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Bout of Books 36

12/20/2022

I'm participating in Bout of Books 36!

What is Bout of Books? How do I participate?

The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, January 2nd and runs through Sunday, January 8th in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are reading sprints, Twitter chats, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional. For all Bout of Books 36 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Check back here for daily updates and challenges!

Here are the books I'd like to read this Bout:

Currently Reading!

Day 1:
10:00 Read in Place- 15% This is Not A Personal Statement
2:00 Read in Place- 35% This is Not a Personal Statement
6:00 Read in Place- 60% This is Not a Personal Statement
Day 1 Summary: Finished- This is Not A Personal Statement
Started: Artemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade

Bout of Books 33

12/20/2021

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I'm participating in Bout of Books 33!

What is Bout of Books? How do I participate?

The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, January 3rd and runs through Sunday, January 9th in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are reading sprints, Twitter chats, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional. For all Bout of Books 33 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Check back here for daily updates and challenges!

Here are the books I'd like to read this Bout:

Day 1: Currently Reading

Day 1:
Currently Reading: Her Secret War by Pam Lecky

10:00 AM Read in Place: Pages 96-154

2:00 PM Read in Place: 154-225

Day 2: Favorites- Beatriz Williams

Day 2:

Currently Reading: Her Secret War by Pam Lecky

10:00 AM Read in Place: Pages 237-284

2:00 PM Read in Place: Pages 284-372 (the end!)

Day 3: Cover Love

Day 3:
Currently Reading: Out Front the Following Sea
10:00 AM Read in Place: Pages 1-26
6:00 PM Read in Place: Pages 26-54

Day 4: Celebrate Diversity

Day 4:
Currently Reading: Out Front the Following Sea
Progress: Pages 54-125

Day 5: Winter Themed

Day 5:
Currently Reading: Out Front the Following Sea
Progress: Pages 125-222

Day 6: Future Vision

Day 6:

Currently Reading: Out Front the Following Sea
Progress: 222-334 (the end!)

Currently Reading: Just River
Progress: Pages 1-45

Day 7: Shelfie

Day 7:
Currently Reading: Just River
Pages 45-165

Wrap Up:
Books Completed:
Her Secret War By Pam Lecky
Out Front the Following Sea by Leah Angstman
81% of Just River by Sara B. Fraser

Pages Read: 775

Hours Read: 11

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Bout of Books 32

8/2/2021

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I'm participating in Bout of Books 32!

What is Bout of Books?

Updates:
Day 1-
10am Read in Place: 6% of It Was Called a Home
2pm Read in Place: 15% of It Was Called a Home
6pm Read in Place: 25% of It Was Called a Home

Day 2:
10am Read in Place: 33% of It Was Called a Home
2pm Read in Place: 66% of It Was Called a Home
6pm Read in Place: 100% of It Was Called a Home
Completed: It Was Called a Home

Day 3:
Progress-
Read: 15% of Mercury Boys
Completed: It Was Called A Home

Day 4:
Progress-
Read: 44% of Mercury Boys
Completed: It Was Called a Home

Day 5:
Progress-
Read: 77% of Mercury Boys
Completed: It Was Called A Home

Day 6:
Progress- 4% of Whirlpools of Time
Completed: It Was Called A Home
Mercury Boys

Day 7:
Progress- 10% of Whirlpools of Time
Completed: It Was Called a Home
Mercury Boys

Wrap Up:
Pages Read:768
Books Completed: It Was Called A Home
Mercury Boys
10% of Whirlpool of Time
Hours Read: 7.5

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Bout of Books 31

5/1/2021

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I'm participating in Bout of Books 31!

What is Bout of Books?
The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 10th and runs through Sunday, May 16th in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are reading sprints, Twitter chats, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional. For all Bout of Books 31 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog.

Follow Below for Updates and Challenges!

