tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40693329911440370772024-03-27T00:37:02.878-06:00Escape with a Book! Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.comBlogger694125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-20410551843121176022023-11-04T15:35:00.004-06:002023-11-04T15:35:46.602-06:00Mary Stone Winter's Mourn FBI Suspense<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Handlee; font-size: x-large;">An FBI agent with a special gift...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0F_ba_DIqeIFZtv1FBQ6gMxKWNOs3gPBcB9E2qOCn9uVQ-Mi0ap8J6SNWGF-6MBAPHOnq5qpSEtTmlcEquZmuZKRLh2fU2kheBQdmEnm0t9iK9OExXmfL_sxF07I_TbY1Seo8mu595XipLu-cdMzXodCm_0jj6eyJhotOgv28mwd-xTzTBGFbqyoVFE/s568/163002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0F_ba_DIqeIFZtv1FBQ6gMxKWNOs3gPBcB9E2qOCn9uVQ-Mi0ap8J6SNWGF-6MBAPHOnq5qpSEtTmlcEquZmuZKRLh2fU2kheBQdmEnm0t9iK9OExXmfL_sxF07I_TbY1Seo8mu595XipLu-cdMzXodCm_0jj6eyJhotOgv28mwd-xTzTBGFbqyoVFE/s320/163002.jpg" width="203" /></a></div><br /></div><p></p><p><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">Winter's Mourn by author Mary Stone is the first book in the Winter Black FBI Mystery Series. I am enjoying this series very much and am actually already at book 11, but that is a future review.</span></p><p><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">Winter Black has worked hard and enjoys her job with the FBI in VA. Winter was left to die with a traumatic brain injury as her little brother was taken away. Winter lived with her grandparents and promised them she will work to find the person who killed her parents. After Winter's brain surgery, she was left with an unexplained ability to see scenes that give insights to a current investigation. It is a very painful process and usually ends with her nose bleeding as she regains consciousness. Winter has guarded this condition as much as possible, but those closest to her have observed these occurrences and try to protect her. This series is very intriguing, and I have enjoyed each book very much!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihrtP0CZ6v5PL2CJb2QPSNZNiav1NpTV6-VJKmN-YtV7uiHu1q4He-tux05OmxX2Js4gRRP5UCRtNpHEuhHgyPo4WGgeQtxxzVODioZ3oWzBYRwUXJ7rogstByzoMH3rqMNpyEb3w_YklFjQvcvqwv3x_1S-JatYmIGfUIuRCqTtmlaaxR_7H8fzSWLE/s3600/0154828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="3600" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihrtP0CZ6v5PL2CJb2QPSNZNiav1NpTV6-VJKmN-YtV7uiHu1q4He-tux05OmxX2Js4gRRP5UCRtNpHEuhHgyPo4WGgeQtxxzVODioZ3oWzBYRwUXJ7rogstByzoMH3rqMNpyEb3w_YklFjQvcvqwv3x_1S-JatYmIGfUIuRCqTtmlaaxR_7H8fzSWLE/w502-h177/0154828.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-18163853238391125222023-11-04T06:25:00.003-06:002023-11-04T06:40:41.822-06:00Crossroads: Christian Suspense (A Holly Novel Book 5) C.C. Warrens <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Grab your cup of Cocoa,</span> <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Sprinkle in those Marshmallows</span>, <span style="color: #0b5394;">and get Comfy as you binge-read the Holly Series!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiWgnhEP4wSebDAzChTOQl_N5s8LagG-sOMW1IKae3vOHg1l4zGsDOqKoaeAGyFrTCX2embs94AvCaa7pfQ9rq0urzn0w5KEzGIeZsjipjyJGuqnYhfj1shVai1Kv7EzZLU5lHd6fyToCIVGFI53u-EaBucBUU0ChapXI-NMmM0tsG4C5ve7pamxC_S4/s583/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20071143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="382" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiWgnhEP4wSebDAzChTOQl_N5s8LagG-sOMW1IKae3vOHg1l4zGsDOqKoaeAGyFrTCX2embs94AvCaa7pfQ9rq0urzn0w5KEzGIeZsjipjyJGuqnYhfj1shVai1Kv7EzZLU5lHd6fyToCIVGFI53u-EaBucBUU0ChapXI-NMmM0tsG4C5ve7pamxC_S4/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20071143.jpg" width="210" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">The Holly Christian Suspense Series is one of the very BEST, and written by C. C. Warrens. Holly is the person we want to hug and tell her we will protect her, but she does not like to be touched. She has lived and persevered through enormous pain and trauma. Her faith has given her the core strength to go forward when life has shown her cruel truths.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfS4kZoJmRvdXH5hW71r6Js72KPgQu6qqDEEzl3myABscF0VCOeN-9IMBbe24SIB79UslUcH7wQqvAXalTBusMZ7-QyazbPlcONcGaM6SLDxJ2uRWcJGfrngXFvsu-kxraLs3G4cLK5InLSU5DAHcSItItDjyd9gDAdKW1d0gZKshHhyphenhyphenjMuJaUNNFJw3o/s1165/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20071623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="1165" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfS4kZoJmRvdXH5hW71r6Js72KPgQu6qqDEEzl3myABscF0VCOeN-9IMBbe24SIB79UslUcH7wQqvAXalTBusMZ7-QyazbPlcONcGaM6SLDxJ2uRWcJGfrngXFvsu-kxraLs3G4cLK5InLSU5DAHcSItItDjyd9gDAdKW1d0gZKshHhyphenhyphenjMuJaUNNFJw3o/w456-h124/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20071623.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">It was fun, scary, inspirational, and features the bonds of the friends and family we allow to enrich our lives, even when we have been through great distress, pain, and loss.</span><p></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-58486246358751806502023-10-15T16:08:00.002-06:002023-10-15T16:15:25.132-06:00One Wrong Turn: A Gemma and Jo Mystery Kindle Edition by Patri Lawson <p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Handlee;"> Do you have a best friend who would stop at nothing to make you extremely uncomfortable to help you find yourself again during grief?? </span></b></i><i><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Handlee;">Sometimes the best of plans can go awry!