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Julia Tomiak's avatar

What an awesome, awesome friend. I’m so glad you went, and your reading list intrigues me. One of Us is Lying is def a good comp for Bennie. Also check out the Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson. I’ve recently read two books by David Joy, Appalachian author, because he is speaking at our annual Arts Festival later in June. Those We Thought We Knew and When These Mountains Burn are both adult thrillers/ mysteries, but I think they would be helpful too. I have also allowed my children to fend for themselves with cooking - I think I’ve called it “on your own” or “in the wild” or something like that. I’m guilty of not making the youngest fend for himself as much - but have warned him, as he will be a senior this year, that he needs to become more independent and it’s happening starting NOW.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Yes, an awesome friend. It was so relaxing and hard to come back to reality (which is a good reality but there's nothing like feeling carefree and barefoot in a place away from home!) Thanks for the book recommendations. Children fending for selves builds confidence :) Monday check-in is a must - it's been too long!

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Greg Johnson's avatar

Ah, Cape Cod! Scenes of significance in my lengthening life - ocean-going research out of Woods Hole in which I learned from three weeks of sea-sickness in the Gulf Stream that I was not a good candidate for an oceanographic career; and a first time dalliance with a young lady in Provincetown from which I learned ... well, never mind.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

😁😁😁😁

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Sarah McCraw Crow's avatar

What a lovely week, and how great to have such a generous (and insistent) friend! Hope you're getting good weather. I'm reading the forthcoming THE VOLCANO DAUGHTERS, by Gina Maria Balibrera.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

You have such a great “in” with new books coming out!!!

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Sarah McCraw Crow's avatar

It is fun to read ahead! But it cuts into regular reading.

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Sarah Allen's avatar

"Fortunately Dav was not a very good listener" bahahaha! That's amazing.

And what a great stack! Enjoy!

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

I love it so much :)

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Jenna Vandenberg's avatar

May we all have such friends

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Kari Allen's avatar

Thank goodness for friends named Lindsay. ❤️

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Yes indeed!

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Robert Scannell's avatar

LOL! What are the chances!? I read that writer's biography recently and reacted the same way!

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

It’s too good :)

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Sarah Miller's avatar

That *is* the best author bio ever. And "I Cheerfully Refuse" lives up to the hype. ENJOY YOUR TIME!

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Paige Geiger's avatar

Have the best time! Beach Read is my fave Emily Henry book. I also have the New Menopause and find it SO essential.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

So glad you liked Beach Read - cracking it open tomorrow!

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Afoma Umesi's avatar

One of Us Is Lying is really good! Enjoy your beach escape 🥰

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

It’s been on my tbr list forever! And you reminded me of it a few posts ago - can’t wait!!!

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Linda Williams Jackson's avatar

❤️💕❤️💕

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T.M. Hammontree's avatar

👏🏻 Good for you! I love Cape Cod. I’ve visited once and remember the shark signs. And the wind! Have an amazing time. And do all the reading. What a life!

P.S. Your mother gives good advice.

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

She does :) and thank you!

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Shirley's avatar

So very, very cool!! Hope you spend some time gazing into each other’s eyes! 😎❤️

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

Haha...we will also do this :)

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