolved murders. That‘s different.”

I‘m enjoying the third book of The Talented Mr. Ripley series. #FirstLineFridays

ShyBookOwl I didn't realize it was a series! Cool 1d
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The second in this series was just as fun as the first. The audiobook is excellent. I‘ll definitely continue with these lovable characters.

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#WhereAreYouMonday - somewhere in Oregon and it is not pleasant

ElizaMarie I worked at the facility where this movie was filmed in! 2w
SamAnne Specifically, you are in Salem Oregon! 1w
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Elegance of the Hedgehog | Muriel Barbery
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This is a marvelous story about being alert to the beauty around us and the supreme value of human connection.

Tamra This one keeps staring back at me from my TBR shelf! 2w
CogsOfEncouragement @Tamra It had been on my shelf for quite awhile too. Buddy reads kept taking cuts. I‘m glad I decided to just read it this week. 2w
TheBookgeekFrau I loved this book💕 2w
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The Crucible | Arthur Miller
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My first time reading this fictionalized account of the historical events. So very sad.

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No More Mr. Chai Guy | J. P. Sterling
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The Coffee Loft Series: Fall Collection
I just stumbled upon this new fall themed sweet rom com series. Short, easy reads. Fourteen books in the series. New title every few days. On kindle unlimited.
Tagged book is the first of the stand alone stories that released earlier this month.

Read4life Thanks for posting! 3w
intothehallofbooks I‘ve read two of these so far, they‘re fun! 3w
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Number 11 with #NancyDrewBR

I enjoyed this one too. Fun adventure with the brave, clever sleuth and her loyal, capable friends.

Librarybelle Hooray!! 3w
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I read this with friends. We had a good time discussing things we have in common with the main character.

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New Moon | Stephenie Meyer
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I enjoyed the books and watched the movies with my friends. Meyer said she made Bella‘s birthday the 13th because she is an accident prone character that would have had to deal with Friday the 13th birthdays.

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Anne of Avonlea | L.M. Montgomery
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Mr. Harrison could relate. #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead

Texreader 😂 3w
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The Red Pony | John Steinbeck
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I‘ve read a few Steinbeck through the years, but not this. Now I‘m ready for the #RandomClassic discussion later this month.

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I hope to read a good amount this weekend. These are my #ForTheLoveOfBooks Labor Day Readathon tbr.

TheSpineView 🩵📖📘 1mo
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Mr. Sherlock Holmes, who was usually very late in the

mornings, save upon those not infrequent occasions when he was up all night, was seated at the breakfast table.
#FirstLineFridays

I‘ll be reading this and Hot Mother by Nancy Peach for
#ForTheLoveOfBooks Labor Day Readathon

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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes | Arthur Conan Doyle
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Reread this with the #NoPlaceLikeHolmes BR. Loved it the second time just as much.

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Enjoyed this historical novel I read for my team book for #TropeIcalReadathon

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Anne of Avonlea | L.M. Montgomery
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I adore this series. Just reread this one with the #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead

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The Complete Sherlock Holmes | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Anyone else from #NoPlaceLikeHolmes do the NYT mini today?

dabbe Yes, I did! And you beat me by 8 seconds! 🤩😂🤗 2mo
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Another fun caper with the immensely clever and always classy Nancy Drew. Loved the service centered camp counselor and forever supportive Ned showing up again too. #NancyDrewBR

Soscha I adore these covers! 2mo
Librarybelle It was a great read! 2mo
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Untitled | Unknown
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I‘m reading at the beach today!

I just heard a girl who appears to be about fifteen, ask the adult she is with: If I buy you a book will you read it? The adult guessed correctly which book it would be and readily agreed.

kspenmoll Lucky you! Enjoy! 2mo
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 2mo
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Anne of Green Gables | L.M. Montgomery
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I adore this series and enjoyed my reread immensely with #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead

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Glass Houses | Louise Penny
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I enjoyed the 13th book in the Three Pines Series. This one takes place in July with flash backs to November throughout.