</span></b></i></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTxGDB9_Go0RGX2LQiJxS-RQOGs2kvv92Lvix0DHQJwTtc33kUR98dVu-2GBdiUA1uCNUh1f8UAlaNt3fsL8e-FPiQHPOwB-UxuNJxYy2jlvmRrJ0C6Ij80T1aOk00QmtkGfs8nOJsVLN8ykclGVmPC6fRXaOYd5qzBqPlpIKH6IxbZ-bJqGCUzSCWUM/s528/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20163007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="349" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdTxGDB9_Go0RGX2LQiJxS-RQOGs2kvv92Lvix0DHQJwTtc33kUR98dVu-2GBdiUA1uCNUh1f8UAlaNt3fsL8e-FPiQHPOwB-UxuNJxYy2jlvmRrJ0C6Ij80T1aOk00QmtkGfs8nOJsVLN8ykclGVmPC6fRXaOYd5qzBqPlpIKH6IxbZ-bJqGCUzSCWUM/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20163007.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #0f1111; font-family: Handlee; font-size: 14px;">As I read One Wrong Turn by author Patri Lawson, I laughed, cried, and would find myself thinking," Oh, don't do that!" </span></p><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: Handlee;"><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">Gemma is recently widowed and cannot seem to move beyond the haze of grief and being unmotivated to move forward in her life. She is soon visited by once best friend Jo who has never said no to adventure and new experiences. I won't post spoilers, but for any of us older ladies who love to still think about having fun and doing new things, this book is for you! </span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">Soon, the plans they made have taken on a bigger-than-life aspect and they are careening down the highway bumping into more than they bargained for. This is a fun book and I was so disappointed when it ended. I want to read more of Gemma and Jo and I think you will too! Enjoy!</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqasju3dJLjoxlTNa069wEIbwlhbyNQCqk30LC0FTBTaAxOoahKN6BhsLF_Q5FF0UhFWdC8tvp2LEddd01cgCoxPwQ6fU3vLeizm_Tt_TMWRzslaRPUEBzZq41CI2uNFsXp1RfN6VoXTf2ACTfZVFwXRp9qx-KpP1j2zlDYji8bSajf5gsb-hMmqlOgqA/s480/R.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqasju3dJLjoxlTNa069wEIbwlhbyNQCqk30LC0FTBTaAxOoahKN6BhsLF_Q5FF0UhFWdC8tvp2LEddd01cgCoxPwQ6fU3vLeizm_Tt_TMWRzslaRPUEBzZq41CI2uNFsXp1RfN6VoXTf2ACTfZVFwXRp9qx-KpP1j2zlDYji8bSajf5gsb-hMmqlOgqA/s320/R.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-11275792252707475532023-10-02T14:19:00.008-06:002023-10-02T14:21:33.125-06:00D. L. Keur Death Scent: A Jessica Anderson K-9 Mystery (The Jessica Anderson K-9 Mysteries Book 1)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMzLfMRADDE4rdKbv4brq8pafSD7B4NAWVhvUMACHOkHVvz0MAJnub1jlzSpMzWuvACpbrZnk_u29yeE_8t5XCNTSj51jQnWX2SfJAVIuRMTMpaAtXMt35VIsEgov8nDFG6_zH6j0rO-QDXLVY6qK7Z4Z0tT6_vjVmuNoug_BfqvpRpUv78JWYQQne-s/s559/Screenshot%202023-10-02%20150254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="379" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMzLfMRADDE4rdKbv4brq8pafSD7B4NAWVhvUMACHOkHVvz0MAJnub1jlzSpMzWuvACpbrZnk_u29yeE_8t5XCNTSj51jQnWX2SfJAVIuRMTMpaAtXMt35VIsEgov8nDFG6_zH6j0rO-QDXLVY6qK7Z4Z0tT6_vjVmuNoug_BfqvpRpUv78JWYQQne-s/w275-h406/Screenshot%202023-10-02%20150254.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span face="Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0f1111;">Death Scent: A Jessica Anderson K-9 Mystery </span></span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">by </span><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><a class="a-link-normal" href="https://www.amazon.com/D-L-Keur/e/B07WNS9NYY/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #007185; text-decoration-line: none;">D. L. Keur</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I happened to see this book as I was searching for clean police mysteries and I am enjoying the Jessica Anderson Series! I am warming to her character, a former Colorado law enforcement officer who met with an unfortunate event that claimed the lives of her husband and team in an ambush. She is back home with her family as she recovers and takes comfort in training her elite SAR team. She wants her trained dogs to be accepted as certified SARs for her county and state. I am hooked on this series as Jessica takes her awesome dogs to find the missing and deceased. I am binge-reading them all!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNtm2PbPpK88i7rJal8NdWz9lO8GKjHCVnpxCH294DWQkAaJF6NvhGktKwrBSpKCUsBrIDK00JK1hjGG3iFQlwpPeMv3LMbabJw8pJg0Rp1mtZ-ixuJv-M8lO8vp3lXIbsQo_hEsAmPpJ_jDXE4XLzf3MVsujT1wRfNE0YwhUhMgPuFefy_-CUw1lASQw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="161" data-original-width="890" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNtm2PbPpK88i7rJal8NdWz9lO8GKjHCVnpxCH294DWQkAaJF6NvhGktKwrBSpKCUsBrIDK00JK1hjGG3iFQlwpPeMv3LMbabJw8pJg0Rp1mtZ-ixuJv-M8lO8vp3lXIbsQo_hEsAmPpJ_jDXE4XLzf3MVsujT1wRfNE0YwhUhMgPuFefy_-CUw1lASQw=w406-h73" width="406" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-25316574031335773902023-08-05T15:28:00.001-06:002023-08-05T15:30:23.212-06:00The Screech Owl Companion by Jim Wright and Scott Weston Nature<h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Handlee;">The Screech Owl Companion</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazknTM-7hAuyYpB5k4KOj3PUT8wi8fVkUxUeL1TOledzlf38XFjJnkDxRlDpPjZAPHKohY1icaeObbpiC-G6_Ji0WeEt_Itn-wuP9yPOPYDWM_Pd5881QdhA9aLit08TfITACxfqomxSXQyvh-rsYrhUkEsBioa3NjV_sIjUn0BQI0NmaPE6wvM8FUVE/s500/61zwdHVF8JL._SX443_BO1,204,203,200_%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="417" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazknTM-7hAuyYpB5k4KOj3PUT8wi8fVkUxUeL1TOledzlf38XFjJnkDxRlDpPjZAPHKohY1icaeObbpiC-G6_Ji0WeEt_Itn-wuP9yPOPYDWM_Pd5881QdhA9aLit08TfITACxfqomxSXQyvh-rsYrhUkEsBioa3NjV_sIjUn0BQI0NmaPE6wvM8FUVE/s320/61zwdHVF8JL._SX443_BO1,204,203,200_%20(1).jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br /><p>The Screech Owl Companion by Jim Wright; Scott Weston is a book of knowledge for owl lovers. I often hike with a camera in hopes of seeing an owl. I have seen and photographed many barred and great horn owls in nature, but I have never seen a screech owl in the wild. I was glad to read more tips on how to spot habitats and signs of screech owls. The Screech Owl Companion includes instructions for building a nesting box. I have one now on our property, so hopefully an owl will find it soon.