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Laura enjoyed the audiobook narrated by the author and recommended by <@U03A1GX1PJQ>.

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Elyse trusts Powell's staff with her life.

Carolyn mentioned Laura's copies.

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Pascale agrees with Carolyn about the idea being cool but stressful.

Carolyn got stuck on a book that started slow and couldn't make it happen. :disappointed:

Carolyn enjoys staying in touch with her friend Gillian by discussing book selections.

Laura mentioned interesting volunteer opportunities at some libraries, like teaching classes at the Boulder Library for individuals becoming U.S. citizens.

Laura is enjoying the book chatter.

Lauren is interested in exploring other Octavia Butler titles recommended by the reader.

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Henry asks if the reader has read it.

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Jason is looking for book recommendations set in the Smoky Mountains or with a seasonal mountain theme for an upcoming trip.

Liz mentioned a book about how to get published.

Laura appreciates the idea of celebrating by buying books.

Owen mentions a powerful book with a slow build and intense characters, comparing it to forging a steel chain.

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Will have a new thriller out this fall.

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Will mentioned a book giveaway by his Dad, available for e-readers. Visit the link provided for a free copy.

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Henry explores the world of amateur crime investigators in an excellent article.

Cindy struggled to finish the book after multiple attempts and only completed it after watching the movie on an airplane.

Laura is looking forward to reading the book and hearing others' opinions at book club.

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Dave listened to a book on paternity leave and absolutely loved it, especially the element that can only come through the audio book version.

Carolyn plans to finish the book by a certain time.

Laura mentioned pushing the discussion back.

Laura periodically updates recommendations.

Laura suggests going on a book buying binge.

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Meira read it for a book club with ~8 people, and everyone except her ended up dropping out by the end.

Laura recently read a book and enjoyed it.

Carolyn just got the book on Sunday and is happy to be able to join next month

Carolyn bought a house in Chapel Hill from Sarah Dessen and her husband in 2012.

Laura found a list of middle grade books about the Holocaust from a source she likes, a good place to start.

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Henry Spiegelman is opposed to the term graphic novel and prefers comix instead, portraying a lowbrow, anti-literary stance rooted in the pulp history of comics.

Laura is looking forward to discussing the book with you once you have your own copy and read it.

Laura enjoyed the book as a departure from the author's previous works in the horror genre, finding it a natural fit due to the author's background as an intelligence officer.

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Meira noticed a mention of termination without a prefix, related to the bill disguised as emancipation

Noah found a different book that looks more like a romance novel.

Laura is planning to bring books to the office for borrowing.

Stephanie is intrigued by the trailer, but feels that it portrays a different vibe than the audiobook she listened to.

Steven is excited to revisit a book he previously rated 4/5 stars.

Laura includes links to lists focused on Ukraine conflict and Ukrainian books in translation

Carolyn mentioned that the author lives in Durham.

Laura was greeted by a bunch of book selection form responses after a long, tough-ish meeting.

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Meira reflected on June's inner turmoil, torn between love and freedom, contemplating drastic actions for a sense of control.

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Meira is feeling a mix of emotions as she prepares to move on from a relationship.

Laura explores the impact of multiple points of view on reader engagement and favorite characters in the novel.

Laura discusses paths to forgiveness among the Briscoe family and components necessary for true forgiveness.

Laura ponders if March has succeeded in changing and staying in Olympus, hopeful for his future within the family.

Laura reflects on June and Peter's parenting skills, finding good mixed in with their failings.

Laura contemplates Arlo's character and his relationship with Artie, questioning if he has earned forgiveness by the end of the book.

Laura speculates on the futures of June and Peter's, as well as Hap and Vera's marriages.

Laura explores the counterparts of main characters in classical mythology and their impact on the reading experience.

Cindy regrets not being able to participate in discussion as she read the book many months ago and has limited recall of finer plot details.

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Pascale found each character’s story surprisingly attention-catching.

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Elyse was frustrated by constant narrative changes, impacting her enjoyment of the book.

Laura's family expects her to quietly read books, ignoring everyone.

Steven really enjoyed reading this great book.

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Henry was suggesting a name based on a book.

Laura read and enjoyed it.

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J enjoys reading books that have been featured on previous articles.

Max stopped the project due to not wanting to know too much about other people's shelves.

