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stacybennettauthor · 2 years

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Day 5 of the #writerfriendschallenge Name a witchy read. Nettle & Bone by K A Kingfisher is a terrific witchy story with heavy fairy tale vibes. Love the unlikely heroine and her even unlikelier cadre of helpers, the classic tropes and the twists of them. A fabulous five star short read. For those who like fat books with sloooww burn I also recommend the Blackthorn & Grim series by Juliet Marillier. #witchyreads #bookrecommendations #writerscommunity #fairytales #shortreads #bigbooks Thank you to @susanleighneedham and @thatsarahelynn https://www.instagram.com/p/CjY0IZwr9nD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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sarah-aliterarylife · 1 year

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5 Doorstop Novels For a Long Weekend

I like big books and I cannot lie! Please excuse the Sir Mixalot reference, but I love a big book.

Here are a few of my favourites :

1. Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (825 pages) Five weeks. That’s how long it took me to get through Margaret Mitchell’s epic exploration of the American Civil War and life in the Deep South.

Fans of the film should be mindful that the novel is very different to the film version. Scarlet O’Hara is much less of a southern belle in the book – she’s an unapologetic, hardnosed , and at times shockingly unpleasant, woman. She gives birth to 3 children (not one, as depicted in the film), and her first two marriages are not quickly discarded failures – indeed her second marriage to Frank Kennedy lasts for several years and is probably her happiest, if not her most comfortable, relationship.

There is no doubt that Gone With the Wind is a controversial novel. Much of the language and attitudes are of their time and have the power to shock modern readers to their core (myself included). But as an epic tale of war, poverty, love, heartbreak and loss, there is little to beat it.

2. Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susannah Clarke (865 pages) Sorry JK Rowling – this is the finest novel ever written about wizardry and magic in England. Fantasy books don’t usually do it for me, but Susannah Clarke’s depiction of two wizards in 19th century England was recommended to me by a good friend and family member. It blew my mind! It was so good that I read it again a few years later, just in time for the BBC adaptation.

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell has been described as Tolkein meets Jane Austen, but I don’t think that quite does it justice. It has stormy nights, spells, haunted ballrooms, bells that ring in the night, and sinister gentlemen with thistledown hair. It also has a terrifying scene at York Minister involving talking statues. (I’ve still never visited York Minster - you’ll understand why if you’ve ever read the book)

It is a novel that enthrals and scares the reader in equal measure!

3. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (771 pages) I wasn’t expecting to enjoy The Goldfinch as much as I did. At first, I couldn’t quite wrap my head around how the tale of little boy who steals a priceless painting could be strung out over 771 pages. That shows how much I know. I couldn’t put it down! What unfolds is an unforgettable story of childhood trauma, addiction, the value of authenticity, despair and ultimately, hope. I loved it and can’t recommend it highly enough.

4. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (633 pages) This is a great choice for readers who are interested in Charles Dickens but intimidated by the complexity of his novels. I read this book during Christmas 2022 – it took me a big two weeks to finish, but every word was worth it. It’s a riveting read.

The novel transports Dicken’s David Copperfield to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, one of the poorest areas of the USA. Dickens’ themes of poverty and survival are translated effortlessly to the US foster care system. In this world, family may be the one we are born with, or the one given to us via social care. Addiction is everywhere and poverty is “as natural as the grass grows”.

I won’t spoil much more of this wonderful book as I will discuss it in greater detail in a future instalment, but suffice to say you will not regret making the acquaintance of Demon Copperhead and his friends.

5. The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton (853 pages) “Like a circle in a circle, like a wheel within a wheel” I found this quote from the song The Windmills of Your Mind on the Amazon listing for The Luminaries, and it sums up this twisty, spiralling novel very well. Don’t bother with the BBC’s pedestrian adaptation – your time is far better spent on delving into the novel instead.

The Luminaries demands of the reader an investment both of time and focus. Set in the New Zealand goldfields in 1866, it is a story that quite literally takes place at the end of the world.

We begin with a tense gathering of twelve men, who meet in secret to discuss a series of unsolved crimes. From there unfolds a story about boom and bust, shipping, banking, murders and ghosts. Don’t try and read it on your daily commute (like I did). Settle in next to a roaring fire, grab a blanket and a hot drink, and just go with it. Let the twisting, slippery narrative and the darkness wash over you. You won’t regret it. What’s your favourite doorstop novel?