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p><p>Publication Date: October 17, 2023</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-25155741091266542032023-07-30T09:44:00.000-06:002023-07-30T09:44:08.085-06:00Sister Roar by Kay Robertson and Lisa N. Robertson <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXuIqr46NKrVSgau4NgYfW-bAcep_Y3AIYzI2mlZ-ArnPjCy1MQl9D8o6dJBtNgm2eCsBc_adMMO6zHRDuwTfTGOHqdkfqJ470LaeqNEahVpQtgqhfFU2y5xw7t46t4PM4Rq8iEk-4-NW46q9fUUGeu041M-SaphixhMGVH0YRNffZJeqB0nIYe4NTjY/s400/63354457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXuIqr46NKrVSgau4NgYfW-bAcep_Y3AIYzI2mlZ-ArnPjCy1MQl9D8o6dJBtNgm2eCsBc_adMMO6zHRDuwTfTGOHqdkfqJ470LaeqNEahVpQtgqhfFU2y5xw7t46t4PM4Rq8iEk-4-NW46q9fUUGeu041M-SaphixhMGVH0YRNffZJeqB0nIYe4NTjY/w281-h420/63354457.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Encouraging ! </span> <span style="color: red;"> Motivational ! </span> </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"> Empowering !</span><span style="color: #d9d2e9;"> </span> <span style="color: #ffd966;">Inspirational !</span></b></span></p><p>Sister Roar by Kay Robertson and Lisa N. Robertson, is like sitting and having a conversation with Ms Kay and Lisa. </p><p>The content is very encouraging for all women who want to live an honest and meaningful life. There is kindly advice, fun conversations, and past experiences by both women. The book is written as each woman speaks her truth from life experiences as a Christian woman. They motivate women to live, speak, and seek truth from biblical scripture. The message of this book is to Speak your voice, Expect to be heard, and Live in honesty.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the authors, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-3188411418667084862023-03-25T14:32:00.000-06:002023-03-25T14:32:02.222-06:00Kristy Woodson Harvey and The Summer of Songbirds - Fiction with love and emotion<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b> The Summer of</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b> Songbirds...</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcBqFhwdcpPSy38FCnETVfws-PVuhXkmnhuQJu8wA_hSpdWF4ljCTK7Tgay5m3D4ATspYfns18OLqdIqqeJmRVFk02yqAx8DimBiyR52zDo0yw1TZYPBBuX9UrnXpNYJuKd3TEfmthGM0Xb_ON9VoqaFshcwl5H2E3pSSxYK8Mdmn65pK3VbGlWRa/s2114/61273353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2114" data-original-width="1399" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcBqFhwdcpPSy38FCnETVfws-PVuhXkmnhuQJu8wA_hSpdWF4ljCTK7Tgay5m3D4ATspYfns18OLqdIqqeJmRVFk02yqAx8DimBiyR52zDo0yw1TZYPBBuX9UrnXpNYJuKd3TEfmthGM0Xb_ON9VoqaFshcwl5H2E3pSSxYK8Mdmn65pK3VbGlWRa/w244-h368/61273353.jpg" width="244" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">The Summer of Songbirds by author Kristy Woodson Harvey is a delight! I have read all the books by this author and have not been disappointed in any of them. There is always family, friendship, emotion, and love in the theme of her books.</span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">This story is set mostly at a summer camp for different ages of girls. The Songbirds are the first or youngest group to attend the camp. Over a few weeks, Daphne, Lanie, and Mary Stuart become the best of friends. They are anxious each summer to see each other again. As they age and life becomes more complicated, there are more experiences they must deal with, and sometimes they make mistakes. This book will renew your belief in the power of a lasting friendship, and being loyal to the things you hold dear. </span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">I loved this book!</span></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of The Summer of Songbirds.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Handlee; font-size: medium;">Publication Date: July 11, 2023</span></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-34519990818299611512023-01-16T18:56:00.000-07:002023-01-16T18:56:11.349-07:00Lisa Brideau ADRIFT Mystery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw6sx8VEcu7C_D6BBXpIeCHekdMHmobOmcTeUO-Qbz_Jpv8asatPOkNDPdS3XGgp6Jwzw9qip5lzAaHEtmVTLKd9jdohpp6aehr9rxrAE2BV5yKhAJ3rpQZ8KwDZQq5955WvXGAaQKSK87YNVCLKuULFCvan3NYqc5PuiPd_CBUpqDXb9geVaQEc9/s400/61492447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw6sx8VEcu7C_D6BBXpIeCHekdMHmobOmcTeUO-Qbz_Jpv8asatPOkNDPdS3XGgp6Jwzw9qip5lzAaHEtmVTLKd9jdohpp6aehr9rxrAE2BV5yKhAJ3rpQZ8KwDZQq5955WvXGAaQKSK87YNVCLKuULFCvan3NYqc5PuiPd_CBUpqDXb9geVaQEc9/s320/61492447.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Adrift by Lisa Brideau was a bit different than I was expecting. Ess slowly wakes up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest with no memory of who she is or what has happened. She finds a note that warns her to start her life over and not to call attention to herself. She is advised to go and live a quiet life. Ess is confused and wants answers about her life. Who was she and where was her family? She has a boat, means of survival, and money.</p><p>Ess begins to seek some answers and later notices a stranger who seems to be watching her. Is he a friend or an enemy? The plot of the story is very interesting as Ess and her past self begins to try to reconcile. Some memories slowly ping back into her mind. She must make choices to either leave a mostly unknown past behind or pursue the truth she ran from. </p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book. The publication date is May 9, 2023</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-37357148570809336582023-01-03T16:46:00.003-07:002023-01-03T16:46:33.515-07:00The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club Julia Bryan Thomas <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOaKZZBi4hU9bZwUZzuSI-OZz0XpJjK-AtjVroUv58xq6xVm2fRmm54ExscVRF93oCQ4lGenImnT51fqEY-zNUqGC4D8F_5XPaQ4YSuZiK8hHS82e67xkNZWlOYSFKPBeoyhH56P6cj7s1b-es1_G45_qLqNr2FrsIdc5k41K0r7vqqzwgYMXPKo6/s400/62061565.