Updates:
Day 1:
10AM Read in Place: Revelation pages 100-142
4PM Read in Place: Revelation pages 220-246
Day 1 Progress: read Revelation by Layton Greeen
Pages read: 340
Time reading: 3 1/2 hours

Day 2:
10 AM Read in Place: Mixed Harvest 5%-15%
4PM Read in Place: Mixed Harvest: 22%-31%
Day 2 Progress: Completed- Revelation by Layton Green
Mixed Harvest- 43% Complete
Pages Read:104
Time Reading: 2 hours

Day 3:
4 PM Reading in Place: Mixed Harvest 64%-76%
Day 3 Progress: Completed Mixed Harvest by Rob Swigart
Pages Read- 212
Time Reading: 2 1/2 hours

Day 4:
4PM Reading in Place: Among the Beautiful Beasts pages 62-76
Day 4 Progress: Among the Beautiful Beasts pages 1-114
Pages Read: 114
Time Reading: 2 hours

Day 5:
Progress: Completed- Among the Beautiful Beasts pages 114-308
Pages Read: 194
Time Reading: 2 1/2 hrs

Day 6:
Progress: Lemons in the Garden of Love pages 1-86
Pages Read: 86
Time Read: 1 1/2 hrs

Day 7:
Progress: Lemons in the Garden of Love pages 86-244
Pages read: 158
Time read: 2 hours

Wrap Up:
Total Books Read:
Unknown 9: Genesis by Layton Green
Mixed Harvest by Rob Swigart
Among the Beautiful Beasts by Lori McMullen
Lemons in the Garden of Love by Ames Sheldon

Total Pages Read: 1,168

Total Time Read: 16 hours

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Bout of Books 29

8/10/2020

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I am participating in Bout of Books 29!

What is Bout of Books, you ask?
Read on and click below to find out more and sign up!

The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 17th and runs through Sunday, August 23rd in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. All reading-in-place times, Twitter chats, and exclusive Instagram challenges are completely optional. For Bout of Books 29 information and updates, visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Here is what I plan to read this bout.
Check back here for challenges and updates.

Updates:
Day 1-
Currently Reading: She Wears the Mask by Shelly Stratton
Progress: 52%

Day 2-
Currently Reading: The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan- 12%
Completed: She Wears the Mask by Shelly Stratton

Day 3-
Currently Reading: The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan- 24%
Completed: She Wears the Mask by Shelly Stratton

Day 4-
Currently Reading: The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan- 53%
Completed: She Wears the Mask by Shelly Stratton

Day 5-
Currently Reading- Origins: Song of the Kings Heart-5%
Completed: She Wears the Mask by Shelly Stratton
The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan

Day 6-
Currently Reading- Origins: Song of the Kings Heart-15%
Completed: She Wears the Mask by Shelly Stratton
The London Restoration by Rachel McMillan

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2020 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

6/5/2020

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I'm joining the 2020 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge!
Last year, I read a whopping 65 Historical Fiction books placing me well within the Prehistoric Range. This year I think I'll go for the Ancient History level again.
Check back here for updates and reviews.

Here are the Reading Challenge details:

Each month, a new post dedicated to the HF Challenge will be created. To participate, you only have to follow the rules:

Everyone can participate! If you don't have a blog you can post a link to your review if it's posted on Goodreads, Facebook, or Amazon, or you can add your book title and thoughts in the comment section if you wish.
Add the link(s) of your review(s) including your name and book title to the Mister Linky we’ll be adding to our monthly post (please use the direct URL that will guide us directly to your review)
Any sub-genre of historical fiction is accepted (Historical Romance, Historical Mystery, Historical Fantasy, Young Adult, History/Non-Fiction, etc.)

During the following 12 months you can choose one of the different reading levels:

20th Century Reader - 2 books
Victorian Reader - 5 books
Renaissance Reader - 10 books
Medieval - 15 books
Ancient History - 25 books
Prehistoric - 50+ books

To join the challenge you only need to make a post about it, add your link in Mr. Linky below or just leave a link to your blog if you are not yet ready to post about it yet. If you don't have a blog you can just leave a comment for this post saying that you are joining, and link to your Facebook, Goodreads or other social media page where you will be sharing your reviews.

Join our Facebook Group for the Challenge HERE!

1. Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, Spy by Eilidh McGinness
2. Salt the Snow by Carrie Callaghan
3. Haskell Himself by Gary Seigel
4. The Second Midnight by Andrew Taylor
5. Dead Ringer by Kat Ross
6. Far Away Bird by Douglas A Burton
7. Camp Lake by John A Heldt
8. Dreamland by Nancy Bilyeau
9. Resistance Women by Jennifer Chiaverini
10. The Thief's Heart by Kathleen Shoop
11. The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant by Kayte Nunn
12. Madame Fiocca by Suzy Henderson
13. The Lost History of Dreams by Kris Waldherr
14. Confessions of a Sheba Queen by Autumn Bardot
15. The German Heiress by Anika Scott
16. They Went Left by Monica Hesse
17. Witch of the Wild Beasts by Catherine Stine
18. Beyond the Ghetto Gates by Michelle Cameron
19. The Socialite by J'Nell Ciesielski
20. A Spy With Scruples by Gary Dickson
21. Wings of a Flying Tiger by Iris Yang
22. The Righteous One by Neil Perry Gordon
23. The Abolitionist's Daughter by Diane C. McPhail
24. The Rose and the Whip by Jae Hodges
25. Of Darkness and Light by Heidi Eljarbo
26. The Little Palace by Jeffrey Erlacher
27. Tales of Ming Courtesans by Alice Poon
28. A Goddess Among Men by Daniel Davidsohn
29. Along Came a Soldier by Brenda Davies
Saving the Music by Vincent LoCoco
Speakeasy by A.M. Dunnewin
The Woman in the Green Dress by Tea Cooper
Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi
Once in a Blood Moon by Dorthea Hubble Bonneau
The Peasant's Dream by Melanie Dickerson
The Invention of Sophie Carter by Samantha Hastings
The Takeaway Men by Meryl Ain
Dawn Empress by Faith L. Justice
Balthazar's Bane by Kat Ross
Folly at the Fair by Kari Bovee
The Girl From Vichy by Andie Newton
The English Wife by Adrienne Chinn
She Wears the Mask by Shelly Stratton

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Bout of Books 28

5/18/2020

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I'm participating in Bout of Books 28!
What is Bout of Books?
The Bout of Books readathon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It’s a weeklong readathon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th in YOUR time zone. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are daily challenges, Twitter chats, and exclusive Instagram challenges, but they’re all completely optional. For Bout of Books 28 information and updates, visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Click above to sign up and read with me!

Check here for updates and challenges!

Updates:
Day 1-
Finished: Protecting Pollinators
Currently Reading: The Lane Betrayal
Challenge: In Six Words
Dancer, Scientist, Gardener, Dog &Toddler Mom

Day 2-
Finished: Protecting Pollinators
Currently Reading: The Lane Betrayal
Challenge: If this, then that

If you like contemporary Gothic with a hint of supernatural, try Danielle Trussoni

Day 3:
Finished: Protecting Pollinators
The Lane Betrayal
Currently Reading: The Rose and the Whip
Challenge: Book to Movie
The Socialite by J'nell Chiesielski

Day 4:
Finished: Protecting Pollinators
The Lane Betrayal
Currently Reading: The Rose and the Whip
Challenge: Bookish Matchmaking
I'm looking for a dual timeline story with a strong female lead.
or
A fairy tale retelling with a cool twist.

Day 5:
Finished: Protecting Pollinators
The Lane Betrayal
The Rose and the Whip
Currently Reading: Of Darkness and Light
Challenge: Share Your Favorites
Historical Fiction: Anything Beatriz Williams
Horror: The Bell Witch Series
Science Fiction: Anything Gwendolyn Womack

Day 6:
Finished: Protecting Pollinators
The Lane Betrayal
The Rose and the Whip
Currently Reading: Of Darkness and Light
Challenge: Leave a Review
The Lane Betrayal
Protecting Pollinators

Day 7:
Finished: Protecting Pollinators
The Lane Betrayal
The Rose and the Whip
Of Darkness and Light
Challenge: Stretch Goal
I would like to start one more book, but I feel like I did awesome this bout of books!

