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Settling in for the long haul

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  • Blackcats
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    if you listen carefully you will hear the orchestra's fanfare, the rustle of taffeta and the sound of the golden envelope being opened to reveal

    We Solve Murders - 6.75/10


    I'm currently reading Good People by Patmeena Sabit - it's soooo good!

  • Dakota_Rose
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    @Blackcats love it! 💃 🍾

    PBs £2050 (including £1k EF)
    16/26 books for 2026

    Take the time to find the joy in each day

  • Blackcats
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    Good People is the best book I've read for ages. I can't really summarise the plot because the storyline is so cleverly emerging. It's about an Afghan family living in America and there is an unexpected death. I will give my final score when I've finished it but so far it's 10/10!

  • Dakota_Rose
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    I’ll add it to my TBR list. Thank you for the recommendation!

    I’ve started A Court of Thorns and Roses. Enjoying it so far, and it’s different from anything else I’ve read before. The closest I can compare it to is a mix of Traditional tales, Twilight and The Hunger Games but we’ll see how it develops.

    Today has been a no spend day. I’ve taken Mum for a doctors appointment and Mr D and I have been ‘decluttering’ the Lego cupboard. The result of which has been cluttering up the dining table while we try to salvage some of the sets for displaying or selling. Mr D has had a couple of good sales so he posted those this afternoon and sent me £50 to treat myself to something 😊.

    Bit of a hormonal migraine I’m battling tonight, but the relief of not being in work and just letting it ride out is helping!

    PBs £2050 (including £1k EF)
    16/26 books for 2026

    Take the time to find the joy in each day

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