That's exactly what I've heard about THE DAY THE WORLD CAME TO TOWN. I need a heartwarming read right now, so I'm going to be sure and request it from my library. I'm sure EMPIRE OF PAIN will be a tough read, but I am looking forward to learning from it.

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Money really is the root of all evil, isn't it? So sad. I'm intrigued by the Sackler story, though.

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I've started reading #2 and it's super interesting so far. It's definitely a tough read and a sad one, since the woman it's about was institutionalized simply because she dared to express opinions that were contrary to her husband's. It's amazing how few rights women had back in the day.

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I'm loving it, too! It's pretty much exactly what I pictured, although I did have to make a few compromises to appease the husband. Ha ha. I guess we've learned how to do that pretty well over 25 years of marriage :)

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Same, and when I do read NF I want it to be as engaging as reading fiction. I don't want anything that's going to put me to sleep, no matter how educational it is!

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Thanks! I'm loving the new kitchen. It's very functional and pretty to boot.

Yeah, I'm interested in reading about the HOW of crime solving. It's always fascinating to learn about the science, psychology, and just plain hard work that goes into catching a criminal.

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I had a telephone JUST LIKE the one on the cover of THE NINETIES. So nostalgic!

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Thanks, Leah! It's hard to believe my husband and I have been married for 25 years. Time flies when you're having fun, I guess :)

I'm not big on NF either, but I do like engaging narrative NF and these seem to fit the bill. We'll see.

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I love comparing the before and after pictures of my kitchen. It's been fun to watch it transform, although I'm definitely ready for it (and the rest of the house) to be done already!

I'm looking forward to reading MY GRANDFATHER WOULD HAVE SHOT ME. It sounds super fascinating to me.

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Congratulations on almost 40 years. That's a major accomplishment, especially these days.

You're right and the things that still need to be done in the house really are like the frosting on the cake. I don't need kitchen backsplash or a mantle over my fireplace to survive. It will be nice when all the finishing touches are done, but I can be patient for a *few* more weeks. Hopefully!

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I know you can. As long as the major stuff works, you can live. I've seen people doing it for years, LOL.
And yes, 40 years is quite something. But they were good 40 years.

Same! I also like books about the inner workings of familiar places, like libraries. I've never worked in one and I'd love to know what goes on behind the scenes.

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I think OVERDUE will be a really interesting read. One of these days, I'll get it from the library and see what it's all about. I hope we both enjoy it!

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I agree. The kitchen is so much more functional than it was. I especially love that we turned the hallway coat closet into a kitchen pantry. It makes a huge difference!

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Oooh, yay, I'm glad your kitchen is coming along! Our cabinets took forever, but we were fortunate to get our granite countertops ready in only a couple of weeks. It's amazing how much you CAN'T do in a kitchen until you have countertops. I hope you get yours soon. I'd be interested to hear your remodeling stories :) I've got a few of my own. Ha ha.

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Same! That's why I like NF that reads like fiction. Narrative NF has worked well for me and I hope that trend continues with these books.

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That's exactly the look we were going for! I love that it's so open and bright. Also, we're still waiting on window coverings, so it's ESPECIALLY bright at the moment. Ha ha.

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Sam, I've tried to comment on your TTT post a few times, but I keep getting an error about verification failing :(

I think so, too. I really love how it's all coming together. Each new layer adds even more, so I can't wait until the backsplash, vent hood, open shelving, window framing, etc. gets done.

I'm glad to hear that you love THE DAY THE WORLD CAME TO TOWN so much. I've probably seen it featured on your blog, but my memory is terrible. It seems to be a favorite of many, so I'm excited to read it.

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Thank you! I'm delighted with how it's turning out. The transformation has been really fun to watch.

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I'm a couple chapters in with THE WOMAN THEY COULD NOT SILENCE and it definitely tells an interesting and engrossing story. I need to check THE DAY THE WORLD CAME TO TOWN out from the library. I meant to have it read before September 11th, but that didn't quite happen. Oops!

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The kitchen really is so much more functional now. I have a lot more storage space and I like the layout a lot better. Plus, the added pantry is amazing. I love it!

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Oh, good, I'm glad UNMASKED is a good one. I didn't know it was on audio. I'm always looking for new audiobooks to listen to, so I'll have to try it that way. Thanks for the heads-up!

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