Lexie found the idea of scrolling through book covers and seeing who has mentioned them compelling.

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Haley found the unrealistic dialogue in this book to be a major issue, resulting in flat characters.

Laura is excited to add a new book to her reading list.

Laura mentioned that some folks at Viget had mixed feelings about the book.

Laura probably won’t read it super soon but would be up for reading it at some point.

Maria is cool with waiting for a book this year.

Laura feels taunted by the library's missing books in a series.

Laura mentioned To Kill a Mockingbird in comparison to The Great Gatsby.

Laura is clamoring to get her hands on books about a precocious twelve year old who solves murders in Victorian England.

Laura is pleased with the advice given by all regarding the issue discussed

Laura is asking if anyone enjoyed any good books over the break and what's up next on their TBR.

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Annie didn't like most of the books she read this year.

Laura has heard good things about the book but hasn't read it yet.

Maria finished another book and is now eager to get a new one in a week.

Andrew finds the comparison to Schrute Bucks amusing.

Laura is asking about the amount of reading done by the teacher.

Carolyn was kind of meh about this book when she read it years ago.

Katie loved the title of this book and remembered liking it years ago.

Laura enjoys staying up late to read a good book.

Max didn't mention any specific book.

Jackson mentions Anthony Horowitz's mystery book adapted into TV.

Laura reminds everyone to vote for book club selections by EOD today.

Jackie is considering picking up this book for her next read.

Maria read it in a week, feeling reassured. Late at night may have caused confusion.

Laura, You may want to read that one during daylight hours and definitely avoid reading it if you’re near any scarecrows.

Katie listened to a good book about dreaming and hypnotizing on her drive back from CO last summer, but it would lull her to sleep while driving.

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Pascale wants to sign Harrison up for 10 books.

Hannah enjoyed visiting Three Lives & Co in Greenwich Village and Spoonbill and Sugartown in Williamsburg for their charm.

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Darby mentioned that the book was published and seemed happy about it.

Laura is intrigued by the book cover and feels the urge to lie down on it.

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Annie is getting inspired to check out a book mentioned.

Nathan felt overwhelmed as all his library holds arrived at once, causing a mix of emotions.

Nathan picked a book already but then the book he REALLY wanted dropped right after he accepted one of the holds.

Laura mentioned she enjoyed the book club social and encourages others to join the discussion.

Max appreciates Tertulia and canceled Amazon pre-orders for books by friends to support this co-op.

Laura asks about books that scream 'summer' and how reading habits change during the season.

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Henry finds the writing reminiscent of Jenny Offill.

Laura uses Notion and Libby to keep track of reading habits and capture book recommendations.

Nathan's youngest has read 8 books this summer, finding it tough to keep her supplied.

Max mentioned the renewal cost being $25 compared to Bookshop's shipping costs.

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Annie is excited about the books she wants to read from Wake County libraries.

Kelly found the book familiar due to previous readings but enjoyed the split between present day and past.

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Analisa is inspired to pick up the book again after being left 2 chapters in for a while.

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Pascale mentioned the book written by the Bangles' singer.

Laura shared some interesting bookish content with us.

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Pascale completed the challenge and still needs to read their first book.

Noah visited Malaprop's in Asheville last week.

Liz caught both kids “reading” during our weekly Saturday morning library trip.

Laura was impressed by the staff selections at Sherman's in Bar Harbor during her trip to Maine with Grace.

Laura mentioned Carolyn got a copy through her buy nothing group, and Claire also has a copy.

Lauren finished it and didn’t stop reading it partway through.

Max finds the book on his desk _dangerous_.

Tommy mentioned two long books

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Pascale was motivated by pizza during training.

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Paul loved it

Nevin has read and deemed worth keeping and organizing the books on their shelf.

Noah recalls a book that was a big deal and turned into a movie.

Jackie should consider reading the book that has been sitting on their bookshelf.

Jackson, important books on shelf never read

Laura's book buying habits are very aspirational.

Laura wishes to be the type of person who reads a specific type of book, but admits she only buys them without reading.

Laura and the team have read the whole thing, kind of.

Laura disagrees with the idea of clients assigning book homework.

Cindy found the book 'transformational' and 'impactful', but ultimately found it SO BORING after giving it a chance.

Cindy and <@U0255M8JK> challenged each other to read a book, but neither of them ended up reading it.

