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Thanks for the shoutout, Victoria! And always happy to be paired with Ann Kennedy Smith. Great summer list, and I should have had Ministry of Time on my want to read list too. If you reread an Agatha Christie or two, let us know!

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I went out after posting this and found The Secret History with a pile of free books on a stoop. So that may become my re-read book. 😁

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That could be a great reread!

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Ah! I’m doing the War and Peace read along too!! And can vouch for I’m Mostly Here Too Enjoy Myself. It delivers on the Parisian delights. ☺️ I just finished North Woods, by Daniel Mason. Still thinking about it. Highly recommend.

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So glad to reconnect with you here, Stephanie! And Paris! 😁 I’ll look into North Woods too.

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Me too!

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I’ve been eyeing The Ministry of Time, too. Sounds so intriguing!

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I realize there’s something of a Victorian theme going on here— in different genres.

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Victoria- I’d imagine the Ministry of Time to be very interesting. So I appreciate the introduction. I’ll definitely be adding this to my ever growing reading list. I appreciate it.

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I’m glad! Let me know what you think— it sent me down a rabbit hole about Victorian arctic explorers. 😁

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This is great, Victoria, and I'm very pleased to be mentioned along with Sarah. I do like your suggestions, and plan to do a follow-up post on other favourites so this is a good incentive. I discovered vol 5 of Frances Partridge's diaries in a secondhand bookshop and am currently transfixed. She's a wonderful writer.

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