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Tara Gee on HTSUTAD: What did you think of Maria Ressa’s autobiography, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator”?
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Libby Baker on HTSUTAD: What did you think of Maria Ressa’s autobiography, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator”?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What parts of A Fatal Grace resonated with you the most? Why?
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Maureen on AFG: What parts of A Fatal Grace resonated with you the most? Why?
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Maureen on AFG: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
So true!
Perhaps the opposite is “shoo kitty, shoo”? Definitely looks like a mountain lion / cougar.
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Recent Forum Replies
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Tara Gee on HTSUTAD: What did you think of Maria Ressa’s autobiography, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator”?
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Libby Baker on HTSUTAD: What did you think of Maria Ressa’s autobiography, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator”?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What parts of A Fatal Grace resonated with you the most? Why?
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Maureen on AFG: What parts of A Fatal Grace resonated with you the most? Why?
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Maureen on AFG: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
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Tara Gee on AFG: What parts of A Fatal Grace resonated with you the most? Why?
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Tara Gee on AFG: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What parts of A Fatal Grace resonated with you the most? Why?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
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Tara Gee on AFG: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
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Tara Gee on AFG: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: Who is your favorite character in this book and why?
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Tara Gee on AFG: Do you agree with Gamache in Chapter 33 that “when you’ve seen the worst you appreciate the best?”
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: A Fatal Grace flaws
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Maureen on AFG: What do you think Gamache means when he says “Don’t mistake dramatics for a conscience.”?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: Do you agree with Gamache in Chapter 33 that “when you’ve seen the worst you appreciate the best?”
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What do you think Gamache means when he says “Don’t mistake dramatics for a conscience.”?
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Tara Gee on AFG: What do you think Gamache means when he says “Don’t mistake dramatics for a conscience.”?
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: Do you agree with Gamache in Chapter 33 that “when you’ve seen the worst you appreciate the best?”
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What do you think Gamache means when he says “Don’t mistake dramatics for a conscience.”?
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Maureen on AFG: What do you make of the apparent brushes with God
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Tara Gee on AFG: What do you think the themes in the book are?
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What do you think the themes in the book are?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What do you make of the apparent brushes with God
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Maureen on AFG: What do you make of the apparent brushes with God
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Maureen on AFG: What do you make of the apparent brushes with God
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What do you make of the apparent brushes with God
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Tara Gee on AFG: The power of the word
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Jane Baechle on AFG: The power of the word
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What do you make of the apparent brushes with God
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Tara Gee on AFG: The power of the word
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: The power of the word
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Jane Baechle on AFG: How does Christmas bring out the best or the worst in any of the villagers?
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Tara Gee on AFG: How does Christmas bring out the best or the worst in any of the villagers?
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Tara Gee on AFG: Clues hidden in plain sight.
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: How does Christmas bring out the best or the worst in any of the villagers?
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Tara Gee on AFG: How do you feel about The Three Graces in the book?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: How do you feel about The Three Graces in the book?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: Clues hidden in plain sight.
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: How do you feel about The Three Graces in the book?
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Maureen on AFG: What interests you most about the two murder victims
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Maureen on AFG: What do you think of Ruth’s idea that “most people, while claiming to hate authority, actually yearned for someone to take charge”?
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Tara Gee on AFG: Clues hidden in plain sight.
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Maureen Maxwell on AFG: What do you think of Ruth’s idea that “most people, while claiming to hate authority, actually yearned for someone to take charge”?
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What do you make of Gamache’s relationships with the different members of his team?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What interests you most about the two murder victims
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Maureen on AFG: What interests you most about the two murder victims
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Tara Gee on AFG: What interests you most about the two murder victims
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: Clues hidden in plain sight.
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What interests you most about the two murder victims
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: Gamache’s thoughts on mistakes
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Maureen on AFG: Gamache’s thoughts on mistakes
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Maureen on AFG: Gamache’s thoughts on mistakes
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: Gamache’s thoughts on mistakes
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Tara Gee on AFG: Gamache’s thoughts on mistakes
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Jane Baechle on AFG: Gamache’s thoughts on mistakes
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Maureen on AFG: What do you think of Ruth’s idea that “most people, while claiming to hate authority, actually yearned for someone to take charge”?
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Tara Gee on AFG: What do you think of Ruth’s idea that “most people, while claiming to hate authority, actually yearned for someone to take charge”?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What did you think of A Fatal Grace and why?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What do you think of Ruth’s idea that “most people, while claiming to hate authority, actually yearned for someone to take charge”?
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What do you think of Ruth’s idea that “most people, while claiming to hate authority, actually yearned for someone to take charge”?
