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20 minutes before it’s over, I just found out to 20 minutes before it’s over, I just found out today is World Book Day! Why aren’t there parades and fireworks??? Can you imagine a life without books??? 🎆
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#worldbookday #booklover
We plan on building a lot of our own furniture...w We plan on building a lot of our own furniture...what about this shelf? I love it! Although it could use a few books 😬
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#minimalist #minimalism #seeksimplicity #simplicity
#bookshelf 
#inspiredbynature #diy #livingcheap
Feeding the sweet tamarin monkeys in the stunning Feeding the sweet tamarin monkeys in the stunning Lake Gatun is a TREAT ❤️❤️❤️
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#lakegatun #tamarin #monkey #someday #planyournextadventure #naturetherapy #nature #naturelover #tropics #rainforest #monkey #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #paradise #panamaexperience #panama #centralamerica #visitpanama
Street of Storytellers has raked in some impressiv Street of Storytellers has raked in some impressive awards:
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2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book
2020 Gold Medal, Young Adult Fiction, Independent Press Awards
2020 Silver Medal, Teen Fiction, Benjamin Franklin Awards, Independent Book Publishers Association
2019 YA Fiction Book Award, Independent Book Publishers of New England
Indie Editors Choice, Kirkus Reviews
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It's rare that I read young adult fiction (which is probably why I'm a bit surprised by this list)...this book came to me through a Goodreads Giveaway.
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The story seemed to give an accurate depiction of life in Peshawar, Pakistan in the mid-1980s, at the time that Osama bin Laden was just coming into power.
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It presented the good and the bad of the city in a way that left me understanding and appreciating it's culture more than when I started. Music, family, food, religion...it's all there. For this reason, I do agree that it's a worthy read for young students.
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Considering the age of the main character, the internal and external dialogue often felt hokey and I believe a lot of students would high five me on this. While I could get past it and still give this book a 4 star rating, unfortunately I'm not as hopeful for pre-teen and teen readers.
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I hope I'm wrong because there's important insight in this story!
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#yafiction #youngadultfiction #yabooks #peshawar #pakistan #historicalfiction #bookreview #goodreads #booklover #readmore #bibliotherapy #books #bookstagram #bibliophile #booklove #idratherbereading #booktravel #loveofstory #booknerd #bookstagrammer #booksthatmakeyoubetter #bookworm #lovetoread
Would it be weird if I made this my throne? 😂 : Would it be weird if I made this my throne? 😂
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#oceantherapy #slowliving #tranquilo #healingwithnature #palmtrees #surfspots #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #outsideisfree #paradise #dreamcometrue #operationexpat #panamaexpat #playavenao #azueropeninsula #onlyinlossantos #soloenlossantos #panama #centralamerica
"The lies one tells always pale in comparison to t "The lies one tells always pale in comparison to the truths one withholds."
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Savage Girl by Jean Zimmerman is a blend of well-researched historical fiction and compelling mystery. Set in the late 1800s, the story begins in Virginia City, Nevada, when a wealthy New York family "rescues" a "wild" orphan girl who had been raised by native Americans, then was left to fend for herself in the wild.
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It quickly turns macabre as brutal murders follow the family to New York City and Philadelphia. Famous characters (including the famous psychologist William James who was a professor at Harvard at the time), misguided psychology and actual historical events kept me engaged.
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If likable characters are your thing, this definitely isn't your book. The main character is annoying at best and the secondary character is intentionally kept at a distance from the reader. There are a couple likable fringe characters, but you never get past their surface.
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Not many books can keep me guessing until the end...this one did. Although I was a bit deflated with the author’s choice of endings and not deeply connected to any of the characters, I enjoyed the book. Jean is an excellent writer and I found the story to be entertaining and educational!
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#savagegirl #bookreview #historicalfiction #newyorkcity #newyorkcityhistory #booklover #readmore #bibliotherapy #books #bookstagram #bibliophile #booklove #idratherbereading #loveofstory #booknerd #bookstagrammer #litlovers #mysteries #bookworm #lovetoread
You never know what treasure you’ll find when yo You never know what treasure you’ll find when you arrive at @surfdojo 😍
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#itsthelittlethings #naturetherapy #oceantherapy #slowliving #tranquilo #natureart #sandcastle #surfspots #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #outsideisfree #paradise #playavenao #panamaexperience #azueropeninsula #onlyinlossantos #soloenlossantos #panama
With my move to Panamá quickly approaching, I’v With my move to Panamá quickly approaching, I’ve been pondering this a lot. One of the main reasons I’m doing this is to bring more beauty, relaxation and play into my life. But it won’t be an easy transition…I’ve been programmed and rewarded for working my ass off for my whole 54-year-long life. Thankfully I have lots of determination and courage!
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#naturetherapy #oceantherapy #slowliving #tranquilo #healingwithnature #sunset #nature #naturelover #minimalist #minimalism #seeksimplicity #simplicity #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #outsideisfree #readmore #idratherbereading #booksandnature #booknerd #lovetoread #dreamcometrue #operationexpat #panamaexpat #thegringolearns
The colors of Panamá make my soul happy 😍 :: # The colors of Panamá make my soul happy 😍
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#offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #outsideisfree #paradise #portobelo #panamaexperience #panama #centralamerica #visitpanama #caribbean #streetart
Thank you @goodnews_movement for THIS 🙏🏻 :: Thank you @goodnews_movement for THIS 🙏🏻
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🕺 @brandoperezl and @hermanosisaacs
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#salsa #colombia #latin #dancevibes
“Friends see most of each other’s flaws. Spous “Friends see most of each other’s flaws. Spouses see every awful last bit.”
― Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
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Wow, just wow. I needed this book!!!
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It is a RARE occurrence for me to have zero clue how a book is going to end. I was at a solid zero until the very last page.
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What an amazing writer @thegillianflynn is! She grabbed me from the very first page and didn’t let me go until I started my next book. There is nothing typical about the story, the writing style, or the characters. It's a fabulously twisty turny, mysterious and thought provoking story. She is officially one of my favorite authors after just one book.
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This book is not meant to be put down, so don't even try.
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#gonegirl #gillianflynn #bookreview #booklover #readmore #bibliotherapy #books #bookstagram #bibliophile #booklove #booklover #idratherbereading #loveofstory #booknerd #bookstagrammer #litlovers #mysteries #booksthatmakeyoubetter #bookworm #lovetoread
No Carnaval this year 😢 Here’s a little conso No Carnaval this year 😢 Here’s a little consolation prize to save for when it was supposed to go down. It’ll be interesting to see the Covid-style Carnaval masks in 2022 😄
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#carnaval #mardigras #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #pedasi #panamaexperience #azueropeninsula #onlyinlossantos #soloenlossantos #panama #centralamerica #visitpanama #dragon
My latest plantain dish...Caramelized Plantains wi My latest plantain dish...Caramelized Plantains with Coconut “Cream.” Vegan deliciousness!
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#plantains #latinamericanfood #vegan #vegandessert #operationexpat #panamaexpat #thegringolearns
THIS. This costs nothing yet is SO beneficial to o THIS. This costs nothing yet is SO beneficial to our mental and physical health. We chose Playa Venao because we (and our future guests) can afford to walk out our front door and be here in less than 10 minutes on foot.
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#naturetherapy #oceantherapy #slowliving #tranquilo #smallmomentsofcalm #healingwithnature #earthmedicine #nature #naturelover #seeksimplicity #simplicity #surfspots #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #outsideisfree #paradise #operationexpat #panamaexpat #playavenao #azueropeninsula #onlyinlossantos #soloenlossantos #panama #centralamerica #visitpanama
“Wild birds die in cages.” — One of my favo “Wild birds die in cages.” — One of my favorite simple, but profound, quotes from The Bear & the Nightingale by Catherine Arden.
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Ahhhhh, the fourth one's a charm! After three so-so books, The Bear and the Nightingale was a much needed delicious treat.
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This well-written Russian fairy tale pulls you in from the first page. I'm not usually a fan of fantasy, but this one was the perfect blend of realism and magic so I felt like I learned something of actual Russian culture in the 1300s, while also totally escaping reality.
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I've suspected for a lifetime that I have witch blood flowing through my veins — and many who know me well wholeheartedly agree. Reading about Vasya added another solid layer to my suspicion. I related to her on SO many levels. A fabulous character — an intelligent, strong, determined, and passionate woman who loves deeply.
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I'm also not usually a fan of series, but I've already ordered the second and third books and can't wait to read them!
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#fairytale #russia #russianhistory #russianfairytale #bookreview #booklover #readmore #bibliotherapy #books #bookstagram #bibliophile #booklove #idratherbereading #loveofstory #booksaboutrussia #booknerd #bookstagrammer #litlovers #bookworm #lovetoread #booksaboutwitches #goodwitch #folklore #russianfolklore #russian
Venao is a treat for the eyes 😍 :: #colorful #s Venao is a treat for the eyes 😍
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#colorful #slowliving #tranquilo #minimalist #minimalism #seeksimplicity #simplicity #surfspots #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #playavenao #azueropeninsula #onlyinlossantos #soloenlossantos #panama #centralamerica #visitpanama
There are three reasons we love @tantalohotel — There are three reasons we love @tantalohotel — their passionfruit mojitos, a rooftop deck with an amazing view, and the art 😍 Take note for your future trip to Panamá!
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#cascoviejo #rooftopbar #panamacity #happyplaces #panamaexperience #panama #panamacity #centralamerica #visitpanama #someday #urbanart
Oh what a glorious day we once had...playing in Bo Oh what a glorious day we once had...playing in Bocas Del Toro 😍
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#naturetherapy #oceantherapy #slowliving #tranquilo #smallmomentsofcalm #healingwithnature #earthmedicine #nature #naturelover #mothernature #palmtrees #seeksimplicity #simplicity #desertedisland #turquoisewaters #snorkeling #offthebeatenpath #happyplaces #nocrowds #outsideisfree #paradise #panamaexperience #panama #centralamerica #visitpanama #bocasdeltoro #caribbean
If you're looking for a fluffy chick lit read, Ero If you're looking for a fluffy chick lit read, Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows is for you! Although the story deals with some serious topics, it floats on the surface so it remains an easy and quick read. 
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The older and more well read I get, the pickier I become. This is not something I'm particularly happy about as it is wreaking havoc on my ratings! 🤦‍♀️
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I had higher hopes for this book based on lots of raves. 
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It was nowhere near literary. In addition to being extremely formulaic, it also lacked in depth of characters and content. And, I felt like the many tangents diluted the story, rather than added to it. 
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While I don't regret reading it, this book will not live long in my memory.
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#bookreview #chicklit #booklover #readmore #bibliotherapy #books #bookstagram #bibliophile #booklove #idratherbereading #loveofstory #southall #punjabiculture #punjabi #booknerd #bookstagrammer #litlovers #mysteries
Sounds absolutely perfect to me 🤩 Sounds absolutely perfect to me 🤩
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