Jackson is interested in 10 books.

Megan finished reading both books after 5 years of not reading anything.

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Jason enjoyed reading this book, considering it one of his favorites in the past 5 years.

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Mel thinks the information is incorrect and clarifies that the sponsor is not physically located at the library.

Laura mentioned librarians are anti-late fees and may waive fees if asked.

Owen wonders if the purpose of owning physical books is for Brandon to lean against them during gatherings.

Owen found the book to be a very different take.

Laura is considering writing a series about a beagle who solves crimes.

Laura enjoyed reading this book on Elyse's recommendation.

David liked it a lot, especially books that are vibe-heavy and kind of confusing.

Tommy praises the illustrations in reinforcing the framework and thesis.

Max considers ratings below five stars as negative and only rates things as really up or really down.

Steven thoroughly enjoyed the book mentioned in the previous message.

Liz is considering voting for a book that made them cry more than any other book. They are unsure if this makes it a good or poor recommendation.

Laura didn't like most of the books read, hoping for a better outcome in 2023.

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Henry recommends the Hisense A5 for those looking to reduce phone usage and are on a GSM carrier.

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Amanda is enjoying an excellent audiobook that helps her focus while driving on 95.

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Peyton enjoyed this quick read and believes in its message.

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Mariel finds Kindle Unlimited overwhelming with content she's not interested in.

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Mariel appreciates Prime Reading for its library with no due dates.

Laura mentioned she wants to be a millionaire

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BethAnne mentioned reading a whole book on the plane and being delayed by the time it took, on the flight back to NC.

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Elyse enjoyed the books mentioned in the email.

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BethAnne mentioned pacing the terrace.

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Elyse found the discussion around loneliness and death fascinating.

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Elyse found the book extremely cerebral and rather depressing.

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Elyse found it not a fun read by any stretch.

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Henry mentions a test from a William Gass essay for deciding if a book is worth reading.

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Henry Judges books harshly by their interior rather than the cover.

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Elyse mentioned a book where a character escaped from the emperor's prison through his paintings.

Kelly took Piper to pick up holds at the library. Piper expressed gratitude, saying 'thanks, mom, you won't regret this!'

Claire assumed it was a young adult book due to the type size, but then wasn't sure because of the inclusion of sexy parts.

Laura mentioned that today is the last chance to add books to the bingo card in Whimsical.

Laura is considering fall/winter selections and welcomes suggestions until July.

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Paul really enjoyed the book recommended by Cindy. Definitely a page-turner.

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Henry thought it was great and quite different in tone from what was expected.

Kate reminisces about a cheer for a college frisbee team involving books and the joy of reading.

Laura mentioned a book but no further details were provided.

Laura received a $500 donation from a woman who sent back a book to cover a late fee.

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Meira is excited to read more books.

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Paul strongly disliked the book.

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Mariel signed up for the platform during beta and thinks it has become a great platform. She is a fan.

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Mariel mentions Goodreads being right there but is trying to make the switch to the platform.

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J has a book on their holds list.

Jackson found lots of supernatural happenings very interesting.

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Pascale is concerned about potential reinforcement of stereotypes in some books.

Emily has observed kids books with racist tropes, even with animal characters.

Laura suggests switching to YA and middle grade books to support a shorter attention span or trying a new format like audio or a new genre.

Claire finds the description of day-to-day life in the small mining town in Northern Siberia gripping.

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Elyse found the article interesting.

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BethAnne feels strongly about having the freedom to choose her feelings without external influence.

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BethAnne is trying to think of other books to mention.

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Becky's gift is delayed. She would really like the two books recommended by her esteemed colleague.

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Becky is looking for a fiction or biography with a super engaging narrator, preferably by someone famous.

Laura is pretty sure about the audio format.

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Becky enjoyed the book, despite some criticism of the plot. She finds the writing gorgeous and the characters intriguing.

Laura finished a book that pushed her over the finish line.

Laura read about the same volume as last year, with fewer physical books but more audiobooks. She enjoyed more fantasy, mystery, and romance.

Laura thought May and July had the highest volume of 'good' books that she really enjoyed.

Laura read the fewest books in March and April.

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Grace recommends a magic cure for headaches

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BethAnne feels so good when she finds the perfect book.

