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Aug 18Liked by Mary Hutto Fruchter

This feels a bit on the cruel side since school starts in a week or so, but I sense no harm intended. I have tried to read more this summer, but my brain has been uncooperative, preferring word puzzles on my phone while listening to true crime podcasts. I will add these to my TBR list that only keeps on growing. I would say that thematically, it goes perfectly for Mary's corner of the world. Thank you for sharing.

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Aug 18Liked by Mary Hutto Fruchter

Hooray for new books! I’ve read four of those and loved them so I know I will enjoy the rest. Thanks to you both!

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I’ve read three and a half. I think I started Wintering but didn’t finish. I also think maybe I borrowed Andrea’s copy and didn’t return it. It’s amazing we’re still friend really. Thanks for reading Julie! How are your new digs?

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Aug 18Liked by Mary Hutto Fruchter

Thank you for the book suggestions Andrea; I am always wanting good books to read.

I would also like recommendations of favorite substack publications. I am finding it overwhelming to pick and choose what to read.

I also really liked Nothing to See Here and Foster. Nothing to See Here was lighter and more playful than what I usually read and I appreciated the brevity and character development in Foster.

Thank you Mary for having such valuable and varied weekly publications.

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I would recommend Andrea’s Substack. I also like Sowing Words, Writing in Company and the Rhizosphere. I’m biased as all those people are POP readers, but their content is great and I think you would dig it. Don’t be so hard on yourself about reading. There’s a season for all things.

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Aug 18Liked by Mary Hutto Fruchter

Thanks for the recommendations! I added The Bee Sting to my list and already have Nothing To See Here on my book pile.

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The bee sting is in my list now too. 🐝

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Aug 21Liked by Mary Hutto Fruchter

Thank you for these recs!

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Aug 18Liked by Mary Hutto Fruchter

Thanks for inviting me into your space, Mary! I’m glad I’ve converted some Bee Sting readers. 🙂

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Thank you! This pocket was so good! I want to read all the books now.

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You are too funny. It is a bit cruel to suggest a pile of amazing books right before the return or as some might call it the end of all good things, but this will be there when the reading season finds you. I really want to know what true crime podcasts are calling to you. How fun!

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