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Tara Gee on AFG: What did you think of A Fatal Grace and why?
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Maureen Maxwell on AFG: What did you think of A Fatal Grace and why?
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Jane Baechle on AFG: What did you think of A Fatal Grace and why?
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Maureen on AFG: What did you think of A Fatal Grace and why?
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Nancy Herrington on AFG: What did you think of A Fatal Grace and why?
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Jane Richmond on TBC: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Tara Gee on TBC: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Jane Baechle on TBC: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Libby Baker on TBC: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Maureen on TBC: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Jane Baechle on TBC: The struggle for personal freedom is depicted throughout the novel.
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Maureen on TBC: The struggle for personal freedom is depicted throughout the novel.
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: The struggle for personal freedom is depicted throughout the novel.
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Tara Gee on TBC: The struggle for personal freedom is depicted throughout the novel.
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Susan Walker on TBC: The struggle for personal freedom is depicted throughout the novel.
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Jane Baechle on TBC: The struggle for personal freedom is depicted throughout the novel.
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: The struggle for personal freedom is depicted throughout the novel.
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Tara Gee on TBC: Grace March is a complex figure…
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Cathy Hasty on Audiobook listeners! What are your thoughts on the new narrator?
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Jane Baechle on TBC: Grace March is a complex figure…
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: Grace March is a complex figure…
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Maureen on TBC: Secrecy, deception, and truth-telling all shape the characters’ relationships.
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Tara Gee on TBC: Secrecy, deception, and truth-telling all shape the characters’ relationships.
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Jane Baechle on TBC: Secrecy, deception, and truth-telling all shape the characters’ relationships.
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: Secrecy, deception, and truth-telling all shape the characters’ relationships.
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Maureen on TBC: The theme of abuse of authority is prevalent throughout the Briar Club.
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Jane Baechle on TBC: The theme of abuse of authority is prevalent throughout the Briar Club.
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Maureen on TBC: The theme of abuse of authority is prevalent throughout the Briar Club.
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Tara Gee on TBC: The theme of abuse of authority is prevalent throughout the Briar Club.
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: The theme of abuse of authority is prevalent throughout the Briar Club.
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Libby Baker on TBC: The theme of abuse of authority is prevalent throughout the Briar Club.
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Katherine Ann Mark on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Jane Baechle on TBC: Briarwood House itself narrates some of the chapters.
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Jane Richmond on #PhoneTax
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Maureen on TBC: Briarwood House itself narrates some of the chapters.
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Jane Richmond on TBC: Kate Quinn says she “really wanted to look at a microcosm of the issues that are hitting women in the early 1950s.”
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Cheryl Meadow on #PhoneTax
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Jane Baechle on #PhoneTax
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: Briarwood House itself narrates some of the chapters.
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Libby Baker on #PhoneTax
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Jane Richmond on #PhoneTax
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Maureen on TBC: What role do the recipes and food shared in the Briar Club play among the women and within the story?
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Jane Baechle on TBC: What role do the recipes and food shared in the Briar Club play among the women and within the story?
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Tara Gee on TBC: What role do the recipes and food shared in the Briar Club play among the women and within the story?
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: What role do the recipes and food shared in the Briar Club play among the women and within the story?
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Libby Baker on TBC: What role do the recipes and food shared in the Briar Club play among the women and within the story?
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Tara Gee on TBC: Discuss the murder mystery.
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Jane Baechle on TBC: Discuss the murder mystery.
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: Discuss the murder mystery.
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Maureen on TBC: Kate Quinn says she “really wanted to look at a microcosm of the issues that are hitting women in the early 1950s.”
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Jane Baechle on TBC: Kate Quinn says she “really wanted to look at a microcosm of the issues that are hitting women in the early 1950s.”
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Tara Gee on TBC: Kate Quinn says she “really wanted to look at a microcosm of the issues that are hitting women in the early 1950s.”
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Tara Gee on TBC: The novel is set against the backdrop of the Red Scare and McCarthyism.
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Jane Baechle on TBC: Kate Quinn says she “really wanted to look at a microcosm of the issues that are hitting women in the early 1950s.”
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Libby Baker on TBC: Kate Quinn says she “really wanted to look at a microcosm of the issues that are hitting women in the early 1950s.”
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: Kate Quinn says she “really wanted to look at a microcosm of the issues that are hitting women in the early 1950s.”
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Maureen on TBC: The novel is set against the backdrop of the Red Scare and McCarthyism.
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Maureen on TBC: Each chapter takes on a different point of view of the women at the boarding home.
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: The novel is set against the backdrop of the Red Scare and McCarthyism.
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Libby Baker on TBC: The novel is set against the backdrop of the Red Scare and McCarthyism.