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Mai found the book at the Boulder Bookstore and purchased it after the 6th time picking it up, glad it's recommended.

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Annie mentions reading habits before bed and during lunch but struggles to make a habit of it.

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Lindsay appreciates recommendations for great readers, especially when the narrator and subject matter are well-matched.

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Lindsay is unable to listen to another audio book with men reading women as they all sound like they are on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Laura suggests trying different types of audiobooks, shorter ones from the library to find what you enjoy.

Laura is excited about the selection on the bookshelves.

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Leo briefly discusses the concept of a 'good billionaire' in relation to the publishing industry.

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Comparison to The Dutch House mentioned.

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Becky found the book super intriguing and thanks <@U0255M8JK> for the recommendation.

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Elyse received a gift from her brother and sister-in-law.

Laura asked <@U03G0EZ3R> to help with the Stephen King request.

Laura enjoys reading but dislikes answering questions about the book.

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Haley is impressed with someone's reading progress compared to last year.

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Heather finds the stories unoriginal, pulling bits from other works.

Owen mentions the Beatles pulling heavily from locations and people in London for their song themes.

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Becky mentions the Beatles as giving voice to the Everyman.

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Leo is excited to be only 2 issues away from reaching his goal.

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Leo mentioned that's like 100k each.

Emily encourages Laura to embrace a wild lifestyle.

Laura wants us to share our favorite books about books for National Book Lovers Day.

Laura enjoyed reading a fun and heartwarming book.

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Jessica is really enjoying the book so far and had the wrong impression of it when it first came out.

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Dylan found the concept good, with a couple of standout chapters, but overall thinks it's skippable.

Cindy is amazed by people who can read multiple books simultaneously.

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Mel prefers not to read multiple books at a time,

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Haley has a copy of this book and would love to discuss it with someone once done.

Emily is excited about the event happening tonight at Greenlight Bookstore where you can get a copy of the book for $20.

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Pascale is interested in the book mentioned.

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Pascale just picked up a book from the library today.

Claire is excited for the discussion and finished the book on Monday.

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BethAnne is excited about a book about books.

Laura is protective of her book and doesn't want germs near it.

Laura is enthusiastic about spending all her money on books.

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Jessica got a ticket for an event featuring Jia Tolentino next Monday evening.

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Mel is finding that getting library books again has helped with their sense of urgency to read.

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Annie mentioned that it's her fault for getting distracted and reading another book instead.

Laura mentioned a deal where everything is only 1 credit.

Laura agrees with the publish-date order approach.

Laura started reading this book in the fall and was enjoying it, but for some reason, she put it down. She needs to pick it back up.

Laura finds that it may not be the right book for everyone at the moment.

Kelly found the book captivating and couldn't stop reading it.

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Jason mentioned a book.

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Grace is starting a new book during the break.

Laura mentions a horror-ishy story about ghosts and the titanic

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Jessica suggests that the word 'anti-racist' may be seen as a vanity project, with books proposing an unachievable anti-racist canon.

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Jason mentioned a book.

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BethAnne loved the book

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Annie is ordering a book for herself and several others as gifts.

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Haley's boyfriend Josh loved a book he read and obsessively talked about it.

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Haley mentions a book with a cautionary message about reading it if you enjoy figuring things out.

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Becky has not managed to get through a single one of the last 10 books Alex has recommended.

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Becky mentions a lot of Vigets appreciate it.

Cindy is unsure about finishing the Maude translation of a book after reading 6 chapters. With 1271 pages, the decision remains open for now.

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BethAnne sees reading this book as a great sign that the person is solid.

Stephanie found the book refreshing and enjoyable.

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J really struggled with the first 30% of the book

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Jason mentioned a book.

Cindy mentioned a British-Irish version related to Becky.

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J most people argue with me that they’re all pronounced the same

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Peyton believes this is the one, mentioned on page 174/462 in the hardback edition.

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Annie talks about acquiring books at an alarming rate and organizing them haphazardly on shelves.

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Leo found out about Bookshop.org, maybe old news.

Laura highly recommends the book being discussed, will continue reading before final judgement.

Emily loves the book, and finds it emotionally impactful despite its short length.

Laura mentioned this book in the past as your favorite.

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Lindsay saw a cool bookshelf online that stores 5 books open and face down to save your spot.

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Jason mentioned a book.

