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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby harpa » Sun Apr 06, 2025 10:18 am

One Last Stop, by Casey McQuiston

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Well, what can I say regarding this book? First of all, I’ve read it with my dear friend Kate, one chapter per day. Thank you so much for reading this book with me. I enjoyed it so much. Let’s plan the next one to read together!

I enjoyed this book so much, that I gave it five stars. It’s one of those books that simply warms your heart. It’s such an easy read... It flows really well, and it was just fun. Even the longer chapters didn’t feel that long.

I’d like to point out that the LGBTQIA+ representation on this book is the best. It’s probably the best one I’ve read regarding this subject up until this point.

I honestly have no words.

If you’re looking for a fun and light read that is mysterious and talks about the LGBTQIA+ community, I would recommend this one.
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby harpa » Sun Apr 06, 2025 10:20 am

The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Plath

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So… Where do I begin? I honestly have no idea.

This novel talks about mental health and how it used to be perceived decades ago (it is still a taboo topic these days) and how difficult it is to be a woman, to choose the future you want for yourself, and to be able to control your own life.

One of the most highlighted points of this book is the main character’s inability to conform to society and how it affects her decisions.

The first thought that came to my mind while reading it was “Plath’s writing is simply poetic” and the next one was “Why is it so sad?”
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby juleic1123 » Sun Apr 06, 2025 1:02 pm

harpa wrote:Weekend reading update :wave:

I reached my weekly goal for "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House" (I'm reading it with a friend in the course of three weeks). :clap:
And now I'm picking "Sunrise on the Reaping" up and I want to read as much as I can. /flowerpower/

It's looking like this so far:

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Niceeee! /houra// /houra//
Are you far from finishing "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House"? :think:
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby harpa » Sun Apr 06, 2025 2:31 pm

Yeah, I'm still missing 2/3 of the book. I'll probably finish it around Easter :D My friend and I have a schedule :lol:
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby WinxClub4Life » Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:30 pm

harpa wrote:Yeah, I'm still missing 2/3 of the book. I'll probably finish it around Easter :D My friend and I have a schedule :lol:



:lol: well at least you will be able to finish it (probably) also if it's OK to ask,what is your schedule?
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby harpa » Wed Apr 09, 2025 4:50 pm

WinxClub4Life wrote:
harpa wrote:Yeah, I'm still missing 2/3 of the book. I'll probably finish it around Easter :D My friend and I have a schedule :lol:



:lol: well at least you will be able to finish it (probably) also if it's OK to ask,what is your schedule?


No problem at all! It's this:

March 31st to April 6th:
:arrow: Chapters 1 to 15 (pages 1 to 118) ✅️

April 7th to 13th:
:arrow: Chapters 16 to 27 (pages 119 to 242)

April 14th to 20th:
:arrow: Chapters 28 to Epilogue (pages 243 to 361)

I'm currently on page 208 :D
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby WinxClub4Life » Wed Apr 09, 2025 5:26 pm

harpa wrote:
WinxClub4Life wrote:
harpa wrote:Yeah, I'm still missing 2/3 of the book. I'll probably finish it around Easter :D My friend and I have a schedule :lol:



:lol: well at least you will be able to finish it (probably) also if it's OK to ask,what is your schedule?


No problem at all! It's this:

March 31st to April 6th:
:arrow: Chapters 1 to 15 (pages 1 to 118) ✅️

April 7th to 13th:
:arrow: Chapters 16 to 27 (pages 119 to 242)

April 14th to 20th:
:arrow: Chapters 28 to Epilogue (pages 243 to 361)

I'm currently on page 208 :D


Oh wow! You're really close to finishing those pages :lol: have you been enjoying it so far?
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby harpa » Wed Apr 09, 2025 5:42 pm

I am :lol: I feel like romance novels are easier and faster to read than other genres.

I really am! It gives Gilmore Girls vibes, and it's so cute. It's the fourth book in the series and I honestly think it's the best one so far :D
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby WinxClub4Life » Wed Apr 09, 2025 5:47 pm

harpa wrote:I am :lol: I feel like romance novels are easier and faster to read than other genres.

I really am! It gives Gilmore Girls vibes, and it's so cute. It's the fourth book in the series and I honestly think it's the best one so far :D



What franchise is it from?
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Re: → Harpa's bookish corner ☼

Postby harpa » Wed Apr 09, 2025 6:59 pm

It's Dream Harbor! The first book is called The Pumpkin Spice Café. /flowerpower/
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