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Jane Baechle on TBC: The novel is set against the backdrop of the Red Scare and McCarthyism.
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Tara Gee on TBC: Each chapter takes on a different point of view of the women at the boarding home.
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Jane Baechle on TBC: Each chapter takes on a different point of view of the women at the boarding home.
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Maureen on TBC: What did you think of The Briar Club and why?
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: Each chapter takes on a different point of view of the women at the boarding home.
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Libby Baker on TBC: Each chapter takes on a different point of view of the women at the boarding home.
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Susan Walker on TBC: What did you think of The Briar Club and why?
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Jane Baechle on TBC: What did you think of The Briar Club and why?
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Tara Gee on TBC: What did you think of The Briar Club and why?
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Libby Baker on TBC: What did you think of The Briar Club and why?
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Nancy Herrington on TBC: What did you think of The Briar Club and why?
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Jane Baechle on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Cheryl Meadow on #PhoneTax
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Cheryl Meadow on #PhoneTax
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Jane Baechle on #PhoneTax
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Susan Walker on #PhoneTax
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Cheryl Meadow on #PhoneTax
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Katherine Ann Mark on TBC: What did you think of The Briar Club and why?
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Tara Gee on Websites
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Maureen Maxwell on Still Life: Character arcs in the series
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Susan A on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Jane Richmond on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Nancy Herrington on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Libby Baker on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Jane Richmond on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Tara Gee on On Tyranny History and Liberty
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Tara Gee on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Libby Baker on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny History and Liberty
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Tara Gee on On Tyranny: How do you feel about this pop-up book club discussion?
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Susan Walker on What did you think of “On Tyranny” and why?
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Katherine Ann Mark on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on On Tyranny History and Liberty
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Jane Baechle on #PhoneTax
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Jane Baechle on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on #PhoneTax
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Jane Baechle on What did you think of “On Tyranny” and why?
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Libby Baker on What did you think of “On Tyranny” and why?
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Cheryl Meadow on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on What did you think of “On Tyranny” and why?
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Susan Walker on On Tyranny Lesson 20: Be as courageous as you can
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny Lesson 20: Be as courageous as you can
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Libby Baker on On Tyranny Lesson 20: Be as courageous as you can
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Tara Gee on On Tyranny Lesson 20: Be as courageous as you can
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny Lesson 19: Be a patriot
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Susan A on #PhoneTax
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Maureen Maxwell on Still Life: Still Life flaws
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Nancy Herrington on TRWR: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Tara Gee on TRWR: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Maureen Maxwell on Still Life: What parts of Still Life resonated with you the most? Why?
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Tara Gee on On Tyranny Lesson 19: Be a patriot
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Jane Baechle on #PhoneTax
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Jane Baechle on TRWR: What burning questions, observations, or comments do you want to share?
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny Lesson 18: Be calm when the unthinkable arrives
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Maureen on #PhoneTax
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Katherine Ann Mark on #PhoneTax
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Tara Gee on TRWR: Consider the resolution of the murder case
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Libby Baker on #PhoneTax
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Libby Baker on On Tyranny Lesson 18: Be calm when the unthinkable arrives
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Katherine Ann Mark on On Tyranny Lesson 18: Be calm when the unthinkable arrives
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Tara Gee on On Tyranny Lesson 18: Be calm when the unthinkable arrives
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Jane Baechle on TRWR: Consider the resolution of the murder case
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Nancy Herrington on TRWR: Consider the resolution of the murder case
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Jane Baechle on TRWR: How does Charlie Bauer help the citizens of Jewel?
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny Lesson 17: Listen for dangerous words
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Tara Gee on TRWR: How does Charlie Bauer help the citizens of Jewel?
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Jane Baechle on On Tyranny Lesson 17: Listen for dangerous words
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Libby Baker on On Tyranny Lesson 17: Listen for dangerous words
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On point!
So true!
Perhaps the opposite is “shoo kitty, shoo”? Definitely looks like a mountain lion / cougar.
I’m not sure what is being asked (What is the opposite . . .) because what I found is that…
Hi El, if you are looking for the character list and discussion guide for The Grey Wolf you will find…
Yep!
Really groan worthy!
Jane, I agree with you. The realistic one would also be my Twitch. Liam lets me hug him.
Nancy, you are correct about cute but yours is more realistic, at least where Tatiana the Terrorist is concerned.
Yours is a cuter hug!
groaner. Do you think there’s a double pun – Veneer – another dutch artist?
Fantastic, Jane. Let us know how it goes!
Signed up in ABQ!
The people’s voices will be heard. Their message will be loud and clear.
I must be still deep in Three Pines because I thought Ruth?