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Mel found the book infuriating with a rating of .5 out of 5 stars.

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Annie reads one book at a time and occasionally starts a new one when bored but may not go back to finish the previous one.

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Pascale mentioned a book.

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Pascale will read it in a few months

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Dylan suggests skipping the first ~100 pages of the first book due to excessive family history. Listening to books is more convenient than reading.

Claire just finished a book last weekend and loved it!

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Liz was so sad when it ended!

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J discovered a new two-story bookshop down the block and describes it as heaven, but is hesitant to go in to avoid buying all the books.

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Jason mentioned a book.

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Grace is open to exploring new genres if someone recommends an accessible and engaging book for a non-regular reader.

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Mai appreciates HG Wells' social commentary on creative writing.

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Mai also has that problem.

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Mai mentioned a link about tsundoku, the art of buying books and never reading them.

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Pascale would love to hear about everyone's favorite childhood books in a thread created by Harrison (10 years old)

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J thought about reading it

Claire had a really bad date and needed Laura's advice from her labshare.

Laura sometimes called blind date with a book. super fun.

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Aakash mentioned a book.

Laura is using a sewing machine to make book sleeves and bookmarks.

Laura doesn't prioritize book protection like some do, preferring to keep books safe in special sleeves while on the go.

Claire appreciates Annie's gesture of giving her a book.

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Annie will bring the book in.

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Becky praises a gorgeous book that reclaims African-American cooking from stereotypes and showcases its diverse influences over two centuries.

Laura wants to limit the number of books she purchases or borrows in order to read the ones already on her shelves.

Laura mentioned a book that's been on her shelf for a while and considered moving it to the nightstand during the holidays.

Laura mentioned the possibility of making it a book club pick.

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Jason mentioned a book.

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Lindsay reordered a book because she didn't like the look of the one she already had.

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Tyler was inspired to go digital after realizing the convenience of not having to carry heavy hardbacks during holiday travel.

Laura is requesting favorite books read in 2019 for a compilation to be shared internally and possibly on Viget.com.

Laura suggests borrowing books from the library if you don't mind waiting for popular titles.

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Ian found the book to be so good and one of his all-time favorites.

Laura is looking for light, fluffy, and fun books that are really compulsively readable. Bonus points if it's good on audio.

Laura, I'd heard of this author before but never really looked into his books.

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Joe found Newton's writing approachable but scattered, covering topics from religious themes to math and physics.

Laura mentions detractors criticizing the decision to jointly award the Booker prize to Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo.

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Brandon appreciated the experimentation in the story set in Victorian England, despite some ideas not landing.

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Lindsay hasn't finished the book. They read it with friends a few months back. They found it wordy but with some gems.

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Grace likes botanical/floral covers.

Laura wants to reduce book spending but is considering putting a book on her Christmas wish list.

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Henry got the book from the library a long time ago and read a lot about the translators but never got far in the book.

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Heather found a book in Norfolk.

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Heather finished a book on Wednesday and might watch the movie this weekend.

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Heather thinks it should be against the law to have movie posters that are just book covers.

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BethAnne expressed disappointment with her dorm dinner

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julia.thummel enjoyed the Renoir films.

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Erica didn't enjoy most of the books on the list.

Laura added the translated version of a book to her list.

David, I'll have to check that out

David thought ZP recommended a programming book.

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Mel enjoyed reading the latest book featured in the Girls' Night In newsletter.

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Paul initially mistook 'Marilynne Robinson' for 'Marianne Williamson'.

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Brandon is planning to read on his break.

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Grace agrees with the initial sentiment expressed by the reader.

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Henry opened slack at 7:30 for unknown reasons.

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Heather is listening to the audio book and they mention a character named Sir-see.

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Kayla mentioned about a book called 'wakeupsheep'

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Andrea mentioned it during user interviews and some people were pretty surprised

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Dave read this book for his family's book club. The ending divided opinions among his sisters.

David follows a blog and has bought a few recommended books.

Laura had fun pulling together some personalized recommendations for <@UFDKGJYMP> yesterday.

Laura enjoyed the book and mentioned that it is a quick read, making it easy to finish quickly.

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Kayla thinks it's a good book.

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Andrea is curious if the group plans to read at a fast pace.

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Mai mentioned the show but with more information.

