I've heard nothing but good things about LOVE LETTERING. I can't wait to read it. I'll have to see if I can get a digital copy from the library since the physical locations are all closed :(

Good luck to you, too! So far, my family and I are all perfectly safe and healthy. We're going a little crazy with cabin fever, though :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Sam!

I'm well stocked, but I don't know about the sane part ... my kids are all bored and driving me crazy!

Yes, I can't wait for General Conference. It's going to be unique, for sure. This pandemic has sure made me grateful for wise counsel from prophets. Keeping a year's supply of food on hand doesn't sound so crazy now, does it?

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We had a 5.7 earthquake here in Utah this morning and the trumpet fell off the Angle Moroni statue on the Salt Lake temple. :( Is that a sign of something? ;D

I heard about that. So crazy! I had a Geology professor at BYU who always said it was just a matter of time before Provo got hit by the Big One and all the big houses on the ridges would come toppling down. I think he just had a thing against the wealthy, though :) I'm glad not too much damage was done by the earthquake. Poor Angel Moroni! I hope his trumpet gets reattached. Hopefully, this isn't a sign of more to come. Yikes!

It is good, isn't it? Even though DRY is a chunkster, it was a fast read and it definitely left an impression on me. I keep thinking about it.

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They are a great team! I haven't read anything else by Williams or Willig, but I like White's books.

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Ha ha. Well, sometimes the things that bug one reader bug other readers. We'll see what I think :)

DRY is a good read, but if it's going to give you anxiety, I would definitely wait until the current crisis is over to read it. It does make you think about emergency preparedness, though. It also made me really grateful to have clean water readily available. It's something I take for granted that I really shouldn't!

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I agree! I'm excited for these.

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Hm, okay, well now I'm really curious about how I'll feel about those two. I'll let you know.

Our libraries started out the same way - just closing classes, storytime, etc. but then both the city and county branches closed down yesterday. Ironically enough, I JUST got an email from the county library telling me one of the books I put on hold and have REALLY been looking forward to is in. Gah! The hold will stay in place until the library reopens, but darn it, I really want to read that book!

Interesting that you've been too distracted to read. I've been reading like crazy, even though I have plenty of other things to do. It's my favorite distraction, no matter what's going on :)

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Well, since I first posted this comment, my library has closed the doors, too. Now I'm really starting to panic.

I'm not surprised! Some of the libraries here are actually offering a curbside checkout service - none close to me, unfortunately. In the meantime, I can still check out e-books and digital audiobooks. That's something, at least.

Same here. Except for doctor appointments and some essential shopping, we've been pretty much staying at home. We've all got cabin fever, but it's better than coronavirus :)

I'm really looking forward to ALL THE WAYS WE SAY GOODBYE. I might read it next. We'll see.

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Yes, I'm definitely planning to use SOUTHERN BOOK CLUB for the Popsugar Challenge! I haven't read very many other books about book clubs, weirdly.

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It's a good one, but maybe not the best thing to read right now. Ha ha.

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Oh, good! I have high hopes for it.

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Thanks! I feel like we're well prepared, even though we've run out of some things and haven't been able to replace them (eggs, for example). Oh well. We can deal.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carla. You stay safe and healthy as well!

I'm kind of a hermit anyway, but I'm not used to having my kids and husband home all day with me! It's nice to have family time for sure. I'm not going to cry when they all go back to school and work, though! LOL

DRY kept me totally engrossed. It's a chunky book, but it's still a quick read. Shusterman is great, isn't he? His books always make me think.

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Very true! I have thousands of paper books in my house to choose from, plus e-ARCs and books on my Kindle, plus the library's e-offerings are still available, and there's always Amazon. So, I won't be running out of things to read this apocalypse!

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Thanks for the heads-up! I just ordered MIDWIFE from Amazon, but maybe I'll read it later, when the world is quite so crazy :)

Yes, the Hendrix book sounds so intriguing, doesn't it? I'd never heard of the author until I came across this book. You'll have to let me know how WE SOLD OUR SOULS is.

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He's an excellent writer! I've enjoyed everything I've read by him except SCYTHE. That one just didn't resound with me at all. His other books are creative, thought-provoking, and entertaining. I especially enjoyed the Unwind series.

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Right? It sounds so fun. I can't wait to see what it's all about.

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Very true! I have plenty to do with reading, housework, a big genealogy project, blogging, etc. My kids, however, are starting to go a little crazy. They did spend a couple hours doing yard work yesterday, so I think they've learned not to say they're bored :)

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It sounds fun, doesn't it? I could really go for something light-hearted and funny right now. I'm hoping this fits the bill.

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I try to change up the genres I read, at least a little bit. There are some I avoid, but not many.

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Thanks, Lindsey! I'm looking forward to LOVE LETTERING. I need a happy read right now, so I'm going to see if I can get it from my library's e-selections.

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In addition to buying a year's worth of dehydrated food a few years ago, I always buy in bulk. It's just what I have to do With 6 people in my household (including a 15yo and 21yo boy)! Because of this, I haven't had to freak out about buying food, t.p., etc. It's been nice, not going to lie. I'm irritated, too, by people who hoard and cheat people in this chaotic, stressful situation. I'm inspired by the "helpers" who are out there doing their best to spread kindness, love, and concern. My elderly parents got the sweetest note from a younger neighbor they hardly know offering to pick up groceries and drop off groceries for them so they wouldn't have to go out. That's awesome! I'm so glad there are people like that in the world :)

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Thanks :) Honestly, I thought my husband was crazy when he ordered a year's worth of dehydrated meals, but our Church leaders have been warning us to be prepared for decades and man, I'm glad we listened! Even if everything goes back to normal next week, I'm at peace right now knowing we have what we need, even enough to share. That knowledge - and my absolute faith in God - has helped me stay calm through this crisis.

You take care as well. Stay safe and healthy!

I've enjoyed most of the Shusterman books I've read. There are a couple (SCYTHE comes to mind) that really didn't click with me, but for the most part, I really like his books. They're entertaining, but also thought-provoking.

Good luck to you as well. Stay safe and healthy! Thanks for coming by.

Yay! If you pick any of them up, let me know what you think.

Thanks for stopping by, Marg!

I've only read one of them so far. We'll see if I get to the others or not.

I hope you're staying healthy and safe, Helen!

I'm so sorry! 2020 was going fine for me, then WHAM. Virus. Actually, staying at home hasn't been too much of an adjustment for me. I'm a homebody anyway. It's been tougher for my more extroverted husband and TORTURE for my 11yo daughter who's a social butterfly. She misses school and seeing all her friends in real life. Playing Roblox online with them just isn't the same!

Stay safe and healthy. Hopefully, your 2020 starts looking up soon.