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Omg, I can't wait to read your review of Lapvona. I couldn't with that book.

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Lol I've been hearing that a lot about that book. Fingers crossed I get through it!

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It wasn't the writing, I'll just say that...

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Haha dang I ended up really liking the work (in a twisted kind of way haha)

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Sameeeee

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I was one of those who loved your take on "Dracula." Your insights into " Carmilla" are equally entertaining. I'm glad you followed the suggestion to read it!

I'm also glad you will be doing "Lapvona" next . I was so undone by the cover that I couldn't bring myself to take a look inside.

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Thanks, Betsy! I'm a big Moshfegh fan, so I'm looking forward to getting into it. But I've heard a lot of folks don't like it and that it's unsettling. We'll see what happens!

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Oct 22, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

Ooh, The Actual Star. An absolutely fascinating premise with what I found to be a really disappointing execution. There’s so much to talk about there!

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Thanks, Andrea! It was recommended in my local bookstore and I’ve followed the author on Instagram for years so I figured I’d give it a look. 🤞

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The Olivia Rodrigo gif took me out 😂

Another stellar review of a classic!

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Ha! Glad you liked it! Thanks!

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Oct 22, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

I don't have any good follow ups or anything just thrilled you read Carmilla! As always huge fan!

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Thanks! No worries. And thanks for the great recommendation! If you have any more, shoot them my way.

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Oct 22, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

I enjoyed your review. I loved Dracula, so maybe I’ll pick this up for next year. I need to read light and breezy right now…..Happy Halloween!

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Thanks, Kate! I hope you enjoy it!

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I would love to read your opinion on the Hurston book. I would 100% have bought that one had I seen it hanging around.

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Thanks, Marina! I'm excited to read it, too, and I'm hoping I can get to it by the end of the year or early next year.

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Oh coool, a book that in part inspired Dracula! I gotta read!

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Thanks, Amani! It's definitely worth checking out!

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I had never heard of Carmilla until three weeks ago and now it's popping up everywhere.

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Yes, it’s the au courant vampire book for sure.

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The last GIF 😂😂😂

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Lol it was too good not to use!

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whoa this sounds great (love a short classic, too!)

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Thanks, Leigh! I hope you check it out. And I agree, short classics are great!

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Welp, added to my holds queue!

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Hello, friend! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. I think it would be right up your alley.

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Oh yes, totally my thing and honestly kinda mad I've never gotten around to it given my affinity for vampires... (maybe I noted it on a "to read" list somewhere and lost track...)

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Oct 23, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

Hello! Is Doon Arbus related to Diane Arbus?

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Her daughter, apparently!

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