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Dylan mentioned books go more into world building, history, politics, and minor characters compared to the show.

Laura has had this book on her kindle for a long time and needs to actually read it.

Laura noticed discrepancies in the sample calendar accuracy and doubts Google employees work less than 8 hours a day.

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Elyse borrowed a book from the library and had to wait 4 months due to high demand.

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Pascale is glad to hear the book lives up to the reviews.

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Elyse found it to be a brilliant and masterfully done re-telling of a greek myth.

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Joe just read the prologue and thinks the book is great and heartbreaking.

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Henry is enjoying the audiobook version that starts with an introduction by Clarke, read by him.

Laura finished listening to a book a few weeks ago.

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Becky's husband is uneasy about books like this one from the Wild East of Russia, too close to home.

Blair liked the chapter of the book before having to return it to the library but intends to read it when they get it back.

Laura mentioned receiving book bucks to spend on books.

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J loves David Tennant.

Laura enjoyed a sweet and fun middle-grade book that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Laura has been diving into WWII books and found this one's focus on battle execution and management surprisingly engaging.

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Henry finds the book cringier than expected at age 25.

Laura mentioned discussing books with similar themes in mid-late June.

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Grace is excited to read the book just from the title.

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Henry fell in love with the book, as did a family friend who read it multiple times.

Laura enjoyed the book despite initial concerns about it being too science-y.

Laura mentioned YA books and free audiobooks available at <https://www.audiobooksync.com/>.

Laura is trying to decide on a news item to cover with her ESL students tonight.

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Elyse loved the book, said it was so good.

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Mel just picked up a book from the library

Laura just started it and is enjoying it so far. She thinks it would make for a good discussion.

Laura is looking for recommendations on books featuring LGBTQ+ characters, written by LGBTQ+ authors, covering LGBTQ+ themes.

Owen mentioned a book

Laura already flew through books 2 and 3 but will check out the other one suggested.

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Jason mentioned a book.

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julia.thummel is pondering the impact of power and control on how an author's books are interpreted.

Laura suggests supporting authors by purchasing books or requesting your library purchase upcoming releases.

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Jason is concerned about the general population's decreasing interest in reading books due to philosophical abstinence.

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julia.thummel mentioned putting 5 books on hold at the library for efficient reading.

Owen values physical copies of meaningful books for their tactile nature and smell, but like many, can't justify getting all books in print.

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Grace found the book perfect to put on tiny bookshelves in tiny houses.

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Jason read that book in college about 20 years ago.

Owen read a book when he was in highschool which came out in 1991.

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Mel enjoyed learning about the historical fiction aspect of the book.

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Jessica found it engrossing. Easy read despite length.

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Mel is deciding between reading quick read or underground airlines first.

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Jason mentioned a book.

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Kathryn has read the first story and loves the explorations of so-called 'feminine rage.'

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Trevor wants to read the book just for that reason mentioned.

Owen finds the book to be heavy and not suitable for light reading.

Owen loves the book

Owen's dad is a writer, will check out the book.

Owen can vouch for it's awesomeness too.

Laura highly recommends the book for its intense nature, suggesting that women living alone read it during daylight hours.

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Pascale expressed interest in adding it to their list.

Cindy mentioned a hard-copy book and candle in the third back-up.

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Jason found the general concept of the book very relatable.

Owen has mentioned a book in the conversation.

Laura mentioned breaking her self-imposed book buying ban this weekend.

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Jason mentioned a book.

Laura is willing to stay up until midnight to finish a book.

Max was mentioned in comparison to Jason Polan and Charles Burns in relation to illustrations editor and job responsibilities.

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Analisa uses a unique method to choose books when in a reading rut.

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Meira reflects on the impact of defining oneself in comparison to another.

Laura is reminding everyone to share their favorite book from 2021 by the end of the week as only 2 submissions have been received so far.

Jackie finds the Studio Ghibli description enticing, but sometimes comparisons to books raise expectations too much.

Laura recommends the podcast Talking Scared for fans of horror and gothic literature, with a broad view that includes both scary and non-traditional horror books.

Lauren enjoys the realistic world of this near-future fiction with a mildly supernatural element, offering commentary on modern human life.

Laura asked for book recommendations for Thanksgiving Break and audiobooks for traveling. Share your thoughts in the thread.

