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It's all about books, after all!

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Hi everyone! I pray you are all doing well, staying safe & healthy. The link below was sent to me by my incredibly thoughtful sister-in-law (ironically, her name is Sue, too!). For all you book enthusiasts, I think you'll enjoy scrolling through this Facebook post. https://www.facebook.com/GoodwillLibrarian/posts/2955522147819603

From the Detroit Free Press: Read along with these online book clubs while self-isolating during coronavirus

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https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/books/2020/04/12/online-book-clubs-join-while-self-isolating-with-oprah-reese-jenna-more/5130723002/

Read-Along

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So my friend, Terri and I are reading a story written in 1925. An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser. We both decided to read this together as it's on our book bucket lists. Dust cover from 1926 edition We will share our progress, thoughts, opinions and eventually our individual reviews. Anyone else interested in reading along with us, just leave Terri and I a message below. Since libraries and book stores are closed nationally due to COVID-19, you can find either the paperback or kindle edition on Amazon. There are many editions on Kindle, but all the same story. I actually found my kindle edition for only 45 cents! Ok, Terri...let's get to it, my dear friend!

We're all in this together!

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Hi everyone! I pray you are all doing well, staying healthy, and keeping a positive attitude during this very difficult time all over the world. This COVID-19 pandemic is absolutely awful and devastating to so many families. I thought we could all pass on a positive thought or a favorite quote to help lift our spirits. I'll get things rolling... "HAPPINESS IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF PROBLEMS, IT'S THE ABILITY TO DEAL WITH THEM." -Steve Mariboli, author & behavioral scientist-

Book/Author Match Game

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Put on your thinking caps! Match the book with its author & share your answers in comment box (Example: 1 is C).... Not really the answer...or is it?!?!? Book :                                                                                                         1) Charlotte’s Web                                                                                           2) Fever 1793     3)  Charlie & the Chocolate Factory     ...

Five Book Bucket List

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Cheers to knowledge and informed thinking. May we never quench the thirst for knowledge. -Read Philosophy- As your blog host, here is my 5 book bucket list: 1) The Great Gatsby 2) The Grapes of Wrath 3) 1984 4) Crime and Punishment 5)  Lord of the Flies If anyone is interested in reading any or all of my bucket list books with me, send me a message below in comment box. I'd love to read & chat about them!! Share your 5 book bucket list below!!

Prolific author & sea explorer, Clive Cussler, has passed away

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This bestselling adventure novelist passed away today at the age of 88.  I have read many of his books over the years, all full of intrigue, suspense, and hard to put down page turners.  Sometimes called The Grandmaster of Adventure, Clive  Cussler has a new novel, “Journey of the Pharaohs,” set to be released March 10, with several more awaiting what will now be posthumous publication.   He founded his own National Underwater and Marine Agency and participated in dozens of searches for old ships, including one that turned up a steamship belonging to Cornelius Vanderbilt.