My daughter volunteers her time at our public library for a youth programme that entourages young people to write. Last year my daughter’s work was published in their magazine and now that she has finished high school, she wants to help encourage others who are on the journey she took. At her last meeting, the librarian offered some ARCs to the volunteers, ARCs that had been given to the librarians by the publishing houses to help them choose relevant books for the library members. My daughter came home with a few galleys of books I am interested in reading.
One of them is titled Five Feet Apart. I have read good things about this story on social media and I look forward to reading it.
Have you recently received a bookish surprise?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post is linked to Becky’s Square Challenge. The theme for the month of July is “blue”.)
That’s so cool! I just shared my Wednesday Bookmobile which highlighted a series of crime thrillers set in the south of France, so lots of food and wine involved!
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And the setting is perfect!
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how wonderful . . enjoy!
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Thank you Becky.
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My sister was visiting from az and brought me a small and wonderful book – the book shop. I loved it
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I love the title. What is the story about?
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A won who buys an old building and opens the only book shop the town has had. She is up against a lot of forces and her gumption is amazing. The characters are so interesting and well developed
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I like the sound of that one! Do you know the author’s name by any chance?
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Penelope Fitzgerald. I think you’ll really like it. They made it into a movie but I haven’t seen it –
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I will look for it. Thank you.
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You must be undeniably proud
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I am. Also happy that she has found something she enjoys doing.
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That sounds like a very useful occupation for your daughter, Colline. 🙂 🙂
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She is enjoying her time guiding teens in their writing – even though she is still a teen herself 😀
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I have not heard of that book. I’m looking forward to your review.
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I plan to read it soon – probably within the next few weeks.
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