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Dec 17, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

Great review. I learned a lot and decided not to read this book right away.

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Thanks, Susan! Glad you enjoyed the review.

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Thanks for another fine review. Loved Possession—Don’t need to read this one.

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Thanks, Brian! Possession is so good!

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Dec 17, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

I am sitting in a Black Watch tartan dress reading this review ( heading out to a holiday party)! I think Santa is bringing me Possession and I’ll see how it goes. I’ll skip this for now. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Donna!

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Thanks, Kate! I don’t know why the tartan thing stuck with me. I’m always mystified at the oddball details that get lodged in my brain. I hope Santa brings Possession and that you enjoy it. I also hope the party was fun. Donna and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and happy new year too!

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I love A.S. Byatt, but I had somehow completely overlooked The Game and was waiting for your review to decide whether to find a copy or not. Glad to hear I can skip this one - my to-read pile is bad enough as it is!! Thank you for another wonderful year of BOG - enjoy your holidays!

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Thank you, my friend! I don't think this book is in wide circulation and I believe I just stumbled upon it through dumb luck in my constant rummaging through used bookstores. Thank YOU also for another amazing year of Dearest. It is truly one of the best newsletters out there and never fails to brighten the inbox! Happy holidays to you and yours!

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Oh no! I hope a nicer book comes your way before 2023 ends

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Thanks, Resh! Me too!

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