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bigbookx · 1 year

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Reminder for u to make every Today better🦋 . Created by @canva . Words by self 🌸 . Write your thoughts in the comment ✨ . Thanks for reading 🤍 #qoutes #bigbooks #writers #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #poetry #writer #writing #writingcommunity #writersofig #quotes #love #poetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #poems #poem #poet #words #art #poets #life #thoughts #shayari #writerslife #author https://www.instagram.com/p/CmOC6svrzM-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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fredhandbag · 2 years

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Empire of Storms is book 5 in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. “War looms on the horizon. Aelin and her friends set out to find the pieces to save Erilea and send the other-worldly horrors back and defeat Erawan.” There are a lot of stories going on here. I don’t know how Maas keeps all of these characters and stories straight in her head. Even though it’s almost 700 pages the book has good pace. It felt like Maas painted herself in a corner with the ending but we’ll see how it works out. (And so much sexy-time) Aelin is still a character you pull for. The interplay between all of the characters in her orbit is interesting. A lot going on - two books left to go in the series 👀. Another wild YA fantasy book from SJ Maas #empireofstorms #sjmaas #sarahjmaas #throneofglass #throneofglassseries #yafantasy #ya #youngadult #youngadultfantasy #bigbooks #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #readinglife #bookwormlife #sodacityreads #bookworm #suspensebook #bookhaul #homelibrary #thrillerbooks #thriller #characterdrivenbooks #bookrecs https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmIEtILPbH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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booknotesbyathina · 2 years

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Hello everyone and Happy Sunday!! Is there a book that you are scared to start reading? For me it's always the big books like this one, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon which is on my tbr for a long time. I hope that I can pick it up this year. *** #ThePrioryOfTheOrangeTree #bigbooks #intimidatingbooks #fantasy #tbr #greekbookstagram #instavivlio #vivlio #diavazo #eucitesc #mybookfeatures #booknotes_athina #bookstagram #booklover #bookaddict #instabook #bookblogger #bookcommunity #booksmakemehappy #ipreview (at Bucharest, Romania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfRPPB8jL0Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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feitelberg · 2 years

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Short stories in the genre of your choosing! See feitelberg.net for details #reading #sciencefiction #bookstagram #bookishbounds #booklover #readingnook #sciencefictionbooks #readmorebooks #booknerd #reader #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #bigbook #shortstories #fantasy #shortstories https://www.instagram.com/p/Cks3ENLOidQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#reading #sciencefiction #bookstagram #bookishbounds #booklover #readingnook #sciencefictionbooks #readmorebooks #booknerd #reader #booksbooksbooks #bookaddict #bigbook #shortstories #fantasy

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bestwinbookprinting · 2 years

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B O O K P R I N T I N G Every time we see the client's printed text, we are very satisfied❤️💪 #bookprinting #printing #handmadebook #bigbook #11x14 #childrensbook #childrensbooks #picturebook #kidbooks #artbooks #comicbook #comic #novel #graphicnovels #kickstarterproject #kickstartercampaign #printing #hardcoverbooks （在 Best Win Book Printing） https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0pNnYK7Si/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bookprinting #printing #handmadebook #bigbook #11x14 #childrensbook #childrensbooks #picturebook #kidbooks #artbooks #comicbook #comic #novel #graphicnovels #kickstarterproject #kickstartercampaign #hardcoverbooks

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jasontyler85 · 2 years

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Love ❤️ and tolerance of others is our code. 🙏 BB page 84 #tothineownselfbetrue #recovery #bigbook #love #tolerance https://www.instagram.com/p/CiN8VwbPv1k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#tothineownselfbetrue #recovery #bigbook #love #tolerance

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thejesterlyfictionista · 2 years

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I had to get the next one for when I finish House of Earth and Blood! 📚 What is your latest book purchase? #houseofskyandbreath #houseofearthandblood #crescentcity #sarahjmaas #fantasy #bookhaul #haul #cady_reads #books #acourtofthornsandroses #throneofglass #brycequinlan #huntathalar #danikafendyr #ruhndanaan #fae #bluebook #bigbook #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bibliophile #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readersofinstagram #instareads #igreads https://www.instagram.com/p/CiCVqlbLjIs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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aveartz · 2 years

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Reading is Magical Prompt 11 - Center 31 Watercolours in 31 Days Challenge #doodlewashjuly2022 #wwm2022 #worldwatercolormonth #painting #worldwatercolormonth2022 #art #worldwatercolorgroup #center #bigbook #centerofthebook #Reading #readingismagic #watercolouring #dailypaintingchallenge #bookreader #readingcommunity #readingaddict #artoninsta #watercolour_illustration #sketchbook #paintingforpeace #bookstagram #bookreading #booknerd #read #booksillustration #share_watercolors #surrealism #share_illustrations #surrealart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf2-6kVhrRU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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shakespeares-willy · 1 month