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOaKZZBi4hU9bZwUZzuSI-OZz0XpJjK-AtjVroUv58xq6xVm2fRmm54ExscVRF93oCQ4lGenImnT51fqEY-zNUqGC4D8F_5XPaQ4YSuZiK8hHS82e67xkNZWlOYSFKPBeoyhH56P6cj7s1b-es1_G45_qLqNr2FrsIdc5k41K0r7vqqzwgYMXPKo6/s320/62061565.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><p></p><p>The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club by Julia Bryan Thomas has one of my favorite things at the core...books! Alice Campbell starts a new journey in her life and opens a bookstore in Cambridge, MA. Alice decides to help promote her store by offering a book club. Soon four students from the college will join the monthly book club. It isn't long before friendships are made between Tess, Caroline, Evie, and Merritt. The book is set in the 1950s and times are changing for young ladies. The book is interesting, and I recommend it to people who have a love of books and enjoy book clubs.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book. The publication date is June 6, 2023. </p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-21144851247267377062023-01-03T16:07:00.000-07:002023-01-03T16:07:06.080-07:00The Sisters We Were Wendy Willis Baldwin Sister Drama<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bxCLI9slzMGPBiwpe62NnNZYL7NdhyqLZvcsi3fh24bbdY6OJUqV5SdlIU71WRADpDdUNKsP5QlD_at41wQO6dGwRGSejTQqUkxyAdqaK0uoCkrgeDOJAxnMrlk3boTanu64qg41jp-Hz7b1hLWMUrwGgcm5sxN8a_0rwF91ILhJ9hZInkfTwBgN/s400/61259866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bxCLI9slzMGPBiwpe62NnNZYL7NdhyqLZvcsi3fh24bbdY6OJUqV5SdlIU71WRADpDdUNKsP5QlD_at41wQO6dGwRGSejTQqUkxyAdqaK0uoCkrgeDOJAxnMrlk3boTanu64qg41jp-Hz7b1hLWMUrwGgcm5sxN8a_0rwF91ILhJ9hZInkfTwBgN/s320/61259866.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>The Sisters we Were by Wendy Willis Baldwin is a story about the lives of two sisters who live very different lifestyles. Pearl and Ruby Crenshaw never thought they would be sharing their family home once again as young adults. Ruby finds herself unemployed and goes back to live with Pearl in their mother's older home. Pearl has health problems due to having gained an excessive amount of weight. Pearl decides to make a drastic change and have surgery to help her lose weight and gain some control over her future. The sisters have a few problems with the new living arrangements and adjustments. Overall, the story left me feeling a bit sad. </p><p>The publication Date is January 17, 2023. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book. </p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-89783911032555603312022-12-26T14:36:00.001-07:002022-12-26T14:36:26.652-07:00Kindle and Using Kindle Unlimited...Do you love it????<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I received my Kindle activity summary today and wish I had posted reviews on all these books for this blog! Some are favorites and some books I read took a lot of work to finish. Some of the things I love about using Kindle:</span> I can change the font as needed; it has a built-in light for the page; the text-to-speech feature is marvelous; different voices are available for audio reading of ebooks; the kindle is lightweight, it is NOT awkward to hold while reading in bed, and there is no clutter! </p><p>The optional subscription to Kindle Unlimited is so worth the monthly fee. Do you like Kindle?? Leave a comment.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdTQQ1v25U1As6x8FoQogLKvYK_92lJ9Irbt1vg-Aq3f7OfdVsAzxzlJRSihjgMNUMwyMm0RebBVW27TWi_T1MFOjOX6YpzBiJkvzB71F6DTun_HiksXl13UUwZZRvrq1NlHW3sr8fPV8EwUS51eZjng0ETsNvpbDZEcV8-sUlx2DlrAka7poIBivd" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="938" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdTQQ1v25U1As6x8FoQogLKvYK_92lJ9Irbt1vg-Aq3f7OfdVsAzxzlJRSihjgMNUMwyMm0RebBVW27TWi_T1MFOjOX6YpzBiJkvzB71F6DTun_HiksXl13UUwZZRvrq1NlHW3sr8fPV8EwUS51eZjng0ETsNvpbDZEcV8-sUlx2DlrAka7poIBivd=w236-h332" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgydgd-5vNGjIzqju2NL26cCjCl32rolmyYqPjqcCpyPeRKrt9Z--visKscXblFoEE10aTKzSB5nplDlQO6OvSJJze9CPfV8WaQuzXX_CUK_FSBe1Btc63hyN1pt5JX3YaVMP7KyklN4QM3vj9BJ87PRD3x-NEKoY4YV5rT5KjqlXpuVDbwn2Sf0JDm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="938" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgydgd-5vNGjIzqju2NL26cCjCl32rolmyYqPjqcCpyPeRKrt9Z--visKscXblFoEE10aTKzSB5nplDlQO6OvSJJze9CPfV8WaQuzXX_CUK_FSBe1Btc63hyN1pt5JX3YaVMP7KyklN4QM3vj9BJ87PRD3x-NEKoY4YV5rT5KjqlXpuVDbwn2Sf0JDm=w261-h375" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6P1qybTv8X7TeZKfFVzeDeD5xlLKVZgyzR5O5z8ccYE6H9V5vMSCYLn9D_rE1RFXcBkOno3eM75pznrJWoWZCGxqn3uJMJPrAjOB5MRujaVPhLs_-jGmZXigPfI2k8kVlaESi2G5VpB7742j4T-fBoWfaGewLDQImkAYulsRNy3yc3DLFWwAxNXzp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1047" data-original-width="938" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6P1qybTv8X7TeZKfFVzeDeD5xlLKVZgyzR5O5z8ccYE6H9V5vMSCYLn9D_rE1RFXcBkOno3eM75pznrJWoWZCGxqn3uJMJPrAjOB5MRujaVPhLs_-jGmZXigPfI2k8kVlaESi2G5VpB7742j4T-fBoWfaGewLDQImkAYulsRNy3yc3DLFWwAxNXzp=w262-h293" width="262" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3zKpUYIXQEIIlB4OSx6-EKQ9bEg03kb8UfTQPeYFbBh3G6EV2bbrfQZ6id3AFj9lOuvBLYvTFs9jMSAm08hTRtMccTUAi-HHxemBQ4HYQSbc407AVSejbWQb3PkYiA7KKF1w-re5Lj5jarHoAcZAJlttdHGifCnVX-tvOBvbEE1AP4_MppwKQGaC1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="938" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3zKpUYIXQEIIlB4OSx6-EKQ9bEg03kb8UfTQPeYFbBh3G6EV2bbrfQZ6id3AFj9lOuvBLYvTFs9jMSAm08hTRtMccTUAi-HHxemBQ4HYQSbc407AVSejbWQb3