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Definitely ok to share the link! Enjoy the book – hope our character list helps. Let us know what you…
This is wonderful! Thank you so much. I book marked it. Is it ok to share the link with another…
Hello Cathy! We have a list of characters from The Grey Wolf in our discussion guide: https://www.bookclubfriends.com/discussion/the-grey-wolf-by-louise-penny/
Said no avid reader ever!!!
Love this!
Too funny! Happy Easter Nancy.
More groans!
Yes to Dec 15. Thank you!
Definitely groan worthy!
As are you Nancy!
Agree!
I would just like leave a comment here to thank everyone here for participating in the discussions. You all are…
Thanks!
We scheduled The Grey Wolf discussion for Nov. 29th last year, one month after release. This year, shall we schedule…
If The Black Wolf will only be released the end of October and might even be the beginning of November…
I’m on board with the proposal outlined here and seconding what Libby wrote. I think three votes for a “Pop…
I do love the new schedule and the idea of Pop-up discussions. I also agree with the idea of needing…
Pun tax paid and with a groan!
As do you!
Anise fun pun!
Agree with Libby!
Yep. Love your description Susan, they were like treasure maps.
Yes you do Nancy!!!
He was a wise man!
Same here!
That’s what we had. Worked too.
I like Nancy’s idea, simply because I find myself much more consumed by news these days. I am finding it…
As Nancy said, I will consider any and all suggestions! I felt challenged to keep up with three discussions last…
Same here!
Guilty as charged….
Grew up with those card catalogues! The treasure map for all my quests….
I can only do one book a month; otherwise, I do not have enough time to read other books that…
Thank you. It is. This is Miscou Island in New Brunswick.
Beautiful view! Is this one of your travel photos Jane?
Interesting find Libby!
That’s a very “night and day” experience between the two teachers! The business men certainly sound like the kind of…
I grew up in a small republican town in the Midwest. My eighth grade year we had two teachers who…
Thank you, Jane for sharing this, a lovely post.
Or leaps over my head and then gets on the pillow to chew my hair.
The cat head does not simply rise, it gets in the human’s face and demands service.
Sun for me as well
This is another well-timed post. Thank you Nancy. Just the message I needed to hear today.
Love this, Nancy. So very true.
Ha! I think the probability of this happening among us readers is so high that no eyes are needed.
Do you have eyes in my craft room? I just did that very thing!!!!! LOL!
Sun for me but paw prints are always a welcome alarm clock.
Here two and Twitch is persistent.
Cat in our house!
Love this one Nancy!
Beautifully written Susan. This space with wonderful people like you is my solace many days. Thanks for being part of…
Well said, Susan! I agree with you.
I don’t think I will have it together before the discussion.
I think this world exists in the way we can choose the people we share our lives with, as much…
Yes, Power to the Penguins!! Flippers up!
I have their Christmas tree on order for this year. Might need an early start!!!
I’m hoping this administration goes the way of another flightless bird, now extinct.
Someone who truly understood the spirit of the law. This quote is for the moment!
Excellent; a library double entendre!
Madness. Penguins must be stopped.
Such control Libby! I indulged in more than one today. It was one of those days…
She is missed. But we will see new leaders shine and I really do believe that goodness will prevail. The…
Oh Nancy I love this. Thank you so much. Just finished my after dinner raspberry filled dark chocolate square!!!
Oh no!! Not the fish and the squid!!!!
Susan, most people are not bilingual and I am not. Still, some phrases are well recognized and there is no…
I had to Google “El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido!” Interesting! Are most people bilingual in NM Jane?
Especially the penguins!
Oh Susan, this is so wonderful!!! Thank you so much for thinking of us Canadians (and Greenlanders). I so appreciate…
Thank goodness someone did their “research”!
Do you even own a tux?!!
Fabulous!!! I’m cheering for all our American friends!
Don’t mess with the penguins!
Wonderful Jane!!
Love this too, Libby! Perfect!
A wonderful visual. Let everyone’s voices to be heard.
Welcome, Susan!
Hi! Welcome —good to see your post, and looking forward to more. The Susans are multiplying!!
Flippers up, for sure!
Thanks, Tara — it DID go well. We had an estimated 400 people, and a lot of support from passing…
Boston Proud here, although I went to one of the smaller one closer to my home. I’m not up for…
We know you were with them in spirit, Libby.
Amazing turnout! So encouraging to see.
Wonderful, Susan. Appreciate your support! I hope the event went well for you and your friends!
And thank you Canada, London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam (and anyone I inadvertently left out)!
Fantastic American friends! Here in Australia we feel the ripples, but you are in the thick of it. Many Australian…
Oh no! Not the penguins!!!!
While I was not there in person my heart and soul were. I am not physically able to handle such…
Power to the penguins indeed!!!
Love it! Power to the people and the penguins!!!
Flippers up, Libby!
Love your sign, Susan! Thank you for thinking of us and our friends in Greenland. I’ve seen some of the…
The penguin pics you and everyone else are posting are hilarious. Flippers up!
Hello Susan, welcome aboard! It’s wonderful to have you here. I think you’ll find this to be a truly encouraging…
Hello- I’m glad to be here after having just found you. I’ve enjoyed all of the informative, encouraging and uplifting…
Lol! Yes Libby!!
Sharing is caring!!!!!
I can just imagine the history books in the future. How this nonsense is explained will be interesting to say…
Oh, that’s a great story, Libby! I could imagine it so well. Never underestimate the determination of a curious kitten…
Unbelievable, isn’t it?
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