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Maybe This Time | Cara Bastone
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I loved this so much, just like all of Bastone‘s books on audible. The story is fun and the voice actors do superb job with the material. 5⭐️

rubyslippersreads I love her audiobooks! 2mo
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Robinson Crusoe | Daniel Defoe
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First off - My man Friday. I now know the origin of this term I‘ve heard so often. I didn‘t realize this book covered so much adventure outside of his years of seclusion on the island. I had no idea he returned to what ended up his inhabited island. He glides right over meeting his wife, having children, wife dying, putting children in care of others, and taking off on adventure once again. Which would have been probably more interesting to me. ⬇️

CogsOfEncouragement But now I‘ve read another long enduring classic and I‘m sure I‘m the better for it. I give it 3 stars Thanks to @TheAromaOfBooks for hosting #RandomClassic 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Thanks for reading with me!! I agree - it was an interesting read, but not one I see myself coming to again and again lol 2mo
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Anne of Green Gables | L M Montgomery
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These beloved L.M. Montgomery classics are coming up in the #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead

All are welcome! Hosted by @BarbaraJean

Green Gables:
7/27: Discuss chapters 1-19
8/3: Discuss chapter 20-end

Avonlea:
8/17: Discuss chapters 1-15
8/24: Discuss chapter 16-end

Roary47 Oooo I‘ll read the second one. I‘ll be too busy for a reread, but should be able to discuss it. 3mo
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I truly enjoyed this fun installment with secret drawers and panels, a quick pace and of course dreamy, always supportive Ned Nickerson. #NancyDrewBR

Librarybelle Yay!!! 3mo
bookandbedandtea Ned was my first #litcrush 💜 Little did I realize, back then, just how high he was setting the bar. 3mo
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Robinson Crusoe | Daniel Defoe
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dabbe Boy, I'll say! 🤩🤩🤩 3mo
ShyBookOwl 😅 3mo
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Untitled | Unknown
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Getting ready for some July BRs. I appreciate the freedom of some kindle unlimited titles like these to easily switch back and forth from book to audiobook.
#RandomClassics #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead

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Butter: Roman | Asako Yuzuki
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The themes of misogyny and the importance of all kinds of friendships resonated with me. 5⭐️
#CampLitsy24

Ruthiella Did you buy butter just for the picture or do you normally have that much butter on hand? 😅 3mo
CogsOfEncouragement @Ruthiella LOL We absolutely usually have this much on hand. I want to be able to bake etc at a moment's notice! lol I don't even think of it as a lot tbh. Soooo our normal. 3mo
BarbaraBB You are a Kajii with that amount of butter 🥰 so glad it‘s a five star read for you. Thanks for adding so much to the discussion 3mo
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I read this in high school so definitely needed a refresher. Now I‘m ready for James with #CampLitsy24

dabbe I thought his reading of this novel was excellent; I used it with my juniors in American literature. 😊 3mo
Roary47 I had the biggest crush on Elijah Wood because of his acting in the Huckleberry Finn movie. Then he became Frodo. Swoon! 3mo
CogsOfEncouragement @Roary47 I didn‘t know about the 1993 movie until I looked up what you were talking about. Wow, that is interesting to have the role as a kid and then read the audiobook as an adult. @dabbe Yes, he really did a superb job. 3mo
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dabbe @CogsOfEncouragement My students couldn't stop for days imitating him as the old ladies ... “Says I“ ... 😂😂😂 3mo
CogsOfEncouragement @dabbe oh my gosh! That is so funny. She was too much! lol 3mo
BarbaraJean @Roary47 I had the biggest crush on Elijah Wood because of his acting in Fellowship of the Ring--those eyes! I'll have to track down that Huck Finn movie! 3mo
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My daughter earned a few ND‘s from library summer reading programs gone by. Mystery number 8 is one she has on her shelf. I finished it today and look forward to the #NancyDrewBR discussion on Saturday. I enjoyed this one.