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those booking sites are awesome aren't they? they let u compare prices of different accomodation, rental cars etc by putting a whole bunch of information together for you, then they trick you into buying useless insurance or paying them an admin fee. pretty cool, right? -_-

you know whats even better? using those sites to search for what you want and then hopping over to the actual website of whatever company you chose, and buying it directly from them. 9 times outta 10 you'll get a better deal and you'll be served by a local business with a stake in treating you well, rather than an invisible phone line that screws you over when something goes wrong. grandad said "if it seems like a good deal it probably isn't", you betcha thats how BigBooking is gonna get u

but like, don't do that, obviously

#rental cars #car rental #hotel #accomodation #travel #travel tip #hotel booking #tickets #reservation

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stevieweevie71 · 9 months

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#8years @Kevin Hart #kevinhart #september11 #september11th 8 years sober today. I got to the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous* May 17th 2015 after a weekend of binge drinking ended up having two black eyes and a knot on my forehead. The next day May 18th I was admitted to #JohnsHopkins Bayview #detox #detoxing 4 days that weekend I started drinking again several weeks later I ended up in University of Maryland Midtown for a 7 day outpatient detox then First Step in Reisterstown, Maryland for an #IntensiveOutpatientProgram #IOP and going to #AAmeetings I finally had my last drink from Johnny's Liquor at Rolling Road & Johnnycake in Catonsville after a music video shoot (Bill Cosby Spoof) at Deep Flow Studios in the Brooklyn section of Baltimore. #godisgood #alcoholic #addict #actor #addiction #recovery #alcohol #mocktails #mocktailrecipe #alcoholfree #alcoholfreejourney #alcoholism #alcoholic #clean #sober #sobriety #addict #recoveringaddict #alcoholicsanonymous #serenityprayer #12steps #onedayatatime #easydoesit #bigbook #higherpower #rehab #serenity #amen #🙏 #📿 #🛐 #🤲 #billwilson #billw #drbob #onedayatatime #AAMeeting #blacktiktok #blacktik #blacktok #blacktiktokcommunity #blacktiktoks #blacktiktoker #blacktiktokcreators #blacktiktokcreator #Hotline 877-633-0176 #akron #ohio #akronohio www.aa.org

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lovebooksgroup · 1 year

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Are you daunted by big books? #chuckwendig #wanderers #bigbooks #chonkersofinstagram #chonkerreads #books #weekend #whatimreading #mybooks #ilikebigbooksandicannotlie

Currently Reading & Listening The Wanderers by Chuck Wendig This chonker of a book has glared at me from my bookcase each night as I lay in bed. Why was I intimidated by its size? I decided to conquer my fear and I broke it down into 50-page bunches and tagged them all. Now I’m reading it alongside other books. The writing is exquisite and the pace of the book is much slower than I…

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#Book Blog #Book Chat #Books #Fiction #Kelly Lacey

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theacademysaga · 1 year

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Kate’s still holding on to her man. Is it time to let go, or should she keep holing on tight? They’ve been through so much together. 🖤💖 . #darkromance #angstyromance #newadultromance #kindleunlimited #booklovers #bookloversunite #tbrstack #lovetoread #readersofinstagram #readingcommunity #bingereading #bookseries #bookaholic #booksrock #livetoread #bigbook #mustread #theacademysaga

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chriswolak · 2 years

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Fewer than 100 pages to go in #Outlander.

#reading #bigbooks

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booknotesbyathina · 1 year

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Hello everyone & Happy Friday!! Tell me a book that you wanted to read sooner than you did. For me is The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, which I wanted ot read since it came out but I was intimidated by its size. However , I recently started it and I want to have finished it soon enough so I can read its prequel A Day of Fallen Night that sits on my ARC pile. *** #ThePrioryOfTheOrangeTree #TheRootsOfChaos #SamanthaShannon #currentlyreading #bigbook #fantasyfriday Challenges: #courtofreadingjan23 #allthebooksjan23 #OnceUponABook2023 - #FictionFriday #tbrsandcoffee23 #fantasyreader #fantasybook #bookaddict #bookcommunity #readingismagic #bookblogger #bookreviewer #greekbookstagram #instavivlio #vivlio #diavazo #eucitesc #mybookfeatures #over30sbookstagram #bookstamums #booknotes_athina (at Sitia , Crête) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpWox9rqiv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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