PkYiA7KKF1w-re5Lj5jarHoAcZAJlttdHGifCnVX-tvOBvbEE1AP4_MppwKQGaC1" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcy1G6Oe774qkhN3FAbNw5FBLATDjR8bmWy_hdRVeHL3_HgGCHcgKDsZQEixjHciDZw7HB-CI-ZCnytO4BE2xIng1ZCkvSyGgcPmNiZfI_wdogcdWF3ASPm-N2vt95dmQhm5SLQFjDlx0k9r4aU4eaOpBrUVLD-QAd-i67MteGNZfCOrwt0Wx_Mn55" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="948" data-original-width="938" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcy1G6Oe774qkhN3FAbNw5FBLATDjR8bmWy_hdRVeHL3_HgGCHcgKDsZQEixjHciDZw7HB-CI-ZCnytO4BE2xIng1ZCkvSyGgcPmNiZfI_wdogcdWF3ASPm-N2vt95dmQhm5SLQFjDlx0k9r4aU4eaOpBrUVLD-QAd-i67MteGNZfCOrwt0Wx_Mn55=w271-h274" width="271" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjj9Q9ql0YTBCfGREFMm-rI--IlzB5VA6oArb_3wWZWteGCROVrv6zh1pCSlBdvP5ZBYa1eOLQFj9kBc8Xth6GoHbxzHd0PvNccw9IXk4I8nG15w2AvWrFbOsYLA55twDbSvDzp2O1Hfg5IDktFMJm_zs-Ll7JM30Lw1Hd9iBLeATY-haOcTFwGt3-f" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="938" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjj9Q9ql0YTBCfGREFMm-rI--IlzB5VA6oArb_3wWZWteGCROVrv6zh1pCSlBdvP5ZBYa1eOLQFj9kBc8Xth6GoHbxzHd0PvNccw9IXk4I8nG15w2AvWrFbOsYLA55twDbSvDzp2O1Hfg5IDktFMJm_zs-Ll7JM30Lw1Hd9iBLeATY-haOcTFwGt3-f" width="265" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><p></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-11409082712398807622022-12-19T08:30:00.001-07:002022-12-19T08:30:28.297-07:00JOHN GRISHAM The Boys From Biloxi Dramatic <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b>I love Biloxi ! </b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FnH5ZHciGSUCfBOmF5Uy4rjmUmidBkrffATlCWxalns_d0sY8Rzj6ItymSN4ZAtGQ9mrn3gjwva6i45mfR8nj3f5EewzQpOWlmdLnYU1SmGOu1AP9EqzkCqWN5GCADUgl1H_C28uTIz1DECUIWNNrWKU-HkHKKTu5MF1qJBzHBaSo-bg3F1aAtog/s2854/61065355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2854" data-original-width="1878" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FnH5ZHciGSUCfBOmF5Uy4rjmUmidBkrffATlCWxalns_d0sY8Rzj6ItymSN4ZAtGQ9mrn3gjwva6i45mfR8nj3f5EewzQpOWlmdLnYU1SmGOu1AP9EqzkCqWN5GCADUgl1H_C28uTIz1DECUIWNNrWKU-HkHKKTu5MF1qJBzHBaSo-bg3F1aAtog/s320/61065355.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham is a fictional account of the history of Biloxi and the 'back bay' area. This book is so interesting for anyone who lives or maybe has lived in the Biloxi area. I Love Biloxi! I have been all around the back streets of Biloxi as I birdwatch. </p><p>The Boys from Biloxi opens with two friends Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco. As they age, life happens to take them in different directions. Life and earning a living could be hard during those years and according to their education and family prominence in the community, the boys made choices. One family made fortunes from liquor and prostitution opportunities. The other family was determined to clean up the corruption in Biloxi. My heart hurt as I read some scenes and smiled at others. This book reads like true life during those years and the growing pains of a major coastal city and the family that helped to shape the communities.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, John Grisham, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this new book. </p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-89678808531507272232022-12-19T07:02:00.003-07:002022-12-19T07:02:36.981-07:00Meagan Church THE LAST CAROLINA GIRL A Powerful Story...<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcohLi7ojPFNUqJZ2wgcQJ_KfdEVK3mwwPrpOgoCyDljU8FXzKe46IF2VS6Ge0qQuIY-4w5FNrGZqrp28lwn_3uj1wIpWefM_Tl5Gp5GIXi6B-vOzm0xD-qEfrg7UM8plIEH1ime4A_nQA0P73KMZu-jfr0p5FFwCwOlX4LtEWbyhK72hCA7cgIvX/s1500/61169865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYcohLi7ojPFNUqJZ2wgcQJ_KfdEVK3mwwPrpOgoCyDljU8FXzKe46IF2VS6Ge0qQuIY-4w5FNrGZqrp28lwn_3uj1wIpWefM_Tl5Gp5GIXi6B-vOzm0xD-qEfrg7UM8plIEH1ime4A_nQA0P73KMZu-jfr0p5FFwCwOlX4LtEWbyhK72hCA7cgIvX/s320/61169865.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Last Carolina Girl by Meagan Church is a powerful story of how the life of a young girl can change in an instant. This story will remain in the reader's mind and heart for a while after you finish the book. It broke my heart! Leah is a strong survivor, and I was so relieved at the ending. I have already been telling friends to watch for the release of this book!</p><p>Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p><p>Publication Date: March 7, 2023</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-11941941568527022092022-11-21T20:16:00.003-07:002022-11-21T20:16:55.856-07:00 The Girl in the River (Detective Ellie Reeves #7) by Rita Herron Suspense<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLGOc0Z9DvdG5VTO1d4rLSOa8L4wXMXZ-Hq_yXUZIEhpRtiU-THdVzkCKcuguKJ3NIwZo43EQs3q_Bt4y8JYcH4xQ2-Gk305qtcR62e9U06u5T441mYyjPK2VflcLk5twxTjM7sdeWXzd4HOHr7PAi9PP2fyfxZZNqHOLgkGh-1ZGTHgnPxCFVLse/s475/61914403._SY475_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="310" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnLGOc0Z9DvdG5VTO1d4rLSOa8L4wXMXZ-Hq_yXUZIEhpRtiU-THdVzkCKcuguKJ3NIwZo43EQs3q_Bt4y8JYcH4xQ2-Gk305qtcR62e9U06u5T441mYyjPK2VflcLk5twxTjM7sdeWXzd4HOHr7PAi9PP2fyfxZZNqHOLgkGh-1ZGTHgnPxCFVLse/s320/61914403._SY475_.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The Girl in the River (Detective Ellie Reeves #7) by Rita Herron grabbed my attention. I like Detective Ellie Reeves's character and enjoyed this latest book. If you have not read the previous books, you still will be able to follow the characters and story. </p><p>Mia and her bridesmaid Tori go missing on Mia's wedding day! Little Pixie is hidden in the closet and will only tell Ellie that she heard a man's voice in the room. A frantic search begins on the property and Ellie sees a body floating on the edge of the river. I could not believe that a beautiful character in the book series died in The Girl in the River. Unexpected secrets are revealed as the story progresses!