Wrap Up:
Books Completed: 4
Pages Read: 981
Challenges Completed: 7

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Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon

4/25/2020

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What is Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon? For 24 hours, we read books, post to our blogs, Twitters, Instagrams, Litsy, Facebook, Goodreads and MORE about our reading, and visit other readers’ homes online. We also participate in mini-challenges throughout the day. It happens twice a year, in April and in October. Sign up Here: http://www.24hourreadathon.com/

Updates Here:

Hour 0: Survey-
1) Rochester, NY
2) A Spy With Scruples
3) Cheese & Fruit
4) I love to garden, I have a pet snake and I am a dancer!
5) I'm going to try my best to read every hour, but not freak out about it if I don't.

8:00 AM- Currently Reading:
A Spy With Scruples- 31%

9:00 AM- Currently Reading:
A Spy With Scruples- 45%

10:00 AM- Currently Reading:
A Spy With Scruples- 53%

11:00 AM- I did a ballet class via Zoom! Back to reading soon.

12:00 PM- Currently Reading:
A Spy with Scruples- 65%

1:00 PM-Took a lunch break and went outside for a while to read for a change of scenery.
Currently Reading: A Spy with Scruples- 73%

2:00 PM- Finding joy in being outside on this beautiful day after a week of snow!
Currently Reading: A Spy with Scruples- 84%

3:00 PM-Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger

4:00 PM- Readathon Memory- Reading My Dear Hamilton in the 2018 Dewey!
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 5%

5:00 PM- How is this Readathon different for me?
I usually have to work on Saturdays! Now, my work is closed, so I actually have the whole day to read, it's great.
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 10%

6:00 PM- Bookish Memories- I loved the American Girl series, these are what got me hooked on historical fiction.
Took a break for dinner, back to reading soon.

7:00 PM- Who am I reading with? It's just me :)
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 22%

8:00 PM
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 30%

9:00 PM
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 40%

10:00 PM
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 51%

6:00 AM- Slept- and right back to reading!
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 72%

7:00 AM- Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Currently Reading: Wings of a Flying Tiger - 86%

8:00 AM- Another One Bites the Dust!
Completed: A Spy with Scruples
Wings of a Flying Tiger

Closing Survey
How would you assess your reading overall? Pretty good- finished 2 books
Did you have a stategy, and if so, did you stick to it? Read a little each hour and stay relaxed
What was your favorite snack? Grapes and habenero cheese
Wanna volunteer for our next event? Maybe, this is only my second Dewey!

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Bout of Books 27

1/6/2020

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I'm joining Bout of Books 27! What is that, you ask?

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda Shofner and Kelly Rubidoux Apple. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, January 6th and runs through Sunday, January 12th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, Twitter chats, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 27 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Check back right here for updates and progress!

Here is what I hope to read this Bout:

Updates:
Day 1-
Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier Spy
Began: Salt the Snow
Challenge: In Six Words
Stephanie: Dancer, Scientist, Gardener, Toddler Mom

Day 2-
Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier Spy
Currently Reading: Salt the Snow- 50%
Challenge: 2020 Reading Goals
This year I would like to stay on top of my books for review as well as read more books outside of review deadlines that are just for fun!

Day 3-
Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, Spy
Salt the Snow
Currently Reading: Haskell Himself
Challenge: Bookish Matchmaking
I'm looking for Fairy Tale Retellings that are more like historical fiction.

Day 4:
Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, Spy
Salt the Snow
Currently Reading: Haskell Himself
Challenge:

The Scene: Moscow, 1932, the red line

Day 5:
Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, Spy
Salt the Snow
Currently Reading: Haskell Himself
Challenge: The One With the Books in it

Day 6:
: Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, Spy
Salt the Snow
Currently Reading: Haskell Himself

Challenge: Challenge: If this, then that
If you like fairy tale re-tellings with a dark twist try the Gaslight Gothic series by Kat Ross

Day 7:
Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, Spy
Salt the Snow
Currently Reading: Haskell Himself
Challenge: Stretch Goal
I am going to finish Haskell Himself and write my review of Salt the Snow.