Absolutely! And her name is Tatiana the Terrorist!
This seems like something a terrorist might do, I’d say.
Bizarre! Am also glad it is safe.
What an adventure. Am glad it’s safe!
Groan worthy!
Love her dedication and determination!
Too clever! She’s making sure she’s got first dibs on a piece when you open that fridge.
Zero Days. Suspenseful and I enjoyed it.
That’s an amazing way to find a book, especially one that impressed you as much as this one did. Which…
Sorry!
Over the top “groans!”
I look forward to what you think. It was really a fluke that I came across this book. I went…
Thank you!
Yes. Enquête troublante à Concarneau is Book 8 in the series and is the French version of Body by the…
Sorry, I’m not sure if that’s completely true!!
Thanks Nancy!! This sounds very good, and because it’s your recommendation, I’ve put holds on it from my libraries!
Well, I entered 10 puns into a dad joke competition and I really hoped one would win but no pun…
Ouch!!!!!
“Little” is an overly modest assessment of this one!
Wishing you a lovely day too, Libby!
Thank goodness! Take care of yourself.
I was safe in the basement with my two cats, watching the meteorologists discuss the progress of the storm. I…
That is terrifying. So glad you’re safe Nancy.
Oh my goodness – scary! Nancy, are you there? If you are I hope you are safe. My thoughts and…
yes – Pagey Cagey would work well for a mystery…where perhaps the murder weapon is a scabby grabby.
I’m guessing it’s “theoretical yield” depending on how much sampling of batter takes place. Lol.
Love it! Thanks for letting me know.
I have Superman’s eyes – I can see right through dust!!!
I think a book would be either a pagey cagey or a pagey stagey.
Would a book be Pagey Turny?
So cheesy! Made me laugh too. What a mess.
Exponentially groan worthy! Thanks!
Very creative!
These look so much more attractive than I pictured Arlene’s salad. I can see how a kid would love these!
Mine too. And I need to stop going to thrift sales and stockpiling the cheap books!
Accurate characterization of my Kindle library.
Thanks Cheryl, I hope you are feeling better too. Flippers up is a bit of a funny reference/”riff” that has…
Such a familiar sight!!!!
Hi Tara! So, I’m familiar with elbows up, but not flippers! Do tell! I’m so grateful for your kind words.…
That’s right, “The Nature of the Beast”!
Wonderful work Cheryl. I hope you feel better soon (I too have been battling a cold but no TV interviews…
Interesting article, Jane. None seem to regret their choice, yet several of them are still activists at heart. I wonder…
Or eating a bagette too, it appears. The picture reminds me of cafes in France.
Phone tax Friday on Saturday! I organized another rally on May Day, which was a standout for worker’s rights. 250…
Excellent!
Love this!
Just gorgeous!!
I agree with everything written here. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous Nancy! Wish I could smell them too. (We’ll see if we can figure out what went wrong with the…
So beautiful and the colors are so vibrant! Thanks for sharing.
It was. I remember children looking out the window for a charlie horse which they assumed was a horse named…
I wish I could help you with the book, sounds like a fun one.
Thanks Jane!
Thank you Jane! Many of my friends (including myself) have voted early, but still many more will vote today. It…
Smile and a groan!
Yes!!
Definitely ok to share the link! Enjoy the book – hope our character list helps. Let us know what you…
This is wonderful! Thank you so much. I book marked it. Is it ok to share the link with another…
Hello Cathy! We have a list of characters from The Grey Wolf in our discussion guide: https://www.bookclubfriends.com/discussion/the-grey-wolf-by-louise-penny/
Said no avid reader ever!!!
Love this!
Too funny! Happy Easter Nancy.
More groans!
Yes to Dec 15. Thank you!
Definitely groan worthy!
As are you Nancy!
Agree!
I would just like leave a comment here to thank everyone here for participating in the discussions. You all are…
Thanks!
We scheduled The Grey Wolf discussion for Nov. 29th last year, one month after release. This year, shall we schedule…
If The Black Wolf will only be released the end of October and might even be the beginning of November…
I’m on board with the proposal outlined here and seconding what Libby wrote. I think three votes for a “Pop…
I do love the new schedule and the idea of Pop-up discussions. I also agree with the idea of needing…
Pun tax paid and with a groan!
As do you!
Anise fun pun!
Agree with Libby!
Yep. Love your description Susan, they were like treasure maps.
Yes you do Nancy!!!
He was a wise man!
Same here!
That’s what we had. Worked too.
I like Nancy’s idea, simply because I find myself much more consumed by news these days. I am finding it…
As Nancy said, I will consider any and all suggestions! I felt challenged to keep up with three discussions last…
Same here!
On point!