</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book. The publication date is December 13, 2023.</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-85017792276135114502022-10-28T14:15:00.008-06:002022-10-28T14:15:40.283-06:00Don't Open the Door Regan Merritt #2 by Allison Brennan Murder Mystery<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-YXU15uz-MoPTHT1_PG21LEX3Oq4KWLugbY7tp0YxiN6SJKriTSBE_D7xiNQih3bpzpO7_ScwnkJiLelo8PHjx0zIlMxxfjMFCMpAPPA4VvWaP6Ec4o5t5226tODdO7VoMOY7EygGUWn00MPVai_MUGpTvP_LxZLpoZgDLN6EToSoKMiA929UswG/s469/60047947._SX318_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="318" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-YXU15uz-MoPTHT1_PG21LEX3Oq4KWLugbY7tp0YxiN6SJKriTSBE_D7xiNQih3bpzpO7_ScwnkJiLelo8PHjx0zIlMxxfjMFCMpAPPA4VvWaP6Ec4o5t5226tODdO7VoMOY7EygGUWn00MPVai_MUGpTvP_LxZLpoZgDLN6EToSoKMiA929UswG/s320/60047947._SX318_.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Don't Open the Door by Allison Brennan is a continuation of the Regan Merrit series. I have been waiting for more of Regan's story as she pursues the truth behind the murder of her son. Regan had been a US Marshal, but her husband Grant blamed her and her commitment to her job as a reason for the death of their son. This story has layers of mystery, murder, and secrets as Regan must decide if she can trust Grant, her ex. I enjoy the character of Regan and how determined she is to find the truth.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p><p>Publication Date: Jan 24, 2023</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-90988497431425763382022-10-27T17:04:00.005-06:002022-10-27T17:15:19.077-06:00Claire Douglas The Girls Who Disappeared Mystery<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FwJ34vVKG4672_GMjX94ZpTIVgXb-sZCP-Vqc797Ftml1qx1n8qyle5UOPFwmgxSy0EDVIZQjG9nPRc75p0OAFckL_-V96CKn3s23dEpNVL9c56JX9tFdN1-R5z5StFlLTfKp8jvsBlJ9PdnzgMMVpYEpG19W9yC_0BNReERzPBKFWof-Z086QOM/s346/59582133.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="226" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FwJ34vVKG4672_GMjX94ZpTIVgXb-sZCP-Vqc797Ftml1qx1n8qyle5UOPFwmgxSy0EDVIZQjG9nPRc75p0OAFckL_-V96CKn3s23dEpNVL9c56JX9tFdN1-R5z5StFlLTfKp8jvsBlJ9PdnzgMMVpYEpG19W9yC_0BNReERzPBKFWof-Z086QOM/s320/59582133.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><br />The Girls Who Disappeared by Claire Douglas is a book I enjoyed reading this month! It has layers of mystery with a bit of spookiness if you must travel down The Devil's Corridor! One fateful night twenty years ago four friends were returning from a party and had an accident. Olivia Rutherford, who was driving the car wakes up in the hospital with very little memory of that night. The strange thing about the whole ordeal is the three passengers are missing! There are no signs of the girls or their bodies.<p></p><p>On the twentieth anniversary of the accident journalist Jenna Halliday is sent to record a podcast about the event and how it has affected Olivia and the families of the missing girls. Soon trouble begins as the questions Jenna asks stirs up secrets and suspicions.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p><p>Publication Date: Jan 10, 2023</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-82972922380057568662022-10-18T15:04:00.006-06:002022-10-18T15:30:57.061-06:00Vanessa Miller What We Found in Hallelujah Faith and Family<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Dancing Script; font-size: x-large;"><b> What We Found in Hallelujah by <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Vanessa Miller</span> is a wonderful book! </b></span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: "Dancing Script"; font-size: xx-large;">I enjoyed it and read a lot of the book twice. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0n1IKM9jnm0C1FSJtyBD0QhtFQfPjFNiH60UrpeDkgN9ZFfdhVj7s3_oMBZnz-JmFSRrSwTyW5rhEwOU6czM3QZ0fxHHLWup9LeiLIgxWyszKVF3yrUtRYeo7Wcf55F5jw6qeBYs-dh1OmUiKR4sMEMLtCYD9qgGz1RD5xwR0-uFzeEIwRqyfGOS/s400/60693382.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="263" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0n1IKM9jnm0C1FSJtyBD0QhtFQfPjFNiH60UrpeDkgN9ZFfdhVj7s3_oMBZnz-JmFSRrSwTyW5rhEwOU6czM3QZ0fxHHLWup9LeiLIgxWyszKVF3yrUtRYeo7Wcf55F5jw6qeBYs-dh1OmUiKR4sMEMLtCYD9qgGz1RD5xwR0-uFzeEIwRqyfGOS/s320/60693382.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Three sisters Hope, Faith, and Trinity return to South Carolina to help their mother Ruby with the family home. I loved these three sisters. They each have problems, but they come together as a family with the best of intentions, even though life throws obstacles along the way. The story seems like real life with faith enough to help each person find their way!</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p><p>Publication Date: November 29, 2022</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfD8g1k_cqN6YWB5fbby1Y5JWhE3QHA_gR25XJ72n8LDPOUJsUyvV0s7d0K_KFzqHl88MDqZrc6wYPyJxFMZufeFcc8MjFKZ-Y71GPMjsyOd1P0h_PYJagy1zYpESHlE0P2mHSE0TR2AUHRqMFSIdUok5GrpYrsESfOIg_Kunjocme9uXlQlNcQ2P/s5165/WWFHALLELUJAH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5165" data-original-width="4786" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfD8g1k_cqN6YWB5fbby1Y5JWhE3QHA_gR25XJ72n8LDPOUJsUyvV0s7d0K_KFzqHl88MDqZrc6wYPyJxFMZufeFcc8MjFKZ-Y71GPMjsyOd1P0h_PYJagy1zYpESHlE0P2mHSE0TR2AUHRqMFSIdUok5GrpYrsESfOIg_Kunjocme9uXlQlNcQ2P/s320/WWFHALLELUJAH.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-9782517212686719192022-10-18T09:38:00.005-06:002022-10-18T09:38:46.488-06:00The Orphan’s Letters by Glynis Peters Kitty Pattinson Red Cross Nurse<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfT7TaJ5mN-rtLfk54i_DX1yuARcPpSOa10q9AHwEughAjI9W39YqQe7G9M2Dbs-A2nISvHbl1n-EQ7hedNNaNDtmfVCPmjYuiC4FeuSDisUQSVqfFuPxnIh785dQceFmq5-8YCu_toDJaWvUPTh8Sn0HsUgmNM63CFtHB_XvV04KlriYSEJdzct2M/s346/Screenshot%202022-10-18%20103613.