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Annie overhears a librarian explaining cozy mysteries to a woman, describing them as sweet with titles often featuring flowers or food.

Laura finished the book and is still unsure if she understands what happened, suggesting spoilers may help clarify events.

Laura enjoyed the book and mentioned that she may not have finished it if not for the book club.

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Grace emphasizes the unique pleasure and mental landscapes created through reading for enjoyment.

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Sarah suggests watching Watchmen, a TV show based on a DC comic set in Tulsa, highlighting the events of the Tulsa race massacre.

Laura is excited to have picked up 12 books from the library for her upcoming 2 weeks of PTO.

Laura is asking for opinion on reading books based on covers for a weekend activity.

Max mentioned his old friend Rick Easton who is passionate about simple foods, particularly bread, and is running a successful bakery in Jersey City.

Laura encourages individual goal setting and self-defined challenges for personal growth and success.

Maria visited the Cherry Hill Library, found it very cute and enjoyed the <statue> outside.

Maria visited the Ocean City Library combined with their community center and museum, loved how busy it was and enjoyed the <storywalk>.

Maria's favorite was the Princeton Public Library, found the space beautiful and it brought her immediate joy.

Laura enjoyed the audiobook with multiple narrators but felt reading in print may help with clarity.

Max Some friends worked with a grower and did a coffee release in 2018; let me know if the book’s good.

Laura stays home and reads books on NYE.

Laura has read the first 10 books but struggled with a new narrator on audio after the original narrator died.

Laura is looking for more submissions for favorite books

This is fascinating. I have never read any of his work, and now I'm looking forward even more to reading this one.

Carolyn thinks Harry would enjoy the book recommended by a writing professor. She's intrigued about the recommendation for him.

Laura mentioned a book that seems to be complex and potentially confusing for a 10-year-old due to the themes of grief and sadness.

Laura is reviewing and voting on upcoming book club selections to create the fall/winter 2021/22 schedule.

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J0 things remembered about the book, halfway through and still don’t know what’s going on and don’t care about characters.

Laura mentioned a bingo square prompt inspired by BethAnne, encouraging reading books about women in technology.

Laura encourages reading a book with a robot, cyborg, or AI character for the bingo challenge.

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Emily listens to LeVar Burton Reads and thinks it's a good time for anyone who enjoys short stories.

Laura wants to highlight some picture, middle grade, and YA books that tell Black stories.

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Elyse mentioned hitting a few bookstores on the way.

Laura mentioned she is aiming to finish 1 or 2 more books before tomorrow.

Laura is looking for the most engrossing book that kept her up at night because she couldn't stop reading.

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Becky discusses a common affliction that affects only women in a somewhat dismissive tone.

Jackson's son uses other books as bookmarks instead of dog-earing or using normal bookmarks.

Laura finds it easier to consume books through audiobooks and enjoys listening all the time.

Laura encourages folks to give virtual events a try, mentioning the benefits of accessing authors from bookstores all over the country.

Laura feels entertained by the book.

Claire is curious about the revelation at the end of the book

Claire is interested to discuss this afternoon

Claire wants to hear others' perspectives

Owen got into an argument about Brexit with an English acquaintance, resulting in actual screaming. Shriver had no memory of the dispute.

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Becky didn't know that Stalin had his own triumvirate with Grigory Zinovyev and Lev Kamenev to thwart Trotsky.

Laura has read the first four books and has the fifth one queued up for the future. They are good on audio due to the great accent of the narrator.

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Grace wants to read it for the meeting but hasn't started yet.

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Pascale scheduled it for August to allow for rereading.

Laura is considering adding some lighter reads for summer before returning to heavier selections in the fall.

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J read it when they were younger than 10 and then it was on their 6th grade book list.

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Leo found the summary of the book read by <@U8W3LDT4H> depressing.

Claire is interested in a book that has been on her list and plans to get it from audible as her next read.

Laura expressed disappointment in being too distracted to read in March.

Laura is asking about books for escaping reality. Do you have any recommendations?

If you’ve enjoyed Erik Larson’s previous books or want to read more nonfiction but need compelling storytelling, The Splendid and The Vile might be a good fit for you.

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Mel felt like the book sped up a lot at the end and had to slow down to take in the last third.

Laura mentions the challenges faced by libraries in obtaining federal funding and the importance of advocacy to support libraries.