Wrap Up:
Books Completed: Josephine: Singer, Dancer, Soldier, Spy
Salt the Snow
Haskell Himself
Pages Read: 944
Challenges Completed: 7

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2019 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

12/17/2019

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I will be joining the Historical Fiction Reading Challenge again this year!
Last year I read 49 Historical Fiction books.
I'll be going for the Ancient History Level again.

Here are the details and how to sign up:
Here are the Reading Challenge details:

Each month, a new post dedicated to the HF Challenge will be created. To participate, you only have to follow the rules:

Everyone can participate! If you don't have a blog you can post a link to your review if it's posted on Goodreads, Facebook, or Amazon, or you can add your book title and thoughts in the comment section if you wish.
Add the link(s) of your review(s) including your name and book title to the Mister Linky we’ll be adding to our monthly post (please use the direct URL that will guide us directly to your review)
Any sub-genre of historical fiction is accepted (Historical Romance, Historical Mystery, Historical Fantasy, Young Adult, History/Non-Fiction, etc.)

Books read:
1. A Murder By Any Name: Elizabethan Spy Mystery
2. The Blue By Nancy Bilyeau
3. All is Fair by Dee Garretson
4. An Improbable Pairing by Gary Dickson
5. The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
6. The Peddler of Wisdom by Laura Matthias Bendoly
7. A Cobbler's Tale by Neil Perry Gordon
8. The Peddler of Wisdom by Laura Matthias Bendoly
9. Between Before & After by Maureen Doyle McQuerry
10. Innocence Lost by Sherilyn Decter
11.Passengers by Elizabeth Collums
12. The Woman in the Lake by Nicola Cornick
13. Within These Lines by Stephanie Morrill
14. Song of Sacrifice by Janell Rhiannon
15. Josephine Baker's Last Dance by Sherry Jones
16. Midnight at the Tuscany Hotel by James Markert
17. Lone Soldier by Leo Rozmaryn
18. American Princess by Stephanie Thornton
19. The Time Collector by Gwendolyn Womack
20. Song of Songs by Marc Graham
21. How We Disappeared by Jing-Jing Lee
22. The Strongman and the Mermaid by Kathleen Shoop
23. Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
24. Gloved Heart by Charlotte Brentwood
25. A Deceptive Bargain by Laura Beers
26. The Baron's Daughter by Laura Beers
27. Gold Digger by Rebecca Rosenberg
28. The Storyteller's Secret by Sejal Badani
29. The Impaler's Wife by Autumn Bardot
30. The Countess- Lisa Doughty
31. The Chef's Secret by Crystal King
32. Severed Knot by Cryssa Bazos
33. Abe & Ann by Gary Moore
34. Mighty Mary by Max Davine
35. Shrug by Lisa Braver Moss
36. The Last Word by Samantha Hastings
37. No Woman's Land by Ellie Midwood
38. The Fire of Winter by DK Marley
39. Fool's Errand by Jenna Zark
40. The Undertaker's Assistant by Amanda Skenandore
41. Caitlin's Song by John A. Heldt
42. Secrets by the Knoll by Julie Metros
43. The Secret Life of Mrs. London by Rebecca Rosenberg
44. Dragon Lady by Autumn Bardot
45. The Third Daughter by Talia Carner
46. The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, Karen White
47. The Spirit of Grace by Terry Lynn Thomas
48. Ribbons of Scarlet by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, E. Knight
49. The First Lady and the Rebel by Susan Higginbotham
50. The Death Doll by K.D. Carter
51. The Winter Sisters by Tim Westover
52. Auschwitz Syndrome by Ellie Midwood
53. The Poppy Wife by Caroline Scott
54. Royal Beauty Bright by Ryan Byrnes
55. The Emporer's Assassin by Autumn Bardot
56. Trailing the Hunter by Heidi Eljarbo
57. Distant Signs by Anne Richter
58. Katherine Tudor Duchess by Tony Riches
59. In Sight of the Mountain by Jamie McGillen
60. The Unfortunate Debutante by Laura Beers
61. Africaville by Jeffery Colvin
62. Beyond the Moon by Catherine Taylor
63. Blue Girl on a Night Dream Sea by Ginny Fite
64. The Wicked Redhead by Beatriz Williams
65. Written in their Stars by Elizabeth St. John

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