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="247" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfT7TaJ5mN-rtLfk54i_DX1yuARcPpSOa10q9AHwEughAjI9W39YqQe7G9M2Dbs-A2nISvHbl1n-EQ7hedNNaNDtmfVCPmjYuiC4FeuSDisUQSVqfFuPxnIh785dQceFmq5-8YCu_toDJaWvUPTh8Sn0HsUgmNM63CFtHB_XvV04KlriYSEJdzct2M/s320/Screenshot%202022-10-18%20103613.png" width="228" /></a></div><br /> The Orphan’s Letters by Glynis Peters is the second book in the Red Cross Orphans series by Glynis Peters. This second book can be read as a stand-alone, but you may want to grab the first one before moving further.<p></p><p>The Orphan Letters features Kitty Pattinson, a Red Cross nurse, and her experiences as she is moved to various places during wartime. Kitty is sent to care for orphans during a time but will soon be moved back into the harsh realities of caring for the war injured. Kitty is always refreshed when she is able to unexpectedly see or hear from her boyfriend, Michael. He is a Canadian doctor serving with the British army. Join Kitty and her nurse friends as they face the devastating ravages of the war injured. </p><p>Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p><p>Publication Date: November 30, 2022</p><div><br /></div>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-86194606022616890102022-10-18T08:34:00.001-06:002022-10-18T08:34:08.240-06:00The Book of Enoch for Beginners: A Guide to Expand Your Understanding of the Biblical World by Phillip J. Long <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0kYpq_vZsXDhjZyq2nrqhw47KxGZluLFfCLIwCIVCjyNU6j0CrX53hY0_OirupQzCUGUAGowYyuOJTtsa6WZV9hP4dJ6b-fOCXi0gnrckQYgZZza2y4dk-KH4y0lBDc6LzPYILzuJMCmtlj643hnmb21FFwU7pKmOBl6d5kBtaNG62toDVvSFvT9/s475/62594724._SY475_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="307" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0kYpq_vZsXDhjZyq2nrqhw47KxGZluLFfCLIwCIVCjyNU6j0CrX53hY0_OirupQzCUGUAGowYyuOJTtsa6WZV9hP4dJ6b-fOCXi0gnrckQYgZZza2y4dk-KH4y0lBDc6LzPYILzuJMCmtlj643hnmb21FFwU7pKmOBl6d5kBtaNG62toDVvSFvT9/s320/62594724._SY475_.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Book of Enoch for Beginners: A Guide to Expand Your Understanding of the Biblical World by Phillip J. Long is a remarkably interesting read! The author, Phillip J. Long, helps to bring some clarity to the timelines and some explanations of the vision of Enoch. You may want your copy of the Book of Enoch to follow along with this book as you read.</p><p>Those who enjoy researching books or writings by biblical prophets sometimes wonder why these books were not included as canonized or authentic writings included in most bibles. This author will give some insight into why the book was not accepted as an inclusion to the final authorized bible.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-57824731262108418852022-09-26T10:21:00.006-06:002022-09-26T10:21:58.545-06:00The Wrong Bones Melinda Leigh Widow's Island series Halloween Reading<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtOfCk4xkwvIiL0EexHbYHATNYnlLwHoBizMu043Dw7sIxZkx2GZ2KK_esQZOhVKWMMQJFS1P5EGUXaQz2XrVdMXQNSCJESgUflgBHKg7XWZuBNA5JvjXllF0BtomzmLPPQp9RzGVKrfGlQzYMF9stSEh2qw9I13D1bqkbHLGHpPsb9cqZM4uhZxNI/s475/58810575._SY475_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="317" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtOfCk4xkwvIiL0EexHbYHATNYnlLwHoBizMu043Dw7sIxZkx2GZ2KK_esQZOhVKWMMQJFS1P5EGUXaQz2XrVdMXQNSCJESgUflgBHKg7XWZuBNA5JvjXllF0BtomzmLPPQp9RzGVKrfGlQzYMF9stSEh2qw9I13D1bqkbHLGHpPsb9cqZM4uhZxNI/s320/58810575._SY475_.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Wrong Bones by Melinda Leigh is another anticipated story in the Widow's Island series. Deputy Tessa Black is told about after-dark activity in the graveyard by some kids who were scared away from their evening fun. Tessa gives chase and a hooded figure escapes as she tries to investigate. When Tessa and park ranger Logan Wilde check the disturbance, they are surprised to find a box of bones. The bones are determined to be those of a young girl who has been missing for several months. Was her death the result of an accident or something much more devious? This opens another interesting and exciting mystery to follow just in time for Halloween reading!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read The Wrong Bones. The publication date is October 25, 2022.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMthvbSW_YQ3mR9CITmz1jSHNsA9VVcJ5c0EMQRF2SGwBmMgwpW03p9G_KEXy1oEcLRU1JwI3GOLtzyyq0YtlNr6YhVEmXYC5I8MT_fnNHY2vAuBaK2TBp4DuGLlYcAbmJ67a20ac6nARcd-Cc3yWuMCwcMBP1js5kWQ1cDlhzV8ws9iHb1Tfwq9v/s500/tumblr_543755c3f33e4109a065beb9e6ae7619_ee9c86b0_500.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="500" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTMthvbSW_YQ3mR9CITmz1jSHNsA9VVcJ5c0EMQRF2SGwBmMgwpW03p9G_KEXy1oEcLRU1JwI3GOLtzyyq0YtlNr6YhVEmXYC5I8MT_fnNHY2vAuBaK2TBp4DuGLlYcAbmJ67a20ac6nARcd-Cc3yWuMCwcMBP1js5kWQ1cDlhzV8ws9iHb1Tfwq9v/s320/tumblr_543755c3f33e4109a065beb9e6ae7619_ee9c86b0_500.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>(not my art...found on tumbler)</i></span></div><br /><p><br /> </p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-13128190114401327862022-09-26T07:59:00.001-06:002022-09-26T07:59:50.169-06:00CAPTIVE Iris Johansen Eve Duncan Jane MacGuire <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyor_M18fhAcYkfs1kKoYyg_f_9e0oDMH0phAWCQLS4mCXrxtl7DkhVgpDZIzeT3MFNf5v5rWNv2dpWpGWjPyyopw57MDU2Z33KU8lQuHZZQcI5zyT9jPmZylUNBjJLFJv6zkGqsCi8Hm2gOTfjY_okQT0LO70Cpo85V-xL7YybPPxsNuH0ZfTabBw/s400/60209219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="265" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyor_M18fhAcYkfs1kKoYyg_f_9e0oDMH0phAWCQLS4mCXrxtl7DkhVgpDZIzeT3MFNf5v5rWNv2dpWpGWjPyyopw57MDU2Z33KU8lQuHZZQcI5zyT9jPmZylUNBjJLFJv6zkGqsCi8Hm2gOTfjY_okQT0LO70Cpo85V-xL7YybPPxsNuH0ZfTabBw/s320/60209219.