Librarybelle It was fun! 4mo
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I really enjoy Collins‘ writing. I remember tearing through the trilogy so many years ago. This was quite a villain‘s origin story. Looking forward to discussing it with my daughter.

TheIntrovertedDodoBird Loved this one. The film is fantastic, too! 4mo
Kimberlone Just announced today another prequel is coming out in 2025! 4mo
CogsOfEncouragement @Kimberlone I heard! What a coincidence. I really enjoy her writing. My son and I adored the Overlander series too. I‘m looking forward to the next HG prequel. 4mo
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Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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Picked this up from the library today. I‘m looking forward to digging in, knowing I‘ll get to discuss the first half on Saturday with #CampLitsy24

BarbaraBB I hope you‘ll enjoy it! See you on Saturday at Camp! 4mo
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I read three more in the series. Still enjoying Agatha‘s sleuthing.

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Starting my daughter‘s Mother‘s Day gift to me today: a BR with her. #firstlinefridays

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All My Sons | Arthur Miller
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I have known for years that my favorite band‘s name is based on this play. I finally took the time to listen. It is a very emotional, moving story. A character knowingly sends faulty airplane parts from his factory during WWII. It causes the death of twenty-one pilots. The character tries to justify his decision. Twenty One Pilots explains their name is a constant reminder to make the right decision even though it might be the hard decision.

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Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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Came across the #CampLitsy24 summerlong BR via Litsy Events, and these books look amazing. Hosted by @BarbaraBB @Megabooks @squirrelbrain

squirrelbrain Glad you‘re excited for camp! 🏕️ 4mo
CogsOfEncouragement @squirrelbrain Thanks for hosting! 4mo
BarbaraBB Long live @LitsyEvents ! Glad you‘ve found us, we‘ll have a lovely summer! 4mo
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CoffeeAndABook Wow, what an amazing selection of books @squirrelbrain @BarbaraBB 🙌🏼 Fantastic camp 🏕️!! I hope I can join in at least for some of the books, that should be a blast. @CogsOfEncouragement ~ Thank you for re-posting!! 😄 (edited) 4mo
Megabooks Thanks for posting this!! Happy to have you at camp! 🏕️😁 Glad you‘ll be joining, too, @CoffeeAndABook !!👍🏻 (edited) 4mo
CogsOfEncouragement @CoffeeAndABook I‘m so glad! @BarbaraBB @MegaBooks Thanks for hosting! (edited) 4mo
LitsyEvents Nice summary graphic! 4mo
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes | Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir
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Love these stories and really enjoyed the weekly discussions with #NoPlaceLikeHolmes BR.

dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 On to THE MEMOIRS! 4mo
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Decided to read about the albatross and found out - water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink - is also from this classic work.

dabbe Oh, what a fabulous poem! 🤩🤩🤩 5mo
Bookwomble Ooh, I've got that edition! It's wonderful 😊 1mo
CogsOfEncouragement @Bookwomble That‘s really cool. I was able to borrow this one from the library. I appreciated they had such a beautiful edition. 1mo
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Enjoyed the discussion this week with the #NancyDrewBR for number 7 in the series.
We‘ll continue with one a month if you‘d like to join in the fun.

Librarybelle Yay!!! 5mo
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Still really enjoying this series.

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Tom Lake: A Novel | Ann Patchett
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Excellent. Beautifully told.

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The Potted Gardener | M. C. Beaton
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I tore through the third book in the series. I love Agatha just as her new friends in the village she retired to do. On to book four!

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Garden of Time | J. G. Ballard
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When I saw this was the dress code of the 2024 Met Gala I decided to read it. Just six pages. Very interesting. It should be fun to see how people interpret it in their outfits on Monday.

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Another clever cozy with comic relief from our heroine getting herself into ridiculous jams along the way. I‘ll definitely continue with this series.

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Tom Lake: A Novel | Ann Patchett
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This has been on my tbr for quite some time. I‘m glad I finally jumped in. I liked this one so much I‘m going straight into book two without a break.