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Captive by Iris Johansen is an Eve Duncan mystery that mostly features her daughter, Jane MacGuire. Jane is growing more concerned for her Seth Caleb as he continues to cross crime lord Hugh Bohdan. The story is layered with intrigue, searching for lost art, and trying to outmaneuver Bohdan. Oh, poor Earl John MacDuff and the very damaged MacDuff Run. If you are a fan of this series, you will not want to miss Captive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The book is filled with wonderful characters, lots of dangerous adventures, and a bit of romance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book!</div></div><p><br /></p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-10910043176080581312022-09-24T15:25:00.005-06:002022-09-24T15:25:43.311-06:00The Maze by Nelson DeMille John Corey series #8<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPIz-YfjBpBbyj0GgkYm1Q0ukR4soaf2COGMrQ7azCbuqusTDaOmsdILAPoRfxy2lxP-eSlcZEu7sSP-yRn1PeH5KlE2idM2VdNm0gi99_g_4ast9qwhKISd3oAvIDpNfNji7ESGb8tMhy1UENqPn2kEsAwRp1z1pUEzMY0xWzepwdjFB7jdFvZb9/s2113/55892263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2113" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPIz-YfjBpBbyj0GgkYm1Q0ukR4soaf2COGMrQ7azCbuqusTDaOmsdILAPoRfxy2lxP-eSlcZEu7sSP-yRn1PeH5KlE2idM2VdNm0gi99_g_4ast9qwhKISd3oAvIDpNfNji7ESGb8tMhy1UENqPn2kEsAwRp1z1pUEzMY0xWzepwdjFB7jdFvZb9/s320/55892263.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Maze by Nelson DeMille is the eighth book in the John Corey series. While John is learning to live the retirement life, he is requested to join his former girlfriend, Detective Beth Penrose, for another investigative adventure. John would need to join a private firm, Security Solutions, to help with uncovering some terrible sexually motivated crimes. Is it possible that local law enforcement could be involved in a cover-up?</p><p>I was disappointed in this one, sorry! I have enjoyed reading Nelson Demille books in the past, but this one was just not my favorite. </p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. The publication date is October 11, 2022.</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-45719310257483366732022-09-23T19:35:00.002-06:002022-09-23T19:35:48.557-06:00 Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout <p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KHntcJD6GP1YO6yEMePmNOoHo1ThKnz-i5zGuSuoNtt0xyPZv_upqI8_PtP7x5EbkZD-RcHfmkRG1aNPGf9mDdrXsPt5EF_0svNtMMiOKfMlDGy5NyyArGNwb85e8NBS6e591KcIsA7HbyShi1hoe6XaHbv9dZ9FmXk14yO-4_TZgt29OcGVCopu/s475/60657583._SY475_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="314" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KHntcJD6GP1YO6yEMePmNOoHo1ThKnz-i5zGuSuoNtt0xyPZv_upqI8_PtP7x5EbkZD-RcHfmkRG1aNPGf9mDdrXsPt5EF_0svNtMMiOKfMlDGy5NyyArGNwb85e8NBS6e591KcIsA7HbyShi1hoe6XaHbv9dZ9FmXk14yO-4_TZgt29OcGVCopu/s320/60657583._SY475_.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><p></p><p>Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout is the fourth book in the Amgash series by the author. I have not read the other books, so my review may seem a bit unfair to the fans. This can be read as a stand-alone book. Lucy is a writer who lives in NYC. She is still in the grieving process since the death of her second husband David the previous year.</p><p>Lucy's first husband, William demands she leave NY and the crowds as soon as the Covid pandemic is declared. William is divorced and must feel a sense of protection for Lucy. I did not understand how she could let someone she had divorced years earlier insist she leave her apartment and go to Maine until the pandemic is over. Why would you want to be shut in with someone you do not normally want to live with? Lucy is not very assertive, but she agrees to go and live in an older house that overlooks the sea. William actually has another reason for wanting to go to Maine. There is someone special he wants to meet! </p><p>The story is written with a lot of emotion. As I read the book, I felt sad and lonely. I just did not enjoy reliving the confusing days of the pandemic and being reminded of the worry and grief of that time in my own life. Maybe I will try reading the first book in the series and I will have a different view of Lucy as an independent person.</p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this book.</p>Diane's Escape With A Book and Camerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412064234196299575noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4069332991144037077.post-41823964804950379962022-08-09T14:58:00.002-06:002022-08-09T14:58:33.272-06:00The Book Swap by J.E. 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Laura is living with her mother after an unexpected separation from her husband. She is depressed, has quit her job, and loses herself in a different book she receives from an online book swap. I can understand doing that for maybe a week, but Laura has become lethargic and unmotivated to help herself. </p><p>She is reading a new book she received from one of the members and a note drops out of the book. The note has two words, "Help Me!" I felt the reaction of Laura to the note was over the top. Laura quit her job because her husband left her, and now she is going on a trip with a stranger to search for an unknown person needing help. There was no date on the note, no city, or any identifying details to lead a person to be helpful.</p><p>I was disappointed and felt the story needed more details and substance. </p><p>Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book. 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